The law gives people with service dogs the right to go pretty much anywhere they want to go. But you may be surprised to hear how many businesses don't know that.
www.petpartners.org/page.aspx?pid=488 "Concern and confusion can result when state laws and public health codes conflict with the ADA’s public access provisions for people with disabilities who are accompanied by service animals. Some state/local laws provide only for access of guide dogs; some public health codes prohibit all animals from certain areas, like swimming pools or restaurants. In the cases where the state or local laws and public health codes do not agree with federal law, the law which is less restrictive for the person with the disability is the law that will take priority. If, for example, a state law allowed only “guide dogs in harness” in restaurants, the ADA would take priority and all service animals must be admitted (as described above) regardless of their type of work. Legally, a service animal cannot be required to wear equipment or special identifying “uniform.”"*****
If it was a registered service dog- that means it was from a training facility...there the only ones who registered their program dogs...their #1 rule is 4 on the floor...allways. as you can see, it wasnt focused on the handler...and was in a shopping cart...
Well she does state she's partially deaf so I think she has the dog in there to hear him better while shopping. If you've ever been to a crowded supermarket/ target/ Wal-Mart ect you'll know there's a ton of people, workers, and noisy carts, making it Substantially harder to hear, especially for the almost deaf
+cecile-jean nelson no there isn't. all those online registries are scams. They are just out top get your money, and you don't even have to prove you're disabled. Anyone can "register" any dog (without proof that they are legitimate) as a "service dog"
+KigerMustangLuver94 I know the laws a NB d all that I'm an advocate to help with it to people have been thrown out for their dogs and I tell them that it's a service dog and it's illegal to kick them out. the registry is so if you have an issue with some of the food places then it CV an be looked at even though it's not required I have a service dog and I get told all the time what can a Small dog like her do. I tell them they are comfort for vets with PTSD after the war seizure alert diabetic alert and hearing aid dog. the government needs to step up and remind places that serve the public they can not deny access to people with dogs but. also need to set up a way to tell the real from the fakes.
there are no legit registries. They are scams. There are no federal registries. When a person flashes one of those scam ID's it makes it harder for someone with a real service dog. I've been told in the ER i couldn't be in there because I have a service dog, was harassed for a long time about needing to prove it with a registration because some idiot came in before me and flashed a fake registration to prove their pet was a service dog. Any advocate knows that there is no real service dog registry. Read the ADA law, it's right in there they cannot ask for the registration. If you call the ADA hotline they'll explain to you why, it's because there is no real registry. I can make a site to register service dogs and charge whatever amount i want. I don't even have to keep record of anything just laminate a piece of paper for you and ship it off to you. It's called a scam but so far they aren't cracking down on it. Also all the scam sites allow anyone to register their pet on there. I have a duck registered as a joke on one. Someone else registered a candy bar, A page on facebook registered a picture of a whale.
I don't really get 'kicked out' of businesses with my seizure response dog, but I get insulted and antagonized. White House Black Market had their employees follow me, each of them pretending to be the manager, and then they tried to get customers to make me uncomfortable-- one of which was my mother who was given the instructions to "Find out what's wrong with that girl so we can figure out if we can sue." My personal favorite was when I went into a McDonald's and was greeted with a loud "DOES THAT DOG REALLY /HAVE/ TO BE HERE!?" by a worker. People will talk shit regardless, we just have to be confident and know our rights. If someone denies you access your best method is to ask for the manager's card, request that the person turning you away write their name on the card, then do a follow up report from the manager up to corporate depending on how far you need to keep going until someone knows about ADA laws.
There is no such this as a registered service dog. That is all a scam. And as for the lady with the smaller dog, it's not a problem that she has one but it should most definitely not be in a shopping cart. A service dog is suppose to be at a handlers side at all times in a public place.
+kelsey Thomas those online service dogs are a scam - but you can get them through certified trainers what you do is call Animal Control they'll donate a dog that suits the need and you work with that dog with a certified trainer until he's ready to serve , the only place that should be able to argue about service animals is a Restaurant . because that's a health violation . but other than that Disabilities act says you have to accommodate the disabled and that dog is a device that person needs no different than a wheel chair let Walmart tell me I can't bring my service dog in there lol. I'll own a pretty stock in that company Waffle house ? I won't bring him in there people are trying to eat and he might have an accident People need to be considerate of others
+Steven Tate if your dog has accidents inside maybe you should reevaluate and retrain. Service dogs have every right to be in a restaurant, where the public is allowed. The ADA law states that in fact. You cannot be refused for that or for allergies. My state does not offer that program using animal control, but I do have my own service dog whom I've trained myself and with a trainer. There is no certificate. There is a paper saying you completed a class. That's it.
Walmart already got raked over the coals for ADA compliance violations regarding service dogs. It turns out that they had been violating ADA law as a matter of policy. A blanket "No Animals" policy that ignored the law altogether. They had to agree to retrain their employees using an ADA approved course and set an ADA approved policy. Now they've instituted a policy in which greeters can ask one question and one question only: "Is that dog to aid you with a disability?" If the answer is yes, they must let you in. Period. If anybody is having trouble at a Walmart, I'd definitely immediately inform the corporate office and the DOJ Civil Rights division.
I have a service dog. She is 7 lbs. She is a Medical Alert service dog. As a handler, I see a few things wrong with this. 1. NO REGISTRATION FOR SERVICE DOGS. The law does not recognize any certification or registration. What the law cares about is if you are disabled and if that dog is task trained to mitigate your disability. 2. The zoo was able to ask her to leave the bears, but not the entire zoo. It is important for zoos and other places that use animals to keep them safe! You want to keep your dog safe as well. DO NOT disobey the outlawed zones with a service dog. 3. It is highly recommended that the dog should not be in the cart. Businesses can ask her to remove the dog and she would have to. That dog is a lot larger than mine and my dog ALWAYS walks. Very rare occasions may a dog be in a cart.
Mikki Capra also dogs do not have to be vested. And there are occasions where alert dogs could be in carts but only if that store personally allows it.
@@thepizzainthebackofyourfre9615 actually, by absolutely no means can a dog be in a cart. Under the health department that’s a major violation. Legally animals aren’t allowed around food. But service animals are allowed as long as they are not dirty or filthy. Because they still can’t cause problems with the food. Which is why the ADA says they don’t protect in kitchens. Where we’re in complete contact with food. I would know because I couldn’t take the dog in the photo due to me working at Panda Express
I was threatened at the Littleton, Colorado Post Office on Alamo Street because I had my service dog with me and would not tell the clerk what my disability was. I don't have too make disclosure. There were people standing around everywhere who watched the whole awful scene. I asked for the supervision and they wouldn't go get him, Why? Because he was out of the building and not on site like he should have been. He refused to call the police. I am disabled and this was so very traumatic. I hardly go out now. I never know when I will be attacked by someone who thinks it is their right to enforce a law they don't even know to begin with.
Thanks for the link. I did answer the first question. I told the postal clerk it was for a medical condition that I received SSD for. I do not have to disclose my medical condition per ADA. I could not find that in your link either.
I should think that a federal employee violating federal law on federal property would get the attention of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights division's attention pretty quickly. I don't think the federal government wants to deal with the awkward situation of fining itself or being sued for discrimination.
Heidi, I think she meant it as a way to support that she IS disabled, basically saying that the government recognizes her as disabled. But IMHO, it would have been more effective to show a Medicare card. If you under retirement age the only way to get a Medicare card is if you are disabled.
+Amanda Williams that was a hearing alert dog. One of the few where riding in the cart does not interfere with its job. It actually helps since the dog is in direct line of sight to the hearing impaired person pushing the cart. Only know this because i have a deaf relative.
Tiva's Keeper Service Dog Team i have a service dog for anxiety and panic attacks and he rides in the shopping cart, but its because hes a Doxie and its much easier for me to hold him when he alerts me
I also have a seizure response dog and have been asked to leave target and several other stores and I know for a fact that target will kick you out Indeed ...
+phonelady61 I shop at Target and many other places with my service dog and the only place I have been asked to leave was a Thrift store (it is who is working at a store not any particular store. ) I called the police and they came and told the manager she was wrong and I had the right to be there - the next time we came the manager was no longer working there.
File a complaint with your state's Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ will act if there are several complaints on the matter at a certain company or store. Your state's HRC may be quicker to respond.
Thankfully, my Goldendoodle Service Dog, Jack, and I have been treated with complete respect wherever we go. He always wears his red Service Dog padded harness vest, even though Service Dogs are not required by law to wear a identifying vest, etc. I just find it less stressful having him clearly recognizable as a SD, due to my mental health issues, I oftentimes find it too overwhelming to talk to people I don't know. There aren't words to describe the ways in which Jack has helped me in the two years we've been together! He's a truly amazing and incredible dog!!
There are holes in these women's stories you could drive a Mack truck through. While some legitimate schools (not the "I paid my fee now give my pet his B" type of schools) do give certificates of training completion, there are no registries and no government issued IDs; therefore, the first lady claiming that her dog has certification really makes me wonder if she even has a legit service dog. With the second lady, service dogs are NOT supposed to ride in store carts any more than they would sit on the furniture in a store or eat off of a plate in a restaurant. I have a diabetic alert dog but I have an acquaintance that has a deaf assistance dog and one of the things hearing impaired service dogs do is pick up things (like keys) that the deaf person could drop and not realize it. But even if the dog doesn't do that, a service dog walks beside you. Store owners have a legitimate complaint if you tote a dog in the cart--that just isn't done.
