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My mom actually doesn’t believe that I have panic attacks. She’s like “ Oh you’re anxiety levels are just rising”. Oh yeah then why can’t I breath mother????
The first panic attack I ever had was uncontrolled crying (also couldn'tcatch my breath). It scared my boss. We had worked together for 4 years and been friends just as long. She had never seen me upset (I'm very emotionally controlled). She was able to spot what was happening because it was something she'd personally dealt with a lot. She was able to talk me through it and get me back to a calm state. We no longer work together but we are still friends.
@@ruthiesfight my boyfriends like that and if it happens outside or if I simply can't breathe (I have asthma) or having bad palpitations and need stop, he says I'm doing it for attention and/or that I'm embarrassing him and tells me to stop being stupid and keep walking
My first panic attack was at my house,but my most recent was when I went to the front desk at school bc I needed something I saw my bully and my bully had/was yelled/yelling at me bc I didn’t have a leash she wanted me have I held back tears and tried to look calm just until I was out of her eye site I ran down the hall and started crying my service dog did dpt and luckily I was able to get out of it. I just don’t like school
Don't you love when people try and tell u about your own disability. I collapsed in walmart and had someone tell me I fainted when I tried to explain I didn't that it's an exhaustion response to chronic fatigue she then tried to tell me no I fainted. Like um no the dog alerts to my episodes in what they are and ik when I faint bc I forget how I got on the floor. I am fully aware in a collapse and know my body just shuts off in fully conscious in a collapse. Ugh people need to mind there business.
I had one women tell me her son was sicker than me bc he has schizophrenia which yes is awful but like I can die soooo mind ur business please women who doesn't know me
@@MirroringOurselves omfg my mother told me a TBI does not exist. That the reason I have seizures and faint is I have a demon in me. Wtfh really um wrong Mother.
OH, COME ON....you take your dogs WITHOUT VESTS to clarify that they were SERVICE dogs so as you didn't have to misfortune about if the dogs were actual service dogs. You are actually part of the problem. I actually think that while the ADA says you can't be questioned about your dog....HOWEVER I do think the stores can ask you about your dogs vaccinations, etc. The sick sad thing is that no one would have had "PANIC ATTACK" had you actually had the vest on the d*mn dogs to start with. Sorry, but you caused this yourself....AND by the time all you supposed Service Dog owners get done with all your stupid "PROOF"....the government is going to step in and make the rules VERY difficult for the ACTUAL people such as yourselves that TRULY need SERVICE DOGS.... Here's a suggestion : JUST because you CAN go into a STORE without a vest on your dog doesn't mean that it's the right thing to do. People like you that have service dogs APPARENTLY like the EXTRA NEGATIVE ATTENTION that you get by not VESTING YOUR dog, otherwise you'd take the 2-3 minutes it takes to put the vest on your dog, so you can get through a store without being hassled, putting a vest on your dog BEFORE YOU ENTER the store doesn't take that LONG for you to say "Well, the dog DOESN'T need a vest." Maybe so, but it would be so much less heartache for you if you just put the vest on. Last question....so you're out in public and pass out or faint or whatever you want to call it. How is it that you are able to continue to drive if you are passing out in the store? US States have rules for drivers that pass out/faint have seizures and they don't give SPECIAL privileges to people that pass out and continue to let them drive....it isn't done and if you are passing out on camera and getting into your car and driving yourself home you are BREAKING the law and you know it. When you pass out and get into your car and drive and have ANOTHER episode...and get into a serious accident and seriously HURT someone or KILL someone....then what? The chances that you'll be prosecuted and sent to prison are highly likely.
@@holiday-td6hx you are quite ignorant aren't you? I have a diabetic alert dog. He is a German Shepherd/Lab mix with a double coat. They're is no way he can handle a vest when temps are above 60° as he overheats easily. I have NEVER had someone give me a hard time for him not wearing a vest. It is actually people who go on Amazon to get their pet dog a service dog vest when they are not actual service dogs. In addition, how do you know she was driving? And if she were, her dog is trained to alert her prior to something happening. My dog alerts me in the car and I know then that I either have to pull over to check my blood sugar or to go straight home if in between errands. That's why I have an alert dog. I'm not sure why, ultimately by your response, you feel that people with disabilities should actually just stay home.
I didn't see this before because I normally don't waste time replying to these type of people but i wanted to say this. I have a license to drive, I have fainting spells however I can still legally drive. It was multiple hours from the time I fainted to when I drove home and the house was only 5 mins away. I legally can drive and if I need to I pull of the road until it is safe. Yes it is my fault for not vesting my dog but the employees were in the wrong too.
Oh so barking aggressive dogs with vests just bought on Amazon are allowed but well behaved service dogs with no vests are not allowed? "Great logic hell-mart". Any good video I hope that Walmart gets sewed or something. Good job dexter!!!! I love your channel, and we have the same hands free leash lol.
@@cielonehellofaservicedog4648 why am I not surprised. Why would you bring in dogs that would attack people, dogs, and especially kids! I hope everyone is ok And they win against Walmart
@@ivrysixkiller2756 me too...i have no idea the extent of the injuries but their was reports this last week about the lawsuits against walmart and why they been putting up those new super big blue service dog info graph posters...
