Last year there was an incident where a blind man with a guide dog was refused service at a restaurant. It never ceases to amaze me how inflexible (or ignorant) people can be while trying to get their way or prove a point.
Practice what you preach with your words, you are defying yourself with the words that you used!!!!( ) First off nobody said f the blind or people dealing with some sort of mental disorder that needs a companion ...... there are people out in public that are terrified of all dogs 🐶!!!!!! And what about the thirty-five to forty percent of the population that has dog allergies or some type of pet allergy... Most restaurants that cater to animals have outdoor seating areas with dog bowls ect .... maybe ( ) is in you own mirror 🪞!!!!!!! Much love to all❤❤❤
@@user-vb2ij9rn7q A service animal is Not a snarling, foaming at the mouth menace. They are trained not to draw attention. If some people have a fear of dogs do they stay inside all day long? When I walk my dogs I do not let them walk into ppl or other dogs. Ppl generally avoid them because they are Pitbulls. I move about 15 feet to the side or cross the street even though they are very well-mannered. People who fear dogs need to stay away, go to therapy or be seated in another section of the restaurant I certainly understand the fear one has after being bitten by another dog. The dog owner has rights too. THERAPY, not fun. Animals make our world a better place. These dogs help people!
So many people try to pass their pets off as service animals, going so far as to buy vests with "service animal" patches, and that's caused skepticism in many. It's really a shame, and potentially dangerous, that people abuse the ADA regulations, which might've caused the pushback here. (note: legitimate service dogs are NOT required to wear a vest, but untrained pets CAN interfere with the job of an actual service animal and should not be brought into spaces where only service animals are permitted.)
I'm so glad you made the point of what could happen I have a service dog he's a Maltese and so many people in public have said three things repeatedly 1 small purse type dogs cant be service animals 2 You don't look like you have disability and lastly your dog has to wear a vest I've had to get cards that explain the law and I even have my disability on it I have epilepsy and am prone to seizures also I now have MS and lastly no my dog doesn't have to wear a red vest it's so hot in Florida all the time it's just not far to my dog he does wear a collar that says Service Animal but I've literally had the police called because I had to food shop and Publix wouldn't let my animal in they say I have to carry him in a bag would they tell me that if it were a Shepard too? unreal I've told them my joints are weak and can't carry him so I bought a dog stroller and you'd think that would solve the problem but Nope still always something said now it's Service animals don't go in strollers I can't Win I get it I do but I beg Fake people to please stop it's bad enough I've been blocked in a handicap parking spot because someone said they watched me go into store I looked fine what people don't realize is it some days takes all the effort o have to do things like a regular person I can't tell you how hard it all makes it I've gotten into my car and cried because how I've been treated I'm just trying to live a semi life none of this is any of my fault so ty for making your post I hope people realize not everyone is as fortunate as them no matter how it appears
I was blocked in a handicap space once. Well they didn't realize is I have a tow truck driver that's a good friend of mine. I called him and he was there in less than 5 minutes and towed their vehicle because they were illegally parked. I then waited for them to come out and when they saw their vehicle wasn't there. They were pissed and I just smiled and waved and drove off. My buddy said when they came up there they brought the cops with them. He showed them the pictures and the cop said yep you were illegally parked. Pay the fine.
It's a double edge sword for people like me who have invisible disabilities and being accused of faking a service dog. Douchebags taking photos of us to post on Tiktok.
Thanks for the program. My brother, a 71-72 Vietnam Vet, was gifted a service dog by Custom Canines, in Madison, WI. His golden, Winnie, has been a blessing. Where, several years ago, my brother would stay in the house for weeks at a time, avoiding people. Winnie has brought him back out to society, and I believe she is a lifesaver. I am so thankful! And yes...we find it so amazing the number of people who do not understand how to act around a service dog. More public education and help in understanding is definitely needed.
I have had my service dog since 2017. I've been refused service in motels a couple of times. The worst time though was when an Oklahoma State trooper told me my dog was not allowed out of the car in a state park. I left in tears and hate even going to the state of Oklahoma even passing through. The officer refused to hear anything I said, and I know I should have found a report, but with everything else I was dealing with that just seemed impossible to do at the time. Thank you for the story
I live in Oklahoma and have never had a problem with taking my dog out anywhere I go….sorry you went through that but please don’t let it keep you from coming here and enjoying the beauty of this state…
@@pamcaldwell7055Some people have a personality disorder that causes them to follow rules no matter what. Maybe that person had that disorder, although I'd think you could have a dog at a park, ffs
@@Durka-Durka this was a large state park with a lake. Lake okmulgee. I was driving cross country and went through lake okmulgee to have a picnic and leave offerings. Boy did that go sidewards?
I fully support legitimate service dogs. The issues, are really caused by the overabundance of "pet owners" who just can't bear to be separated from their fluffy.
Rare thing indeed...oly support your gonna get is from immediate family and other vets. I believe this country turned its back on veterans long time ago...
@@mikearakelian6368 I’m sorry you feel that way. I know the respect and care has disappeared from the top. But, I’d still like to think there are a lot of good people who are willing to speak out about ensuring the veterans should receive the help they deserve for their service to our country!
I doubt you actually do that because of the police have no jurisdiction over businesses to have the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason whether or not it's legal or not. You could sue them over but you the police can't make them let you eat there
@@cwindsor8585 That is not always true. There are many states that have protective laws. Then the police can and do enforce them. It's also not that they have no jurisdiction over the business. It is because the ADA is Civil law, and the police don't enforce Civil law. If you are going to educate, you really need to do better. A lot better.
@@shannonwolf7188 If the owner trains the animal, they should simply have to demonstrate the behavior or service that they have trained the animal to do.
@@ronaldroberts4058 do have ANY idea the infrastructure and staffing required to make that readily available to all disabled people? That's a no. We have enough obstacles to deal with.
In the early 2000s I was fallowed and yelled at by an elderly guy after parking in a handicap parking spot. Once inside the store he continued yelling at me. So I pulled up pant leg so he could see my artificial leg. He then tried to apologize, but it was my turn to give him an ear full. I explained that he needs to stop confusing being handicapped with being elderly and that he has entitlement issues he needs to work on.
I used to work in the hospitality industry. Way too many people abused ADA laws just to travel with their pets, passing their emotional support dogs as service animals and the such. Those people are to blame for these situations.
@veramae4098 there were only two questions we were allowed to ask: "Is your animal meant for a disability?" And "what disability does your animal help with?" But in reality, we were told to never even broach the subject. This stuff was never enforced. It wasn't worth the possible backlash, bad PR, or lawsuit.
@barbaraweigand9730 the way management saw it was that you have to pick your battles. Enforcing it was too much of a risk of having these sorts of uncomfortable conversations with people who may or may not be actually disabled, specially in an expensive hotel with entitled Karens who love making a scene and escalating a situation. You could tell many of them just used their precious little chihuahuas as a fashion accessory. They were full of shit, they knew it, we knew it, and they didn't care, so we just left them alone lol
My neighbor's Golden Retriever visits me every morning. I'm 74, live alone and am going through a very stressful time. A 10 minute cuddle and playtime with Marshall gives me the will to carry on.
@@HDMichelle33 there is no federal certification. Folks might get their dogs "certified" by a trainer, but there is no federally recognized certification program.
@@HDMichelle33 that's for flying, not for things like going into a restaurant. www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/ "Service animals are not: Required to be certified or go through a professional training program" "Other laws apply to airplanes The Air Carrier Access Act, not the ADA, protects the rights of people with disabilities in air travel."
I like the way you commented the way you spoke and the action they took and the result it got. There was no hate there was no blame there was nothing but calm. Thank you so much a great lesson for everybody
I am appalled that a business owner; particularly a restaurant owner was not familiar with the ADA laws not interested; where is the dog is fully trained and probably has more manners than most of the restaurants customers or at least follows orders and commands better. Sorry that this happened to them. That restaurant owner needs to get educated concerning ADA, so that he will avoid offending another disabled individual in the future. Colonel 🐕 is beautiful and appears to be doing an awesome job as a service animal and as a family member! my son has a regular dog and is an over the road truck driver if the dog is not excepted at a hotel then he does not stay. He keeps his money in his pocket and they both sleep in their truck. #teammastiff #teamcanecorso #dogsareyourbestfriend #fourleggedfriends #fourleggedcompanions
People need to be more,tolerant and compassionate to others,with afflictions than worry about dog hair, drooling or scratching I would be more worried about the kitchen staff handling my food without gloves!
