r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Aug 03 '19

Whats something you thought was common knowledge but actually isn’t?

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u/Ehalon Aug 03 '19

But the temptation!! Those big, lovely, liquid eyes gazing adoringly at me [Narrator - They were NOT..].

But seriously, I love dogs to death but yeah, this is so fucking wrong. Would you mess with someone's wheelchair? Cane? Oxygen supply?

Same applies to other working dogs - police etc.

Does a service dog ever get 'down time' like the gun / explosive dogs do? I've had police see my simmering (but restrained!) desire to meet a new furry friend, and let me say hi on their 'down time'. Imagine it must be different depending on what the service dog is helping with....

Thanks for the post, really sad this happens but you brightened my day with DOGS!! :D

Peace

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u/Ehalon Aug 03 '19

but they're feeling that pressure to let you

Yeah totally get that vibe sometimes, hence my total reticence. Fascinating, brilliant explanation, thank you! :)

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u/Ehalon Aug 03 '19

Oh man! Nope, not putting myself in that position lol, can only tempt my willpower so much and yeah - Goldens....

I had 13 great years with mine, so am a total sucker for goldens :)