Actually you're not allowed to ask for "credentials" the only two questions you can legally ask are "Is that a service dog?"& "what tasks does it perform?" The only answers you're entitled are "Yes" & "Its trained to assist me with a disability." You don't have the right to deny access based on a service animal it counts as discrimination just like you can't refuse access based on someone's race.
2 Questions that can be asked; Is this a service dog? and, What does it do? The animal MUST DO something. Must be specifically trained as a service animal. Even if it's determined to be a service animal, it is legally possible to prohibit entry (or send away)if the animal causes problems.
Tron81 PTSD and Austism are extremely debilitating and are not at all questionable reasons for having a service dog. I will be getting a service dog at the end of this year for my Hemiplegic Migraines and Seizures I hope you dont say that those are questionable because than i'd really think you were an idiot
Regarding SDs in carts, they are not allowed. Discussion follows. (Tried to remove this elsewhere here where it's been posted.) Just to end the confusion, here's the actual wording of federally provided information. "Are stores required to allow service animals to be placed in a shopping cart? A: Generally, the dog must stay on the floor, or the person must carry the dog. For example, if a person with diabetes has a glucose alert dog, he *may carry the dog in a chest pack so it can be close to his face to allow the dog to smell his breath* to alert him of a change in glucose levels." You can walk away from your shopping cart/buggy/basket, but you cannot walk away from a chest pack without taking it off. If going away from your biological glucose moniter is permissible, the service dog is on the floor. To make it easy: "Four on the floor (or on you)!" Note: Bold added for emphasis. The sentence is correct grammatically, but many Americans have minimal grammar education, so the use of the comma and the following conjugation "or" can be replaced with preposition "but" meaning "except for". The "or" is left over from the actual legal language summarized in the Q and A. (I can source this if you would like. I figured this would be enough.) Source: www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
I agree. I was in Dollar General and they said that I can't bring in my service dog. I told them the ADA info they said I don't care. Thanks for this video.
Note: A person must be disabled to have a service dog. A service dog must be trained to meet the specific needs of its disabled handler. It takes about 2 years for a service dog to be fully trained. A service dog is NOT a pet!
I wish there where a way, a card or license to show that you can bridge the misunderstandings and separate those of us who do need a service dog and those who pose their pets as such. we put hologram emblems on driver license to keep fake ID's more distinguishing to prevent fraud. what if we put the dogs tags as their I.D. stating they are certified. take the having to explain, or have any confrontation whatsoever. leaving out the need for vests or any other things people spew out against the need for qualifying your need for service dog. and making it harder for others to fake.... so the license would have handlers name on it (matching other ID's) no explanation further needed, including what the dog even does for you. so no matter who calls the cops, or what others say happened the matter goes unquestioned... the dogs license overrides the question. then any accusers would have to provide proof of dog misbehaving or uncharacteristic of a trained service dog. because a true handler would not tolerate a service dog that didn't act right.... those of us who NEED a service dog are not gonna waste out time or trust our needs to a dog that cant fit the "leash" nor would we put our own disability in question. we are in the infant stages of the ADA laws and those who want to abuse it in the name alone. and those of us who need the service dog, need to protect ourselves, our dogs, and our rights before posers ruin it for us. no one wants to be "marked" as different, or singled out by society.... but its almost imposable not to at this point. people are gonna ask "why? whats wrong? whats with the dog? what does it do for you?" its intrusive regardless. and we are left with the bottom line of 1.) i need this dog for (....) or 2.) i stay at home because i cant do this because of (....) i have multiple sclerosis. I'm in a wheelchair, my left side is weak and useless, and my legs are now just accessories to put shoes on. I'm a mother of 2 and can't drive anymore i get out 2 times a month to doctors appointments... being home all day, day in and day out is enough to drive me crazy... and i am starting this road of an assistance dog. i watch all the struggles and confrontations. and at this point, i ask myself "is it worth the crap people deal out just to be out in society again?" i would have to say "yes" but we as handlers have to take a more active roll in making it easier for others and ourselves. we are the best in knowing what we need. we have to do it. we have to be our own advocate...
Sounds like a great idea, but what if companies did that also? Also, what happens to those who aren’t going through organizations? I’m owner training my dog and I can’t spend thousands on getting my dog registered at all. My dog is there to help with psychiatric and medical disabilities.
PTSD is an invisable disablity as is my mobilty issue. I am owner training my own service dog and I get "are you a service dog trainer" and I say no, I am owner training and they look me up and down and say "what is wrong with you?" Well, a lot. But I am VERY uncomfortable saying PTSD and someone on a PTSD site I am on says medical alert as its true and it shuts people up! I do wish these news casts I am seeing would show mental disabilities as they are disabilties and invisable so even more questions are asked.
I am legally blind and work with a service dog. My Shepherd and I have been challenged in our local Chinese food restaurant and I had to call the police to get served. I used to work in a fast food restaurant and have seen bad things happen to food when the workers are angry so I ordered a soda in a can and left after drinking it. Most people are fine with service dogs but ignorant people are annoying. I never went back to the Chinese place on principle. We have several businesses in town that are super supportive and we can even pop in to get our water bottle refilled even if I don't have the money for a snack. Our Blank park zoo has a keeper follow us and we're not allowed in the aviary or Australia walk about but I am understanding because they are worried about the safety of the loose birds in the aviary and the Australian animals actually have been aggressive with a service dog and I would not want anyone hurt.
My college student works as a night manager at a supermarket chain. As part of his training he had to memorize chapter and verse of the federal law re service dogs to parrot back to customers who complained about them.
Sho81 I disagree with u according to the ADA dogs must have 4 on the floor!! I realize she is hearing impaired, however if she gets easily startled the dog would a better job by checking and alerting to people behind her or in front of her by checking and alerting by the dog being in a cart he cant do his job if he can't see what's behind his handler or around the corner...
" I disagree with u according to the ADA dogs must have 4 on the floor!!" No, they don't. They say that, generally speaking, they should be on the floor. But there are times when it is not required.
The ADA says put your nasty mutt in a carrier if it's too good to be on the floor. People don't want carts that have been wiped down with dog butt hole.
A note about the dogs in the shopping cart. My service dog is a Chihuahua, she is only 5 pounds. I NEVER let her walk on the floor. My previous service dog, also a Chihuahua has been hit my carts, kicked, stepped on. However, ever time I take my dog into a store, I use a fresh clean blanket that she sits on so she does not come into contact which the cart where others might put food. Luckily I'm in a wheelchair now so she's almost always in my lap, but the rare days where I am doing well enough to walk a little, it is just too dangerous for a small breed to be on the floor, especially in crowds, like busy check out lines.
My girls are "Real" service dogs. Its good that yours haven't been hurt like mine have. I will never risk my girls again after having them kicked, stepped on, and nearly run over by shopping carts.
I saw what I believe was a papillon/chihuahua mix service dog with a woman at CVS the other day. It was amazing. The woman would point at a product with her laser pen and the dog would bring it to her. She said she always has it ride in a cart because of fear of injury. I can understand that. One of my barn cats weighs more than that teeny little dog.
There is no law that states that SD's can not sit in a cart. They have to be in your full control at all times. Depending on your disability, you may need your SD in the cart in order for it to perform it's task/ work. (such as tactile stimulation) Plus if you have a very small SD & a very crowded store you may need to put your SD in the cart for safety reason's.As far as feeding in a restaurant, it is poor etiquette, not illegal.
No they can't ask a SD to leave for eating in the restaurant. ADA says that they are allowed anywhere in the restaurant where a member of the general public can be
Thank you, Dozer. I apologize for the confusion. I had thought something had been written oit, but I am also new to the SD world. Thank you for correcting my error. Again, my sincerest apologies.
"Four on the floor" she shouldn't be carrying her service dog in a cart . As of 2011 ADA specifies the dog should be on the floor at all times unless some danger would be present
Actually the service dogs for Autisim is to keep the disabled person from wandering, keep them focused and if the person also suffers from hearing disability it helps them with the evironment around them.
Essays provided to make it absolutely clear the fact regarding the typical misinformation and confusion. Copy/paste as you desire, please. The information is from primary sources, the horse's mouth as it is said.
supprisingly i have not been harassed with my service dog maybe its the sturdy leather mobility harness that keeps me from wandering off or when i get dizzy from my disability Service dog DO have to behave they Can be kicked out of a store or place if the dog is misbehaving or causing a threat to other people Service dog HAVE TO HAVE TO provide a service like a specific task for your disability
Regarding registration and certification, there is no federally recognized registration or certification. (Yes, I'm repeating myself.) jtomally9681 *YOU ARE COMPLETELY WRONG IN THE US* And I quote: "When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. *Staff cannot ask* about the person’s disability, *require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog,* or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task." *SINCE NO FEDERALLY RECOGNISED REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION EXISTS! Can this be any clearer or did you not pass primary school as none of the quoted word are more than a 6th grade vocabulary . Note: Bold add for emphasis. Source www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
A dog that is causing a distubance, SD or no, can be kicked out. That's what protects businesses. For example, your dog can not eat or drink in a restaurant, bark (except when necessary to job), or sit on tables, chairs, or in shopping carts. That is against the rules of ettiquette.
I have a German shepherd mix she is my SD I have to use an electric cart sometimes if I have to stand up she is still learning to stay out of the way but I will have her stand in between the seat in the card and the controls that way she isn’t in the aisle she does good if my husband is with me then he will get what I can’t reach from the cart
Service dogs are not supposed to ride in shopping carts. It is not because it may prevent the dog from performing work or tasks, it is because it is a health risk. Just like the reason service dogs cannot lick merchandise or sniff for food at a restaurant or sit on chairs made for sale or public use.
