Woman Gets Complains After Calling Fake Service Dog Out, But Reddit Supports Her

Service dogs usually wear special vests so that people know and respect their presence. However, not every dog with a red service dog vest is a working dog. Many intentionally put the vest on their pets to take advantage of the title “service dog”.

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A pregnant woman took her story to the subreddit AmItheAsshole to ask if she was right when pointing out a fake service dog and won public backing.
The Reddit user was at a Walmart with her husband when she noticed a lady with her enormous poodle wearing a red vest. She thought it was strange as the vest did not include a handle, patches, or card. However, due to her lack of knowledge about service dog vests, she did not ask the owner about her dog.

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When the couple got around the mall, the dog kept tugging its leash to reach other customers and carts. Unlike a well-trained service dog, the animal seemed excited and agitated when seeing many people around. The poster guessed it must be a new service dog, and it was being trained publicly at that moment.

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When the Redditor passed the dog without looking at or interacting with it, it barked and climbed on her. She felt alright since the dog seemed not aggressive or harmful. The problem started when the owner shouted at the woman and accused her of distracting the dog. The poster countered that the dog was so distracted that she thought it was not a real working dog. The dog owner was dissatisfied and called the staff to gain support, but she was the one who had to leave eventually.

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In response to the story, most Redditors concurred that the poster was in the right. It was terrible to fake a service dog, which may put the real ones in danger. Some commented that dogs wearing red service dog vests with improper behaviors were common, particularly in Walmart. If the animals were not there for their job, they should be kept away from human food to ensure sanitation and hygiene.

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Some cheered the woman up as she only tried to protect herself after the dog owner bothered her. The final result proved who was at fault in the situation.

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What do you think about the story? Do you think the animal was a fake service dog? Have you ever experienced a similar circumstance before? Please let us know your views in the comment section below!