I was in the checkout line with my service dog, minding my own business, when I wound up behind a woman unloading what had to be $200 worth of toilet paper. She gave me the once-over like I\u2019d brought a llama to the store and, with attitude, asked, \u201cWhat kind of dog is that?\u201d I said, \u201cHe\u2019s my service dog.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She rolled her eyes. \u201cI know that. What kind of service?\u201d Meanwhile my dog\u2014oblivious to drama\u2014was being his friendly self, tail thumping, sneaking in a few enthusiastic licks to her hands and even a quick swipe at her cheek while she leaned over her cart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBLD,\u201d I said, straight-faced. She squinted. \u201cWhat\u2019s BLD?\u201d I nodded solemnly. \u201cButt Licking Dog.\u201d The cashier choked on a laugh, the bagger froze mid-scan, and the TP queen went instantly silent, fumbling for hand sanitizer like she was defusing a bomb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She nudged her cart a full six feet away and finished paying without another word. For the record, my dog\u2019s actually trained for (mobility\/medical alerts)\u2014but sometimes the quickest way to end a nosy interrogation is a punchline. He got a treat for being a very good (and allegedly BLD-certified) boy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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