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And don't forget, even working dogs, are just dogs...that is why...not that you guys need to be reminded...but never pet a service dog who is working, unless you ask the owner, and don't be offended if they say no. Service dogs can be easily distracted...by smells, running squirrels...all sorts of things.
That is why when ever someone says that they want a service dog, I really work with the person, on what their expectations are...because if they think they are just going to say "Buddy, Store" and get to the store...they are in for a sad shock!
So, as many on here know, my wife and I have 4 rescue dogs that basically run our life. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Well, this week I experienced one of the unintended consequences of being a dog lover. I travel for work a lot so my carry-on luggage is always in our bedroom collect dog hair, smell etc.
I was in the Houston airport getting on the train from one terminal to the next when a bomb-sniffing dog (beautiful belgian shepard) and his handler came on behind me. Sure enough, the dog makes a bee-line to my bag and sniffs every inch of it. I notice several of the people on the train giving me concerned looks and I see the handler starting to smirk. The dog continues for about 30 seconds and starts sniffing up and down my legs. Finally after noticing the uncomfortable looks on the other travelers' faces I said "I have 4 dogs, I swear!" The handler started laughing and said that I was safe as long as his dog didn't sit down and stare at my bag. (I guess that is how they are trained to let the handler know something is not right.) My response: "I really hope he isn't tired this morning!"
Very funny episode!
hilarious. I wonder if the episode would have been as hysterical if the dog had an itchy azz and sat down for a floor scratch all the while still enthralled enough with the scents of your bag to stare at it. or the competent/experienced "handler" wasn't? you might have ended up face down on the ground, bag contents tossed on the floor, tased or pepper sprayed while one of the concerned "travelers" filmed the drama with their personal entertainment device. you could have been the next youtube sensation! bomb-sniffing dog in houston? random sniff in between terminals and not at a govt sanctioned check point? hell, why not turn the shepard loose to do his job in the parking lot? or your driveway? perhaps your living room? does anybody see anything wrong with this? sorry, I just stopped by "dogs" for a little light reading. I promise I won't insert ben franklin quote about freedom vs. security. I await with baited breath the next chapter of the episode, TSA fondled my doodads before boarding...
hilarious. I wonder if the episode would have been as hysterical if the dog had an itchy azz and sat down for a floor scratch all the while still enthralled enough with the scents of your bag to stare at it. or the competent/experienced "handler" wasn't? you might have ended up face down on the ground, bag contents tossed on the floor, tased or pepper sprayed while one of the concerned "travelers" filmed the drama with their personal entertainment device. you could have been the next youtube sensation! bomb-sniffing dog in houston? random sniff in between terminals and not at a govt sanctioned check point? hell, why not turn the shepard loose to do his job in the parking lot? or your driveway? perhaps your living room? does anybody see anything wrong with this? sorry, I just stopped by "dogs" for a little light reading. I promise I won't insert ben franklin quote about freedom vs. security. I await with baited breath the next chapter of the episode, TSA fondled my doodads before boarding...
i posted that story in the "Relationships" forum...
i posted that story in the "Relationships" forum...
Heck now we all have to go to that forum!
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