SERVICE DOG PUBLIC INTERACTION ISSUES! (3.26.17)
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Hi!
I have a service dog too and recently had my most RUDE interaction ever. I was walking past this woman and she yells out "is that a service dog?", I keep walking and say yes. She yells out "for what?". And I said mobility. And she literally said "well, you look mobile".
And so thinking she needs some education about invisible disabilities I walk back, and say excuse me. And she says "You're walking aren't you. You look mobile to me". She says this very condescendingly. I asked if she knows what invisible disabilities are. And so she then asks well whats wrong with you. Do to her hostility I told her that is personal since I didn't want her to ridicule my disabilities. And so I walk away at this point. And she keeps yelling out that "I dont need that dog, see she's walking just fine, etc."
I was just speechless! My service dog is dually trained for many things. She has a mobility harness for forward momentum and counterbalance as I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromylagia and Idiopathic Vertigo. She is also trained for my PTSD - major thing being interrupting flashbacks.
Thanks for reading Mary & Peter :)
I had a major loss last year and discovered your channel about a month ago and your videos have really helped.
Brittney Ortiz, I too go through this in store but inform them it can be up to 3000 dollar fine to interfere a service dog duties. Hand them a service dog as we walk on.
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Oh it was some random woman standing outside my dormitory at my college. I was walking outside. She only knew she was a service dog based on her mobility harness.
But yeah luckily my state considers denying a service dog a criminal offense and can call police. I only had to do that once.
Brittney Ortiz I'm sorry that happened to you. My mother has an invisible disability and if she had a SD and someone talked to her like that, I would be just livid! It's sad that people can be so insensitive. 😔
Brittney Ortiz oh my!!! people can be awful!! I have those same illnesses so I totally understand! my husband has POTS n NCS nboth of us would def benefit from a service dog but cannot afford one at this time but certainly I can see how it would help and I dread all those people when we do get one. :( though I use a cane for now and am 30 n look a bit younger being very short ect and people look at me all the time giving me dirty looks or shaking their heads, esp when I use the in store scooters when needed. it's not right :( I'm sorry that happened but good for you for trying to educate her even though she was so awful!! I hope you have better days out and you have some good days w your health!! 💜
A lot of people doesn't understand what is a service dog, and it's great that you tried to educate them.
Where I work we have two people with guide dogs and one who has a service dog. We always have to explain to customers that the dog is working and you can't touch nor interact with them. There are people who understand and there are others who are just mad and rude about it.
Some Walmart shoppers are a different breed...
Carrie Walker as a Walmart employee I definitely agree.
The Vlogging Murrays I think I was at the Walmart where they get the pictures! I used to think that they were Photoshopped, but now I'm not so sure. I'm a Vlogging Murray's fan 😊
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Walmartians. ;-)
Although I've never seen any firsthand since I won't shop at Walmart.
Thats for sure lol
perfect timing that the video is about service dogs.. i was at the hospital in boston today and a patient came in with a black standard poodle SD and i immediately thought of Ollie. i remembered what Mary said so i just smiled and she ended up sitting next to me and said hello. i was not even planning on asking to pet him because he was working but it was the dog who asked for permission to come to me. she asked if he can come say hello so it was super cute and i enjoyed some doggie time while we waited in the waiting room. he was so cute. i mentioned how i know not to distract working dogs and she explained that when shes sitting its ok, she needs his assistance and focus when shes standing and walking. anyway, there is my SD interraction story of the day.
I usually just smile at people walking with a service dog.
It's not that hard to recognize. 😊
I laughed so loud when Mary said " yea that's the law" 😂
Everyone always pets my SD she just sits perfectly and it never distracts her from doing her job, she could careless. It makes me happy to see people get happy over my SD she is such a light of joy for me and everyone she meets!
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Will he bite me if I touch it? No, but I will.
That was my thought for a reply, too.
LOL! Mary, u r soooo nice! I would have said to the loud music guy - "Dude! R u stoned or stupid?!"
I'd of said yes just to mess with him because he obviously wasn't paying attention.
Katy Simmons Mary's just too nice to say anything mean. And she would rather educate people about service dogs.
lol good one :D
Normally when i see service dogs, i admire from a distance. I love dogs and the entire time im fighting to not pet it. 😆 but i know its rude to do that, so i dont. Ollie is such a cutie pie
Taylor Hays same!
Same. I don't want to add to the dog owners problems with being out in public. :)
Me too.
