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<blockquote data-quote="helpangel" data-source="post: 614171" data-attributes="member: 7170"><p>I was talking to the girls mother yesterday afternoon when the issue came up and mentioned to her the only time ANY kid should pet that dog is at their home when the "work vest" is off. I feel sorry not only for the girl but that poor dog; it's still in training and that type stuff has to be confusing.</p><p></p><p>I think Lisa is right about turning this into a learning experience and shift the focus to learning about service dogs. If the school suspends or scolds the bully it will just make her mad and make the other girl more of a target. The teacher should talk to the class about the roles of service dogs and as a rule if the dog is wearing it's vest it's working and MUST NOT be distracted from it's job. The harness even says "Don't pet me I'm working" not sure what the trainer was thinking when told the girl if it's calm and she's comfortable she could let people pet the dog. It was kind of setting her up for this type thing, if kids pet the dog today in class they think it's ok to pet it tomorrow in the hall.</p><p></p><p>When my daughter was talking to K (angry girl) she told her that; that service dogs are not suppose to be petted or played with while they are working. My daughter was very disappointed because the shopping trip they had planned for yesterday got cancelled. (2 weeks planning, both parents notes canceling bus home etc.) She was also worried about her friend & getting caught in the middle of friends fighting. I commended her for keeping a cool head and supporting her friend. </p><p></p><p>My daughter also learned how fast K will turn from friend to enemy over something minor and is a little disgusted that she felt the need to involve every kid they know in this. Also upset about how fast all these kids were ready to join into this "mob mentality". I've come to really dislike that girl (she's a monster and her mother is worse) and hope my kid can find a different "best" friend.</p><p></p><p>I overheard my daughter talking to another friend last night and she said "I'm not choosing sides because there is no right side THEY ARE BOTH WRONG!" then went into a mini tirade about "what the H#!! is wrong with these people gonna start a war over something as stupid as petting a dog"? </p><p></p><p>I think when I wasn't looking my baby grew up, thanks for listening to me vent and helping me sort this out.</p><p>Nancy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="helpangel, post: 614171, member: 7170"] I was talking to the girls mother yesterday afternoon when the issue came up and mentioned to her the only time ANY kid should pet that dog is at their home when the "work vest" is off. I feel sorry not only for the girl but that poor dog; it's still in training and that type stuff has to be confusing. I think Lisa is right about turning this into a learning experience and shift the focus to learning about service dogs. If the school suspends or scolds the bully it will just make her mad and make the other girl more of a target. The teacher should talk to the class about the roles of service dogs and as a rule if the dog is wearing it's vest it's working and MUST NOT be distracted from it's job. The harness even says "Don't pet me I'm working" not sure what the trainer was thinking when told the girl if it's calm and she's comfortable she could let people pet the dog. It was kind of setting her up for this type thing, if kids pet the dog today in class they think it's ok to pet it tomorrow in the hall. When my daughter was talking to K (angry girl) she told her that; that service dogs are not suppose to be petted or played with while they are working. My daughter was very disappointed because the shopping trip they had planned for yesterday got cancelled. (2 weeks planning, both parents notes canceling bus home etc.) She was also worried about her friend & getting caught in the middle of friends fighting. I commended her for keeping a cool head and supporting her friend. My daughter also learned how fast K will turn from friend to enemy over something minor and is a little disgusted that she felt the need to involve every kid they know in this. Also upset about how fast all these kids were ready to join into this "mob mentality". I've come to really dislike that girl (she's a monster and her mother is worse) and hope my kid can find a different "best" friend. I overheard my daughter talking to another friend last night and she said "I'm not choosing sides because there is no right side THEY ARE BOTH WRONG!" then went into a mini tirade about "what the H#!! is wrong with these people gonna start a war over something as stupid as petting a dog"? I think when I wasn't looking my baby grew up, thanks for listening to me vent and helping me sort this out. Nancy [/QUOTE]
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