@@cielonehellofaservicedog4648 I hope things get better in Walmart and everywhere else. Lol I did find it weird that Walmart was putting up new signs, I thought it was just randomly but never mind
I find it extremely aggravating that so few people know even the basics of the ADA rules regarding access for people with service dogs. While I don't have a service dog myself, I can sympathize with people telling you that you are wrong about your condition. I have had over a dozen people tell me that I could cure my kidney failure with herbs or other such nonsense yet they couldn't even explain the basics of how and why my kidneys no longer work ; so bloody annoying. Dexter rocked it!
Matt Weisner I find it annoying when people can’t make the destination between service dog and emotional support pet the ada is extremely clear . People are stupid making videos about how their rights were violated because their esp wasn’t allowed in the store. All it is entitled people training dogs to cuddle if they get upset most dogs don’t even need training to do that it’s not a task!! Her dog my be well behaved like any dog should be , but her service dog is still fake according to ada standards.
Walnart is unfortuntly well know for this but I've actully seen a worse video then walmart here on youtube. In one it was a cop ya one of those people who should know the laws like the back of his hand harassing a handler. When informed the handler was protected by federal law the cop just got even more useless and stupid with his response of "well I dont enforce federal laws they want you to leave, you need to go" so i guess his dept does'nt enforce other federal laws either like say kidnapping and bank robbery to name a few. Real great place to be if your a actual criminal 😠
It's also irritating when people act like they know everything then they argue that the SD owners need to show the papers 🙄😒🤦when SD's DON'T have paperwork
Volda, I'm so sorry that you had this problem! I'm glad that you are OK and that Dexter was there to take care of you! He's obviously well trained; I can't believe that WalMart gave you ANY trouble after you told them he was a service dog. I see dogs in WM skittering in place on the linoleum growling and barking when they see my service dog, and not one associate does anything about it. Ridiculous!
Thank you! And yes I am so proud of Dex! It's awful the amount of fakes I've seen and nothing is done yet for some reason this store was so miseducated and decided the perfectly behaved sd isn't allowed.
@@DexterTheGermanHusky this is really weird. I am in Walmart in my home town, and they may not know much, but they know the ADA laws! And they check every dog that enters their store. Unfortunately, the fakers are getting smarter. I was behind a fake team two weeks ago, in Walmart of all places. The Greeter saw the team come in, walked up and said hello, then apologized and told the owner she had to ask if his dog was a service dog. The owner said, yes it was. She asked the owner what the dog was trained to do. He said 'medical alert'. I know for a fact that is a plausible answer, because one of my friends has a medical alert dog for his diabetes, and another had an alert dog for his epilepsy. But as I was watching this, something about the dog put me off. It was fairly well behaved, It wasn't lunging, or moving around too much, and it seemed to heel fairly well...I noticed the owner used hand signals to command it. And it sat when a hand signal was given. But the dog didn't stay focused on the owner, it was looking around all over the place, and it leaned forward to sniff the air every time some one passed it. His tail was wagging the whole time, which that itself, is no indication... but the wagging would speed up every time someone walked by. Little things that struck me as off. I saw the team once more during my trip at the Walmart. A woman had brought a puppy in with her (yes, I know that's wrong, it clearly was not a service animal, but in it's defense, it was in the seat area of the cart, and it was fast asleep, and the woman wasn't trying to pass it off as a service animal); apparently, she had JUST purchased the puppy from a breeder, had driven a long way for this particular dog (Scottish border collie), and had stopped off on the way home to pick up items for it. It was 4 days before Christmas, and it was COLD. 'Service dog team' turned the corner, and dog saw puppy in the cart. Immediately adult dogs hackles go up, and it starts growling loudly, staring intently at this puppy. The owner, didn't seem to pay attention, at first, as he was putting groceries in his cart. He then tried to move along, but the dog wouldn't budge. He literally had to drag the dog away, to get it to break contact. And the dog kept looking back at the puppy. Dog owner finally breaks contact between the two, hands it off to another person, then comes back to berate the woman with the puppy! The reason I mentioned this, is because the Dog owner knew exactly what to say to pass his dog off as a service dog. Maybe the dog was having a bad day... but then there are also some pets out there that are trained well enough to pass a public access test, maybe not with flying colors... but enough. And fakers are getting better at faking.
@@sdmcdaniel2255 How did you know that the dog owner had went "a long way" to get the dog? You mean to tell me the owner couldn't TAKE the dog home BEFORE he went to Wal-Mart to purchase items he needed for the dog...OR purchase the items EVEN before he picked the dog up? I swear, you people will find ANY excuse for a DOG to be in a store. AS a puppy it wasn't supposed to be in the store period. So what that it was "cold" This comment SCREAMS of B.S.