Awesome 💯👍 My spiritual grandson has a service dog . His Humvee hit a land mine when he, a Marine, was on a scouting mission in Iraq. I thank God that, physically, he was somewhat ok. He got a concussion and, later got his service dog to cope with the mental scars.
What a great organization for dogs and vets and their families. Bravo to them and the folks who train them.❤ And i hope the restaurants than refuse these pairs wake up.
I own several dogs and just recently was upset at a couple who had a so called service dog in a place we were eating. That dog was drooling and kept itching until enough people got disgusted that it almost ended in an altercation. Ppl abuse this and make it hard for ppl who need it.
I see this all too often - people 'claim' their pet is a service animal, and it will be misbehaving in public, and just leave a bad impression as to what a 'service dog' is for those people who don't know any better...
So unbelievably true!! People have abused this!!! Now everyone is expected to have their " emotional support" animal be given the same accommodations as "seeing eye dogs" . Disgusting
Nothing you mention indicates the dog is not a Service Animal. They are not robots you know. And so what if it drooled on the floor. Stop being hysterical.
@@billwillson890 u just proved the original commenter right. And u r the one causing issues for real service dog teams. Stop scamming people for their money and private information just to give some bs piece of paper to some fool with an untrained pet.
I'm so sorry they had to go through this discomfort, but I am very thankful it's being used as an educational moment and shared publicly. As someone who's waited tables for 12 years, I can't even begin to share all the various misguided beliefs I've heard (from people who were certain they were right). I LOVED the part where he said he even had educational literature with him that he tried to give to the server. Sadly, it's the people who want to go to restaurants (and other venues) with their less-trained pets, and claim that they are service animals when they are not, who are really making life much more difficult for those living life with true service animals.
Things like that also happen to other people. It happened to me when I parked in the handicap parking with my plate. I was told once in a McDonald's as one of the employees that was leaving for the day told me I shouldn't park there because it was for handicap people only. I showed her that I had my plate hanging inside the car. I asked her the same question that the gentleman of this story mentioned, if she wanted to know why I was disabled, I think that she felt embarrassed as she kept walking to her car. Other people are curious about other people disabilities when they are not physically visible.
My husband & I are both disabled. Him-visibly, me not. I was told that could not park in a Handicapped spot, because "I didn't LOOK handicapped." I said, "thank you", which made her MAD! I had MY placard displayed on my mirror, too. She asked "what's your "handi-CAP" real obnoxious like. When I asked, "Are you a doctor? If so, I'd love to visit your practice! Obviously you WORK MIRACLES, as you seem to believe only PHYSICAL handicaps are eligible to park in these spaces!" SHUT THAT KAREN UP & FAST!! She left muttering to herself! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cynthiadodge3089 I mean, but it's like you can't go anywhere, different state, different person, same confrontation, same fate. I can't stand it! Also, don't even get me started about the walk light timing not being safe enough to cross, or if there even are operational walk lights entirely, along with ADA curb cutouts at these dangerous intersections.
if you were actually disabled yes it would be visible - i hate this bs excuse about it not being visible. and before you say anything i am qualified to assess. /also genuine disabled would be glad someone was being vigilant.
My wife has a service dog. She has MS. Her dog always wears his vest and she carries a ID card issued from the state certified school that trained him. She has been asked only once to leave an establishment with her dog, but she refused. The establishment called the police and the establishment ended up getting a ticket for interfering with a service dog which is a misdemeanor. Staff ended up apologizing and they learned a good lesson about service animals. 🙂
@@mannyechaluce3814 The law overrule any "no dog" signs when it comes to service animals. But then, if you don't own a business, you wouldn't know about the ADA Law, would you?
What you call "uneducated" I might call skeptical. There are SO many that call a pet an ESA, or an ESA a service animal. It can be difficult to honor a stranger's word about training given how many people aren't fully honest.
I LOVE YOU ALL. Thank You for addressing and educating people that don't know or and don't care to learn the importance of having a support/assistant animal!!❤️❤️❤️
I’ve had some really good experiences with my registered Service Canine and I’ve had some really bad experiences also. I’m a Marine Corps vet with medical implants in my arms and legs. I required a medical alert and physical assist canine and my Rocky, a American German Shepherd, was amazingly smart in every aspect. He was very well loved by the Honolulu Police Department who would always ask to pose for pictures with us. When it came to travel, Hawaiian Airlines were the best, with pilots and support staff wanting to pose with Rocky for inflight pictures and the passengers doing likewise. Rocky just had that friendly baby face thing going and it’s sad that I had to put him down over four years ago and buried at a friend’s doggie cemetery on his 34 acre property in Waimanalo, which I go visit Rocky’s grave on a regular basis to offer a Buddhist prayer and burn incense in his honor. It was just too painful for me to replace him at the time but I think I’m ready to obtain another Service Dog again but just can’t afford one right now. Maybe someday I’ll find another canine just like Rocky. Semper Fi-Todd WH6DWF🇺🇸
Todd, how much would one cost for you? My husband and I would be honored to donate to a fund for you to recieve another service dog to assist you! Sam served 23 yrs, 8 months and 13 days active duty 4 yrs USAF & 19 yrs USN and retires as a Senior Chief. Our eldes son served 4 yrs USMC & 19 yrs USCG and retired as a Senior Chief. Our youngest son was signed up right out of high school to be a Nebular Technician as a Submariner in USN but couldn’t proceed due to asthma…he was crushed! As you can tell, serving your country in the military is an honored and respected career in our family…because of that The King’s Horse Guards have our deepest respect and we honor their service to king and country! Blessings…The Herron Family!
@@tariherron143 Thank you very very much is the first thing I want to say. Secondly, someone was just telling me something about serving 4 years in Corps and then going in the USCG, maybe Sand Island…I’m thinking a fellow Ham told me this? I belong to The American Legion Post 11 on top of the McCully Bridge in Waikiki and I also a lifetime member of VVA Chapter 858 Honolulu. One of the main reasons I couldn’t replace Rocky is because of the strict Quarantine process to bring true bonafide service animals to the islands. Rocky and I did the instant release at HNL airport in 2009. Wow! Has the time flown since we got here. My daughter went to 1st grade here at Jefferson Elementary and son was a baby and now both goes to UH. I don’t have any fund but I do have a forwarding service through the ARRL to my regular mail. It is WH6DWF at ARRL dot net and I should get your mail as long as it doesn’t have a bunch of pictures and videos attached to it I think. I appreciate the offer but I’ll be old enough to collect my SSN in a few months but on the other hand, I would love to have another Rocky with me to go with me to Washington DC, where he couldn’t help pull me along and keep a safe eye on me like all American German Shepherds do for their one master. I have some great pics of us together along officers from our HPD. My family has some great stories about Rocky saving my son’s life in which two coyotes sneaked up behind him when he was playing with his toy trucks behind the hotel we were staying at in Palm Springs before our last flight to permanently move to Hawaii. Somehow Rocky smelled them and spotted those one of those coyotes when all of us adults were standing there about 200 feet away and he made a beeline straight towards my son and Rocky tackled that first coyote in mid air as he was getting ready to pounce on my son. We and Rocky didn’t know there was a second coyote until he bit Rocky in the balls from behind. Never heard a dog scream like that before, chilling to think about again. The two coyotes ran off and it was thought at the time that these may of been the ones that killed two other small children in the Palm Springs and Palm Desert area. We had to rush poor Rocky to the vet hospital and also to get tested for Rabies, which came back negative, thank goodness! I got some bad news recently that I’m facing three eye surgeries for a modular hole in one eye and Cataracts in both eyes. It seems that I got some time before I have no choice but to get it done but I’ve already had 24 surgeries at the VA already. The first one involves replacing the Retina with a gas bubble and having to look face down 24/7 for two weeks. It’s sounds more scary than it is but I also know from experience that not all surgeries go well also. I have a lot of thinking to do and having another service dog could make this process easier on me if I had to guess. Thank you very much for your offer and thank your family for their military service also. Mahalo! ❤️
I had a certified Medical Alert Dog. I had a doctor's office make me sit outside in the heat because "people were allergic to him." Once I got into the room, I let the doctor and the manager have it, a told them that they were in violation of ADA laws, and I could sue the crap out of them. I never went back.
