Or fortunately, depending on one’s perspective.

Exactly, that's how I knew it's not a real service dog.

You’re equating human beings with animals. And therein lies the problem.

About 10 or so years ago, my wife, daughter and I were at Bob Evens on 466. My daughter was a student in the University of Florida school of Veterinary Medicine. We had ordered our food when a woman came in and sat down with 7 other women. She had a small dog that she put under the table. My daughter went over to explain to her that Florida law states that animals are not allowed in restaurants unless they were a service dog. She got very belligerent an told my daughter it was a SD and it would tell her when she would get an attack. My daughter said she didn't need the dog since she had 7 other women there to take care of her if something should happen. She didn't leave but had the waitress move them to another table. The waitress was probably instructed to not say anything to her but to move her away. My daughter is now a veterinarian and has 6 dogs of her own (she will not put a healthy dog down but will find a good home for it or take it herself). People are privileged, but if you did the same thing they would castigate you for it.

Not worth it///

I lived in Germany for four years (Army) and visited short-term many other times (TDY). Dogs were almost always welcome in any eating establishment. Sometimes dogs were but children weren't.

It’s amazing how many EMOTIONAL support pets I see at restaurants but none on the golf course?

Your correct there, no comparison. Our Border Collies were/are smarter, more loyal, and more compassionate than most humans.

Give it a rest…. For the love of God!!!!!!

This has always seemed so spoiled and rude when someone takes a handicap spot. Now that I am a caregiver to someone who is handicapped and we do need to use that spot to get my loved one in and out of the car it really ticks me off when people do this. I don't want to be put in the position of ever having to push my loved one in a wheel chair across a hot paved parking lot. Nor do I always want to drop them at the door while I find a place to park on a hot or rainy day. I once read on a forum (not TOTV) someone bragging about how they were able to get away with parking in a handicap spot. I wouldn't wish anyone to be in the position of needing a handicap spot but they are there for a reason.

service dogs
 

Quite common in Europe to see dogs in restaurants. Not aware of anyone getting sick or dying from this.

What is a Service Animal?
 

As of this writing a service animal is a member of the equine or canine species according to ADA regulations. A service dog must be trained to provide a service to people that have a disability. An emotional support dog is a term that has little credence.

Dear Lord, help me. If you had ever truly loved a dog with your entire heart and soul you would know that every dog is a service animal. Stop being such a bunch of old grumps

Excellent and right on point

Congratulations to you sir. My daughter is not only a veterinarian she is also board-certified as a specialist in critical care. She would have never approached anyone to express her view because what is visible is not always the true story. And would you like to know why she became a veterinarian? Because she cannot deal with the fools that are posting here on this site. Animals are a very integral part to our mental health, to our ability to love and be loved and anyone who has a problem with that needs to self reflect

Very well said, very true and very on point. Thank you

Just curious , do you know of any places that support animals are always legally allowed to enter, and what type of animals are legally allowed to be considered a support animal?

Golf is our emotional support... ;)

Becoming a Vet, because she can’t deal with fools posting on TOTV seems odd. I would’ve hoped it was her love of animals, and the need to help them.
Calling clients who foot the bill at her practice “Fools” might want to rethink advertising $$

I was partially handicapped for 15 plus years until surgery and I truly wish I had a dog with me but what I really want is for a lot more curb cuts at shopping centers and just a few more handicap spots that golf carters don't take up unnecessarily so I'm not really commenting about the dogs because I love them and if you don't like it you can always get up pay your bill and leave. Believe me is a lot more going on in the back of the kitchen that you don't want to find out about than having to worry about a dog

There have been many studies that every dog is an emotional support and contributes to your mental health. And in TV you certainly need it here with all the whiners and complainers

“Outside” is the operative word. Not inside. Dining al fresco. I don’t see a problem with that. Dog sits under table at owner’s feet. Inside? That is a “no go”!

I agree. I am not trying to equate a human toddler with an animal but a well behaved dog sitting at an owner’s feet at a table outside a restaurant is more acceptable to my dining experience than an out of control child noisily playing havoc at the table next to me while I try to carry on a conversation and enjoy a meal

Difference
 

Don’t confuse Service Dogs to Emotional Support Animal.

If you are in such emotional distress that you can't sit for 30 minutes for bacon & eggs without your dog, then I would suggest you stay home - just saying.

I clearly wasn't confusing them..... the dog was wearing a service dog vest, and was inside a restaurant.

Pretending to be Service Dogs Do Not Belong in Restaurants or Supermarkets
 

Pretending to be Service Dogs Do Not Belong in Restaurants or Supermarkets.
You Know Who You are, Leave your Pretend Service Dog Home. They Don't Belong in A Restaurant or Supermarket. Make a appointment with a Psychiatrist and Get Help.

Well of course she loves animals. She has a $300,000 loan for her vet school education $250,000 for undergrad. So do the math. Who encourage those kind of loans if they do not love animals. So please be assured no one is “” footing her bills “ Except her and I.

Like most in TV, our children also had grants, student loans. Their undergrad was on our nickel, but thanks to multiple schools offering scholarships, our cost was minimal. All went to med school, one stops counting after a million. Their practices include many older patients, while can be a challenge, have never heard on of them call their patients a fool. We tried to convince our grand trauma ortho will be older patients, but she thrives on a challenge.

Saw the same sort of thing. Child in leaky diapers was sitting on the seat in the next booth. Mom eventually lifted it up on the table where people will eat and changed it before they left the restaurant

Disgusting

Cue the "THEY NEED A PERMIT TO ALLOW THAT!" crowd...

Service dog
 

A real service dog or certified therapy dog usually isn’t noticed. They’re trained not to be distracted.

Can you show documentation to support this statement?

Hmmm...
 

There are folks who feel the same way about toddlers....

We’re equating mammals with little or no self-restraint

As you can see, I very rarely post on this forum. And this is the reason why. No one can allow you your opinion without an argument and addition your words are always twisted. When I say people are fools, this is a beautiful example of it. People who have never spent one day in vet school try to argue with her and tell her how to practice her profession after 12 years of school. If that does not make you a fool then I don’t know what does. In addition, financially you have made your choices and I have made mine. She could’ve gone to medical school and made four times what she is making now. However due to her love of animals which you would like to negate she chose to be a veterinarian. I am now done with this conversation, so no need to reply. Just one parting thought… It is a documented fact that people who cannot get into vet school will then go to medical school but I will not judge because you certainly haven’t! Lol

Read the thread, it's already been done...

Replace "vet school" with any type of "med school" and you have the same fools...

They show up with a ream of paper printed out from "Web MD" and proceed to tell you you're wrong...

That said, I'm glad she found her calling. Not sure if taking over a $1/2 million in student loans was the best financial planning, but good luck to her!

Oh, Yeah, Right! { ;>(
 

The Law Itself is a Poor One
 

That happens to be the law, albeit not a very good one, I will admit. Feel free to look it up.