[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by dlspiess

Service dogs must have certification letters and should be able to present them upon request

No, they don't. There is no national Service Animal certification program. It doesn't exist. Anyone can get a Service Animal vest on Amazon, and anyone can print up a "certificate of completion" with a pretty gold star on it. It has no meaning at all.

It is also against the law to require proof that the owner needs a service animal, because it violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Vermilion Villager

I have an idea.....let them bring the dog to your house!

I was merely offering reasons why one might see a dog in a stroller. Never once said I would care to have them at my home. How about you? You seem ready to offer other people's homes and property. How about you offer your own??

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

There is no such thing as a "true service dog" or an "official service dog". If you have a dog, all you need to do is to train the dog yourself to perform a task that helps you in some service related way. Then, you can take the dog almost anywhere, and, if someone questions you about it, you can say, "this is a service dog and it is trained to do this task for me". Period. You have met all of the requirements of the Federal law related to service dogs. You don't need a vest, a certification, or any third party training. You will be in full compliance with the Federal law, and, if anyone tries to ask you additional questions, they can be sued for violating a Federal law. There are people who are propagating a myth that you need additional documentation so they can sell you something that is not needed and is totally worthless.

WOW! Are you saying I could teach my Rottweiler to pee on your shoes for me and then I could take him to Arnold Palmer's?

[lmrk32]

Ha ha your ignorance is amusing

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Boe39

Went into Lady Lake store yesterday, and for the 3rd time I saw a lady with a dog in a cart(not a PTSD dog). I finally said something to 3 employees who said they were just as upset about it but their hands were tied by there managers. They were told they didn't want to upset there customers? What about those of us that don't want to put food in a cart where a dog's bare but, and genitals were just laying on. Also my wife is afraid, and allergic to dogs. We will no longer shop in Sam's Club or any food store that allows this policy. I do own a non-allergenic cat(Bengal), maybe I will start bringing him shopping at these stores.

Regrettably no matter what the issue, what the place,, there are always PIGS who think the the world revolves around them.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

WOW! Are you saying I could teach my Rottweiler to pee on your shoes for me and then I could take him to Arnold Palmer's?

I don't believe you are allowed to own a Rottweiler in the villages.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Would you certify my teddy bear? He is a great emotional support toy animal. 🐻

No. I don’t want to ruin my perfect record 😂😂😂

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

No. I don’t want to ruin my perfect record 😂😂😂

That's right. Make it all about you.
What if I said "pretty please with a cherry on top"??
😢

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I don't believe you are allowed to own a Rottweiler in the villages.

He identifies as a cockadoodlelabradoo.

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I don't believe you are allowed to own a Rottweiler in the villages.

Absolutely you can own a Rottweiler in TV. There are not any breed restrictions.

[OhioBuckeye]

We lived there long enough to know disagreeing here by making comments won’t change pets in stores or restaurants one bit. TV won’t make any resident mad no matter what anybody does. Pet owners won’t change so just save your breath & go elsewhere to shop then maybe TV will get our health message! Love dogs & cats but stores & restaurants aren’t a place to bring your pet into!

[JSR22]

Originally Posted by OhioBuckeye

We lived there long enough to know disagreeing here by making comments won’t change pets in stores or restaurants one bit. TV won’t make any resident mad no matter what anybody does. Pet owners won’t change so just save your breath & go elsewhere to shop then maybe TV will get our health message! Love dogs & cats but stores & restaurants aren’t a place to bring your pet into!

Legitimate service dogs are allowed in supermarkets and inside of restaurants. A number of restaurants allow dogs on their outside patio. I know of 2 that have doggy menus.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by JSR22

Absolutely you can own a Rottweiler in TV. There are not any breed restrictions.

There may very well be house insurance restrictions though. Rottweilers, Akitas and Pit Bulls, depending on the company, may mean much higher rates or the company may refuse to insure.

[Byte1]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I don't believe you are allowed to own a Rottweiler in the villages.

Not even if it is a "service dog?"

[Byte1]

I was in a store a couple months ago, where a dog pooped on the floor. Before I was even able to point it out to the owner, and holler "clean up on aisle 3" the owner said with a smile "don't worry, I brought a poop bag with me." Now, that is what I consider a considerate pet owner........