As a service dog handler, I have no problem paying a deep cleaning fee when I stay in a hotel. However, hotels often don’t deep clean. They take the money for cleaning and do nothing. I stayed in a gross smoke infested room with my service dog that made me sick in Ohio.
If u want to pay that, then fine. But businesses r not allowed to force that fee onto service dog teams purely because they have a service dog. That is against the laws. Real service dog handlers know this.
@@carriehollyland3596 I am a real service dog handler and aware that there should be no charge. However, I personally would rather pay to have a deep cleaned room as opposed to be fucked around with some mook at the front desk. Once they see that we have a service dog, they put us in a filthy room. That’s my point.
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 issue is u r sending the wrong message to the mook at the front desk. U r teaching them that they r supposed to charge that. So the next service dog team that comes in then automatically gets charged. And when it gets brought up to the mook's attention, the mook will tell them they either pay or have to leave and that they r allowed to charge them extra despite the law saying they r not.
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 and if the mook at the hotel is discriminating against u by putting u in a room that has not been cleaned, then it is ur responsibility to bring that to their attention and request that it either be cleaned or u be assigned a different room that is clean. Either that or u can file a complaint with the owners, the ADA, and or a lawyer.
@@carriehollyland3596 I never say anything for that reason. I’m pretty self aware and would not want to hurt another team. I think it and shared it on here.
ADA does not provide coverage for service dogs in training. That falls under state laws only. And not all state provide laws that covers service dogs in training.
@@carriehollyland3596 I did not say anything about service dogs in training because I wasn't talking about SDiTs. In the USA, regardless of state laws, owners are allowed to complete training of their own service dogs in full. I completed the training of my last and current service dog myself. It is true that the ADA does not have allowances for service dogs in training. Those allowances fall to the state level to determine IF they will expand accessibility. Most states do not have any allowances in place for service dogs in training. Also, the ADA does not certify service animals, and it has no part in the certification process that any given organization applies to the service animals they produce.
@@kazelih yes I know what the ADA allows. The way u typed it comment made it sound like it were referring to an owner training their service dog when in businesses. Instead of owner trained service dogs. Yes the ADA allows owners to train their own service dogs. But does not cover service dogs in training. And at first that is how ur comment read. I would have changed ur "training of" to just "trained".
ARE YOU KIDDING ME, THIS MAKES A MOCKERY OF THE PEOPLE THAT TRULY NEEDS SERVICE DOGS, HE NEEDS A SHRINK NOT A DOG & RESTAURANTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE & I WOULD'VE DONE THE SAME.
Daniel...in all lkelihood, his shrink PRESCRIBED the dog as part of his treatment, just like medication or an oxygen bottle. Thats the way it works. It isnt up to anyone but the doctor to decide whether or not the animal is necessary to his wellbeing and ability to live more normally.
@@danielscott5765 dude u just proved that u severely lack an education and maturity, and that u r extremely disrespectful to veterans and service dogs teams, and people with disabilities.
@@danielscott5765 PER the LAWS and the AMERICAN RIGHTS, businesses do NOT have the right to discriminate against service dog teams. Whether u anti-american Karens like it or not.
There is no such thing as a "CERTIFIED" ADA Servixe Animal. Its either a service dog or not. When you use words lile "certified" it places an earworm in those that dont understand, causing problems like this one. Places have that word, "certified" stuck in their brain, and believe its law to ask for papers, or illegally require labeled vests, etc. Stick to the basics. Is that a service dog? Does it perform tasks for a disability? Repetitive quoting of those two questions from MSM will set the sublimal message in, and those of us with service animals wont have to hand out the little cards/literaturr out. Places will just adapt, and stop unknowingly hassling, and degrading us.
I have had a service dog for 13 years and have experienced this on a rare occasion - it’s awkward and unfortunate when it happens. I would like to point out this news broadcasters incorrect use of the phrase “certified service animal”. There is no official certification either required by the ADA or given through the ADA. Further, according to the ADA, a service dog can be trained by the owner and does not need to be trained through any specific organization. Therefore, a service dog handler should never be asked to show credentials of any kind to verify their dog is a working dog.
@@PlasmaStorm73 Thanks for that tip. I have done additional research and here is what I found on a government site - There are federal and state laws that apply to disabled handlers and their service dogs. Rights laid out by the ADA trump local laws in every case. Many states and counties have their own rules about animals in public places and businesses, but these do not apply to recognized service dogs. Regardless of where you are in the USA, no local laws can override the rights laid out in the ADA. Service dogs and handlers may have additional rights granted by local laws, but they may not be discriminated against based on the disability or the presence of a service animal.
@@bikeman1x11 “Emotional support dogs” are not “service dogs” under the ADA and therefore are not covered by the ADA and can be asked to leave an establishment.
@@bikeman1x11 after watching the story again, it does appear that the dog is for emotional support but you can’t really be certain there isn’t a medical disability as well. It should be noted that the ADA recognizes PTSD as a disability and affords all of the protections to PTSD service dogs. Also there are medical issues that are not readily obvious that the dog could also be trained to detect and assist with. My service dog can detect a change in my heart beat which is related to a heart condition that if left unaddressed at the time can lead to a heart attack. That’s an invisible disability you wouldn’t see and could think my dog is for emotional support. My dog is also trained to help with mobility issues which come and go - again unless you see the dog assisting me stand or get up after a fall you wouldn’t know there was a medical disability. That’s why the ADA question about what service does the dog provide is critical is determining if the dog is a service dog vs emotional support dog.
So many people abuse the disability animal laws bringing their pets into grocery stores and restaurants. I was in Office Depot recently and a poodle took a dump in the register line, then someone stepped in it, creating a big mess.
I sent a letter to a dog training charity to try to get a dog but unfortunately my partner lost his battle with ptsd. These dogs are essential and allows anyone who needs one to have a reason to live again!
I'm over the dogs everywhere. People don't pick up the sh*t, barking everywhere you go now. I live on the coast and the tourists coming in droves with thier dogs is out of control. Ruining the beach and trails. Doggy poo bags eberywhere I can't even go into a restaurant without dogs panting and stinking the place up. Grow up, be an adult, leave your dog at home
What are you talking about? I have the best dogs ever because I am a loving dog owner. My dogs deserve me just as much as I deserve them. Your comment is despicable and ignorant...
I’m retired army, this happens to me, and Link, all the time. So often, it’s made me paranoid to enter new places/restaurants. Ironically, having my service dog has added to my PTSD
I ran a kitchen for my church ministry to feed needy people in our area. We had a problem with some unethical people trying to use the ADA Federal regulations regarding service dogs to bring their common house pet into our facility. People understood we could not ask something like, "what is your disability?" This really pissed me off to see people taking advantage of the ADA law, so I did some research on the subject, and it turns out that there are rules that most people who are unfairly abusing the law don't know about. 1) the owners must follow all local laws regarding licensing and leashes, or the establishment can call the pound/animal control to have the dog impounded and removed. 2), the dog must be under control at all times. If the animal displays any uncontrolled aggression, then again, a phone call to animal control to have the dog impounded. Now most normal people that have real support animals know this and act within the law and keep the dog leashed and also animals trained for this function rarely get out of control. We ended up using that info only twice and the problem went away once word got out that we don't put up with being disrespected and we knew the rules better than they did. We did have two veterans who came often each with a support dog that we always made sure they dog food to go just for the support dogs in the crowd.
Prior to finally retiring, I was a security supervisor at a large retail mall. On a semi regular basis, we would have a tenants staff (usually young student parttimers) create an issue over a service dog. The solution turned out to be simple. I typed up a simple memo on the subject including excerpts from the law, printed off a batch and gave one to every tennant with the request it be posted in an employee area or inserted into an employee information binder. For the next 4.5 years until I retired, we had zero incidents.
My emotional support animal even tho he's a cat has called 911 for me while I was having a seizure he has gotten my roommates call the paramedic for Me and he's a cat a very smart cat but the not I can't stand to be away from him we are homeless when anyone comes near my tent he wakes me up he protects and supports me emotionally without him I would be dead or have things worse than death happen to me I only go to work without him now cause I got a job even though I'm terrified of people
He's a Veteran-- he earns the right to have a service dog or a pet go into any establishment he walks into. America owes him that much so I say back off stupid employees.
@shakeyj4523 You're wrong. Being a veteran has a tremendous amount to do with particularly if he was in combat; that alone entitles him to a service 🐕🦺 and a pet to accompany him to any establishment.