@@holiday-td6hx actually, I 'know' because I ASKED the owner of the puppy. She had driven up to VA to purchase the dog from a breeder, and was on her way to SC. She wasn't going home, She was on her way to her mother's because the puppy was a gift. She was stopping off at a hotel for the night, but had to stop in somewhere to pick up a dog kennel and a couple of other items to meet the hotel's requirement for allowing the dog to stay there. She was also by herself, so she couldn't leave the car on for the puppy. I also know that she had special permission from the Store Manage to bring the puppy into the store. I wasn't trying to 'make excuses'. I did CLEARLY say, yes, I know it's wrong. The store manager shouldn't have given her permission, it's against store policy. I was, however, trying to point out that the puppy had done nothing to provoke the 'service dog' other than the act of being there. A trained service dog would have ignored the puppy completely, and there wouldn't have been an incident. A good service handler might have SPOKEN to the puppy owner, and informed her that the puppy wasn't allowed in the store, and would have learned that she was given permission under extenuating circumstances. IF the older dog was a real service dog, he wasn't well trained for public access. Most likely he was a fake, but the owner was smart enough to know how some service teams react... and he acted the part.
When people question my medical issues "you're just crying not having a panic attack" I ask where they got there degree and can I see their medical licence. But then I'm over 50 and have never suffered fools well.
Right there with you I have anxiety and PTSD from my time in the military and if provocated its like someone walking up to a hive of killer bees and kicking it. The joys of being hyper defensive PTSD sucks
@@joanbaczek2575 Just so you know, there is a such thing as a Psych Service Dog. I have one myself. They arent support animals. They let us know when we are about to have an attack. They help us get to a safe place away from a bunch of people so we can try to calm down. Im actually going to have to train my new service dog, who will be for heavy mobility, how to do what my current Service Dog does.
I'm a former Walmart Customer Service Supervisor, and we were told that only upon entry, we could ask if a dog is a service dog. If the customer said yes, there was no further conversation about the dog allowed. Once a dog was in the door, no one other than a salaried manager was allowed to approach a dog owner about their animal.
@Gena Keller What a JOKE some people who have SERVICE DOGS are. If you don't' want to be questioned, then properly fit your dog with a vest. It seems as IF you ACTUALLY WANT THE ATTENTION when not properly vesting your Service Dog.
Even with a vest it often does'nt matter service dog handlers are still harassed often even more so then when they dont. Service dogs not only dont need a vest they can also be off leash by FEDERAL law which beats any store policy any day of the week. I hope every single one of those employees were fired for this incident. Its stupid people like them that trigger my hyper defensiveness.
They handled the situation completely inappropriately. It sounds like several people confronted you sternly which would cause anyone a great deal of stress. They also seem to have judged the situation, and treated you with a lack of compassion, and don't even seem to understand that their behavior contributed do the situation. You do not need to have the confrontation on film to sue. I think you handled the situation well, and I'm very sorry what happened to you. I would like to see you pursue the issue, standing up for your rights, and educating them for future situations. Yes, many people are ignorant about service dogs, and it doesn't help that many non-service dogs are being treated as service dogs, increasing the suspicious responses. That said, when you are a representative of a business, you should be properly trained in how to behave with people with disabilities. I found it absolutely shocking how she seemed to have decided that it was not a real situation going on. It is traumatic enough to pass out, without having people increasing the trauma by acting like you're just making it up. I found their behavior very offensive.
So true. I also think you should go back with the laws, regulations and knowledge that they NEED and are responsible to know, as well as explaining to them how the dog responds to the handler when they have an episode. So that they KNOW how NOT to make it worse. Approach them respectfully and ask that they hear you out and ask questions, so they understand what they did and what they should do. They need to be held accountable. That’s totally unacceptable in this day and age. At the very least take a knowledgeable person with you back to that store and ask to talk to the management- tho they should know better- you may need to teach them-(I know- shouldn’t be your job) but someone’s got to do it. They need to make it right and at the very least give you a honest apology.
I mean what did you expect really but I'm glad you're okay. The panic attack thing made me mad. First off everyone who experiences them has different symptoms and experience them differently. Second off why tf does she think she is, telling you what I'd and isn't a panic attack. 😤😤😒😒
Sounds like your WM needs educated. I work at WM , we have service dogs come in every day. One guys dog is just on a leash, no vest, nothing to say it is a service dog. If we have a question about a dog, we ask a manager and they talk to the person.
Eric BI so in other words I could take my cat into WM on a leash, set him in the cart and say "He's a service animal" and WM is going to allow this? Sorry, but I've seen dogs that clearly are just "pets" piss /shit on the floor in stores and walk away, clearly, these animals aren't service dogs. People who actually have service dogs/animals are making this issue worse by constantly getting upset about someone "asking" about their SD. This law needs to be changed and the SD and his/her handler needs an appropriate card etc. to prove that the dog/animal is indeed a Service Animal. Most of these SD are doing a great job, but it's wrong to take a trained SD into a store without proper gear stating what they are doing. People are causing their own issues by not wanting to be questioned. I certainly wouldn't mind if I had a SD and was asked about it or had to prove my animal was a service animal.
Cats can not be service animals in most states. Also service animals are not allowed in carts for safety and health reasons. The law is okay as it is(not great but fine) it's the employees that need to learn what that law is and follow it. If a employee wants to know if the animal is a service animal or not they can ask the two questions.
