Why can’t you pet working dogs?

What’s wrong with that?

zipper2021-04-03T19:26:58Z

It takes their mind off what they are there to do.  It is also a sign to them that it is play time, which it is not.  Just stop and think about it for five minutes!

Veschengro2021-04-02T20:33:22Z

Because they should only listen to their handler.
Plus the fact, were you in his lambing field, trying to you so . Then you would highly likely get bitten, herded  and/or driven, and contained in a corner either by him or his working partner until either my arrival, or my awakening.

.... Very seriously also.

bluebonnetgranny2021-04-02T16:32:40Z

You shouldn't pet a Service Dog unless the owner gives you permission.  Most don't want their dogs touched by other people due to the kind of training the dog went through to be a Service Dog.  It distracts from their training.

Petting herding breeds is okay. Petting other working dogs are okay, you just don't mess with a Service Dog.  The dogs need to stay completely focused on their owners.  The dog could be needed while you are petting it & the dog wouldn't be doing its job.

Mark2021-04-02T14:47:14Z

Because they're WORKING.  Would you pet a working human?

Pearl L2021-04-02T03:23:30Z

cause they'll get distracted and wont do what theyre supposed to do

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