Taylor Hays same here too. If I see a service dog I don't ask any question or stare at the dog. I have a dog myself too and she has a lot of anxiety like me and she also has a medical condition. Not sure why people look at me weird when I take my dog out for a walk.
Thats the best thing to do. We are thinking of getting a service dog one day. My wife has CF, and the freys have inspired us to start documenting our lives
The young man with the loud music responded the way my son might have. My son is high functioning autistic & keeps his music loud also to help him drown out all the other stressors in his world. It drives me a bit bonkers, but I know it helps him. Thanks for sharing your experiences with us. 😁
Oh, I hope Mary and Peter see your comment! Thank you for telling us that. I've seen (and heard :)) a young man with his music playing and him trying to buy snacks at the theater. He seemed distracted and was being helped by an older man going to the movie with him. They were probably father and son!
Laura Megginson I use music for my anxiety I had to ask for ages to be able to have my earphones in for class
I'm a paper products geek too, y'all! I loved the napkin review, rofl!!
I had lung cancer and only have one lung so I have handicapped license plates and someone called the cops on me because they did not think I was handicapped!
Denise Wright 😘😘😘
I was recovering from cancer surgery and parked in the handicap spot at church. The parking lot volunteers confronted me and wanted to know what was wrong with me. I had the handicapped parking pass, BTW.
I too have a handicap plate. .I am a cancer pt. The looks I get is crazy. The other day we had a man next to us in a car tell me I couldn't park there. Really ?I told him.."Who died and made you the handicap police "? Then I told him he had some nerve to even say anything. Then I told him what I had and he kept apologizing.
You get 'em Tiger! I am not feisty enough!
Denise Wright I also have a handicap tag. I get weird looks from people all the time. and then there are days like today, where my legs just spontaneously give out on me and I end up on the ground in the middle of a parking lot with people crowding around me. I appreciate that other people care, but it's embarrassing and I feel rushed to get up, even when I know my legs just aren't ready to work just yet.
My two little ones, 4 year old and 2 year old. I am teaching them if we see any dog in the store, not to touch the dog. The dog is working. My 4 year old is slowly catching on she is still confused of the working part. In our area we seem to have alot of interaction with them. I appreciate your way of approaching the curious minds.
I've got three littles (4, 6 and 7) and I've taught them that they simply need to ask before touching ANY dog that isn't ours. We go to a dog friendly farmer's market and all the dog parents really appreciate that they ask first. Of course sometimes those parents don't hear so it's also a great opportunity for them to understand that just because they ask nicely, doesn't mean they can always pet the dog. And whenever we meet a service dog with a vest then we can talk about what that dog is doing (service vs guiding eyes (we just met one yesterday who was in training), etc.)
Best of luck to you with your littles! I'm sure they'll get it in no time!
I was in a Petsmart the other day with my service dog in training, she wasnt wearing her vest or anything marking her as a service dog as we were just browsing, and it was a pet friendly store. A lady with a service dog was walking up to the register and I noticed the dog had the same vest as a friend of mine's service dog. I was with my mom at the time so I told my mom "Hey that dog has the same vest as my friends service dog." And my mom was like oh yeah it does. And then a random customer glared at me and my mom as she walked by and said "The service dog is working leave it alone." What??? I absolutely was doing nothing at all to the handler or her service dog, all I did was make a comment to my mom about the vest ! Some people are so rude.
I mean at least the person knows not to distract a service dog
I can tell you exactly why the co-worker made a face as if they didnt believe Ollie is an actual service dog. TOO MANY ppl are bringing their pets to stores and restaurants saying they are service dogs when they are NOT! I work at a hair salon and several times a month someone will bring a service dog that roams the room pees the floor and barks at the dryers and other clients. But we arent allowed to deny them unless they actually poop the floors. Yes it has happened! I would know that Ollie is a service dog simply because he pays attention only to you (and Peter lol) and dosnt stray
Judith Brummett your right and it's very easy to get fake paper work and say it's your emotional support animal
Judith Brummett Hey Judith! I'm a service dog handler myself and have some information I hope you'll find useful! Unfortunately, fakes are becoming such an issue because businesses don't really know the laws. If a dog is being disruptive at all ( aka barking or peeing as you said ), you are legally allowed to ask them to remove the dog - not just if they poop. You can't, however, kick the person out. They must still be allowed to come back without the dog.