@@DexterTheGermanHusky 99% of the people don't know the 2 lawfull questions. And those that do will ask for your papers.. establishments need to be sued for non compliance and the ones getting caught saying their dog is a service dog should be heavily fined... I've never been around an actual working dog but I've seen way to many fakes.
@@holiday-td6hx you missed the point! They should not have to prove any thing. People should not break the law at the expense of those whom the law protects. Unfortunately that same law protects the faker unless taken to court and made to prove their disability. Do you see the problem now? Catch 22. Although the sale of SERVICE ANIMAL vest should be regulated in a way accessible only to medical field, registered training schools and the handler....
I’m definitely pro-service animal. I’m researching getting one myself for my anxiety disorder and PTSD... but I guess I can see that stopping and showing proof/papers/animal certificates etc. would be stressful to a degree, I would accept it at the door as long as it’s not made to be harassing or overbearing. Maybe that’s what has to be done so fakes will get caught and the real ones won’t always get harassed or insulted. It’s logical to protect the real sd’s and handlers rights. Don’t you think? It may be a small hassle but the fake ones give the real ones a bad reputation. AND the fakes should get fined heavily!
Well done. You handled this situation really well and with maturity. It still shocks me that such a big national chain like Walmart, won't train their employees properly on a federal law about SD's. it's sad you have to deal with ignorant people. They don't even know their own policy correctly or just interpret it wrong. Just because they'd like your dog to wear a vest and he has to are two different things. Again well done on trying to educate more on what is right and the law.
In my local Walmart I have seen two legit service dogs from employees and two “service” dogs who were barking at other people and those service dogs mentioned above I quickly said that those dogs unless alerting others to get help were not supposed to be barking when you clearly could hear them from across the store and employees were looking for them
My dog sometimes bark, when I have an anxiety attack, I basically go into a trance and can’t feel her alerts on my legs (nose and head nudges) so she sometimes does a little bark to get me out of it
I have two Wal-Mart's around where I live and at both of these there are plenty of employees who see me quite regularly and know not only me but also my dog by name. In addition, as my dog is on the smallest end of being a medium sized dog she fits exceptionally well in a human infant carseat carrier which allows me to keep her up at my level to help with mitigating the level of chronic pain I suffer from by helping me to stay calm and thereby reducing my heart rate. And so far in the 3 years that I've had her as my service dog there has only been one employee at one of the Wal-Mart's asking whether or not she was a service dog and as I said yes she said thank you.
@@Seldenta it's not when there is a human carseat between her and the cart and needless to say I reached out to all of the managers INCLUDING the stores general managers if I'm allowed to have her in the cart INSIDE her carseat and they have said no problem, I can have her in the cart INSIDE her car seat.
@@Seldenta , at the Walmart I shop at, I see all kinds of dogs in the carts, a lot...few are service dogs. Once, there was a goat in the cart. (THAT was startling!) I guess it depends on the manager and location.
@@MR-hp5pe not exactly. No where in the law does it state that, and for small dogs who are cardiac or scent alert dogs, that could inhibit their ability to task properly.
So, the Walmart employee is really, really smart. She knows when a person with a disability, has a disability or not, she is almost as smart as a lawyer, cause she knows the laws, and she's almost as smart as a doctor, cause she knows if a person fainted or not. Wow, I bet that Walmart employee will probably be promoted. Don't you wish you could be that smart? Good grief, where do they find these employees?
Your channel has definitely helped ease my anxiety when it comes to training my 9week old husky pup in training. Thank you for your uploads no matter how often they are.
Thats bs on walmarts part. If that was me and my service dog, i would of been very upset! There are different symptoms of panic attacks. And there are some really funny service dog bages that are walmart related. I think you should try to get one and put on dexters vest that way they cant say nothing 😂 i hope your ok tho! Stay safe out there!! 😊
I sometimes take my dog out without a cape or patches because I have a mobility harness and I thought that would have been enough. A store worker once went up and stopped me at a Costco to tell me that my service dog wasn’t a real service dog because I didn’t have patches 🤦♀️. Stupid.
I've had panic attacks in the past and they are not fun. I hope your feeling better. The ADA has cards you can hand out to people who want to know the law about service dogs.
I've had panic attacks crying can be involved but also shortness of breath and if I'm stressed enough vomiting .-. But it doesn't happen often unless I really really can't handle something
I'm just generally a nice person so when something's clearly not ok with someone and a friend/family member is with them I ask the friend/family member if the person is ok and if they need help. When they don't I say ok, get better soon and go about my business. When they aren't I never know what to do, so I should stop asking strangers if they need help
I used to be a “hellmart” greeter, that one walmart was telling a straight out lie. No where in corporate documentation does it say anything about vests or even vest colors! That is just crazy and super rude of them!
“The lady then proceeded to say that I wasn’t having a panic attack and I was just crying” Me: *slap* No. I’m so sorry this happened to you! Dexter really is the best boi! 🤍🥺🥰
Fainted, shaking and crying but your not having a panic attack... good job lady! people need to educate themselves omg!!!! Sorry that happened to you ❤️
DexterTheGermanHusky I didn’t assume the German thing from the name but because I’ve seen you say things in German here and there and I’m always super curious and always have loved other cultures and languages etc. and both of what you said are even more awesome! Haha
As someone who lives in Florida ive never heard of this, nor have i ever had any issues bringing my SD into walmart. I did however get tons of shit when in North carolina about how their 'optional registry' was required and if my SD(from FL) wasnt registered it was obviously a fake.