@@lisanealy1703 There are many more people with PTSD who were never in the military. Creating a special class of people is ugly. Really really ugly. He is no different than any other person with PTSD except that he has much more help. They are about 3% of the disabled population and they get about 70% of trained dogs. Being in the military is a JOB. No more no less. They know the risks going in. They deserve the same as any other human, but they do NOT deserve More. Get over your elitism. Or take a time machine and move to 1930's germany. They LOVED making elite classes.
First of all service dogs r not pets. Secondly just because u r a vet, does not mean u have the right to take a pet into a business that is not pet friendly. Vets with service dogs have that right. But not vets with just pets. No one owes that to someone with just a regular pet. Untrained pets in places that r not allowed cause so many problems for real service dog teams, businesses, and the rest of the general public.
I have a voluntarily certified Service Dog named Raven. The military gave me a lovely parting gift of PTSD after 19 yrs service and it had been almost 5 years since I had entered a shopping mall to purchase groceries or shop for my wife and or friends and family. She has assisted in that cycle. However she has had owners of other so called service dogs and friendly dogs attack her while we have been in pet friendly stores. So now I avoid thsse situations and it's set me back somewhat.
I also have PTSD from being a victim of a violent crime. He is my reason that I can leave me house with confidence. However, there have been times dogs lunge at him and he ignores them. My previous service dog was not as good as ignoring but better at other things.
First Thank you for your Service. Please if you Truly have a Tasked trained Service Dog Don't ever refer to it as a Certified Service dog 😢😢As Per Ada there is No Certification needed In the Usa . To most of Us Long time Trainers and Handlers . Hearing someone state My Sd is Certified Screams FAKE . But there is a Few New Handlers and Trainers That fall for Online Scams or Trainers that offer Documents.
Which, by the way, the only two questions that a business owner can legally ask are 1) are they a service animal for a disability and 2) what task or work does the service animal perform
Any law that says you are only allowed to ask two question is pretty much by definition unconstitutional. An American - business owner or otherwise - can ask any damn question they wish.
@@scottlowther9967 okay mook. You are now the law expert. Id sue the heck out of you if you violated my civil rights. I’d donate the money to the training of Ptsd dogs. Fck around and find out.
Thank you very much, WHO13, for uploading this interesting video so that I can see it again. Please have a nice day today. ™ August 21, 2023 @ 5:05 pm ™
Its ironic that you keep saying "certified ADA". As a service dog owner who faces this discrimination on a daily basis (so i understand what the owner is going through). USA does not have a federal registry or certification. I wish you would do your own actual research. Read the ADA laws before producing this kind of content. (Im not making any comment or judgement of the owner ofc, this is to the news outlet).
@@cherylnicol6401 Or it could be a new owner trainer-handler that doesn't know there isn't a state or federal registry requirement and falls for the scam. Over the years I've educated three new owner trainer-handlers about them.
Anxiety from PTSD is real. My dog helped me lower my anxiety which had led to hyperventilating with asthma before he was in my life. Fighting breast cancer for the 2nd time while watching my Mom dying of cancer will do that to you. Just petting my dog calms my mind from all my worrying. Which calms my breathing.
Yeah Dorothy we should all try to be perfect like this Karen goof ball 😂😂😂 every comment this nut is replying hahhahh great laughs imagine this one at a party 😂oh wait no friends 😢i wonder why
I love all dogs and I am amazed at what service dogs can do. It makes me sad that there are places/people that don’t understand them or trying to make the owner and service dog leaves. God bless you
It's very "appropriate" to ask. It appears to be an emotional support animal (possibly credentialed) masquerading as a service dog. What service is he providing, or is he just a companion animal. Real service dogs suffer diminished standing when companion animals are forced on the public.
Only two questions can be legally asked as follows: 1. Is this a service dog? 2. What tasks does the service dog perform? I respect this handler for educating and the patience he showed. I'm not as good as he is when I feel that my civil rights have been violated.
This is becoming a far too common problem facing those with REAL service animals. While the ADA law helps some, it doesn't go far enough. Within the last decade or so, a new trend has come about; the "emotional support animal", which can be anything from a baby kitten to a snake. People that have these animals try to use the ADA as a reference for bringing their PETS with them everywhere they go, including food establishments and airplanes. And with this trend, a money making venture has sprung up... people and unscrupulous veterinarians who will supply one with fake certifications and accreditations claiming that ESAs are legitimate service animals. The government really does need to begin accrediting true service dog training facilities, and providing those who need service animals with a certificate that has a seal of the accrediting office proving that the animal has been trained to certain standards. They also need to shut down illicit internet sites that provide false documentation to ESAs for money.
And the dog is a trained service dog. Not an ESA. U don't even know what a service dog or an ESA even is. All u r comment did was make u look like a complete fool.
I'm in the process of training my 3rd service dog. The dog has no 'rights of access', it's the disabled person who has the right to have the specially trained service dog that mitigates their disability with them. A service dog will be trained in tasks to mitigate the person's disability, not just be there as a comfort, but yes, as was stated, there are very few places that a trained service dog legally cannot go. It was 1990 when the first service dog access legislation was passed...too bad there are still people that do not know or care! Blessings.
THIS PEOPLE IN RESTAURANT WAS HEARTLESS AND DISRESPECTFUL! DOGS GENERALLY SPEAKING ARE THERAPY AND LOVING PART OF FAMILY !SERVICE DOGS SHOULD BE ALLOWED EVERYWHERE! SHAME FOR THE RESTAURANT STAFF!
What's the difference between a black person and a dog turd... A dog turd turns white in the sun....So, literally the turd is definitely more important than you....
I do! My 6 year old Service Dog made it possible to leave my home. I literally was home bound and didn’t drive. He saved my life in more ways that you would ever be able to comprehend. Please do not ever go near any dog, especially a Service Dog with your attitude
@eboston7591 I know what's legal. I'm saying it should be required of a person insisting on taking a dog in a store that they prove they really need it. Screw their privacy rights.
@@richelleflores2664 No I don't hate animals, my son was injured by a dog when he was younger so he is afraid of them. Dog people think everyone loves dogs just as they do and because they think there dog is friendly they don't think about people who may have a phobia of them. They let the dogs get closer then the person who is afraid may be comfortable with. Plus I don't like animals around my food. So, if I see them I go elsewhere.
What about people who have a fear of dogs? Do they have rights to? Truthfully sometimes these dogs STINK! What a turnoff when one is trying to eat. Some people are allergic to dog dander. So keep the dog groomed smelling nice and keep others in mind and don't pet the dog in restaurants which gets the dander repeatedly airborne. Being seated in a corner where fewer people pass by stirring up dog dander could be beneficial as well.
@@justink2101 Consider also when they cough or fart and people around them are eating they have to inhale droplets from BOTH ENDS! As with smokers they need a section for those with dogs with extra exhaust to make the dining experience pleasurable for all patrons. I read an article last year where if a dog had occupied a hotel room the night before and a person with an allergy to dog dander reserves the room the may have allergy attacks, coughing sneezing watery eyes and difficulty sleeping. They need rooms where no pets are allowed in hotels.
Just refuse to spend your money in those places. The city that I live in in progressive CA began allowing dogs in restaurants and bars a few years back. It didn't go over well for the businesses who jumped on board with the policy. People would not go to those establishments for the reasons you mentioned and more. Eventually most businesses stopped allowing dogs inside, and the ones that continued would only allow them on outside patios, if they had them. What do you do when two dogs are in close proximity to one another and they get into a fight? The owners need to realize that taking Spot to their favorite restaurant with the family brings GREAT liability, no matter how friendly you think he is. And just because you think you have to take your dog everywhere you go, have some respect for those you impose your desires on! Spot would probably rather be at home than at the grocery store, bar or restaurant, surrounded by strangers and having to smell all that food that he can't have, anyway!
This was absolutely disgusting what happened to this family absolutely disgusting . You can see in the video that the dog has a harness on that says "service dog do not pet" . When you go to the table you can see that it says "service dog" well to me you should know that the dog must be needed instead of telling them dog's are not allowed what you should have been saying is THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR . Just my opinion & I have worked in many restaurants to earn extra money & I would never ask someone to leave if they had a dog that they needed . Once again I would like to thank you for your service Sir . From across the pond G B
More needs to be done to educate the public on this. Not just the employees and business owners, but also those who would abuse this. I personally know people who buy the vest just so they can bring their pet with them where the pet isn't supposed to go. If it's not a certified service animal don't pretend it is. If you see someone else with a service animal don't assume it isn't.
