And sometimes, what looks like a weakness to one person might be exactly what makes another person smile.
Ryker may have failed his service dog evaluation.
But in the eyes of millions of people around the world, he became a champion anyway.
And judging by the reaction online, nobody would ask him to put down that stuffed animal anytime soon.
If you had to choose, would you let Ryker keep his beloved teddy bear, or should service dog rules always come first? Share your opinion in the comments and let us know what you think.