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How to be a good friend? (self.Blind)
submitted by chicarita2
I saw a girl with a guide dog at school today, and I also have a service dog (not a guide dog). I’d like to introduce myself next time and find out if she would want to be friends. Would this be rude?
annibear 4 points 3y ago
Not rude at all! That said I would approach her without your dog (or with your dog very calm) at first and just let her know there's another service dog there. People sometimes haven't told me and I've spent a few minutes trying to figure out what my dog was trying to sniff.
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KillerLag 3 points 3y ago
No, not rude at all. Friendships often start through shared interests and other similarities. You guys may find both dogs distract each other at first, though. Something to watch out for.
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KillerLag 1 points 3y ago
Also remember that while you guys both have service dogs, you may also have different interests, as well as personalities. I knew someone who seemed like they would be a good friend, but once you spent any time with them, they complained about everything constantly :S
razzretina 1 points 3y ago
I've made several friends because of our dogs. Go ahead and say hello! :) I bet the dogs have seen each other already, heh. They tend to do that in my experience. Just make sure you approach her when she's standing still and not on the move so you guys can talk and so everyone is safe.
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