A service dog is a working animal and has a serious job to do. Distracting a service dog from their work could be detrimental to their handler's health.  Here are some basic tips for interacting with a service dog and their disabled handler.

• Talk to the handler, not the dog.
  
• Always ask permission before interacting with the dog in any way.
• Do not sneak the dog food or pet the dog behind the handler's back.
• DO NOT ask the handler personal questions about their disability.
• Realize that the handler may not allow you to interact with their dog. The handler does not want to hear you complain about it either.
  
• PLEASE DO NOT tell your children that the service dog is mean or bites. A dog that bites should not be out in public.
• If you have a dog with you, please do NOT let your dog approach the service dog without consulting with the handler first.