[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by George Page

I would prefer to encounter a happy, well-trained, loyal dog that supports its owner rather than an arrogant Villager who is endangering the owner by not wearing a mask. Licked by a dog? Today, that’s better than something sprayed with human spit.

I would prefer to avoid both

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by bilcon

They think they have rights. My wife was getting her nails done and a "woman" sat down next to her with a big cat in her arms. She complained because she is allergic to cat fur and the woman said it is a therapy cat. She told the owner either the cat goes, or I go.
Thankfully the cat went. The owner had ba--s. Keep your animals home where they are happy. I love dogs, I just don't like some of their rude owners. I have posted before about the lab who took a dump inside the entrance of Bed and Bath and Beyond. Disgusting. Don't tell me your animals are cleaner than some people. Lick, lick, lick. Sniff, sniff, sniff.

I had to sit next to an owner and a “service”dog on Southwest Airlines. The dog was not well behaved and either was the owner.

[Henryfrakl]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Read the Federal ADA law. The dog is a service animal who performs a necessary service for the owner, who has a disability and cannot function without the dog's assistance.

Really did it have it's vest on

[kendi]

I haven't seen a dog in the grocery yet and am surprised it is allowed. Took my dog once to Home Depot up North only because I needed to get something and she was petrified of the nail gun being used at the house. Other than that she's only been to the pet store and that is rare.

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by Astron

You missed a key point or two. ADA.gov states “ Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person's disability.” The key point Is “individually trained” . The animal “must be trained to take a specific action when needed to assist the person with a disability.” The other point is that emotional support animals are NOT service animals. So many people abuse the system, I think it should be scrapped and replaced with one that requires certification of training and medical need to be displayed on the animals harness. There are always a few that ruin a good thing for everyone.

Thank you. It makes so much more sense.
I worked with a person that was blind. Her service dog was trained, well behaved and never an issue in the work place

[JulieER]

Can’t cause a health hazard though by licking food.

ADA Service Dog Laws (2020) | Service Dog Certifications

[kendi]

Originally Posted by Travelhunter

I had to sit next to an owner and a “service”dog on Southwest Airlines. The dog was not well behaved and either was the owner.

True service dogs are well trained. It's not right that people can get that distinction for their dog so easily.

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by BossLady

Stores becoming pet friendly? That’s a shame. I don’t want your dog at the fish counter or in the dressing room. I don’t want to have to navigate around your Golden Retriever in the aisle. It’s rude to bring your dog in public indoor places. Some are under the misguided idea that everyone else loves their little mutt too. Not true. I like dogs. I don’t like rude dog people. And... when I see a capable grown man insisting his is a self-proclaimed “service” dog, I assume he isn’t well adjusted enough to cope with the simple things in life; if he must emotionally rely on a dog to make it through the Lowe’s. Not a turn-on dude. Shaking my head... Be polite. Leave your precious FeFe at home when you go out. It’s another mask type of thing. Be self-aware and aware of your neighbors. It is so difficult to follow societal rules?

On my beach at home in OC, people want to sneak their poor dogs onto the beach. All the time despite the beach being a terrible environment for dogs due to possible heat stroke, salt water poisoning etc. I always go to the lifeguard. One day I see a young guy on the beach with his dog. I look closer, the guy has one arm and no legs, possible a veteran. That’s a service dog. Wanting to carry FeFe into the Publix because you love FeFe so much isn’t the same thing. I’m Diabetic. I get all issues aren’t as visible as no arms or legs. Have the dog properly identified with credentials AND most importantly — proper training to actually be a “service” animal and I have no problem.

Well said

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

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I was waiting outside for my pizza-to-go at Flippers and a guy was feeding his dog pizza from their table.

So gross

[davem4616]

there's a woman in her late 70's that brings her 'emotional support' dog into church with her....it's some kind of midget pooch that stays in a small bag

come on, ya can't leave the mutt at home for a little over an hour?

[tallmanf]

These are obviously NOT service animals.

[Dlbonivich]

I have an emotional support animal. He is a 5 pounder. He is trained by me. He was recommended by my healthcare professional. I do not take hiM to stores. I have tun into Walgreens with him. I do not leash him I carry him.

[Travelhunter]

Originally Posted by kendi

True service dogs are well trained. It's not right that people can get that distinction for their dog so easily.

I agree. Fake vests ultimately make it harder on people that really need a service dog for day to day activities

[FredJacobs]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The Federal ADA law doesn't require a service dog to have a certificate. You just need to tell anyone who asks that the dog has been trained to perform a service for you. That's it. No certification or formal training required. You can train the dog yourself.

Not all dogs are service animals. Those that are can be admitted to any location. Emotional support animals are different. They are not allowed where pets are not admitted. The problem is that you cannot require a handler to show proof that your animal is a certified service animal. You have to take the owner's word.

Well folks we live in Florida where the heat inside the car is over 125 degrees just sitting in the driveway. We see many cases each year where people leave their pets in their car while running an errand, going to the Dr's office or shopping and some of those a cruel death.

Maybe that fear makes these people feel like taking them everywhere with them.

My opinion is that they should leave them home period unless it's a verified service and you have proof.

My other pet leave is the little dogs that people have them sitting on their lap up around the steering wheel while their driving either a car or your golf cart. Talk about a total distraction for you (an accident waiting to happen) Giving those dogs on your lap a little treat and boom you veer off and hit something or worse yet, a person.