Not every Vet with a Service Dog has physical signs of a disability, many have issues with Post Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injuries and that isn’t always visible. Personally I require a cane to walk due to a shattered pelvis multiple hip replacements and spinal injuries so people never questioned me with my service dog before I had to retire him except once at a mall a security guard questioned me until I turned around and he saw the cane and some of the scars. Some of our fellow Veterans have such severe PTSD issues that they struggle with going out in public and their dogs are trained to spot when they are having issues and try to get them redirected both physically and mentally so they don’t have a full blown PTSD attack in public
In my area we had a restaurant where the owners actually started a physical confrontation over him having a support registered dog. After that hit the news the restaurant closed a few months later due to absolutely no customers. This was in Canada.
There is NO such thing as a registered support dog or service dog, registration does NOT exist and support animals are NOT service animals and are NOT allowed in public.
Last year there was an incident where a blind man with a guide dog was refused service at a restaurant. It never ceases to amaze me how inflexible (or ignorant) people can be while trying to get their way or prove a point.
That's sad to hear. Ignorance has become the new normal in the good old usa.
Animals are better than so many people
Practice what you preach with your words, you are defying yourself with the words that you used!!!!( ) First off nobody said f the blind or people dealing with some sort of mental disorder that needs a companion ...... there are people out in public that are terrified of all dogs 🐶!!!!!! And what about the thirty-five to forty percent of the population that has dog allergies or some type of pet allergy... Most restaurants that cater to animals have outdoor seating areas with dog bowls ect .... maybe ( ) is in you own mirror 🪞!!!!!!! Much love to all❤❤❤
@@user-vb2ij9rn7q A service animal is Not a snarling, foaming at the mouth menace. They are trained not to draw attention. If some people have a fear of dogs do they stay inside all day long? When I walk my dogs I do not let them walk into ppl or other dogs. Ppl generally avoid them because they are Pitbulls. I move about 15 feet to the side or cross the street even though they are very well-mannered. People who fear dogs need to stay away, go to therapy or be seated in another section of the restaurant I certainly understand the fear one has after being bitten by another dog. The dog owner has rights too. THERAPY, not fun. Animals make our world a better place. These dogs help people!
@@rhainaweissehexe3899I was just thinking the same thing! I certainly prefer their company over most humans. Humans are becoming so ignorant and evil.
So many people try to pass their pets off as service animals, going so far as to buy vests with "service animal" patches, and that's caused skepticism in many. It's really a shame, and potentially dangerous, that people abuse the ADA regulations, which might've caused the pushback here.
(note: legitimate service dogs are NOT required to wear a vest, but untrained pets CAN interfere with the job of an actual service animal and should not be brought into spaces where only service animals are permitted.)
Thus there are no fake service dogs ... just fake service dog handlers
@@earlsharpe8549 well said.
I'm so glad you made the point of what could happen I have a service dog he's a Maltese and so many people in public have said three things repeatedly 1 small purse type dogs cant be service animals 2 You don't look like you have disability and lastly your dog has to wear a vest
I've had to get cards that explain the law and I even have my disability on it I have epilepsy and am prone to seizures also I now have MS and lastly no my dog doesn't have to wear a red vest it's so hot in Florida all the time it's just not far to my dog he does wear a collar that says Service Animal but I've literally had the police called because I had to food shop and Publix wouldn't let my animal in they say I have to carry him in a bag would they tell me that if it were a Shepard too? unreal I've told them my joints are weak and can't carry him so I bought a dog stroller and you'd think that would solve the problem but Nope still always something said now it's Service animals don't go in strollers I can't Win I get it I do but I beg Fake people to please stop it's bad enough I've been blocked in a handicap parking spot because someone said they watched me go into store I looked fine what people don't realize is it some days takes all the effort o have to do things like a regular person I can't tell you how hard it all makes it I've gotten into my car and cried because how I've been treated I'm just trying to live a semi life none of this is any of my fault so ty for making your post I hope people realize not everyone is as fortunate as them no matter how it appears
I was blocked in a handicap space once. Well they didn't realize is I have a tow truck driver that's a good friend of mine. I called him and he was there in less than 5 minutes and towed their vehicle because they were illegally parked.
I then waited for them to come out and when they saw their vehicle wasn't there. They were pissed and I just smiled and waved and drove off.
My buddy said when they came up there they brought the cops with them. He showed them the pictures and the cop said yep you were illegally parked. Pay the fine.
It's a double edge sword for people like me who have invisible disabilities and being accused of faking a service dog. Douchebags taking photos of us to post on Tiktok.
Name the restaurant!… I don’t want to frequent such places of ignorance. Thank you for your service sir
Thanks for the program. My brother, a 71-72 Vietnam Vet, was gifted a service dog by Custom Canines, in Madison, WI. His golden, Winnie, has been a blessing. Where, several years ago, my brother would stay in the house for weeks at a time, avoiding people. Winnie has brought him back out to society, and I believe she is a lifesaver. I am so thankful! And yes...we find it so amazing the number of people who do not understand how to act around a service dog. More public education and help in understanding is definitely needed.
Tell you brother thanks, was in country the same time with the 101st Camp Eagle outside Hue, glad he made it back to the world.
TOOK him FIFTY YEARS to GET a DOG??????
Tell your brother Welcome Home, I was in Nam 71/72
@@williammarkhart7047 Me also Camp Eagle outside Hue with the 101st.
@@vietnamvet4533 Thank You for Serving!
I have had my service dog since 2017.
I've been refused service in motels a couple of times. The worst time though was when an Oklahoma State trooper told me my dog was not allowed out of the car in a state park. I left in tears and hate even going to the state of Oklahoma even passing through. The officer refused to hear anything I said, and I know I should have found a report, but with everything else I was dealing with that just seemed impossible to do at the time.
Thank you for the story
I live in Oklahoma and have never had a problem with taking my dog out anywhere I go….sorry you went through that but please don’t let it keep you from coming here and enjoying the beauty of this state…
It should like he hate dogs and yes he should have been teported
@@bluhrshus13moore92 thank you very much. And by the way that was okmulgee lake.
@@pamcaldwell7055Some people have a personality disorder that causes them to follow rules no matter what. Maybe that person had that disorder, although I'd think you could have a dog at a park, ffs
@@Durka-Durka this was a large state park with a lake. Lake okmulgee. I was driving cross country and went through lake okmulgee to have a picnic and leave offerings. Boy did that go sidewards?
You can tell a trained service dog from one that is not.
How? Are you the service dog training expert?
How?
It's not in a shopping cart
@@russcudney1469 that would be one giveaway!
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 all you have to do is read the ADA. It's not complicated.
I fully support legitimate service dogs. The issues, are really caused by the overabundance of "pet owners" who just can't bear to be separated from their fluffy.
Yes, exactly!!!
@ ChiefHerzensCoach
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Yeah why can't everybody be perfect like you 😂
Yeah and I get sick of your screaming, messy, obnoxious spoiled brats. I'll take the well behaved dog every time.
The word you're looking for is 'responsible'.
And you judge that how?
I'm so sorry this happened to you, thank so much for your service and what a beautiful dog!
Yes! Yes! And yes!
He has a lot of other places to go that allows dogs, he just need to go to a place where dogs are allowed, simple
@mannyechaluce3814 Service dogs MUST be allowed anywhere the public goes as per federal law so you'll just have to deal with it.
I support our veterans! Service dogs are the best medicine. Thank you for sharing your story and how you handled it. Thank you for your service, sir.
Rare thing indeed...oly support your gonna get is from immediate family and other vets.
I believe this country turned its back on veterans long time ago...
@@mikearakelian6368 I’m sorry you feel that way. I know the respect and care has disappeared from the top. But, I’d still like to think there are a lot of good people who are willing to speak out about ensuring the veterans should receive the help they deserve for their service to our country!
I’m an Afghanistan Veteran and service dogs are complete b.s. it’s just a band aid.
Not all scars are visible. Thank goodness this man is able to have this dog provide him the support he needs.
. *THIS IS SUCH A HEARTWARMING STORY. THANK YOU FOR BRINGING THIS TO OUR ATTENTION.*
. *AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY.*
Ummm! I would like to send gift cards to this gentleman and HIS dog to another BETTER restaurant!!!