I suggest looking at the site Service Dog Central. I tried to enter a website earlier and it wouldn't let me so you might have to do this research your self. Some things a PTSD service dog might be trained to do would be: Waking person from nightmares or night terrors, Alerting person to panic anxiety increasing, leading person to a safe place which may be to a certain location, outside, to the car, or maybe to lead the person home safely, Hallucination dicernment... look it up.
That would be the Americans with Disability Act. The ADA has a website where you can a access the full law. According to the ADA a service animal is any animal specifically trained to assist a person with a disability and must be allowed access to all public places and all private places with a public function. They don't have to wear any identifying markers, you're not allowed to ask for 'certification' or specifics on the disorder. Failure to allow a service animal constitutes discrimination.
She said the dog alerts her if someone is coming around a corner. How in the heck can the dog see around the corner or be able to alert her if it's riding in the cart?????
Places like zoos and national parks or nature reserves have the right to limit the access of service dogs for safety reasons. In general, they must attempt to reasonably accommodate the service dog unless it is completely impossible (such as a park that hosts predators that will track the scent of the dog and put the humans in danger).
"Due to the concern for wildlife management issues the regulation willow allow superintendents to close an area to the use of service animals if it is determined that the service animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of people or wildlife. The regulation will also state that, in determining whether a service animal poses a direct threat, the superintendent must make an individualized assessment based on current scientific knowledge or on the best available objective evidence to ascertain the nature, duration and severity of the risk and the probability that the potential threat will actually occur; and provide an explanation why less restrictive measure will not suffice..." www.nps.gov/policy/serviceanimals.pdf
Shayna Pulley sorry as I re-read your post I can see that could be a possibility but I just think people with disabilities need to have access to everything a fully functional people does ...I don't have a service animal but I am overweight, have severe arthritis in my knees and have a heart condition...I sat at home so very long because I couldn't walk...now I have an old second hand scooter...nothing to look at but at least I can participate with the grandkids and I am living a bit. When you are young treasure your health.
***** for a lawyer, you should know better. That is a slippery slope argument. Additionally, your argument is based on heavy bias and erroneous assumption. Simply put, you have no ground on what you said and essentially wasted your time. Hi, Helen. I'm Samantha Darling. I'm a REAL person with a DJing hobby. I did not create a personal CZcams account until recently because in the past I had nothing interesting to put videos up of. I don't need to explain that to you. Also, Helen, I go to Texas A&M University... that's right.... I am getting "some real education," where these days is much more competitive than when you went to allegedly got yours. I also do not need to do what you tell me to, but I have just to prove to you that your assumptions are highly off. Now that you've probably spent hours commenting to people, this is what I mean: www.petpartners.org/serviceanimalinfo that will help answer all of your questions.
Regarding specific restrictions to PA at zoos and similar places: Under very narrowly defined circumstances a service dog's access may be limited. An example: If an event is demonstrating dogs in rehabilitation and the presence of an *unknown* dog poses a risk of the dog being exhibited to loose control (and hurt themselves, the handlers, and/or the service dog team) a reasonable accommodation is to not have the service dog in the front row, but in a different row. My local aquarium has specific spots for SD teams to hang out and view the sea lions. With specific concent and immideate supervision of a biologist (not docent), a specific SD *may* be allowed "paws up" so they can see also. We were specifically asked if he could be allowed to see, and the offer was extended based upon what they witnessed of his behavior during the previous 2 hours. Please note, the specific source referenced in this thread is a clarification of the ADA regarding service dogs (and miniature horses to a more limited degree), just as the DoJ's 2010 clarification. DoJ source : www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm I strongly suggest all service dog handlers carry laminated copies of the applicable federal and state laws, plus any briefs provided by the applicable entity (how governmental groups are called in the ADA) two of which have links provided in this thread. If requested, I'll provide the DoJ business brief, which condences the information to one page. Please check yourself for the specific laws in your state as they may provide more rights, such as PA for SDiT. Information from the entity that made the law supercedes *everything else* and *federal law supercedes state if the state's law is more restrictive - say requires a registration or certification.* Actal language from ADA Q and A Q26 "When might a service dog’s presence fundamentally alter the nature of a service or program provided to the public? A: In most settings, the presence of a service animal will not result in a fundamental altetion. However, there are some exceptions. For example ... At a zoo, service animals can be restricted from areas where the animals on display are the natural prey or natural predators of dogs, where the presence of a dog would be disruptive, causing the displayed animals to behave aggressively or become agitated. They cannot be restricted from other areas of the zoo." Source: www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
Well, there's the obvious physical ways...when a soldier comes home and has PTSD they usually have a physical disability as well. People with PTSD often have severe panic attacks, the dogs are trained to monitor heart rate and breathing, they are trained to nudge the person, or get their attention in another way, bringing the person back to reality before the attack starts. People with PTSD are often uncomfortable in pubic, or scared, so yes having the reassurance of a dog with them helps.
Businesses are allowed to ask 2 questions about dogs in non pet places under Fed. ADA law: 1) Is the dog a SD required for a disability & 2) What tasks/work has the dog been trained to do. They may not ask for a demo. of the this, or anything else. They may ask the dog to be removed if the dog is showing aggression,barking,being out of control & the handler takes no measurements to control the dog., pooping/ peeing in the store (there are other's but limited space) Not because it is in a cart.
I could have sworn service dog or not they are not allowed in the grocery cart of the store. I just thought of a different question. Can service dogs be in grocery carts that the handler brought from home? I think the answers no too because they have to have their paws on the ground when not tasking but I might be wrong
If I ever witness a business turn away someone with a service dog, I will raise hell. I mean, I'll get the manager and call corporate. I hate witnessing injustices and ignorant employees both power tripping and not knowing the law.
Mobility dogs are a great help but they are not a replacement for a walker, cane or crutch!! This is an inappropriate use of a service dog. The amount of force being applied to this dogs back is traumatic. Especially when a person is of a larger size. Even a skinny person should not use a dog to help themselves up. A dog can only carry up to 10% of its weight on its back. UP TO, so it varies by breed to start, a fine boned dog like a grey hound would not be able to do 10% but a mastiff would. a 100lb dog would only hold 10lbs, if someone needs support to get up, they are going to exert about half of their body weight into the item they brace on. As far as the zoo, a zoo can deny service animals if the animals presence is disrupting the other animals. Churches, country clubs, private homes, parties, sterile locations etc can also refuse service dogs. This dog is also ''registered' There is no such thing as registered, only fake service dogs are registered. This woman is not using this dog correctly, it appears to need more training and she doesnt know the law anyway. She's just mad someone told her know. Meanwhile I have a real service dog and have only had 2 access issues in my 30 years of having service dogs. I travel all over as well so clearly, she's the issue, not the businesses.
no service dogs can not go anywhere they want to, there are rules people with service dogs have to follow, and the people who have real service dogs know that!
+Cora Clements there are only a few places a service dog cannot go - into a flight cage at a zoo, in an Operating room but exceptions are made for that one.
+razzleberrycat you are absolutely correct. Some of the ignorance displayed here is appaling. There are State and Federal laws that protect individuals with a service animal. We train Veterans how to handle service dogs and teach them about these laws. Any place that denies an individual with a service animal access is liable to prosecution and fines are assessed accordingly to prevent future discrepancies. Also, anyone who harms an individual or their service dog can be charged with a First degree felony punishable by fine or jail or both.
+razzleberrycat you are absolutely correct. Some of the ignorance displayed here is appaling. There are State and Federal laws that protect individuals with a service animal. We train Veterans how to handle service dogs and teach them about these laws. Any place that denies an individual with a service animal access is liable to prosecution and fines are assessed accordingly to prevent future discrepancies. Also, anyone who harms an individual or their service dog can be charged with a First degree felony punishable by fine or jail or both.
No they Can't be denied into either churches or private schools. There have been plenty of cases in different US states that uphold a handler's right to bring their SD into both
peter collins no actually they can’t be refused in churches. The law clearly states they can go ANYWHERE a member of the public can go. The courts already affirmed that.
I’m getting my service dog soon and I’m scared to go to the store right near me because they are notorious for telling people to keep their pets outside I’ve seen dogs tied up outside all the time and I don’t want my service dog to be mistaken as a pet. Also there is no certification and the deaf woman should not have her service dog in the cart. The ONLY excuse is if it is some sort of medical alert dog that NEEDS to be near her upper body ex: diabetic alert dog that may need to smell her breath. In her situation it could be appropriate for the dog to be in the bigger part of the cart then it can see around corners and tell her or the dog should be trained to walk in front but in her situation her dog should not be in the cart. I’m not bashing her if the store allows it then that’s fine but I’m just informing people if the store does not allow your service dog in a cart then you are not obligated. Even diabetic alerts because they can smell your blood sugar not even from your mouth but just your body and they can sense it.
A zoo is allowed to refuse access to service dogs in certain parts of the zoo where there is barrier between the dog and zoo animal is not defined. This is the only restriction within the ADA laws.
Service dogs should be allow to go anywhere, even places that don't allow dogs . I know some places that said no dogs allow, except service/medical assisis
Service Animal Must Be Allow Every Where That Owners Go, Expect Kitchen Of Restaurant For Food Service Season; In The Air In May Depend On Size Of Service Dog, Small Size Can Be In The Cage, Medium Size Service May Enable To Fit Under The Seat, Large Size Service Dogs Must Be In The Cage And Luggage Storage Of Aircraft. If I Am Wrong Please Correct Me About Service Animal In The Air!
