Nowadays, there are many dogs that are claimed to be service dogs, and thus are let into public places where normal pets wouldn't be allowed. Of course, most of these dogs are genuine service dogs that help their owners in certain purposes, but fakes make it pretty hard for the real ones to do there jobs.
A REAL service dog doesn't pull on the leash, is good in public, doesn't bark, and heels on command. It also wears a cape/backpack that says service or assistance dog.
A FAKE service dog pulls on the leash, barks, and doesn't heel . It usually DOESN'T wear a cape/ backpack. If it does, it's a fake, or a replica.
If you are not certain that an animal is a real service dog, you may ask the person who has the animal (1) If it is a service animal required because of a disability and (2) what work or task has the dog trained to perform. IMPORTANT: You may not ask for an ID or for proof of disability or what their disability is.
A REAL service dog doesn't pull on the leash, is good in public, doesn't bark, and heels on command. It also wears a cape/backpack that says service or assistance dog.
A FAKE service dog pulls on the leash, barks, and doesn't heel . It usually DOESN'T wear a cape/ backpack. If it does, it's a fake, or a replica.
If you are not certain that an animal is a real service dog, you may ask the person who has the animal (1) If it is a service animal required because of a disability and (2) what work or task has the dog trained to perform. IMPORTANT: You may not ask for an ID or for proof of disability or what their disability is.