Forthis redditor, it was anentitled parentwho disturbed what could have been a completely uneventful flight.
Bored Pandahas reached out to the OP and they were kind enough to answer a few of our questions.
Thats why they can accompany their humans in places or situations regular pets might not be allowed to.
I would not be able to travel without him.
He gives me my independence and safety.
She pointed out that people still view service or assistance dogs as pets, which they are not.
Theyre life-changing and life-saving medical equipment, she explained.
The extra seat isnt given as a comfort thing, its for the dogsand handlerssafety on the plane.
These amazing dogs train for years to be able to assist their handlers.
Unfortunately situations like this are an everyday occurrence, the redditor shared.
Often the conversations go this way: No dogs allowed!
Shes an assistance dog.
Youre gonna get fined!
Get your pet out!
Which takes a lot of time because employees refuse to check for the official documents or the law online.
A few times I have offered to call the police and get this resolved once and for all.
That shouldnt be a daily occurrence.
Entering a public space shouldnt be a war zone.
Discussing the topic with Bored Panda, Chloe emphasized that its crucial to respect the vest.
A service or assistance dog is not a therapy animal.
It has an important job and deserves respect.
hey do your best to ignore them when theyre working.
These working dogs arent there for the public to pet, she said.
For fellow dog owners, its important to remember that they should keep theirdoggosaway from the assistance dog.
Theres also the occasional attempts to hug my dog, the OP continued.
Ive had quite a few children run towards my dog ready to hug her.
Thats usually when I tell the child no because my assistance dog is not a toy.
The security people tend to be 50/50 in terms of reactions.
The law calls for equality of employees with allergies and fears, and the ones with assistance dogs.
The phrasing is vague and it allows exclusion.
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