My Youngest Daughter has Seizures and She has a Service Dog The Dog Knows when shes Going to Have One...... My Daughter is Also Hearing and Seeing Impaired She was Denied access to a Store until I called The Police and Let them know They were Breaking The Law. The Dog was working and had her Vest On My Daughter wanted to Drop It but I would Not Allow her to. People have to Understand these are Working Dogs
I have a service dog too. I was not kicked out of the zoo I was at, but advised to stay away from the big cats and wolves because they might get a bit wild at the sight of him.
are you delayed? It's federal law. Wanna know what the fine is? Up to 1000 dollars for a first offense and doubled everytime thereafter. So , 1000, 2000, 4000, then jail.
I have a small seizure alert dog. She reacts and can warn me from a shopping trolly or anywhere she is close enough to sense my oncoming distress...this was part of her training. An assistance dog unless it is for the blind does not have to be right by your side to function. My poodle goes in a blanket in the cart. I was threatened by a lady behind the counter at my local post office she screamed at me to remove my dog who was in her little stroller. I use a stroller as my balance is not good. When I asked for her supervisor who also did not know the law...in a government office facility.After which the people in line were applauding me for sticking to my guns. They aslo thanked me for educating them. When is the government going to put the same amount of time as you have exploring this situation and educating the public.
please make sure not to put your dogs in any shopping carts that belong to establishments...it is permissible to use your own stroller, however the dog can't go into an establishments cart...
@@cielonehellofaservicedog4648 would be virtually impossible for a disabled person to manage a stroller and a shopping cart or basket???? Now the idea of taking any dog even our service dogs to a zoo I do think is irresponsible.
@@carolannetitmus8878 you can use a pouch or sling for your dog...otherwise all four paws have to be on the floor... it is part of the ADA... service animals are allowed in zoos, however they can restrict certain displays depending on valid reasons...otherwise they have to allow the SD in
Carolanne Titmus Yes, keep the dog out of the carts. It’s for sanitary reasons. And if your disability makes is so hard for you to go shopping with a dog, consider another treatment option because a service dog is supposed to make life easier, not harder. You can always keep the dog at a heel and have a hands free leash. I use one and it’s great for my daily routine.
The Ada law applies to everyone, the public and the Handler. Ada Law states service dogs can't be placed in grocery cart for any reason, it's a sanitary issue. When you place your dog in a grocery cart it's disgusting. All handlers pretty much know this and when they do see a dog in a grocery cart it's usually a fake service dog that has no training that's why it rides in the cart even though it's against the law.
OK the lady with the white dog shouldn’t be putting her dog in a shopping cart for sanitary reasons and it is against the health code that store could be fined if they were to catch her
Omg that dog isn’t aloud in the cart anyway it is illegal to put a service dog in a trolly or in anything they shouldn’t even be carried unless that is one of there tasks
rock angel Thats... what mobility support dogs are for. To lean on. They’re specially taught to ‘brace’ themselves in order to support the weight of their handler. They also have to be a very specific height and weight in order to stay safe.
Service dogs don't ride on carts uuuuuuuuuugggggghhhhhh!!! Also my public school is trying to deny my SD and I'm about to sue. I'm young and my school thinks I have to be in a wheelchair or have some kind of other medical equipment to have a service dog. And I'm just overwhelmed with anger.
Registration is questionable and not necessary. A zoo is understandable. More businesses need to learn the laws. However it is illegal to put a service dog in a shopping cart people.
This comment is not for any one single person it's just for anyone who has responded acting like they are a legal expert of some sort. I agree follow the laws but I think it's pretty funny and honestly a little ridiculous and pathetic how when someone sees something they don't like or agree with they all of a sudden all become legal experts lol.😂. Grow up everyone I have a service dog as well and I live in a place where our service dogs do require government certification and registration and it's against the law to have a dog being used as a service dog regardless of the training it might have without being certified and registered with the government. being able to prove and document it's abilities where I live is something that I honestly wish was required everywhere but unfortunately it's not. Anyways bottom line everyone grow up and concern yourself with you and your own service dog don't post stupid and Petty comments acting like you're a legal expert on something just because you read a website you might be right you might be wrong but let the law / law enforcement deal with the ones who don't follow the laws if they are breaking the law it will catch up to them it always does in most cases.
Matthew King Yes, we are legal experts because we, as service dog handlers, have actually thoroughly studied the law and in no way does the law state there is any official registration for service dogs. Shut the fuck up and actually learn the laws before shitting on other people and thinking you’re special.
That service dog should have never been in the shopping cart that is it into law. The dog is allowed to be on the floor in the store wherever she goes just not in the cards
So many wrongs in this report. 1. There is no such thing as a "registry" for Service Animals and none of the current ones are recognized by the ADA or DOJ. Here is the proof. www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html "CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION Q17. Does the ADA require that service animals be certified as service animals? A. No. Covered entities may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, as a condition for entry. There are individuals and organizations that sell service animal certification or registration documents online. These documents do not convey any rights under the ADA and the Department of Justice does not recognize them as proof that the dog is a service animal." 2. A Service Dog should NEVER be in a shopping cart, especially the dog seen in the video. 3. The first trip to the zoo resulted in a violation of Federal Law.
huge problem that there is no certification for service dogs. I am totally in favor of service dogs but unfortunately there are lots of fake service dogs. these folks seem legit, but I have seen so many disruptive barking growling jumping acting out “service” dogs.
Certification does not exist, nor is it allowed to be asked for. This is for a multitude of reasons. And bs fake certificates will not stop any pet owner from faking their pet as a service animal.
These people should be required to carry legal documents that state that the dog is, in fact, a service dog. I mean heck, anyone can put one of those harnesses on their dog and claim it's a "service dog".
A harness is not what makes a service dog. And neither will any fake bs documentation. Nor will fake bs papers stop any pet owners faking their pets as service animals.
You are obviously not educated on the matter of service dogs, disabilities and the ADA. PTSD and Autism are disabling conditions, and there are tasks and work that a service dog can be trained that assist disabled individuals with these conditions.
OK this video is making me mad. 1st there is no legal service dog registry that exist in the USA. You are not required to have your dogs certified or registered. It is against the law for any service dog to being a shopping cart. It should be on the floor. I totally understand why the zoo said what they said as you are not only making your dog feel threatened by their animals and making their animal felt threatened by yours. The smarter thing would have been to call ahead and let them know what was going on to see where you should and shouldn't take your dog and if they could possibly can on your dog in an air conditioned place. Most use are accommodating. Seriously people if you're gonna get mad at least know the laws.
THEY DON'T NEED TO BE REGISTERED, JACKETED, etc. Look at the law!
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"Concern and confusion can result when state laws and public health codes conflict with the ADA’s public access provisions for people with disabilities who are accompanied by service animals. Some state/local laws provide only for access of guide dogs; some public health codes prohibit all animals from certain areas, like swimming pools or restaurants. In the cases where the state or local laws and public health codes do not agree with federal law, the law which is less restrictive for the person with the disability is the law that will take priority. If, for example, a state law allowed only “guide dogs in harness” in restaurants, the ADA would take priority and all service animals must be admitted (as described above) regardless of their type of work. Legally, a service animal cannot be required to wear equipment or special identifying “uniform.”"*****
no anyone can say my pet oh excuse my dog is a service dog. pretty lame to me
+Cora Clements If a person is convicted of passing off a pet dog as a service dog, they would go to federal prison as it is a federal offense.
If it was a registered service dog- that means it was from a training facility...there the only ones who registered their program dogs...their #1 rule is 4 on the floor...allways. as you can see, it wasnt focused on the handler...and was in a shopping cart...
@@rhondaclem3975 service dogs can't be in cart's
Theres no registry for service dogs. THERE IS NO SUCH THING IN THE US. Service dogs are also not supposed to be in carts.
Agreed! This is miss educating! :\
Lot of. Places dont care
Well she does state she's partially deaf so I think she has the dog in there to hear him better while shopping. If you've ever been to a crowded supermarket/ target/ Wal-Mart ect you'll know there's a ton of people, workers, and noisy carts, making it Substantially harder to hear, especially for the almost deaf
@@ayianaramirez2688 that does NOT mean she's correct in what she's saying.
@@Anna-ke1co I never said she was right about what she was saying, all I gave was a reason why she might have the dog in the cart, chill
No such thing as a registered service dog!!
yes there is a registry for service dogs at service dog registry .com and at .org
+cecile-jean nelson no there isn't. all those online registries are scams. They are just out top get your money, and you don't even have to prove you're disabled. Anyone can "register" any dog (without proof that they are legitimate) as a "service dog"
+cecile-jean nelson you can even call the ADA hotline and ask and they'll tell you the same thing
+KigerMustangLuver94 I know the laws a NB d all that I'm an advocate to help with it to people have been thrown out for their dogs and I tell them that it's a service dog and it's illegal to kick them out. the registry is so if you have an issue with some of the food places then it CV an be looked at even though it's not required I have a service dog and I get told all the time what can a Small dog like her do. I tell them they are comfort for vets with PTSD after the war seizure alert diabetic alert and hearing aid dog. the government needs to step up and remind places that serve the public they can not deny access to people with dogs but. also need to set up a way to tell the real from the fakes.
there are no legit registries. They are scams. There are no federal registries. When a person flashes one of those scam ID's it makes it harder for someone with a real service dog. I've been told in the ER i couldn't be in there because I have a service dog, was harassed for a long time about needing to prove it with a registration because some idiot came in before me and flashed a fake registration to prove their pet was a service dog.