I hate how so many people are uneducated like if u are uneducated then don’t stop the people who know more than u. I also hate how people think they have to be vested I have a had so many problems from when I don’t have a vest on my service dog!
Ugh right before I have a panic attack I start to breath really fast and sometimes I get shaky, my SD will spin in circles and paw my feet or he will he will do a really quiet high pitched whine just depending on how bad my breathing is. I was once starting to go into a panic attack at the casino up the road from my house (my mother and I’s SD were both with us while getting food, both behaving perfectly but we were in such a rush to make it to the restaurant before they closed we had no time for gear so pinch collars and simple leashes it was.) anyways I was already nervous when we got there cause it is a huge casino and there were a lot of people (many of whom use drugs sadly). We walk to the cage to get some change and then walked towards the restaurant we were walking thru a small hallway when 6 security guards came up and only one was female. She was staring at us and shaking her finger at our dogs and she said “are these service dogs?” We said yes and she said “ well they can’t be in here cause they’re pitbulls” mind you my pup is part pitbull part Australian Shepherd and my mother’s dog is American Staffordshire terrier. I said “you cannot breed discriminate service dogs” and she said “well they could scare people” my mom said “it doesn’t matter because they are task trained service dogs and they are behaving as they should so I don’t see why anyone is afraid of them, they haven’t growled lunged, or barked at anyone.” They lady stood there for a minute just staring at us and the dogs. Trouble (my SD) started alerting by first pawing at my foot a few times, then he started spinning. (I’m starting to freak because I just want to leave and they are blocking all entrances so there’s no way out and when I feel defenseless I just shut down.) Before the lady could spit out anything else my mom said “you know what it doesn’t even matter, we are leaving anyways.” She then tells me she seen her friend and told me to go ask her for a ride so we didn’t have to walk because it had started to rain. My voice was shaking when I told her I didn’t want to but she reassured me and I tried to walk passed the guards shaking with tears staring to roll down my cheeks. The lady stopped me again and said I couldn’t take my SD. So not knowing what to and just wanting to get out I handed his leash to my mom and I ran all the way to her friend sobbing. I could hear troubles high pitched whine from across the casino, he knew I was about to shut down. Her friend said she got dropped off by taxi because she let her friend borrow her car, so I said thank you and ran back to my mom I tried to pull myself together for at least a few minutes so we could at least get outside before I had a complete break down. As soon as I got back my mom said “ we are leaving now please don’t follow us you’ll only make things worse.” Two of the guards followed us out anyways and when we got to a “safe place” I broke down I was so terrified, the lady didn’t even care that trouble was alerting (we told her that that’s what he was doing when he was spinning and doing his whine but I forgot to mention it up there) she completely ignored it basically. I just hope that one day these kind of things won’t happen😞
I'm sorry dear that's terrible. What jerks. They really feel important, don't they. Like one of them couldn't have talked to you by themselves. I'm sorry that sounds very stressful.
moonxshakti it was so stressful and for 5 of them to be grown ass men was only making everything 10x worse I was also frustrated cause they didn’t care about the laws only about our SD’s being “pitbulls”
Pitbulls make excellent SDs. They bond so well with their people and are incredibly smart. In England, they were called nanny dogs, because they are so loyal. Casinos don't hire smart people for security, just big. These sound like they are extra STUPID.
My panic attacks often consist of me just totally leaving reality and I just start crying and I black out. Everyone is different lol can't believe some people
When I panic, I look/act mad. But I'm not. Its that whole flight or fight thing. I WANT to flee... but if a person wont let me I get worked up REALLY fast and they think Im ticked off. No way. It's panic. It would be so much easier if people understood the OTHER signs of whats going on in a persons head.
my friend left work due to panic attack and they said to come back she was just being dramatic or get fired. she was at emergency room because she realy thought it was heart attack.people are so stupid and rude.my friend needs a dog as amazing as yours.god bless you both.
this is aweful...I would have him always vested when he is working so this doesn't happen again BUT, they were wrong. The whole blue vest thing is BS. the whole thing sucks.
Sad thing is even with a vest it often does'nt help. I've given the riot act to many people that were harrassing handler's. I even ripped into a TSA agent once back in my Navy days after hearing him mention he was a formor marine Sgt then threaten to have a SDH (dog was in a vest clearly marked service dog) arrested for refusing to leave. Well that marine got a lesson in why its not fun to piss off the military officers. Got ripped into by me then was sent home when his Lt came over to find out what the problem was and found out what he'd done.
I ask questions about service dogs all the time. Not for justification, but to learn how things vary and the experiences people have faced. I’m attempting to train my own service dog, who is a Shep, and hearing tips and tricks from willing handlers is amazing. However if they cannot or do not wish to talk, I 100% respect that and thank them for any time.