Also! It is illegal for a dog to be wondering at all as they wouldn't be considered under control of the handler. They must also have a leash on unless actively performing a task.
One last thing! There is no certification or paperwork for a service dog. If someone has some, it is likely a fake.
Our company policy is to not say anything other than ask them to clean up or control their dog. I have actually looked up the laws and copied them but the mgmnt dosnt want to look.
I hate that this is becoming such an issue. I have a Service Dog in Training and I always ask before I bring her into any store or business, because she is only in training and doesn't have the same rights as SDs. It makes me so mad that people are taking their pets in place and saying that they're SDs. When they start acting up it gives real SDs a bad image and makes it harder on us people who have real SDs.
The law says you can deny any dog service dog or not if it's not under control of the handler including peeing and wandering randomly!
I love how gracefully you handle those types of confrontations. I also really like that you explain why you have a service dog to people, because it spreads awareness of "invisible illnesses" and of CF. I think it helps remind people that they shouldn't be so quick to judge.
Free stuff on the side of the road. 😂😂😂 I love y'all
Thank you for having so much patience and kindness for people that are curious!
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Ok..If you follow Peter and Mary ( and Ollie), you should be aware by now that yes, he IS a service dog. But if you watched Christmas or anything like that, or just simple day to day, yes, he is clearly a member of the family! There is NO doubt this dog is well loved, well groomed, fed, taken to the vet, and all around enjoyed. If you need to watch a video or whatever to reassure yourself he is not "just a service dog", they have several videos on their channel. Plus, you can Google it. Don't judge someone before you know the whole story. I know Mary and Peter can defend themselves, but I've followed them for a while. They love Ollie. How about you watch the video where Ollie and her are reunited after his training is done. Then tell us about the reaction. And I think they do call him a service dog a lot just for the awareness and that's a huge part of why he's there. Please be aware of how your comments come across.
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Mary Hines right? I swear by them!
almost my whole house is refurbished furniture from the side of the road 😂
It's all about educating the public. Sometimes I get "those looks" when I use handicapped parking because they don't see anything wrong with me. It isn't obvious that I have Multiple Sclerosis. People just don't know. It's sad that things like this aren't talk in school.
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Clearbrook MN
The other night I had a dream (weird dream... Thanks Melatonin) that I was with you, Peter and Ollie out at a store and I saw a bunch of adults were going to pet Ollie and I was yelling at people for you.
The Vlogging Murrays I have a lot of insomnia and take it nightly and I seldom ever dream but when I do it's always weird
Sarah Van Orden Haha, that's funny!
lol a true protector. Hopefully we can get a service dog one day. My wife has CF, and we just started documenting our lives
Mary and Peter I have to give you two A LOT of credit with handling issues, comments, concerns etc about having a service dog. The two of you handle it WAYYYYYY better than I would. I deal with on a regular basis having my son out in public who has Aspergers and a few other issues and he from time to time has a hard time being out in public and I get stared at all the time when I'm trying to deal with his meltdowns or behaviors. I often get the look of get your child under control. A month ago my husband, myself, my mother-in-law and son were out at a restaurant and people got up and walked out because of my son having a meltdown.
THEY ARE SO CUTE TOGETHER!!!!! Mary seems like she has a beautiful personality, she's very kind, outgoing, and funny. Peter has a loving personality. He will do anything to help anyone. Especially Mary. I Love both of them.
Im blind and getting a service dog in August and am fully expecting these kind of problems unfortunately. I agree with you guys when you said that most of the time I think it's that people are just an educated.
Uneducated
Peter is so patient, no husband I know would always smile and give comfort like he does.
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Ya'll are so great! You are very patient and understanding with people, and you handle these situations so well. Thank you for always being ready to educate others.
Thank you for explaining the "service dog" situation. i have had a bad experience with people saying their pet is a "service dog" My mom and I sat down at a restaurant an older woman came in with her dog had to tell everyone it was a service dog which I'm fine with. BUT then order the dog its own food and let it eat off the table and the dishes. The dog was not well cleaned. I love and want to thank you for the willingness to talk about OLIVER. I enjoy watching. God bless
Mary, one thing I love about you and Peter, is that you are so nice, but your not pushnovers and you stand up for yourself in such a kind yet assertive way :) very cool to see how you educate people :)
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Be careful of bedbugs! I've heard of people getting them from free furniture on the side of the road. It's a big problem where I'm from.
