I don’t speak up about fake SDs to be mean—I do it because I have to. A reactive SD can’t work. A fearful SD can’t work. And most of us can’t afford to replace a $20K dog because someone wanted to take their pet everywhere. #ProtectServiceDogs #NotAPet #RespectTheVest

People think service dogs are just pets with fancy vests, but real SDs go through years of training & cost thousands. Most of us sacrifice a lot to afford them. A reactive or traumatized SD? That’s a devastating loss. 💔 #ServiceDogLife #NotJustAPet #RespectTheVest

Just because a dog wears a vest doesn’t mean it’s trained. If your “service dog” is lunging, barking, or attacking, it’s not a service dog—it’s a pet in a vest. And it puts real teams like Matteo & me in danger. #FakeServiceDogs #RespectTheVest #WorkingDogsOnly

A facebook comment screenshot with the poop emoji covering the commenter's profile photo. The commenter's name is grayed out. The commenter reads "As the proud owner of a $70,000 professionally trained service dog—aka my literal lifeline, not a fashion accessory—I could not agree more. I’m so over watching 400lb Susan zoom through Target on her jazzy scooter, proudly hauling her 5lb “service Chihuahua” in a tutu, perched in the front basket like a Build-A-Bear. Meanwhile, those of us with real, highly trained medical equipment on four legs ...see more"

I don't see how someone's weight is relevant to the discussion of potential service dog registrations.

Also, bragging about spending $70k on your service dog to a group of folks who can barely afford to eat is wild.

#servicedog #respectthevest #disability #ableism #classism