Any advocate knows that there is no real service dog registry. Read the ADA law, it's right in there they cannot ask for the registration. If you call the ADA hotline they'll explain to you why, it's because there is no real registry. I can make a site to register service dogs and charge whatever amount i want. I don't even have to keep record of anything just laminate a piece of paper for you and ship it off to you.
It's called a scam but so far they aren't cracking down on it. Also all the scam sites allow anyone to register their pet on there. I have a duck registered as a joke on one. Someone else registered a candy bar, A page on facebook registered a picture of a whale.
I don't really get 'kicked out' of businesses with my seizure response dog, but I get insulted and antagonized. White House Black Market had their employees follow me, each of them pretending to be the manager, and then they tried to get customers to make me uncomfortable-- one of which was my mother who was given the instructions to "Find out what's wrong with that girl so we can figure out if we can sue."
My personal favorite was when I went into a McDonald's and was greeted with a loud "DOES THAT DOG REALLY /HAVE/ TO BE HERE!?" by a worker.
People will talk shit regardless, we just have to be confident and know our rights. If someone denies you access your best method is to ask for the manager's card, request that the person turning you away write their name on the card, then do a follow up report from the manager up to corporate depending on how far you need to keep going until someone knows about ADA laws.
@R Brown actually registrations are scams and under the Americans with Disabilities Act, there is no registration and it’s illegal to ask for one.
There is no such this as a registered service dog. That is all a scam. And as for the lady with the smaller dog, it's not a problem that she has one but it should most definitely not be in a shopping cart. A service dog is suppose to be at a handlers side at all times in a public place.
+kelsey Thomas those online service dogs are a scam - but you can get them through certified trainers what you do is call Animal Control they'll donate a dog that suits the need and you work with that dog with a certified trainer until he's ready to serve , the only place that should be able to argue about service animals is a Restaurant . because that's a health violation . but other than that Disabilities act says you have to accommodate the disabled and that dog is a device that person needs no different than a wheel chair let Walmart tell me I can't bring my service dog in there lol. I'll own a pretty stock in that company Waffle house ? I won't bring him in there people are trying to eat and he might have an accident People need to be considerate of others
+Steven Tate if your dog has accidents inside maybe you should reevaluate and retrain. Service dogs have every right to be in a restaurant, where the public is allowed. The ADA law states that in fact. You cannot be refused for that or for allergies. My state does not offer that program using animal control, but I do have my own service dog whom I've trained myself and with a trainer. There is no certificate. There is a paper saying you completed a class. That's it.
Walmart already got raked over the coals for ADA compliance violations regarding service dogs. It turns out that they had been violating ADA law as a matter of policy. A blanket "No Animals" policy that ignored the law altogether. They had to agree to retrain their employees using an ADA approved course and set an ADA approved policy. Now they've instituted a policy in which greeters can ask one question and one question only: "Is that dog to aid you with a disability?" If the answer is yes, they must let you in. Period. If anybody is having trouble at a Walmart, I'd definitely immediately inform the corporate office and the DOJ Civil Rights division.
Restaurants Can not refuse to let dogs in the customer area of the restaurant. The only places that Service dogs can't go are hospital ER rooms.
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Actually 2 questions not 1, is that a service animal and what task is that animal trained to do.
I have a service dog. She is 7 lbs. She is a Medical Alert service dog. As a handler, I see a few things wrong with this.
1. NO REGISTRATION FOR SERVICE DOGS. The law does not recognize any certification or registration. What the law cares about is if you are disabled and if that dog is task trained to mitigate your disability.
2. The zoo was able to ask her to leave the bears, but not the entire zoo. It is important for zoos and other places that use animals to keep them safe! You want to keep your dog safe as well. DO NOT disobey the outlawed zones with a service dog.
3. It is highly recommended that the dog should not be in the cart. Businesses can ask her to remove the dog and she would have to. That dog is a lot larger than mine and my dog ALWAYS walks. Very rare occasions may a dog be in a cart.
Mikki Capra also dogs do not have to be vested. And there are occasions where alert dogs could be in carts but only if that store personally allows it.
@@thepizzainthebackofyourfre9615 actually, by absolutely no means can a dog be in a cart. Under the health department that’s a major violation. Legally animals aren’t allowed around food. But service animals are allowed as long as they are not dirty or filthy. Because they still can’t cause problems with the food. Which is why the ADA says they don’t protect in kitchens. Where we’re in complete contact with food. I would know because I couldn’t take the dog in the photo due to me working at Panda Express
I was threatened at the Littleton, Colorado Post Office on Alamo Street because I had my service dog with me and would not tell the clerk what my disability was. I don't have too make disclosure. There were people standing around everywhere who watched the whole awful scene. I asked for the supervision and they wouldn't go get him, Why? Because he was out of the building and not on site like he should have been. He refused to call the police. I am disabled and this was so very traumatic. I hardly go out now. I never know when I will be attacked by someone who thinks it is their right to enforce a law they don't even know to begin with.
Thanks for the link. I did answer the first question. I told the postal clerk it was for a medical condition that I received SSD for. I do not have to disclose my medical condition per ADA. I could not find that in your link either.
I should think that a federal employee violating federal law on federal property would get the attention of the Department of Justice's Civil Rights division's attention pretty quickly. I don't think the federal government wants to deal with the awkward situation of fining itself or being sued for discrimination.
Heidi, I think she meant it as a way to support that she IS disabled, basically saying that the government recognizes her as disabled. But IMHO, it would have been more effective to show a Medicare card. If you under retirement age the only way to get a Medicare card is if you are disabled.
I'm sorry SD don't ride in shopping carts.....
+Amanda Williams that was a hearing alert dog. One of the few where riding in the cart does not interfere with its job. It actually helps since the dog is in direct line of sight to the hearing impaired person pushing the cart. Only know this because i have a deaf relative.
the small ones can with a blanket
Tiva's Keeper Service Dog Team i have a service dog for anxiety and panic attacks and he rides in the shopping cart, but its because hes a Doxie and its much easier for me to hold him when he alerts me
Alyie Sheedy is he an esa or a service dog
Liane Giago he is a Service Dog prescribed by my dr.
I also have a seizure response dog and have been asked to leave target and several other stores and I know for a fact that target will kick you out Indeed ...
+phonelady61 I shop at Target and many other places with my service dog and the only place I have been asked to leave was a Thrift store (it is who is working at a store not any particular store. ) I called the police and they came and told the manager she was wrong and I had the right to be there - the next time we came the manager was no longer working there.
File a complaint with your state's Human Rights Commission or the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ will act if there are several complaints on the matter at a certain company or store. Your state's HRC may be quicker to respond.
Thankfully, my Goldendoodle Service Dog, Jack, and I have been treated with complete respect wherever we go. He always wears his red Service Dog padded harness vest, even though Service Dogs are not required by law to wear a identifying vest, etc. I just find it less stressful having him clearly recognizable as a SD, due to my mental health issues, I oftentimes find it too overwhelming to talk to people I don't know.
There aren't words to describe the ways in which Jack has helped me in the two years we've been together! He's a truly amazing and incredible dog!!
There are holes in these women's stories you could drive a Mack truck through. While some legitimate schools (not the "I paid my fee now give my pet his B" type of schools) do give certificates of training completion, there are no registries and no government issued IDs; therefore, the first lady claiming that her dog has certification really makes me wonder if she even has a legit service dog. With the second lady, service dogs are NOT supposed to ride in store carts any more than they would sit on the furniture in a store or eat off of a plate in a restaurant. I have a diabetic alert dog but I have an acquaintance that has a deaf assistance dog and one of the things hearing impaired service dogs do is pick up things (like keys) that the deaf person could drop and not realize it. But even if the dog doesn't do that, a service dog walks beside you. Store owners have a legitimate complaint if you tote a dog in the cart--that just isn't done.
Actually you're not allowed to ask for "credentials" the only two questions you can legally ask are "Is that a service dog?"& "what tasks does it perform?" The only answers you're entitled are "Yes" & "Its trained to assist me with a disability." You don't have the right to deny access based on a service animal it counts as discrimination just like you can't refuse access based on someone's race.
2 Questions that can be asked; Is this a service dog? and, What does it do? The animal MUST DO something. Must be specifically trained as a service animal. Even if it's determined to be a service animal, it is legally possible to prohibit entry (or send away)if the animal causes problems.
Tron81 PTSD and Austism are extremely debilitating and are not at all questionable reasons for having a service dog. I will be getting a service dog at the end of this year for my Hemiplegic Migraines and Seizures I hope you dont say that those are questionable because than i'd really think you were an idiot
Regarding SDs in carts, they are not allowed. Discussion follows. (Tried to remove this elsewhere here where it's been posted.)
Just to end the confusion, here's the actual wording of federally provided information.
"Are stores required to allow service animals to be placed in a shopping cart?
A: Generally, the dog must stay on the floor, or the person must carry the dog. For example, if a person with diabetes has a glucose alert dog, he *may carry the dog in a chest pack so it can be close to his face to allow the dog to smell his breath* to alert him of a change in glucose levels."
You can walk away from your shopping cart/buggy/basket, but you cannot walk away from a chest pack without taking it off. If going away from your biological glucose moniter is permissible, the service dog is on the floor.
To make it easy:
"Four on the floor (or on you)!"
Note: Bold added for emphasis. The sentence is correct grammatically, but many Americans have minimal grammar education, so the use of the comma and the following conjugation "or" can be replaced with preposition "but" meaning "except for". The "or" is left over from the actual legal language summarized in the Q and A. (I can source this if you would like. I figured this would be enough.)
