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[Noel7]

@Chu Toy

I responded your comment limiting those dogs only to the blind or paralyzed.  You skipped a lot of others.

See your bolded comment for reference.

[Noel7]

For @151949

ADA LAWS & LINK COVERING WHERE SERVICE DOGS ARE ALLOWED:

Where Service Animals Are Allowed

Under the ADA, State and local governments, businesses, and nonprofit organizations that serve the public generally must allow service animals to accompany people with disabilities in all areas of the facility where the public is normally allowed to go. For example, in a hospital it would be inappropriate to exclude a service animal from areas such as patient rooms, clinics, cafeterias, or examination rooms. However, it may be appropriate to exclude a service animal from operating rooms or burn units where the animal’s presence may compromise a sterile environment.

https://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm

[Burnsite]

I love to see dogs out and about.  Doesn't bother me at all.

[Noel7]

FOR @151949

https://www.ada.gov/archive/qasrvc.htm

ADA laws make it clear A SERVICE DOG IS NOT A PET.

1. Q: What are the laws that apply to my business?

A: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls, and sports facilities, are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The ADA requires these businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed.

[libbyannE]

Humans probably are more dangerous to you and carry worse germs and touch more things than dogs. Poopy kids in grocery carts may be the worst. People coughing and sneezing without covering their mouths and noses are especially distressing. I am not a dog owner but I think a little empathy is called for here. If you needed a support dog, you probably would feel differently about this. 

[CrazyDaisy]

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@Noel7 wrote:

Thankfully, living in this society includes laws to allow the disabled to take their service dogs wherever they go.

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Are you trying to get this discussion deleted or are you just need some attention. 

[YorkieonmyPillow]

I took my Yorkie in the mall one time; it was hands-free as she was in a front-facing baby carrier.

Everyone loved it and had a fit over her.

I wouldn't take her into a grocery store, unless it was an emergency, but I don't care if other people do it....

[mstyrion 1]

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@151949 wrote:

In fact though , no matter how much Noel tries to quote to us all these odd ball possibilities - the fact is these are simply pets and nothing else.-- and they are not covered by the Americans with disabilities act. This situation is absolutely ridiculous these days that you can hardly go anywhere without people bringing their - usually very poorly trained - dogs.

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@151949

You didn't read your own line?

Yes, they are covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act.  I provided you with the laws and ADA reference, too bad you ignored them.

You say you are a nurse.  I find it hard to believe you don't know what a service dog is.

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Facts are so tedious, aren't they, Noel?   

I've never, ever seen a poorly trained dog out in public.  Never

In the vast majority of cases dogs who go many places with the owners have been heavily socialized and are comfortable in public places.

[Noel7]

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@mstyrion 1 wrote:

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@Noel7 wrote:

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@151949 wrote:

In fact though , no matter how much Noel tries to quote to us all these odd ball possibilities - the fact is these are simply pets and nothing else.-- and they are not covered by the Americans with disabilities act. This situation is absolutely ridiculous these days that you can hardly go anywhere without people bringing their - usually very poorly trained - dogs.

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@151949

You didn't read your own line?

Yes, they are covered by the Americans With Disabilities Act.  I provided you with the laws and ADA reference, too bad you ignored them.

You say you are a nurse.  I find it hard to believe you don't know what a service dog is.

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Facts are so tedious, aren't they, Noel?   

I've never, ever seen a poorly trained dog out in public.  Never

In the vast majority of cases dogs who go many places with the owners have been heavily socialized and are comfortable in public places.

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Apparently so @mstyrion 1

[sunala]

What is the difference between a service dog and a comfort dog? Does the law pertain to service dogs, or to both service and comfort dogs?

There has to be a line drawn between the two. My girlfriend got stuck sitting next to a big dog on a plane that was a comfort animal. It growled and bared its teeth to her. She begged to have her seat changed, and they did, finally. What a horrible thing to happen to her!

I'd just hate to be put in that position, especially with cats, as I am HIGHLY allergic to them.