Why You Should Never Pet a Service Dog

March 19, 2026

Hey everyone! I stumbled upon this video and had to share it. It’s such a simple, yet super important, explanation about why we shouldn't pet service dogs. So many of us, myself included, see a cute dog and our first instinct is to love on it, right?

But this clip does such a great job of showing the *why* behind that rule. It uses a really clever analogy that makes it totally click. You’ll see what I mean when you watch it, but it really highlights how crucial their focus is for their person.

Definitely worth a quick watch, especially if you have kids who might not understand. It really helped me put it into perspective!