[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by FosterMomma

No way to know if the owner was a Villager.

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

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

If this is a service dog he wasn't very well trained if he is barking for no real reason. Maybe the owner needs to be trained.

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)

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Whitley

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.

[Whitley]

I give up for today. Nothing to say.

[mikeycereal]

Originally Posted by Whitley

The dog was not part of the band (at least I do not think it was)..

Are you sure about that?

[Trishakaye]

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.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by Trishakaye

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.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Trishakaye

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.

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.

[Whitley]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Whitley

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.

[DennisDee]

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

[Marsha11]

Oh yes they do. In-appropriate

[coffeebean]

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[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

We brought our dog to the squares in the past thinking it would be good for her. Then read that the barrage of loud some times discordant sound might not be good for her (and perhaps the cause of the barking??) so we decided to leave her home. Suggest other caring dog owners do the same. Of course since the squares are open to the general public who is to say that particular dog owner (or others like him/her/it, them, etc) would even read this?

I see what you did there. LOL.

[Redsmom]

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.