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Old 02-01-2014, 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot View Post
If it's a service dog that senses seizures , perhaps the dog has to stay close to it's owner. I adore dogs and I wouldn't think twice about seeing one in a booth. But I totally understand that it would bother a lot of people. So surely the manager could politely question whether it is a service dog, and why it needs to be on the seat and not the floor. If it's not a service dog, the diner should be asked to remove the dog or herself.

I think there are valid reasons for having service dogs. My friend had a fluffy white Maltese that senses seizures, and it sure doesn't look like a lab seeing-eye dog. Some are legit. But I also think there are people wrongfully taking advantage and pretending they have service dogs when they don't. And that's just wrong!
You said it all Barefoot...