Source: www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
and dogs are not supposed to be in shopping carts!
the small ones can be as long as you use a blanket to pay it over the seat
That dog is working for someone who is deaf; the shopping cart is more than acceptable in this case.
Are you that stupid.
+Mary T The dog can do it from ground! I have a friend with a hearing service dog, a Chihuahua and hers is never in the cart! Are you stupid?!
No, I'm not.
And I don't argue with idiots.
Good day.
I agree. I was in Dollar General and they said that I can't bring in my service dog. I told them the ADA info they said I don't care. Thanks for this video.
Note: A person must be disabled to have a service dog. A service dog must be trained to meet the specific needs of its disabled handler. It takes about 2 years for a service dog to be fully trained.
A service dog is NOT a pet!
I wish there where a way, a card or license to show that you can bridge the misunderstandings and separate those of us who do need a service dog and those who pose their pets as such. we put hologram emblems on driver license to keep fake ID's more distinguishing to prevent fraud. what if we put the dogs tags as their I.D. stating they are certified. take the having to explain, or have any confrontation whatsoever. leaving out the need for vests or any other things people spew out against the need for qualifying your need for service dog. and making it harder for others to fake.... so the license would have handlers name on it (matching other ID's) no explanation further needed, including what the dog even does for you. so no matter who calls the cops, or what others say happened the matter goes unquestioned... the dogs license overrides the question. then any accusers would have to provide proof of dog misbehaving or uncharacteristic of a trained service dog. because a true handler would not tolerate a service dog that didn't act right.... those of us who NEED a service dog are not gonna waste out time or trust our needs to a dog that cant fit the "leash" nor would we put our own disability in question.
we are in the infant stages of the ADA laws and those who want to abuse it in the name alone. and those of us who need the service dog, need to protect ourselves, our dogs, and our rights before posers ruin it for us.
no one wants to be "marked" as different, or singled out by society.... but its almost imposable not to at this point. people are gonna ask "why? whats wrong? whats with the dog? what does it do for you?" its intrusive regardless. and we are left with the bottom line of
1.) i need this dog for (....)
or
2.) i stay at home because i cant do this because of (....)
i have multiple sclerosis. I'm in a wheelchair, my left side is weak and useless, and my legs are now just accessories to put shoes on. I'm a mother of 2 and can't drive anymore i get out 2 times a month to doctors appointments... being home all day, day in and day out is enough to drive me crazy... and i am starting this road of an assistance dog. i watch all the struggles and confrontations. and at this point, i ask myself "is it worth the crap people deal out just to be out in society again?"
i would have to say "yes" but we as handlers have to take a more active roll in making it easier for others and ourselves. we are the best in knowing what we need. we have to do it. we have to be our own advocate...
Sounds like a great idea, but what if companies did that also? Also, what happens to those who aren’t going through organizations? I’m owner training my dog and I can’t spend thousands on getting my dog registered at all. My dog is there to help with psychiatric and medical disabilities.
They are allowed to go to places that say "No Dogs Allowed".
PTSD is an invisable disablity as is my mobilty issue. I am owner training my own service dog and I get "are you a service dog trainer" and I say no, I am owner training and they look me up and down and say "what is wrong with you?" Well, a lot. But I am VERY uncomfortable saying PTSD and someone on a PTSD site I am on says medical alert as its true and it shuts people up! I do wish these news casts I am seeing would show mental disabilities as they are disabilties and invisable so even more questions are asked.
You have the right to train your own Service dog.
your service dog IS NOT SUPPOSE TO BE IN THE DAMN CART LIKE THAT. IT STATES SO IN THE ADA LAWS.
Dedra Ambrose i was thinking that
Ash B an Emotional Support dog or a therapy dog. are not a Service dog. they don't have the same rights to go everywhere the general public can go.
Dedra Ambrose ik that i was agreeing to the fact that her little helper should not ride in the cart :3
Ash B i know thank you. just putting that here because some people think they have the same rules.
Dedra Ambrose oh ok lol have a good day
I am legally blind and work with a service dog. My Shepherd and I have been challenged in our local Chinese food restaurant and I had to call the police to get served. I used to work in a fast food restaurant and have seen bad things happen to food when the workers are angry so I ordered a soda in a can and left after drinking it. Most people are fine with service dogs but ignorant people are annoying. I never went back to the Chinese place on principle. We have several businesses in town that are super supportive and we can even pop in to get our water bottle refilled even if I don't have the money for a snack. Our Blank park zoo has a keeper follow us and we're not allowed in the aviary or Australia walk about but I am understanding because they are worried about the safety of the loose birds in the aviary and the Australian animals actually have been aggressive with a service dog and I would not want anyone hurt.
My college student works as a night manager at a supermarket chain. As part of his training he had to memorize chapter and verse of the federal law re service dogs to parrot back to customers who complained about them.
Emotional comfort is simply an added bonus and not a trained task.
Sho81 I disagree with u according to the ADA dogs must have 4 on the floor!! I realize she is hearing impaired, however if she gets easily startled the dog would a better job by checking and alerting to people behind her or in front of her by checking and alerting by the dog being in a cart he cant do his job if he can't see what's behind his handler or around the corner...
" I disagree with u according to the ADA dogs must have 4 on the floor!!"
No, they don't. They say that, generally speaking, they should be on the floor. But there are times when it is not required.
The ADA says put your nasty mutt in a carrier if it's too good to be on the floor. People don't want carts that have been wiped down with dog butt hole.
Absolutely wrong. The ada does not say four on the flour at all. A small service dog can be carried, and service dogs do not even need to heel.
@@eliicd303 That's what I said. Put it in a carrier on you, not with his butt hole on the cart. Yuck.
A note about the dogs in the shopping cart. My service dog is a Chihuahua, she is only 5 pounds. I NEVER let her walk on the floor. My previous service dog, also a Chihuahua has been hit my carts, kicked, stepped on. However, ever time I take my dog into a store, I use a fresh clean blanket that she sits on so she does not come into contact which the cart where others might put food. Luckily I'm in a wheelchair now so she's almost always in my lap, but the rare days where I am doing well enough to walk a little, it is just too dangerous for a small breed to be on the floor, especially in crowds, like busy check out lines.
+StoneWolf99801 My 4lbs Chihuahua SD walks on the floor just like all other real service dogs.
My girls are "Real" service dogs. Its good that yours haven't been hurt like mine have. I will never risk my girls again after having them kicked, stepped on, and nearly run over by shopping carts.
I saw what I believe was a papillon/chihuahua mix service dog with a woman at CVS the other day. It was amazing. The woman would point at a product with her laser pen and the dog would bring it to her. She said she always has it ride in a cart because of fear of injury. I can understand that. One of my barn cats weighs more than that teeny little dog.
StoneWolf99801 I think it's actually illegal to have a dog(even if it's a service dog) in the shopping cart where I live...
Hanime Gaming Its is illegal by ADA law
There is no law that states that SD's can not sit in a cart. They have to be in your full control at all times. Depending on your disability, you may need your SD in the cart in order for it to perform it's task/ work. (such as tactile stimulation) Plus if you have a very small SD & a very crowded store you may need to put your SD in the cart for safety reason's.As far as feeding in a restaurant, it is poor etiquette, not illegal.
Candice Crowe re-read Ada law. Restaurant can ask dog to leave if seen eating!
No they can't ask a SD to leave for eating in the restaurant. ADA says that they are allowed anywhere in the restaurant where a member of the general public can be
Thank you, Dozer. I apologize for the confusion. I had thought something had been written oit, but I am also new to the SD world. Thank you for correcting my error. Again, my sincerest apologies.
At the Aquarium, my SRD isn't allowed in the Amazon area. But I've also been kicked out of a lot of places too.
"Four on the floor" she shouldn't be carrying her service dog in a cart . As of 2011 ADA specifies the dog should be on the floor at all times unless some danger would be present
Link please?
You can just look up on goggle ADA law😊
Actually the service dogs for Autisim is to keep the disabled person from wandering, keep them focused and if the person also suffers from hearing disability it helps them with the evironment around them.
Essays provided to make it absolutely clear the fact regarding the typical misinformation and confusion. Copy/paste as you desire, please. The information is from primary sources, the horse's mouth as it is said.
supprisingly i have not been harassed with my service dog
maybe its the sturdy leather mobility harness that keeps me from wandering off or when i get dizzy from my disability
Service dog DO have to behave
they Can be kicked out of a store or place if the dog is misbehaving or causing a threat to other people
Service dog HAVE TO HAVE TO provide a service like a specific task for your disability
I didn't mean it to say that people with have misbehaving dogs, sorry it came out like that.
Regarding registration and certification, there is no federally recognized registration or certification. (Yes, I'm repeating myself.)
jtomally9681
*YOU ARE COMPLETELY WRONG IN THE US*
And I quote:
"When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. *Staff cannot ask* about the person’s disability, *require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog,* or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task."
*SINCE NO FEDERALLY RECOGNISED REGISTRATION OR CERTIFICATION EXISTS!
Can this be any clearer or did you not pass primary school as none of the quoted word are more than a 6th grade vocabulary .
Note: Bold add for emphasis.
Source
www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
A dog that is causing a distubance, SD or no, can be kicked out. That's what protects businesses. For example, your dog can not eat or drink in a restaurant, bark (except when necessary to job), or sit on tables, chairs, or in shopping carts. That is against the rules of ettiquette.
