PLEASE: if you see a service dog in training, do NOT stand 1-3 yards away and talk to the handler about what a good smart dog they have in a googoo baby uptalk voice.

I cannot overstate how much this is basically taunting the fucking dog

Every major misbehaviour incident for the past like TWO MONTHS in public access practise except ONE was caused by THIS EXACT THING

PLEASE. I AM SO GLAD YOU KNOW NOT TO PET THE DOG. NOW PLEASE ALSO DO NOT TAUNT THE DOG.

this makes me glad i usually just compliment the owner and say something like 'i like your dog' in a normal voice

papermint tiger : GENUINELY thank you.

I had no idea it acted to taunt the dog. I don't do it anyway because I figure... hey, the dog's doing a job, don't bother it/distract it from what could be important