I’ve had this happen too many times. I just pull up the ADA guidelines on my phone and show them. If that doesn’t work I call the police.
I doubt you actually do that because of the police have no jurisdiction over businesses to have the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason whether or not it's legal or not. You could sue them over but you the police can't make them let you eat there
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@@ChiefHerzensCoach Better than the police, I contact my attorney so he can sue and make money.
Police don’t do anything
It’s Private property !
Nice lie
@@cwindsor8585 That is not always true. There are many states that have protective laws. Then the police can and do enforce them. It's also not that they have no jurisdiction over the business. It is because the ADA is Civil law, and the police don't enforce Civil law. If you are going to educate, you really need to do better. A lot better.
That company may "certify" service dogs, but NO certification is necessary according to the ADA!
Correct. The only thing the company can do is certify their own training. But that has nothing to do with Access.
The ADA needs to be changed to require certification and identification of and for service animals
@@ronaldroberts4058 as long as that doesn't hinder owner training.
@@shannonwolf7188
If the owner trains the animal, they should simply have to demonstrate the behavior or service that they have trained the animal to do.
@@ronaldroberts4058 do have ANY idea the infrastructure and staffing required to make that readily available to all disabled people? That's a no. We have enough obstacles to deal with.
In the early 2000s I was fallowed and yelled at by an elderly guy after parking in a handicap parking spot. Once inside the store he continued yelling at me. So I pulled up pant leg so he could see my artificial leg.
He then tried to apologize, but it was my turn to give him an ear full.
I explained that he needs to stop confusing being handicapped with being elderly and that he has entitlement issues he needs to work on.
I used to work in the hospitality industry. Way too many people abused ADA laws just to travel with their pets, passing their emotional support dogs as service animals and the such. Those people are to blame for these situations.
It's easy to tell the difference. Do the dogs respond to commands?
@veramae4098 there were only two questions we were allowed to ask: "Is your animal meant for a disability?" And "what disability does your animal help with?" But in reality, we were told to never even broach the subject. This stuff was never enforced. It wasn't worth the possible backlash, bad PR, or lawsuit.
Surely there is a licence for these dogs as humans carry their drivers licence which in Australia has a hologram that can't be rotted!
@barbaraweigand9730 the way management saw it was that you have to pick your battles. Enforcing it was too much of a risk of having these sorts of uncomfortable conversations with people who may or may not be actually disabled, specially in an expensive hotel with entitled Karens who love making a scene and escalating a situation. You could tell many of them just used their precious little chihuahuas as a fashion accessory. They were full of shit, they knew it, we knew it, and they didn't care, so we just left them alone lol
I agree in a way, but it is pretty obvious when watching the animal if they re a genuine service dog or not from their behavior.
My neighbor's Golden Retriever visits me every morning. I'm 74, live alone and am going through a very stressful time. A 10 minute cuddle and playtime with Marshall gives me the will to carry on.
Thats awesome! Keep hanging in there, and give him a scratch from me while you are at it!
I wish folks would stop saying "certified" service dog, there is no national accreditation/certification, there is no registry.
There absolutely is!
@@HDMichelle33 there is no federal certification. Folks might get their dogs "certified" by a trainer, but there is no federally recognized certification program.
@@eboston7591 try getting on a plane with a service dog.
@@yennijb a U.S DOT form is required to fly with a service animal. These are ONLY provided for verified and trained service animals.
@@HDMichelle33 that's for flying, not for things like going into a restaurant. www.ada.gov/topics/service-animals/
"Service animals are not:
Required to be certified or go through a professional training program"
"Other laws apply to airplanes
The Air Carrier Access Act, not the ADA, protects the rights of people with disabilities in air travel."
I like the way you commented the way you spoke and the action they took and the result it got. There was no hate there was no blame there was nothing but calm. Thank you so much a great lesson for everybody
I am appalled that a business owner; particularly a restaurant owner was not familiar with the ADA laws not interested; where is the dog is fully trained and probably has more manners than most of the restaurants customers or at least follows orders and commands better. Sorry that this happened to them. That restaurant owner needs to get educated concerning ADA, so that he will avoid offending another disabled individual in the future. Colonel 🐕 is beautiful and appears to be doing an awesome job as a service animal and as a family member! my son has a regular dog and is an over the road truck driver if the dog is not excepted at a hotel then he does not stay. He keeps his money in his pocket and they both sleep in their truck. #teammastiff #teamcanecorso #dogsareyourbestfriend #fourleggedfriends #fourleggedcompanions
People need to be more,tolerant and compassionate to others,with afflictions than worry about dog hair, drooling or scratching I would be more worried about the kitchen staff handling my food without gloves!
@barbaraweigand9730 Exactly. I see less compassion these days.
Awesome 💯👍 My spiritual grandson has a service dog . His Humvee hit a land mine when he, a Marine, was on a scouting mission in Iraq. I thank God that, physically, he was somewhat ok. He got a concussion and, later got his service dog to cope with the mental scars.
What a great organization for dogs and vets and their families. Bravo to them and the folks who train them.❤ And i hope the restaurants than refuse these pairs wake up.
I own several dogs and just recently was upset at a couple who had a so called service dog in a place we were eating. That dog was drooling and kept itching until enough people got disgusted that it almost ended in an altercation. Ppl abuse this and make it hard for ppl who need it.
I see this all too often - people 'claim' their pet is a service animal, and it will be misbehaving in public, and just leave a bad impression as to what a 'service dog' is for those people who don't know any better...
So unbelievably true!! People have abused this!!! Now everyone is expected to have their " emotional support" animal be given the same accommodations as "seeing eye dogs" . Disgusting
Then maybe you should train your children better.....
Nothing you mention indicates the dog is not a Service Animal. They are not robots you know. And so what if it drooled on the floor. Stop being hysterical.
If there's a dog scratching and having dander fly through the air, close to your food, that would be really unappetizing, not to mention unsanitary.
I am sorry that happened to you sir, thank you for your service.
Daughter of a merchant marine
There is NO CERTIFICATION for service dogs! Check your facts!
@@billwillson890and you’re breaking federal law by doing that.
@@billwillson890 u just proved the original commenter right.
And u r the one causing issues for real service dog teams.
Stop scamming people for their money and private information just to give some bs piece of paper to some fool with an untrained pet.
@billwillson890 you need to stop scammer. Your 'certification' is garbage. Means nothing. You're taking money for nothing.
I'm so sorry they had to go through this discomfort, but I am very thankful it's being used as an educational moment and shared publicly. As someone who's waited tables for 12 years, I can't even begin to share all the various misguided beliefs I've heard (from people who were certain they were right). I LOVED the part where he said he even had educational literature with him that he tried to give to the server. Sadly, it's the people who want to go to restaurants (and other venues) with their less-trained pets, and claim that they are service animals when they are not, who are really making life much more difficult for those living life with true service animals.
Things like that also happen to other people. It happened to me when I parked in the handicap parking with my plate. I was told once in a McDonald's as one of the employees that was leaving for the day told me I shouldn't park there because it was for handicap people only. I showed her that I had my plate hanging inside the car. I asked her the same question that the gentleman of this story mentioned, if she wanted to know why I was disabled, I think that she felt embarrassed as she kept walking to her car. Other people are curious about other people disabilities when they are not physically visible.
That's why I hate how they only use the ♿️ wheelchair icon for disabled parking given other conditions exist.
My husband & I are both disabled. Him-visibly, me not. I was told that could not park in a Handicapped spot, because "I didn't LOOK handicapped." I said, "thank you", which made her MAD! I had MY placard displayed on my mirror, too. She asked "what's your "handi-CAP" real obnoxious like. When I asked, "Are you a doctor? If so, I'd love to visit your practice! Obviously you WORK MIRACLES, as you seem to believe only PHYSICAL handicaps are eligible to park in these spaces!" SHUT THAT KAREN UP & FAST!! She left muttering to herself! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cynthiadodge3089 I mean, but it's like you can't go anywhere, different state, different person, same confrontation, same fate. I can't stand it! Also, don't even get me started about the walk light timing not being safe enough to cross, or if there even are operational walk lights entirely, along with ADA curb cutouts at these dangerous intersections.
Yes those lights change to fast for some handicapped people.
if you were actually disabled yes it would be visible - i hate this bs excuse about it not being visible. and before you say anything i am qualified to assess. /also genuine disabled would be glad someone was being vigilant.