If the thing is made of glass or metal, or can be put in a plastic bag and then placed directly into the washer and dryer, then it's okay. I would be really careful about wooden things though! If it's something really fancy that you can't *not* take, maybe keep it in the shed. Bedbugs die after a year of not getting "food", and they also don't like the cold.
would love to see the card you all made for CF. I have EDS and am try to figure out how and what to put on it. I have a service dog (medical alert) for some of my other issues. When people like the guy in Walmart ask if he bites I say no but I do. Works like a charm. I do have this one lady I run into regularly that flips out Everytime she sees him, she's been asked to leave by two restaurant, three stores and the grocery store. The one restaurant told her never to come back. Never felt so supported by a random person before, felt great.
Is harassment of service dog teams a crime in your state? If so, you may have some options. Actually, you may have some options under other harassment or stalking statutes, as well as hate crime. Disturbing you in 6 places takes the cake.
Frida Writes Thank you for your concern and ideas. I don't think we have such law but will look more into it. She's annoying, she just one of those people who think what they want is the only and right way. She has an attitude problem and her mouth has gotten her in trouble in the past according to the court records ( public info). The police know her well. They have told to call anytime she acts up. I also have family in the local law enforcement. I really could careless about her mouth but worry that she will pick on someone not as thick skinned and hard head as me.
I saw a woman with a service dog at Walmart about a month ago while sitting in Dunkin Donuts, and she heard me say to my friend "Look at the service dog, she's so sweet and so well behaved" and she turned around and said "Her name is Winter, and she taking a break right now, would you like to pet her?" Obviously I took advantage of being able to pet a pooch! I asked her how old Winter was (14 months) and how long she'd had her for(8 months), and that I think it's so awesome that people are able to have service dogs, and what a blessing they are! She proceeded to tell me that Winter helped her with her social anxiety and balance as she was in a very bad car accident many years ago. It was one of the coolest encounters with a service dog and handler that I've had so far! I never approach service dogs when I see them in public, but I sure do comment on how adorable they are!
Hi Mary and Peter and can't forget Oliver. I have been watching your videos for a while now and I smile everyday because of you guys. I have also just recently been diagnosed with non epileptic events. They are really kicking my butt, but you guys have helped me to stay positive. I don't know what I would do if I would not have discovered you. Thank you for everything you do.
"and I was like 'yeah, that's the law'" LOL I love you guys!
Whenever I see someone out and about with a service dog, I just watch them with a smile. I would love to pet the dog, because I think the relationship is beautiful, but I know it isn't proper... so I just send the dog and the handler love from my heart and a smile. Hopefully they feel it! :-)
Did anyone else hear the Troye music??? AYYYEEE
Ashley Switzer YES
People don't get invisible diseases and judge before they know. I have to eat off the kid's menu due to part of my issue and chain restaurants are fine with it but mom and pop have issues.
That's unfortunate! :(
Where I live pretty much every place has a Mini Doner (for kids, people with small appetities, or people who don't have enough money for a regular doner) or you can buy a roll and some cheese or meat, or just get a premade thing. I have lots of food allergies and intolerances, and sometimes it is just easier to not eat at all, or go to a chain place like McDonalds even though the food isn't as good.
Leer Wesen it sucks. I live near Seattle and in this "progressive" area I still deal with this crap. I went to a waffle house and the waiter said no but I went above her and the manager called the owner, mind you this place was packed and money was not an issue with this place, and after a half hour they finally said yes. that wasn't fun at all because I wasn't alone and my family had to wait. After all this I got dirty looks from the staff all through the meal. I do wonder if they did something to my food.
Scott LEGO Fowler I am curious to your issue of needing smaller portions of food? I have restricted stomach capacity, so I never eat a full meal - I ask for a box, and take it home to eat more later :)
I have EDS and had gastric bypass to try to help save my life.
Scott LEGO Fowler Thanks for answering. And it worked, apparently...you're still here :) The wonders of modern medicine... I get sections of my heart burned off (ablation) every few years to keep the rhythm stable!
Mary your so sweet! How do you stay so positive 🙂 I cant even stay that positive. Praying for you everyday!!
