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Originally Posted by miharris
REAL service dogs, yes. Pets, absolutely not! In fact, I actually think pets are prohibited by federal law (FDA) law, AND it is against the law misrepresent your pet as a service animal.
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Unfortunately it's also against the law to require proof that someone's animal is a service animal. You can ask someone if their animal is a service animal. You can ask what kinds of services that animal is trained to perform. You canNOT ask them what it's trained to perform "for the person" - or whether that is THEIR service animal. The law is incredibly nitpicky and specific. And clear. If the person says yes, then you are required to accept their answer.
HOWEVER
If that dog misbehaves in any way, you still reserve the right to order its handler to leave, and take the dog with them.
Four on the floor (no carts, strollers, carried in arms).
On a short, non-retractable leash.
Heeled at all times, out of the way of other customers.
No sniffing at the food or other customers.
No one other than the handler should be permitted to touch the dog (if you say "sure you can pet him!" then he's not there as a service animal).