My wife has a service dog. She has MS. Her dog always wears his vest and she carries a ID card issued from the state certified school that trained him. She has been asked only once to leave an establishment with her dog, but she refused. The establishment called the police and the establishment ended up getting a ticket for interfering with a service dog which is a misdemeanor. Staff ended up apologizing and they learned a good lesson about service animals. 🙂
I love the way that backfired.
I'm baffled how in this day and age that someone is still uneducated about service animals.
But the restaurant stipulate No Dogs, that is not hard to follow, is it? just go to a place that allows dogs........
@@mannyechaluce3814 The law overrule any "no dog" signs when it comes to service animals. But then, if you don't own a business, you wouldn't know about the ADA Law, would you?
It doesn’t matter if the place says “no dogs” that does NOT apply to service animals.
What you call "uneducated" I might call skeptical. There are SO many that call a pet an ESA, or an ESA a service animal. It can be difficult to honor a stranger's word about training given how many people aren't fully honest.
@mannyechaluce3814 you just answered the question. SERVICE DOGS CANNOT BE DISALLOWED BY ANY BUSINESS OR GOVT ENTITY PER FEDERAL LAW.
People take advantage and lie that they are service ADA dogs.
These people ruin it for the true ADA people/dogs.
In Europe you can bring a dog into most business including restaurants
Or, have service dogs been underutilized? There are a lot more pressing issues to whine about.
@eboston7591American Disability Act . ADA
People need to get educated on this subject.
Service animals are so important for alot of disabilities.
I LOVE YOU ALL. Thank You for addressing and educating people that don't know or and don't care to learn the importance of having a support/assistant animal!!❤️❤️❤️
I’ve had some really good experiences with my registered Service Canine and I’ve had some really bad experiences also.
I’m a Marine Corps vet with medical implants in my arms and legs. I required a medical alert and physical assist canine and my Rocky, a American German Shepherd, was amazingly smart in every aspect. He was very well loved by the Honolulu Police Department who would always ask to pose for pictures with us.
When it came to travel, Hawaiian Airlines were the best, with pilots and support staff wanting to pose with Rocky for inflight pictures and the passengers doing likewise.
Rocky just had that friendly baby face thing going and it’s sad that I had to put him down over four years ago and buried at a friend’s doggie cemetery on his 34 acre property in Waimanalo, which I go visit Rocky’s grave on a regular basis to offer a Buddhist prayer and burn incense in his honor.
It was just too painful for me to replace him at the time but I think I’m ready to obtain another Service Dog again but just can’t afford one right now. Maybe someday I’ll find another canine just like Rocky.
Semper Fi-Todd WH6DWF🇺🇸
It's so so sad when we lose them 😭❤️
Stay stong
Todd, how much would one cost for you? My husband and I would be honored to donate to a fund for you to recieve another service dog to assist you! Sam served 23 yrs, 8 months and 13 days active duty 4 yrs USAF & 19 yrs USN and retires as a Senior Chief. Our eldes son served 4 yrs USMC & 19 yrs USCG and retired as a Senior Chief. Our youngest son was signed up right out of high school to be a Nebular Technician as a Submariner in USN but couldn’t proceed due to asthma…he was crushed!
As you can tell, serving your country in the military is an honored and respected career in our family…because of that The King’s Horse Guards have our deepest respect and we honor their service to king and country! Blessings…The Herron Family!
@@tariherron143 Thank you very very much is the first thing I want to say.
Secondly, someone was just telling me something about serving 4 years in Corps and then going in the USCG, maybe Sand Island…I’m thinking a fellow Ham told me this?
I belong to The American Legion Post 11 on top of the McCully Bridge in Waikiki and I also a lifetime member of VVA Chapter 858 Honolulu.
One of the main reasons I couldn’t replace Rocky is because of the strict Quarantine process to bring true bonafide service animals to the islands. Rocky and I did the instant release at HNL airport in 2009.
Wow! Has the time flown since we got here. My daughter went to 1st grade here at Jefferson Elementary and son was a baby and now both goes to UH.
I don’t have any fund but I do have a forwarding service through the ARRL to my regular mail. It is WH6DWF at ARRL dot net and I should get your mail as long as it doesn’t have a bunch of pictures and videos attached to it I think.
I appreciate the offer but I’ll be old enough to collect my SSN in a few months but on the other hand, I would love to have another Rocky with me to go with me to Washington DC, where he couldn’t help pull me along and keep a safe eye on me like all American German Shepherds do for their one master. I have some great pics of us together along officers from our HPD. My family has some great stories about Rocky saving my son’s life in which two coyotes sneaked up behind him when he was playing with his toy trucks behind the hotel we were staying at in Palm Springs before our last flight to permanently move to Hawaii. Somehow Rocky smelled them and spotted those one of those coyotes when all of us adults were standing there about 200 feet away and he made a beeline straight towards my son and Rocky tackled that first coyote in mid air as he was getting ready to pounce on my son. We and Rocky didn’t know there was a second coyote until he bit Rocky in the balls from behind. Never heard a dog scream like that before, chilling to think about again.
The two coyotes ran off and it was thought at the time that these may of been the ones that killed two other small children in the Palm Springs and Palm Desert area. We had to rush poor Rocky to the vet hospital and also to get tested for Rabies, which came back negative, thank goodness!
I got some bad news recently that I’m facing three eye surgeries for a modular hole in one eye and Cataracts in both eyes. It seems that I got some time before I have no choice but to get it done but I’ve already had 24 surgeries at the VA already.
The first one involves replacing the Retina with a gas bubble and having to look face down 24/7 for two weeks.
It’s sounds more scary than it is but I also know from experience that not all surgeries go well also. I have a lot of thinking to do and having another service dog could make this process easier on me if I had to guess.
Thank you very much for your offer and thank your family for their military service also. Mahalo! ❤️
There is NO such thing as a registered service dog. Registration does not exist.
Educate yourself people, my daughter trains service dogs for veterans in Florida.
And educate those who misrepresent, please
I had a certified Medical Alert Dog. I had a doctor's office make me sit outside in the heat because "people were allergic to him." Once I got into the room, I let the doctor and the manager have it, a told them that they were in violation of ADA laws, and I could sue the crap out of them. I never went back.
Certified by whom?
There is NO such thing as a certified service dog.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!❤
Thank you for showing this in order to educate the public!! It’s much appreciated!! Blessings!!
As a service dog handler, I have no problem paying a deep cleaning fee when I stay in a hotel. However, hotels often don’t deep clean. They take the money for cleaning and do nothing. I stayed in a gross smoke infested room with my service dog that made me sick in Ohio.
If u want to pay that, then fine.
But businesses r not allowed to force that fee onto service dog teams purely because they have a service dog.
That is against the laws.
Real service dog handlers know this.
@@carriehollyland3596 I am a real service dog handler and aware that there should be no charge. However, I personally would rather pay to have a deep cleaned room as opposed to be fucked around with some mook at the front desk. Once they see that we have a service dog, they put us in a filthy room. That’s my point.
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 issue is u r sending the wrong message to the mook at the front desk.
U r teaching them that they r supposed to charge that.
So the next service dog team that comes in then automatically gets charged.
And when it gets brought up to the mook's attention, the mook will tell them they either pay or have to leave and that they r allowed to charge them extra despite the law saying they r not.
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 and if the mook at the hotel is discriminating against u by putting u in a room that has not been cleaned, then it is ur responsibility to bring that to their attention and request that it either be cleaned or u be assigned a different room that is clean.
Either that or u can file a complaint with the owners, the ADA, and or a lawyer.
@@carriehollyland3596 I never say anything for that reason. I’m pretty self aware and would not want to hurt another team. I think it and shared it on here.
It's misleading not to acknowledge that the ADA allows for owner training of Sevice dogs.
ADA does not provide coverage for service dogs in training.
That falls under state laws only.
And not all state provide laws that covers service dogs in training.
@@carriehollyland3596 I did not say anything about service dogs in training because I wasn't talking about SDiTs.
In the USA, regardless of state laws, owners are allowed to complete training of their own service dogs in full. I completed the training of my last and current service dog myself.
It is true that the ADA does not have allowances for service dogs in training. Those allowances fall to the state level to determine IF they will expand accessibility. Most states do not have any allowances in place for service dogs in training.
Also, the ADA does not certify service animals, and it has no part in the certification process that any given organization applies to the service animals they produce.
@@kazelih yes I know what the ADA allows.