I've been struggling with my appetite recently due to complications of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and having watched your vlogs for probably just over a year now , I decided to start eating sushi when I wasn't hungry and it's great. So thanks for that tip guys
+The Frey Life ~ Did you know that if you wash all your produce in vinegar water that all the pesticides and dirt come off easily? I soak my produce in a 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar (I use white or apple cider vinegar) a sink of cool water for about 10 minutes. I rinse them throughly after the soak. I then line the plastic containers the produce came in with paper towels, after blotting them dry. The fruit actually lasts longer in the refrigerator that way, especially berries. Just a helpful little hint. It doesn't take long and then you know that all the produce in the refrigerator is ready to grab and eat. I do this as soon as I come home, by the time all the groceries are put up, the produce is clean and ready to be rinsed and stored.
Love you guys! Appreciate your songs and humor. You are an inspiration!
Don't worry about feeling like you look crazy in Walmart. Chances are, you will never see any of those people ever again. At least they probably will not remember or recognize you. Also, I have found that for some odd reason, Walmart has a high attraction for individuals such as the will he bite me guy.
There's a website all about *those* types - People of Walmart.
I have a service dog now. But when I was a waitress at a sushi restaurant (I'm Korean) I had to explain to the owners and other staff that service dogs have to be allowed in by law and they can only ask if it is a service dog and what services do they provide, also that a service dog can only be escorted out if the dog is being vicious, or defecates indoors. So I feel bad that you have that experience every now and then. My service dog is for agoraphobia and panic disorder so having her helps keep me grounded, but also attracts attention.
I'm glad you're able to be so patient and try your hardest to explain. Sometimes I feel like I can't do it and I feel so bad.
You're such a beautiful family and your patience is beyond astounding. Sending lots of love.
In my neck of the woods everyone seems to be treating all stores like Pet smart and taking in their dogs everywhere. It's become pretty easy to identify which dogs are clearly not service animals. just tonight we encountered 2 dogs in our grocery store on long leashes and clearly wanting to wander from their owners. We asked an employee about it and the store doesn't allow the employees to say anything. there is a sign posted at the front that only service dogs are allowed yet due to fear of being sued it is not enforced. I think that this behavior is part of why soo many people question whether or not dogs they see are true service dogs or not. I was wondering if Mary and Peter have encountered dogs in stores or restaurants that didn't behave like a trained service dog would and if they have had other dogs try to engage Ollie?
Jennifer Booth I am seeing more and more dogs in stores and in grocery carts, too. My friend has a son who is very severely allergic to dogs and it makes me sad for her to think that shopping will become more stressful for her if dogs in stores become mainstream 😕
I look up which places are pet friendly, if I don't find the answer online, I don't go xD. I'm training my own SD, but she's no where near PA training yet.
Holly1 Hobbie service dogs have a right to be 8n stores.
I love you guys! What a crazy day. My mom has a service dog and she hasn't had too many issues, he is used to alert her to seizures and to prevent her from getting hurt in the event of one. So a lot of people kinda give her the side-eye and suggest that she doesn't need one. There are certain circumstances in which she will not bring him, and that's only if she is with someone who can recognize her seizures and knows her medical history (like me) and someone accused her of not needing him. It's ridiculous that people can be so aggressive about someone's medical or mental health when they know nothing about them. I hope you have an easier time :) love you guys and Ollie
I would call the resturant and talk to the manager for that restaurant for future lunch outings.
Ollie is so darn cute! I wish I could see him for real. I'd be very respectful and not disturb him, because he has an important job to do. But I would be "awwwwww"ing from a distance and admiring that adorable face. 😊
My partner and I love you both so much I think Mary is a very strong woman . I'm James I from the U.K and I just been diagnosed with a diseased spine and yesterday been assessed for walking aids and measured for a wheelchair and I got backing from My doctor for a service dog and I been watching you for about a week now and your an inspiration to me and my partner want to thank you both so much for making me smile because it been a while because I been so stressed out with worry due to my health so I too what to thank you so much from James and Kate
you guys are so inspiring and loving.. thanks for the watch
Miso soup is what i always want when I'm not feeling good!! I love it so much, it fills the cracks of the soul.
i always Shaked my head at the sign at .y post office that states dogs are only allowed to Aide in seeing....... it's a government office and is not clear on service dog laws.
Post Office is not governed by ADA; the Rehab Act of 1973 applies (I believe).
I asked Mary at one point who said they are allowed and as far as I have read they are allowed regardless of the type of duty they provide.
"No dumping" lol
sillyfish920 Yes! I laughed at that, too!
Every time my girlfriend and I are out and about and we see random stuff on the side of the road we're always like "Mary! Peter! We found a random free thing for you! Come to Kansas City and pick it up!" We love you guys!