Hi - I know this comment is late but I wanted to thank you for your advocacy- it’s made a difference! I now live in Pensacola & I’ve been to all the Walmarts w/o any PA issues. My SDiT usually wears a vest but when it’s hot & humid we go only with a harness (with patches). I always carry ADA cards but have not had to give any out. Thx again!🐾
I hate when people just say things like that about service dogs. As a service dog handler myself I get that all the time I hate it but I just stay calm like you did and deal with it the right way
Dexter doesn't use a prong collar anymore, since this trip I have decided I don't like using prongs on Dexter and so he wears no collar or an ecollar if he does. The other dog I cannot speak for.
I hate that, that someone would tell anyone that they aren't having a panic attack when you tell them you are. Panic attacks are hard enough without rude insensitive people. I have panic attacks from my Panic Disorder, so I know at least what some panic attacks feel like. I am glad you are okay.
So grateful that you had Dexter with you and you got through it . his training and unconditional love shows how incredible he is . the control you all showed was incredible . yes I agree 110 percent all retail store employees need to be continually educated . what part of "serving the customer" do they not get! 🐾
Wow kudos to you for remaining calm under such an inappropriate and high stress situation!! 👏👏👏 I also do that twirling thing on my dogs scruff hair when I’m stressed or trying to keep it together (we’re not even a service dog team but even as a 100% pet all my dogs give me a calming effect so I can only imagine how much a real service dog helps it’s handler when dealing with life in general) I’m so mad for you and can’t even believe that we’re just one day shy of 2020 yet companies STILL don’t take training their employees on all matters of service dogs and the FEDERAL LAWS seriously 🤦♀️ You guys did great and I’m so happy you have Dexter to help you far more than any human could 👌🤗🐶🐾🙏
My experience with a Handler and his service dog (guide dog) - on a flight - in coach. BEST FLIGHT EVA!!!! OMG! OMG! Having a beautiful sweet Rottweiler snuggling me! I WANT TO DO IT AGAIN!!! Loved ever minute of the flight!
The problem is that the requirements for service animals is not really well known by the public. The government needs to have clear licensing documentation.
ADA laws should be required to be learned in order to work at any job where you might deal with the public. It's disgusting that stores are able to even put their own policies in place without someone immediately saying "hey, thats illegal and we can be sued if we try to enforce that"
For a slew of good reasons, don't shop at Walmart unless you have truly no other choice in your community to get what you need including the internet! It might be good for retail if they went bankrupt and were replaced by responsible businesses.
I am currently training my service dog so I have been learning the laws. Walmart is unbelievable. I have noticed during the past few weeks they have signs on all of their doors describing the difference between a service dog and an ESA. As service dog handlers it's also important to remember the individual states can add to or modify the ADA law as long as they don't change the base laws. In Utah, the recent changes to the laws allow ESA dogs the same rights as service dogs in hotels only. The law also allows businesses to require vests to he worn and in some cases they can even ask for your paperwork. The reason behind the change is because anyone can buy the service animal vests, badges, leashes and other items on Amazon. In fact, when my trainer told me to purchase a vest with "in training" patches she told me to buy it off Amazon. While I agree with your situation we as handlers need to know the state specific laws regarding service dogs.
Luckily my local Walmart is very friendly when it comes to service dogs. Huge signs saying they are welcomed when you enter the store. Obviously it doesn't matter whether they are welcomed or not but it's nice that they want people and their dogs to feel welcomed. Only issue is that people get away with bringing their pets in by putting them in their carts and such. Hopefully all Walmart's and other businesses will get to the level of friendliness my local one is at. I'm glad you're okay by the way! Much love.
I'm glad Dex got you through a terrible attack. I also have panic attacks and severe anxiety. But the sad truth is how many people are against the service dogs. Many are still fighting to get these law's repealed because they are far too STUPID to try and understand disabilities, or far too uneducated to know the law when it's right in front of them.
I'm an employee at walmart, and in our store associates aren't even allowed to ask if an animal is a service animal or not! only salaried members of management are allowed to do that.
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I love when people not inside of our brains tell us how to respond to unwanted illnesses inside of our brain. I have bad anxiety and if I get too stressed out I shut down. I can’t talk or move so I just sit there. I’ve done this multiple times at school, have accommodations for it, and have been diagnosed multiple times by multiple people. When I shut down most of the admin don’t know how to treat it and they see a teen being disrespectful and I understand that. I had a TEACHER come up to me she asked me if I was okay and I didn’t give a response and she waited for one then eventually said “you do know no response is still a response”. The people who are educated with my anxiety make mistakes but overall help a lot. I honestly believe people should be taught that not all disabilities mean autism, Down syndrome, missing limbs, etc. and even with that should be generally educated on how to help. Granted different people react differently but to jump to conclusions that you’re “just crying” or being a “disrespectful teenager”... that can really trigger even more anxiety. It sounds like you handled the situation pretty well and they handled it poorly. I’m sorry you had to go through all of that to the extent of you passing out.
People asking if you are OK really shouldn’t be an issue. At least they are showing concern; however someone saying the way your panic attack manifest is wrong is not OK. I had a man at Church reach down to pick something up for me. I said, politely, “No, that is his (my SD’s) job.”
