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Mike Torres

Handler · Rocky

May 6, 2026, 2:05 PM EDT

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Service dog vest fit question

New vest arrived. Fits snug but doesn't rub. Anyone prefer harness vs cape style?

6 Comments

Alicia Morales
Cart aisles during rush hour are underrated hard mode. We figured it out two weeks ago.
May 6, 2026, 7:05 PM EDT
Rachel Green
Tried something similar with Maple and it half worked. Also self-checkout lines test patience more than dogs.
May 7, 2026, 11:05 AM EDT
Helen Brooks
Big box early mornings are the only sane strategy. your dog clearly trusts your leadership. Cheering quietly from the sidelines.
May 8, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT
Emma Larson
Random Tuesday thought, love seeing teams bounce back mid-outing — our grocery store has the worst bakery smell too.
May 11, 2026, 1:05 AM EDT
Kate Sullivan
Did you bring a backup handler or solo? Finn and I are working on the same skill right now.
May 13, 2026, 8:05 PM EDT
Helen Brooks
This is the kind of update I needed today Cart aisles during rush hour are underrated hard mode. Did anyone on staff give you trouble or was it smooth? (during eval prep for us).
May 17, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT

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