Glad to see Mary feeling better!
I had cards for my son with autism. We have come such a long way. We no longer need them.
Yay for your son's progress!! ❤
I do find it's much easier now than 6 years ago when we started--I think there's been a lot more public education??
I am continually baffled by people who don't understand service dogs. Admittedly before finding you guys I didn't know a service dog was useful for someone with CF, but I feel like I have always known about seizure dogs, and how important it is not to distract them from their task. Whenever I see someone with a dog in a place dogs usually aren't (like stores/restaurants), I just assume it is a service dog, and figure I should just ignore them because obviously, the dog is performing some sort of function, or else they wouldn't be there.
bob8mybobbob Same. From a young age, I just assumed I shouldn't interact with it if it donned special gear or the owner had a noticeable disability, and when I got older it occurred to me that I probably shouldn't interact with any dogs that happen to be in a public setting. Plus, if you want to pet someone else's dog, it's safe and courteous to ask first. Or so I thought...
I have a friend with a service dog, so I like to think I'm a little (a lot) more aware of the rights of folks with service dogs.
I was pretty damn stunned when an employee in a grocery store dared to ask what was wrong with a customer with a dog and ended up YELLING at them across the store, "YOU CAN'T LEGALLY ASK THEM THAT! YOU CAN ASK WHAT SERVICES THE DOG PERFORMS BUT YOU CANNOT ASK WHAT THEIR DISABILITY IS!"
And then turned bright red with embarrassment and hid back in frozen foods. XD
My dog is not a service dog but one time a child (a very rude child) came to me and yelled "WILL IT BITE ME IF I KICK IT?!" and lifted a foot over him. I was livid and take my dog away... his parents did a very poor job with him.
Thank you for this video. I am in the process of getting a service dog so watching your videos is extremely helpful
The very BEST place to get office supplies is at second hand stores. They always seem to have binders, paper organizers, upright magazine holders etc....
I love how are you guys turn the littlest things in the songs. It is so awesome
Sadly enough, people sometimes think only people who 'look sick' need service dogs, like if you don't have a wheelchair or oxygen tank or something you're a fraud and are lying
I'm so glad you guys are educating others about service dogs. I have to admit that in the past whenever I saw a service dog or even a working dog at the airport my natural instinct was to think, oh that dog is so cute and want to pet it, because I love dogs. Now I better understand what a service dog/working dog entails and how to approach the situation. Thanks guys!! :)
I love your little songs they make me smile! Loved the cabinet bit at the end too!
Since my boys where toddlers I have always said if the dog has a handle then it is working and you can't touch. If they ask what it's doing then I have always told them to go ask the person nicely the question. Same as if they ask why someone is in a wheelchair etc. I believe that it is rude to talk about others. If you want to know something then ask the person themselves. I have never met anyone who hasn't been willing to answer a child's question xxx
ollie is famous so many interactions in one day
2 weeks later I'm finally watching this but I literally laughed out loud when Mary was like "well people think we're weird anyway..."
The thing I notice about Ollie is that even for a service dog, he's so chilled! Don't get me wrong, it's definitely a good thing. It shows how well he's trained by the trainer & by you guys. I grew up around dogs & I've been aware of the whole concept of service dogs since I was very young. I even remember being confused at one stage as to why my blind Sunday school teacher & my blind Gran didn't have guide dogs when I was young. And having grown up around children with special needs & doing all my health & social care training, it's pretty much become "normal" to me for people with different needs to have service/therapy dogs if it's right for their family. I sometimes forget that other people don't understand it like I do. I do find it difficult not to pet the service dog, but if he/she is working, it's not even an option. I did get to pet a guide dog ages ago. My disability adviser at my local job centre needs her dog to get to & from work, but he gets to chill out all day while she's at work, so I got to pet him. He was a gorgeous black lab. I now have the joy of sponsoring a beautiful golden retriever as she trains to become a guide dog.
Sunshine does cause cataracts over time - eye doctors always recommend sunglasses to protect the eyes against this.
"Miso. Soup. Now." I wonder how that would work in real order life. ;)
People these days just can be so stupid when they judge without knowing your situation! But I always try to focus on the positive people I've met & that helps me a lot!
Oh my what a jerk!!!! "Is he going to bite me" really buddy obviously he doesn't have the brains to understand service dogs and what they do
I bet that guy was in an altered state, from the description of how he acted.