Which Walmart is this? I live near Pensacola and shop in the area frequently. I will not shop there. I have a SDIT and I am using a local service dog organization. I would love for one of our board members to go there with one of our SDIT and educate them.
Walmart's policy for (canada at least) is that if the dog isn't labeled they can ask for your note (a necessity here in canada) but if the dog is vested they can not ask for anything which personally bothers me.
I also suffer from panic attacks but in Canada it is very hard to get a service animal for this. I go to places in short intervals so it is a back and forth between home and outside. I’ve had to cope with this for over 40 years and learned some tricks that help but my quality of life would have been better if I would have had a service animal. Please don’t let ignorant people get you down and stay strong and positive ♥️
Usually, when people ask for papers, I hand them a printed out ADA law sheet. Then again, I'm very snarky. I also sometimes get a little upset and say "your corporate regulations aren't above the federal law" and that surprisingly works.
I have been having a very hard time leaving my house. When I do I always want my dog with me. This limits me as my girl is not a service dog. I have really bad anxiety. I have had spats of loss of time and have even found myself in different positions than I can remember. For example, sitting in a chair and then being on the floor without any recollection of how I got there. I am being evaluated right now for seizures. It's really scary. My doctors don't think its actual seizures but stress related. I don't know but I wish I could have my girl with me everywhere so I could maybe have a life again. God bless you and your beautiful dog.
Having medical problems such as major anxiety and memory loss do qualify you to be eligible for a service animal. If your girl has the right temporment she can become a service dog. I have memory loss so Dex will lead me out of public, calm me down, and keep people away from me.
@@DexterTheGermanHusky, I'm in the process of certifying her. She really is such a great dog. I have had her in training since she was 8wks. She has her star puppy, kgc, and experience in search and rescue. She is all ready ahead of the game when it comes to training for service certification. The only time I leave my house is when I am able to be with her so training is my way of living. The only part now is on the doctor to write a letter but he seems to be taking his sweet time. It's the VA so I shouldn't expect much more from them. I even have the organizational here waiting for me to get that letter.
There is no service dog certifications and you do not need a doctor's note unless you are flying or renting. If your girl is well behaved and is taught to perform a task than she has public access rights.
@@DexterTheGermanHusky, I'm not sure what the qualifications are. I have been in contact with a nonprofit her called paws for vets. I have an appointment with my doctor on Monday and I will not leave the office until I have the note. I own my home so I don't have to worry about landlords. I do plan on traveling with my girl. I cycle with the wounded worries and project heroes. We have events all over the country. It's been two years since I have gone on one of these events because I can't take my dog. I plan on doing a lot of these events once I can. I have brought my girl into the VA once but was told to leave. I never heard of a public access dog without paper before watching this video. Like I said though I don't really know the laws. This organization I am going to be going to is free to me through so I do plan on taking that route.
@@DexterTheGermanHusky , by the way, my girl is a beautiful German shepherd. Thay are my favorite breed. I noticed dexter is part German so I had to mention that. I posted a video of her being a naughty girl a couple years ago. It's on my channel if you want to see how pretty she is. Even the best of dogs will be naughty every now and then. God bless.
I mean I can kind of understand their concern since the dogs didn't have vests on, and looked like normal dogs. However they shouldn't have kept harassing you and continued to do what they did, since it was illegal. It seems like every Wal-Mart I go to, the employees are always rude or unfriendly, so I'm not surprised. Glad you're okay!
It's like a double edge sword. It's nice cause you dont have to explain yourself and why you have a service dog, but it also allows people who have fake service dogs to roam free
My Service Dog that I have trained my self knows when I go into an anxiety attack. She will not leave my side. Even at home all I have to do is call her and she will sit or lay down at my feet depending on the situation.
You should come to my.!oval Wal-Mart, it's dog city. They just posted new.sign saying No Pets Service Dogs Only!. But they do nothing when any dog comes in. Even puppies about 8weeks or so IN the grocery cart, and no one questioned. When I did was told they don't have resources so they don't do anything. I've seen the barkers, aggressive, peeing strollers needless to.say true Sercvice Dog Handlers avoid this store. I always speak up after a friend with epilepsy was told her dog couldn't be service animal because she "wasn't blind"!?!? God bless you girls take care of yourselves and your wonderful partners! Granny
I know this was published in January, but I wanted to give my own experience as a Walmart cashier when it came to service dogs. I had a very sweet woman come through my line with her dog, not vested, and it was clear that her dog was working. The only time her dog got distracted was when I put her groceries into the cart with him/her. I asked her very politely if I could pet her dog, and that I understood if I couldn’t, since he looked like he was working, and she told me I could with a small chuckle. After I was back behind the register, I told her about how I’m looking to get a service dog, and she smiled and said, “if having a service dog will help you, then go for it! It’s your life, and only you know what you need”. I still stand by those words, even now as I’m trying to save money up for my own service dog. I’m so sorry that this happened to you, and I hope that Walmart gets/got educated real quick.
