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How to Bring a Service Dog to Disneyland
Trained service dogs are more than welcome to join their handlers at Disneyland. In this guide, we’ll explain Disneyland’s policies and give practical advice for bringing a service dog to Disneyland for the first time. Disneyland’s Service Dog Policies The Magic Kingdom is happy to welcome trained service dogs across most park locations! They kindly […]
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Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Yes! Dogs can safely enjoy tomatoes, but there are a few risks to be aware of so you can feed your dog responsibly. Fully ripe tomatoes (without the stems and leaves) can actually have nutrients that are good for your pup. Tomatoes have chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that can have anti-inflammatory effects in cells. They’re […]
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Can a Primary Care Doctor Write an ESA Letter?
Your family doctor, also called a primary care physician (PCP), can write a letter recommending an emotional support animal. We’ll explain what legally gives them that ability and explore what better options might be available for you. Why are Physicians Able to Write an ESA Letter? To turn your pet into an emotional support animal, […]
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As a Business Owner, I invoked my 2 rights to ask the owner if his dog was a service dog and what was he trained to do. His response was ‘What the hell does he look like, he does whatever i tell him to do, now just get me what I asked for…” What the heck do I do now? Is he required to answer me? The law states I can ask theses two questions, but it doesn’t state anywhere that the dog owner has to answer…. Confused.
Honestly, I don’t blame your customer at all. Its truly non of your damn business. People do not like to broadcast their disability. You wouldn’t want that either. By asking this question, its essentially asking them, what the he’ll is wrong with you. You may be legally allowed to ask them. But he also has the legal right not to answer. If I were you, I’d tread here lightly. For your business and avoiding any complaints and or lawsuits, ask yourself this. Does it really matter?
Yes, it matters. It matters because A the dog’s job to perform may be problematic in the business environment or it may need accommodation from the business in order to fully perform and B I think it’s vitally important to uphold the integrity of the ADA’s service animal program by calling out the people that are falsely using its name to carry Fido into stores with them. Untrained dogs in public spaces have accidents, selfishness shouldn’t increase that statistic.
actually, service dog owners are required to answer those two questions if asked, and if they refuse, they can be asked to leave an establishment. however, those are the ONLY questions they are required to answer.
You can ask what services does the dog perform for you.if they don’t answer..you do not have to permit them to enter…and even asking that let’s say if you’re a 20-year-old working at CVS for me my dog is service-related, So just given out my Military and medical information for me to a minimum wage teen I think is Redick, but,youre still allowed to asks what does the dogs services provide you with, a simple PTSD-reminds me to take meds is fine. I’ve gotten 500$ and 500$ from Walmart and CVS..you have to be chill when you ask because Harassment of/Interference with Service Dogs:
No person shall intentionally interfere with the use of a service dog by obstructing, intimidating, or otherwise jeopardizing the safety of the user or animal. Whoever violates this subsection shall be guilty of a class B misdemeanor, so depended on how you ask and that person interprets it, could wind you up in a lot of fines and fee’s..and only a person with real service dog would have this information, or the direct line to the DOJ that’s 24 7 and an office full of lawyers for people with service dogs. So you can just hand them the card and the DOJ will tell you what’s within you’re rights, which I think big chain stores should have and also briefly explain it to employees during training. In rich areas people take there dogs were ever they want, and for 20 bucks go online and buy a red of blue service dog collar..the law is so broad,a doctor can write you a prescription for you’re dog to be an emotional service dog, and in apartment complexes, you can have 5, and not pay animal fee,which in NYS is alot…a bird, cat, frog..I’ve seen it all…you’re best bet is to use you’re judgment wisely,..if you seem to overly aggressive and the person is metal ill…you could wind up in deep sht…the laws are to loose..
I have to move out of my current property and have been looking for a new place to live and a lot of the landlord have been turning me down due to the fact I have a service dog. what can I do to go about this issue? Who can I contact about the people that have been turning me away? I do not think this is very fair due to the fact I have a mental illness and need my dog to help and he is licensed. Can I go after these landlords for discrimination against my dog
If a landlord is violating your Fair Housing rights as a service dog owner, you can consider filing a complaint with HUD. You may find this article on if a landlord can deny a service dog interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/landlords-service-dog/ Hope you and your service dog can find a welcoming place to stay soon.
I have a service dog that is an alert dog. Am I required to pay for his dog license without documentation that he is a service dog.
I read this and just am mind blowed
My daughter has a service dog, she got arrested and they put her dog Inn the pound. I have been trying to explain to them not to adopt her dog out, because it is taking a long-time because of the Covid19 virus and no one is working at the court level Kim. NM. What can wedo?
I was walking around my neighborhood with my kids and baby of 4 months when a service dog broke its leash from its owner and bit my son. The owner showed us and the police documents that it was a service dog when I made the report. Per the owner it’s not the first time the dog attacks someone. What can I do because now my son is afraid to go around our dog?
You just need to show proof that the dog attacked your son, and if it has attacked others, get proof of that too. Either show your landlord, apt complex, or show the home owners association of where you live. I have a service dog, and this is NOT how they should act. They should be under the owners command and control at ALL times.
if the apartment complex allowes 2 dog only per apartment can a couples be allowed to have 4 serves dogs do to both having disabliyies?
Yes