Sarah S probably
So funny! All of the suggestions to put a sign on Ollie. "He has three signs on the vest he was wearing". Lol! 😉 I know it's out of concern but I see the sign on his vest often. You are great fur parents!
Awe Ollie looks so cute on the floor sleepin.
Mr. Loud music in Walmart wasn't the brightest crayon in the box,lol 😜
you guys are wonderful. I recently got my first service dog so everything is new to me. I feel like I can learn alot from your blogs so I subscribed- stay awesome!
We have recently started making cards of Leo with a little description of service dogs, his jobs, what to do around service dogs and the laws ect. I use it if I'm unable to talk at the time and people are really interested, just hand them the card and it usually clears things up :)
I'm so sorry for inconsiderate, rude people. My mother made sure we knew early that seeing a dog in a store (usually a large dog) usually means it's a service dog and to leave it alone...COMPLETELY. It ticks me off seeing people let their kids run rampant but ticks me off more that they let them bother the dog and its owner.
So glad to hear you are able to handle it calmly.
Peters face in the thumbnail 😂😂!!!
lol! i wonder if that waiter found the dollar, given that he missed an entire dog under the table. XD
I like Peter's dedication to Mary...he will stop on the side of the road and go through trash for her.
so glad that you talk about Ollie when you are approached. There are so many people in the world who take advantage of the "service dog" title just so they can bring their pets with them.
I would have told the guy at Walmart. If I tell him to he will! Move along buddy! LOL
The no dumping sign next to all the dumped stuff cracked me up
Oh my goodness, the service dog cards sound so perfect! Like if you had a little Ollie picture and it said, "Hi, my name is Oliver, I'm a service dog and I work with Mary who has CF - a genetic lung condition. Learn more about Me, Mary and CF at ..website.. ". You could use your little painting of Ollie scaled right down!
It's always a new adventure going out with a service dog lol
its okay Mary I do not wear them either. Having to switch glasses every time I enter or exit a building is a pain for me. I also have frames that are too big for anything to put over my glasses
I love your energy Mary!! :-) You guys are so cute! you always have a good quick answer fro people who ask about Ollie, thumbs up for you! I love your shirt Mary, and for what it says. And Peter, I just watched your sermon, beautifully done as always.
I enjoy listening each week. Thanks for all you give. Love and hugs to the 3 of you, see you tomorrow!
Hey Mary- not sure if you're aware but once you have a low blood sugar, you are more susceptible to them for 48 hours. So you should try and run a bit higher on the days following a low. :)
I remember in middle school in sixth grade we did raise pennies for service dog that would go to someone in need and one of the things they stressed was that you don't touch a dog during work time. My question is if you pet the service dog does that mean it will stop doing its service and not perform the skill. I know only from what I learned about service dogs that you don't touch them when they are being trained or learning to do their job but not so much once they are out with their owners fully trained. But as someone who is a dog owner I am protective at times with not letting people touch the dog because I don't know where their hands have been especially since we keep our dog super clean. I ask owners if their dog as been given the right shots and friendly before our family dog goes near a dog or someone petting the dog. I just don't want to take that chance. I think you have the right to tell a person please don't pet it but I would be happy to have you admire my dog while I tell you more about service dog and what he does for you. Please come to my channel and give me some support by clicking the subscribe button and subscribing to my channel the frey life, it would be greatly appreciated.
I want a decal that says "free stuff on the side of the road"
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I'm so glad you have told about your service dog issues. I'm not crazy after all! :) Once, I succeeded in not laughing, as one older lady was trying so hard to figure out this "service dog" business. I tried and tried to explain and finally she said. "okay, (looking at Rosie) well.. Thank you for serving our country!" bahahahaha It was so cute and Rosie was big headed! :) Love your video's.
If you want you can always get a special tint and get your window shield tinted and get it through ur dr. I have it. I lost my service dog last March after 15 years. I might get another one after I move but im dealing with disability
I love your voice! it's so gentle and sweet
this was one of the best vlogs, totally cracked me up!
LOL. I love the 'no dumping' sign hehe
I'm always super curious about service dogs, but definitely know better than to bother the dog or it's owner!
Mary, I too struggled wearing sunglasses while wearing glasses.
While in Hawaii, my cousin told me about a pair that fit right over your glasses and no one knows your wearing two pair and they are light and comfortable.. Can't be without them now, especially while driving.. They are available at most drugstores and box type stores. carry them.
Ollie is such a cutie. Handsome poodle. xP