I can understand why stores would want the vest because I’ve seen people lie about it just to get their dog in. However, for someone with a legitimate service dog, it has to be frustrating. Dexter’s a good boy!!!!!!! Would it make it easier for everyone if the dog had a “service dog” vest on regardless of whether they need to or not? I don’t know because I don’t have a service dog so Im honestly just asking. Whenever I see someone with a service dog, I want to pet them so bad, but I refrain; understanding that they’re working. Good luck and I hope you don’t have any more problems😉😃
The corporate policy is used to remove the employee, manager or owner's from the immediate situation. Their hope is that you will leave and try to contact upper management where most times you'll get no answer.....the real problem is the people saying their dog is a service dog. But being limited to the 2 questions allowed by law opens a big loop hole that fake service dog owners use. This is my opinion! When people get caught saying their dog is a service dog when they are not, they should be insanely fined and made example of. Including community service working with those who really need the use of a service dog.
I'm so sorry this happened to you, dear friend. Was the employee that gave you issues a salaried employee, like a manager? Were you able to contact corporate and get some answers? I see they gave you their store policy on paper. It's difficult dealing with corporate, because they will not call the store directly and correct the salaried employees, but it doesn't hurt to try. I hope this doesn't happen to you again.
Dexter is not only beautiful but amazing and smart deserves extra cuddles for making sure you got out of that situation so unscathed Volda as i keep telling my sister in law who’s going through a rough time at the moment when people think differently about you or see your situation as different to what it is and what dexters trained for I remind her of Taylor swifts song shake it off it may sting when it happens but push through with dexters help you are strong stronger then most think
In South Australia, we can legally accredit our dogs, however they still have legal access if they are having and can be identified as working dogs. The amount of people who ask for these things is so damn stupid, especially since like I said, we legally do not an ID for our dog to have access, it just ensures us they'll get it.
I feel like if someone starts diagnosising on your panic attacks ask them for their medical ID. Panic attacks comes in many forms just as Lupus. I have panic attacks in Walmart period because people are so rude and think they rule you. But look what use to be a family friendly benefitual store went down the tubes after the original owner passed. I would rather spend a little more at local stores and be treated with respect then that store. You should of contacted the disability service and reported what was being done so they can go and check out things. If these places was taught the correct information our lives would be better too. Thank you for sharing. God bless.
I have a question. I had a lady in my local Wal-Mart with a service dog and the dog pooped in cosmetics. The lady cleaned up the mess thankfully, but is it normal for service dogs to poop in stores? Can age of the dog be a possible factor? I only ask because when some people bring in service dogs or dogs in general and the dog poops, the person and dog get kicked out. Another thing I've had on my mind how do you feel about dogs being in the carts without being in a carrier or on a towel?
Is there anyway you could blow up the smaller sections on the Walmart document at 5:56 and following where you show Walmart’s official policy? People using small smartphones won’t be able to read it myself included. I do find it disturbing that they would constrict Federal Law with their own preference for vested dogs. Obviously with the whisper down the lane effect so many are afflicted with some would see that “preference” as the only thing they see. Die hard Walmart employees see blue everywhere they turn so wouldn’t it be nice if your dog matched the employees. Your dog could be a walking billboard for Walmart when he/she is in the store. I’m really sorry that this happened to you. I think you should call an advocacy group/agency at the very least. I’m not really into litigation for one time incidents but this is really off the chain in my opinion. Remember something. Walmart has cameras everywhere. You should see if an attorney can get them to save the video for that night for you. I’m not sure who you called but I ALWAYS CALL THE CORPORATE SUITE AND TRY TO SPEAK TO THE CEO’s SECRETARY. I have found this person to be the most effective at achieving results in any organization. There should have been some video of what took place that night. If there was merchandise where you all were there were certainly cameras. I’m not sure how long they save it so if I were you I would get a disability lawyer to get on it as soon as possible. I felt so bad for you when you fainted. Please be well.
Walmart these days Omg now as I’m thinking about they are talking about your service dog needs a vest!!! BUT I ALWAYS SEE FAKE SERVICE DOGS IN WALMART AND THEY DO NOTHINGN ABOUT IT!!! Ugh ☹️
I have worked in a few retail stores and have never been given any training about service dogs and how to deal with them, I think this is totally wrong, every employee should have training on this so we can all avoid things like this happening.
Walmart’s own notice says only manager and greeter can ask if the SD is for a disability. Followed by “Associates are not allowed to request documentation” so that was a lot of associates out of line.
Walmart was sued years ago for kicking a person with a service dog out...they won millions...it was determined by the courts that Walmart greeters were allowed to ask the 2 questions....is it a service dog and what service does it perform...once you pass the door greeter no other employees are allowed to ask or say anything to you...
Oh i totally need a copy of the walmart general rules that you show at 5:48 The amount of times i have needed something like that has bothered me. I may ask my friend who works at walmart to get me a copy!
This is ridiculous. I've gotten panic attacks before from teachers, and just about had them fired. It's bad enough having your very well behaved service dog denied access to a public place but even worse having a panic attack over the whole ordeal. Service dog education should be mandatory for all employees!
I work for target and as far as I know we are not allowed to ask if your dog is a service dog. I know its against the law to ask or refuse the animal entry to the store!
I do think it’s best to protect my husband and his condition to always have our dog vested. It just keeps down the unnecessary engagement with outside individuals including store employees. There are so many service dog imposters they are probably on high alert now.