I have a German shepherd mix she is my SD I have to use an electric cart sometimes if I have to stand up she is still learning to stay out of the way but I will have her stand in between the seat in the card and the controls that way she isn’t in the aisle she does good if my husband is with me then he will get what I can’t reach from the cart
Service dogs are not supposed to ride in shopping carts. It is not because it may prevent the dog from performing work or tasks, it is because it is a health risk. Just like the reason service dogs cannot lick merchandise or sniff for food at a restaurant or sit on chairs made for sale or public use.
I suggest looking at the site Service Dog Central. I tried to enter a website earlier and it wouldn't let me so you might have to do this research your self. Some things a PTSD service dog might be trained to do would be: Waking person from nightmares or night terrors, Alerting person to panic anxiety increasing, leading person to a safe place which may be to a certain location, outside, to the car, or maybe to lead the person home safely, Hallucination dicernment... look it up.
That would be the Americans with Disability Act. The ADA has a website where you can a access the full law. According to the ADA a service animal is any animal specifically trained to assist a person with a disability and must be allowed access to all public places and all private places with a public function. They don't have to wear any identifying markers, you're not allowed to ask for 'certification' or specifics on the disorder. Failure to allow a service animal constitutes discrimination.
She said the dog alerts her if someone is coming around a corner. How in the heck can the dog see around the corner or be able to alert her if it's riding in the cart?????
They can Hear the people around the corner
Places like zoos and national parks or nature reserves have the right to limit the access of service dogs for safety reasons. In general, they must attempt to reasonably accommodate the service dog unless it is completely impossible (such as a park that hosts predators that will track the scent of the dog and put the humans in danger).
"Due to the concern for wildlife management issues the regulation willow allow superintendents to close an area to the use of service animals if it is determined that the service animal poses a direct threat to the health or safety of people or wildlife. The regulation will also state that, in determining whether a service animal poses a direct threat, the superintendent must make an individualized assessment based on current scientific knowledge or on the best available objective evidence to ascertain the nature, duration and severity of the risk and the probability that the potential threat will actually occur; and provide an explanation why less restrictive measure will not suffice..." www.nps.gov/policy/serviceanimals.pdf
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***** I just realized I forgot to tag you in my reply- I posted the literature that you requested. :)
Shayna Pulley sorry as I re-read your post I can see that could be a possibility but I just think people with disabilities need to have access to everything a fully functional people does ...I don't have a service animal but I am overweight, have severe arthritis in my knees and have a heart condition...I sat at home so very long because I couldn't walk...now I have an old second hand scooter...nothing to look at but at least I can participate with the grandkids and I am living a bit. When you are young treasure your health.
Larjmarj53 my own health has been in limbo, but I enjoy what I can and when I can.
@helen the most LENIENT law is the law to follow...
***** for a lawyer, you should know better. That is a slippery slope argument. Additionally, your argument is based on heavy bias and erroneous assumption. Simply put, you have no ground on what you said and essentially wasted your time. Hi, Helen. I'm Samantha Darling. I'm a REAL person with a DJing hobby. I did not create a personal CZcams account until recently because in the past I had nothing interesting to put videos up of. I don't need to explain that to you. Also, Helen, I go to Texas A&M University... that's right.... I am getting "some real education," where these days is much more competitive than when you went to allegedly got yours. I also do not need to do what you tell me to, but I have just to prove to you that your assumptions are highly off. Now that you've probably spent hours commenting to people, this is what I mean: www.petpartners.org/serviceanimalinfo that will help answer all of your questions.
Regarding specific restrictions to PA at zoos and similar places:
Under very narrowly defined circumstances a service dog's access may be limited. An example: If an event is demonstrating dogs in rehabilitation and the presence of an *unknown* dog poses a risk of the dog being exhibited to loose control (and hurt themselves, the handlers, and/or the service dog team) a reasonable accommodation is to not have the service dog in the front row, but in a different row.
My local aquarium has specific spots for SD teams to hang out and view the sea lions. With specific concent and immideate supervision of a biologist (not docent), a specific SD *may* be allowed "paws up" so they can see also. We were specifically asked if he could be allowed to see, and the offer was extended based upon what they witnessed of his behavior during the previous 2 hours.
Please note, the specific source referenced in this thread is a clarification of the ADA regarding service dogs (and miniature horses to a more limited degree), just as the DoJ's 2010 clarification.
DoJ source : www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm
I strongly suggest all service dog handlers carry laminated copies of the applicable federal and state laws, plus any briefs provided by the applicable entity (how governmental groups are called in the ADA) two of which have links provided in this thread.
If requested, I'll provide the DoJ business brief, which condences the information to one page. Please check yourself for the specific laws in your state as they may provide more rights, such as PA for SDiT.
Information from the entity that made the law supercedes *everything else* and *federal law supercedes state if the state's law is more restrictive - say requires a registration or certification.*
Actal language from ADA Q and A
Q26
"When might a service dog’s presence fundamentally alter the nature of a service or
program provided to the public?
A: In most settings, the presence of a service animal will not result in a fundamental altetion. However, there are some exceptions. For example ... At a zoo, service animals can be restricted from areas where the animals on display are the natural prey or natural predators of dogs, where the presence of a dog would be disruptive, causing the displayed animals to behave aggressively or become agitated. They cannot be restricted from other areas of the zoo."
Source:
www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
Fantastic service dog 💚🐾🐾...this help, security and protect is very important Great respect for help 🕊️
Well, there's the obvious physical ways...when a soldier comes home and has PTSD they usually have a physical disability as well. People with PTSD often have severe panic attacks, the dogs are trained to monitor heart rate and breathing, they are trained to nudge the person, or get their attention in another way, bringing the person back to reality before the attack starts. People with PTSD are often uncomfortable in pubic, or scared, so yes having the reassurance of a dog with them helps.
Plus, for a person who may not be based in reality at the moment, emotional comfort is not much help.
I agree. I know a few people with them. And we can all join together and enter the store.
Businesses are allowed to ask 2 questions about dogs in non pet places under Fed. ADA law: 1) Is the dog a SD required for a disability & 2) What tasks/work has the dog been trained to do. They may not ask for a demo. of the this, or anything else. They may ask the dog to be removed if the dog is showing aggression,barking,being out of control & the handler takes no measurements to control the dog., pooping/ peeing in the store (there are other's but limited space) Not because it is in a cart.
PLEASE HELP ME GET MY SERVICE DOG BACK!
I could have sworn service dog or not they are not allowed in the grocery cart of the store. I just thought of a different question. Can service dogs be in grocery carts that the handler brought from home? I think the answers no too because they have to have their paws on the ground when not tasking but I might be wrong
If I ever witness a business turn away someone with a service dog, I will raise hell. I mean, I'll get the manager and call corporate. I hate witnessing injustices and ignorant employees both power tripping and not knowing the law.
There is no service dog registry! Your service dog should not be in the cart!
Mobility dogs are a great help but they are not a replacement for a walker, cane or crutch!! This is an inappropriate use of a service dog. The amount of force being applied to this dogs back is traumatic. Especially when a person is of a larger size. Even a skinny person should not use a dog to help themselves up. A dog can only carry up to 10% of its weight on its back. UP TO, so it varies by breed to start, a fine boned dog like a grey hound would not be able to do 10% but a mastiff would. a 100lb dog would only hold 10lbs, if someone needs support to get up, they are going to exert about half of their body weight into the item they brace on.
As far as the zoo, a zoo can deny service animals if the animals presence is disrupting the other animals. Churches, country clubs, private homes, parties, sterile locations etc can also refuse service dogs.
This dog is also ''registered' There is no such thing as registered, only fake service dogs are registered. This woman is not using this dog correctly, it appears to need more training and she doesnt know the law anyway. She's just mad someone told her know. Meanwhile I have a real service dog and have only had 2 access issues in my 30 years of having service dogs. I travel all over as well so clearly, she's the issue, not the businesses.
That woman with white dog in the cart she is deaf and can’t hear anybody 🧏♂️ 🐕🦺
no service dogs can not go anywhere they want to, there are rules people with service dogs have to follow, and the people who have real service dogs know that!
+Cora Clements there are only a few places a service dog cannot go - into a flight cage at a zoo, in an Operating room but exceptions are made for that one.
+razzleberrycat you are absolutely correct. Some of the ignorance displayed here is appaling. There are State and Federal laws that protect individuals with a service animal. We train Veterans how to handle service dogs and teach them about these laws. Any place that denies an individual with a service animal access is liable to prosecution and fines are assessed accordingly to prevent future discrepancies. Also, anyone who harms an individual or their service dog can be charged with a First degree felony punishable by fine or jail or both.
+razzleberrycat you are absolutely correct. Some of the ignorance displayed here is appaling. There are State and Federal laws that protect individuals with a service animal. We train Veterans how to handle service dogs and teach them about these laws. Any place that denies an individual with a service animal access is liable to prosecution and fines are assessed accordingly to prevent future discrepancies. Also, anyone who harms an individual or their service dog can be charged with a First degree felony punishable by fine or jail or both.
No they Can't be denied into either churches or private schools. There have been plenty of cases in different US states that uphold a handler's right to bring their SD into both
peter collins no actually they can’t be refused in churches. The law clearly states they can go ANYWHERE a member of the public can go. The courts already affirmed that.
No such thing as a certified service dog and NO dog should be in a shopping cart. It is against the law even if it is a service dog.
There is no law saying dogs can't be in carts. It is totally up to the individual store policy
peter collins where? It does not ban them in shopping carts as far as I’ve read.
