As I understand it, the ADA doesn't recognize "comfort" animals. They do recognize "service" animals. Establishments can ask if the "service" animal is required because of a disability and what services the animal is providing. If more establishments did this then perhaps the number of "pets" in stores would decrease. I can appreciate the fact that most businesses don't want to risk losing customers and I suspect that is why you don't see any (many) challenges.
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Originally Posted by justjim
I think most reasonable people agree that dogs in public places have gotten “over the top”. Some are legitimate but some appear to me to be no more than a pet. I’m afraid nothing will change, and likely get worse, until there is some “Certification process” with a tag similar to a rabies tag to identify your dog as a legitimate trained service/comfort dog. I saw two dogs at church this morning. Church is for sinners and before we pass judgement perhaps they were there for a purpose. Just a thought.....
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