Another user added, “Service animals are trained to perform specific tasks for disabled handlers. Service animals must be under their handler’s control at all times. I agree it’s unlikely that this was a service animal due to the lack of control and the handler’s failure to manage the dog.”
A third user noted, “Service dogs should typically wear vests and remain close to their owner if they are actively working. While they do get downtime, they should not be wandering unsupervised, just like any other dog. Not everyone has to like dogs, and valid reasons may include not liking dogs, having a dog phobia, allergies, or simply not wanting an unsupervised dog in their personal space.”
