My friend’s untrained dog is a menace
Dear Annie,
My close friend, “Shelby,” has a large golden retriever, “Felix,” who is completely untrained. Recently, she bought him a service dog vest, even though he isn’t trained to assist a person with a disability. She uses the vest to let Felix roam off-leash in areas with leash laws, bring him into shops, restaurants, and parks where dogs aren’t allowed, and even take him in-cabin on flights.
I feel this is unethical and have told Shelby that it makes me uncomfortable. Felix frequently knocks over children, chases other animals, and causes messes in public spaces. I’ve even offered to pay for basic training for him, but Shelby dismissed the idea.
Is there any way I can help her understand the risks and responsibilities she’s ignoring, or get through to her about the importance of proper training?
—Frustrated With Her Furbaby
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