Service dogs can be used for a multitude of reasons. Although it's only an opinion, if an animal is used for hearing, why would you take it to the square, where the music is so loud, it is 50 times louder for a dog. This could contribute to not only hearing loss in humans but in dogs. But again, it's only a question, or is it a red flag to let them know that dogs hearing can be impaired with constant loud noises. Maybe they truly never thought of that, and just don't know any better, but it is Better discussed with a licensed Vet.
I never understood why people always ask what someone's service dog does, as it isn't really there business and can be very embarrassing for the person owning the service animal. How many times a day do you hear this from people. Just try sitting down next to one having coffee outside with their dog sometime, it doesn't stop. I have nothing but empathy for the disabled human berated by people asking them personal health questions. If a person is in a wheelchair, do you ask them what is wrong with you? Of course not. Best to be polite, and just smile and be compassionate of others with a problem they may not want to discuss with the general public.
Most service animals accompany their humans every where they go, as they are part of the "package", so sometimes, it isn't a good idea to criticise, they may be on vacation and just visiting the Villages. Most service dogs are constant companions of their humans, regardless of where they go, but it is also the owner that must understand the limitations of a dog or the risk you may put it in, such as walking your dog in the middle of the afternoon on hot pavement. There are people we know that don't go places, because they do have a service dog, and need it full time. Life is full of adjustments.
Sometimes, it's just best to close the book on other people's disabilities. as our job is really to love our neighbors as ourselves. The "why's", we just have to let go of sometimes.
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