I’m getting my service dog soon and I’m scared to go to the store right near me because they are notorious for telling people to keep their pets outside I’ve seen dogs tied up outside all the time and I don’t want my service dog to be mistaken as a pet. Also there is no certification and the deaf woman should not have her service dog in the cart. The ONLY excuse is if it is some sort of medical alert dog that NEEDS to be near her upper body ex: diabetic alert dog that may need to smell her breath. In her situation it could be appropriate for the dog to be in the bigger part of the cart then it can see around corners and tell her or the dog should be trained to walk in front but in her situation her dog should not be in the cart. I’m not bashing her if the store allows it then that’s fine but I’m just informing people if the store does not allow your service dog in a cart then you are not obligated. Even diabetic alerts because they can smell your blood sugar not even from your mouth but just your body and they can sense it.
A zoo is allowed to refuse access to service dogs in certain parts of the zoo where there is barrier between the dog and zoo animal is not defined. This is the only restriction within the ADA laws.
Am I the only person who feels hella uncomfortable around service dogs, or any type of dog for that matter?
You should get a service dog for tha...oh. Never mind.
Service dogs should be allow to go anywhere, even places that don't allow dogs . I know some places that said no dogs allow, except service/medical assisis
The law does not apply to family pets falsely being paraded about as serice dogs.!
You can ask those dogs to be removed. See my comment above.
Service Animal Must Be Allow Every Where That Owners Go, Expect Kitchen Of Restaurant For Food Service Season; In The Air In May Depend On Size Of Service Dog, Small Size Can Be In The Cage, Medium Size Service May Enable To Fit Under The Seat, Large Size Service Dogs Must Be In The Cage And Luggage Storage Of Aircraft. If I Am Wrong Please Correct Me About Service Animal In The Air!
My Youngest Daughter has Seizures and She has a Service Dog The Dog Knows when shes Going to Have One...... My Daughter is Also Hearing and Seeing Impaired She was Denied access to a Store until I called The Police and Let them know They were Breaking The Law. The Dog was working and had her Vest On My Daughter wanted to Drop It but I would Not Allow her to. People have to Understand these are Working Dogs
OMG THERE ARE NOT SUCH THANG AS REGISTERED SERVICE DOGS
I have a service dog too. I was not kicked out of the zoo I was at, but advised to stay away from the big cats and wolves because they might get a bit wild at the sight of him.
Some places say no dogs allow except service/assistance dogs.
are you delayed? It's federal law. Wanna know what the fine is? Up to 1000 dollars for a first offense and doubled everytime thereafter. So , 1000, 2000, 4000, then jail.
I have a small seizure alert dog. She reacts and can warn me from a shopping trolly or anywhere she is close enough to sense my oncoming distress...this was part of her training. An assistance dog unless it is for the blind does not have to be right by your side to function. My poodle goes in a blanket in the cart. I was threatened by a lady behind the counter at my local post office she screamed at me to remove my dog who was in her little stroller. I use a stroller as my balance is not good. When I asked for her supervisor who also did not know the law...in a government office facility.After which the people in line were applauding me for sticking to my guns. They aslo thanked me for educating them. When is the government going to put the same amount of time as you have exploring this situation and educating the public.
please make sure not to put your dogs in any shopping carts that belong to establishments...it is permissible to use your own stroller, however the dog can't go into an establishments cart...
@@cielonehellofaservicedog4648 would be virtually impossible for a disabled person to manage a stroller and a shopping cart or basket???? Now the idea of taking any dog even our service dogs to a zoo I do think is irresponsible.
@@carolannetitmus8878 you can use a pouch or sling for your dog...otherwise all four paws have to be on the floor... it is part of the ADA... service animals are allowed in zoos, however they can restrict certain displays depending on valid reasons...otherwise they have to allow the SD in
Carolanne Titmus Yes, keep the dog out of the carts. It’s for sanitary reasons. And if your disability makes is so hard for you to go shopping with a dog, consider another treatment option because a service dog is supposed to make life easier, not harder. You can always keep the dog at a heel and have a hands free leash. I use one and it’s great for my daily routine.
There's no registries for service dogs and service dogs cannot be in shopping carts
The Ada law applies to everyone, the public and the Handler. Ada Law states service dogs can't be placed in grocery cart for any reason, it's a sanitary issue. When you place your dog in a grocery cart it's disgusting. All handlers pretty much know this and when they do see a dog in a grocery cart it's usually a fake service dog that has no training that's why it rides in the cart even though it's against the law.
I have a small service dog
OK the lady with the white dog shouldn’t be putting her dog in a shopping cart for sanitary reasons and it is against the health code that store could be fined if they were to catch her
Service dogs don't go in carts there are also no registration
No dogs in shopping carts
Dogs are not allowed in dam carts uggggggggg
The news needs to be educated so we don’t have more problems
Omg that dog isn’t aloud in the cart anyway it is illegal to put a service dog in a trolly or in anything they shouldn’t even be carried unless that is one of there tasks
Sandys "Service Dog" are NOT ALLOWED TO RIDE IN GROCERY CARTS- 4 on the floor!
Well. Sandy is in a shopping buggy soooooo
Exactly....
Too many B.S. "service dogs" out there.
Omg poor dog!when she falls, she leans over him 0:40
rock angel Thats... what mobility support dogs are for. To lean on. They’re specially taught to ‘brace’ themselves in order to support the weight of their handler. They also have to be a very specific height and weight in order to stay safe.
god.. not in the cart...
Service dogs don't ride on carts uuuuuuuuuugggggghhhhhh!!! Also my public school is trying to deny my SD and I'm about to sue. I'm young and my school thinks I have to be in a wheelchair or have some kind of other medical equipment to have a service dog. And I'm just overwhelmed with anger.
Your service dog is medical equipment I'm sorry you're having to go through this
Dogs are not allowed in carts and the registration is a scam there is no federally recognized registration for service dogs under the ADA
Registration is questionable and not necessary. A zoo is understandable. More businesses need to learn the laws. However it is illegal to put a service dog in a shopping cart people.
Registration isnt required for service animals!!!
That dog has no business in the cart.
Zoo's are one of the places where service dogs may be kept out of.
This comment is not for any one single person it's just for anyone who has responded acting like they are a legal expert of some sort.
I agree follow the laws but I think it's pretty funny and honestly a little ridiculous and pathetic how when someone sees something they don't like or agree with they all of a sudden all become legal experts lol.😂. Grow up everyone I have a service dog as well and I live in a place where our service dogs do require government certification and registration and it's against the law to have a dog being used as a service dog regardless of the training it might have without being certified and registered with the government. being able to prove and document it's abilities where I live is something that I honestly wish was required everywhere but unfortunately it's not. Anyways bottom line everyone grow up and concern yourself with you and your own service dog don't post stupid and Petty comments acting like you're a legal expert on something just because you read a website you might be right you might be wrong but let the law / law enforcement deal with the ones who don't follow the laws if they are breaking the law it will catch up to them it always does in most cases.
Matthew King I think you need to read the ADA again. You have a few of your facts mixed up.
Matthew King Yes, we are legal experts because we, as service dog handlers, have actually thoroughly studied the law and in no way does the law state there is any official registration for service dogs. Shut the fuck up and actually learn the laws before shitting on other people and thinking you’re special.
That service dog should have never been in the shopping cart that is it into law. The dog is allowed to be on the floor in the store wherever she goes just not in the cards
Service dogs are NOT registared!!!!
So many wrongs in this report.
1. There is no such thing as a "registry" for Service Animals and none of the current ones are recognized by the ADA or DOJ. Here is the proof. www.ada.gov/regs2010/service_animal_qa.html
"CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION
Q17. Does the ADA require that service animals be certified as service animals?
A. No. Covered entities may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, as a condition for entry.
There are individuals and organizations that sell service animal certification or registration documents online. These documents do not convey any rights under the ADA and the Department of Justice does not recognize them as proof that the dog is a service animal."
2. A Service Dog should NEVER be in a shopping cart, especially the dog seen in the video.
3. The first trip to the zoo resulted in a violation of Federal Law.
huge problem that there is no certification for service dogs. I am totally in favor of service dogs but unfortunately there are lots of fake service dogs. these folks seem legit, but I have seen so many disruptive barking growling jumping acting out “service” dogs.
Certification does not exist, nor is it allowed to be asked for.
This is for a multitude of reasons.
And bs fake certificates will not stop any pet owner from faking their pet as a service animal.
These people should be required to carry legal documents that state that the dog is, in fact, a service dog. I mean heck, anyone can put one of those harnesses on their dog and claim it's a "service dog".
Wrong.
Per the law, service dog handlers do not need to provide any documentation for nosey Karen's like u to see their private information.
A harness is not what makes a service dog.
And neither will any fake bs documentation.
Nor will fake bs papers stop any pet owners faking their pets as service animals.
What do people don’t understand real service dogs should not be in carts it soooo gross
You are obviously not educated on the matter of service dogs, disabilities and the ADA. PTSD and Autism are disabling conditions, and there are tasks and work that a service dog can be trained that assist disabled individuals with these conditions.
Service dogs don’t go in carts.
OK this video is making me mad. 1st there is no legal service dog registry that exist in the USA. You are not required to have your dogs certified or registered. It is against the law for any service dog to being a shopping cart. It should be on the floor. I totally understand why the zoo said what they said as you are not only making your dog feel threatened by their animals and making their animal felt threatened by yours. The smarter thing would have been to call ahead and let them know what was going on to see where you should and shouldn't take your dog and if they could possibly can on your dog in an air conditioned place. Most use are accommodating. Seriously people if you're gonna get mad at least know the laws.