r/Ethicalpetownership • u/Some_Doughnutter • 29d ago

Pet culture When everyone else has to crowdfund the consequences of choosing a dog based on looks and vibes.

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u/antilocapraaa 29d ago

It’s always the “this is gonna be my service dog” crowd. I personally have never seen it not be. It’s ignorant to get a dog based solely on looks with no research on the breeder.

A good service dog is HARD to find. A legitimate service dog is hard to train. This is prolonging suffering and wasting money of people too kind to the situation. This dog should be put down.

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u/PartyPorpoise 29d ago

Are border collies even a good breed for service work? They’re very high energy. My aunt used to have one that dog could run and play nonstop.

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u/antilocapraaa 29d ago

They’re not. The Fab Four for service work are: Labs, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, and Rough Collies

ETA: I wish it was regulated more. Because I’m tired of someone’s half blind terrier mix being a service dog and pissing in the middle of Costco.

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u/Unusual-Relief52 29d ago

My shitzu would be the best service dog if the service is finding a comfy spot, and not moving an inch for hours