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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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I’m sorry but as a restaurant manager for over 30 years having to deal with ‘service animals’ was a nightmare!! The fact that anyone can ‘claim their dog is a service dog and you have no way of proving it is ridiculous!! Their should be a REQUIRED license by the state that must be on the dog at all times!! I had a lady claim her dog was a service dog and the dog was climbing all over the table barking and service dogs don’t do that, but of course you can’t question a service animal or heaven forbid they will scream I’m calling the ADA on you!!
Whether service dog owners should be mandated to obtain a license is a controversial topic. On the one hand, service dog owners and disability organizations will argue it places an undue burden on those that are medically disabled. Others however will argue that it will cut down on the number of people who fake having a service dog. There is no easy way unfortunately to balance these competing interests.
I stayed at Holiday in Carlsbad with my service animal. And after I checked out they charged me 250.00. How do I get this money back?
If they charged you for a valid reason such as damage to the room, you may not be able to get a refund. However, if the charge was solely because you had a dog in the room, you should notify management to get a refund.
Do i have a lawsuit? .Or can i make a lawsuit?
if a hotel charge me for my service dog?
We suggest reaching out to the hotel and requesting a refund. You can remind them of their obligations under the ADA.
I don’t think it’s fair to call hotel staff ignorant when it should be the ADA responsibility to educate hotels and staff members on the rights and responsibilities of “service animal” owners. Furthermore, with the lack of requirements for hotels and staff regarding service animals it is easy for hotels to be lied to and “all animals” are “service animals” because we cannot ask for proof and regular pet owners can use it as an excuse to not have to pay the hotel fee for the non service animal. There should be a better foundation to assist hotel staff not make it more difficult.
All hotels should be pat friendly, then no one would try to bring dog as a service dog
I agree with you on providing proof of service animals if they want the discount, otherwise, we should have the right to refuse and charge the pet fee. I’ve worked the front desk at a pet-friendly hotel for over 4 years now in PA, and we have no problems with guests bringing their pets with them, but I constantly have people trying to lie about having service animals, from cats to birds, etc. When I try to charge them the pet fee, they get nasty and violent, and honestly, we hotel workers should not have to put up with the name-calling and abuse. PA does not recognize emotional support animals as service animals, and they also only recognize dogs and miniature horses as service animals. What can we do as a hotel to protect ourselves and our property?
Under ADA guidelines, if the task the service dog provides is not obvious, hotel staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Hotel staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require an identification card or training documentation, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task. In some jurisdictions, it is a crime to misrepresent a service dog.
I have a service dog and was charged 20$ per night at the Super 8 south madison, WI. This wS after I informed them of the laws and showed the the written law online.
What can I do about this.?
You should certainly be entitled to a refund. Hotels cannot charge any type of fee for service dogs.