& how would that be relevant, in a public Square?

Or maybe, just maybe, as the poster was getting annoyed at the dog barking, the dogs owner was about to have a life threatening situation and the dog was doing as it was trained, bark to make others aware and get help. What do you think? Too far of a stretch maybe? DOG "Bark ruff ruff bark (my human family is about to have a seizure)" Other Village Resident at the square "Shut that dog up, he should not be singing". (I need to complete an audit and don't want to start so I am admittedly reaching)

If the dog was attempting to alert its owner to a life-threatening situation, would the proper response by the owner be to wait until the music was over?

Personally, I can't think of any situation where a dog barking or a baby crying or a child screaming should be handled by sitting there obliviously and doing nothing.

I give up for today. Nothing to say.

Are you sure about that?

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But why wouldn’t a service dog wear a vest? Asking sincerely. I thought an identifying vest was helpful so others wouldn’t try to pet or distract a working dog.

I thought it would wear a vest as well. I guess it really doesn't matter. Dogs are permitted in public squares, and it will ultimately come down to owner responsibility to assure the dog behaves properly. I am not sure if we can even agree on what is behaving properly these days.

Or, a non-service dog can wear a vest so people will think that it is a service dog and not ask any questions. Any dog owner can buy a service dog vest. It doesn't prove anything.

Could the owner get fined for identifying his/her dog as a service dog, similar to how a driver can get fined for using a handicapped parking space without a pass?

I don't think so. The service dog law is a Federal law. I don't think any state or local authorities can fine someone who violates a Federal law. So, a person would need to be assessed a fine by a Federal official.

The handicapped parking law is a state law that prescribes specific fines for violating the law.

Did owner identify as a dog?
 

Maybe the owner didn't notice any errant behavior because he/she identified as a dog.

Oh yes they do. In-appropriate

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I see what you did there. LOL.

A few days ago my husband and I were at Spanish Springs town Square listening to the band. A couple had their boxer with them and I noticed a lot of barking from this dog. I watch long enough to find out that the dog was barking, to demand some of their beer, Which they would periodically pour into a cup to allow the dog to drink. That would shut him up for a little while, and then he would bark again for the same reason. Repeated all evening. Completely clueless dog owners subjecting everyone to their rude and irresponsible behavior. I feel sorry for the dog.