The way u typed it comment made it sound like it were referring to an owner training their service dog when in businesses.
Instead of owner trained service dogs.
Yes the ADA allows owners to train their own service dogs.
But does not cover service dogs in training.
And at first that is how ur comment read.
I would have changed ur "training of" to just "trained".
@carriehollyland3596 Ah. I understand. Thank you for elaborating. I see how someone could read it that way now that you have pointed it out.
@@PlasmaStorm73 Karen, settle down, I was not just trying to start an argument.
Projecting yourself is pathetic.
So sorry you had to experience that. As a vet family our heart goes out to you and Col . CWO M. Coultrap, 4th ID Ret.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME, THIS MAKES A MOCKERY OF THE PEOPLE THAT TRULY NEEDS SERVICE DOGS, HE NEEDS A SHRINK NOT A DOG & RESTAURANTS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE & I WOULD'VE DONE THE SAME.
Daniel...in all lkelihood, his shrink PRESCRIBED the dog as part of his treatment, just like medication or an oxygen bottle. Thats the way it works.
It isnt up to anyone but the doctor to decide whether or not the animal is necessary to his wellbeing and ability to live more normally.
@@danielscott5765 dude u just proved that u severely lack an education and maturity, and that u r extremely disrespectful to veterans and service dogs teams, and people with disabilities.
@@danielscott5765 PER the LAWS and the AMERICAN RIGHTS, businesses do NOT have the right to discriminate against service dog teams.
Whether u anti-american Karens like it or not.
@@danielscott5765 u want to see who needs to go to a shrink.
Then go look in the mirror.
People need to be educated ❤. From a Vietnam Veteran's Daughter.
Shame on the person who had the Gentleman and Service Dog removed!
What is wrong with people!! Thank you for your dedication Soldier ❤❤🙏🙏
Bless your heart for your service. Glad you have an angel at you side.
There is no such thing as a "CERTIFIED" ADA Servixe Animal. Its either a service dog or not.
When you use words lile "certified" it places an earworm in those that dont understand, causing problems like this one.
Places have that word, "certified" stuck in their brain, and believe its law to ask for papers, or illegally require labeled vests, etc.
Stick to the basics. Is that a service dog? Does it perform tasks for a disability? Repetitive quoting of those two questions from MSM will set the sublimal message in, and those of us with service animals wont have to hand out the little cards/literaturr out.
Places will just adapt, and stop unknowingly hassling, and degrading us.
I have had a service dog for 13 years and have experienced this on a rare occasion - it’s awkward and unfortunate when it happens. I would like to point out this news broadcasters incorrect use of the phrase “certified service animal”. There is no official certification either required by the ADA or given through the ADA. Further, according to the ADA, a service dog can be trained by the owner and does not need to be trained through any specific organization. Therefore, a service dog handler should never be asked to show credentials of any kind to verify their dog is a working dog.
yep its just a supprt animal for this guy
@@PlasmaStorm73 they should be- blind dogs are one thing but the those who need them for support etc need to cowboy up
@@PlasmaStorm73 Thanks for that tip. I have done additional research and here is what I found on a government site - There are federal and state laws that apply to disabled handlers and their service dogs. Rights laid out by the ADA trump local laws in every case. Many states and counties have their own rules about animals in public places and businesses, but these do not apply to recognized service dogs.
Regardless of where you are in the USA, no local laws can override the rights laid out in the ADA. Service dogs and handlers may have additional rights granted by local laws, but they may not be discriminated against based on the disability or the presence of a service animal.
@@bikeman1x11 “Emotional support dogs” are not “service dogs” under the ADA and therefore are not covered by the ADA and can be asked to leave an establishment.
@@bikeman1x11 after watching the story again, it does appear that the dog is for emotional support but you can’t really be certain there isn’t a medical disability as well. It should be noted that the ADA recognizes PTSD as a disability and affords all of the protections to PTSD service dogs. Also there are medical issues that are not readily obvious that the dog could also be trained to detect and assist with. My service dog can detect a change in my heart beat which is related to a heart condition that if left unaddressed at the time can lead to a heart attack. That’s an invisible disability you wouldn’t see and could think my dog is for emotional support. My dog is also trained to help with mobility issues which come and go - again unless you see the dog assisting me stand or get up after a fall you wouldn’t know there was a medical disability. That’s why the ADA question about what service does the dog provide is critical is determining if the dog is a service dog vs emotional support dog.
I hope more people understand the importance of a true service dog. Good report this will help get the word out.
Service animals are exempt from the rule in this case
So many people abuse the disability animal laws bringing their pets into grocery stores and restaurants. I was in Office Depot recently and a poodle took a dump in the register line, then someone stepped in it, creating a big mess.
Gross. I bet the dog's owner didn't even apologize or offer to help clean it up.
I sent a letter to a dog training charity to try to get a dog but unfortunately my partner lost his battle with ptsd.
These dogs are essential and allows anyone who needs one to have a reason to live again!
So sorry for your loss. These dogs truly can be life savers. A tragedy that you could not receive a dog in time.
Thank You for your service and your dog is beautiful! Some people are totally Ignorant!
I'm over the dogs everywhere.
People don't pick up the sh*t, barking everywhere you go now. I live on the coast and the tourists coming in droves with thier dogs is out of control. Ruining the beach and trails. Doggy poo bags eberywhere
I can't even go into a restaurant without dogs panting and stinking the place up.
Grow up, be an adult, leave your dog at home
Stay home
Service dogs don't poop everywhere or bark everywhere.
And service dogs do not have to stay home.
However u anti-american Karens r always free to stay home.
And service dogs don't stick.
Anti-american Karens sure do though.
You are absolutely right. Humans DO NOT deserve dogs. The abuse and cruelty in this world towards these beautiful souls is criminal.
if only we as humans could live up to what our fur kids think of us.
THIS GUY IS USING THE ANIMAL FOR WHAT ARE YOU KIDDING ME NOT BUYING IT.
What are you talking about? I have the best dogs ever because I am a loving dog owner. My dogs deserve me just as much as I deserve them. Your comment is despicable and ignorant...
I’m retired army, this happens to me, and Link, all the time. So often, it’s made me paranoid to enter new places/restaurants. Ironically, having my service dog has added to my PTSD
I love this ,,,,,, Hello from London UK 🇬🇧
wow disgraceful, no excuses
I ran a kitchen for my church ministry to feed needy people in our area. We had a problem with some unethical people trying to use the ADA Federal regulations regarding service dogs to bring their common house pet into our facility. People understood we could not ask something like, "what is your disability?" This really pissed me off to see people taking advantage of the ADA law, so I did some research on the subject, and it turns out that there are rules that most people who are unfairly abusing the law don't know about. 1) the owners must follow all local laws regarding licensing and leashes, or the establishment can call the pound/animal control to have the dog impounded and removed. 2), the dog must be under control at all times. If the animal displays any uncontrolled aggression, then again, a phone call to animal control to have the dog impounded. Now most normal people that have real support animals know this and act within the law and keep the dog leashed and also animals trained for this function rarely get out of control. We ended up using that info only twice and the problem went away once word got out that we don't put up with being disrespected and we knew the rules better than they did.
We did have two veterans who came often each with a support dog that we always made sure they dog food to go just for the support dogs in the crowd.
😅
Churches or private clubs do not have to adhere to the ADA
@BS-bc5sr they CAN however use the ADA guidelines as their own.
Prior to finally retiring, I was a security supervisor at a large retail mall. On a semi regular basis, we would have a tenants staff (usually young student parttimers) create an issue over a service dog. The solution turned out to be simple. I typed up a simple memo on the subject including excerpts from the law, printed off a batch and gave one to every tennant with the request it be posted in an employee area or inserted into an employee information binder. For the next 4.5 years until I retired, we had zero incidents.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
My emotional support animal even tho he's a cat has called 911 for me while I was having a seizure he has gotten my roommates call the paramedic for Me and he's a cat a very smart cat but the not I can't stand to be away from him we are homeless when anyone comes near my tent he wakes me up he protects and supports me emotionally without him I would be dead or have things worse than death happen to me I only go to work without him now cause I got a job even though I'm terrified of people
Ur cat wouldn't be allowed at work or anywhere that is not pet friendly.
ESAs r not the same as service dogs.
He's a Veteran-- he earns the right to have a service dog or a pet go into any establishment he walks into. America owes him that much so I say back off stupid employees.
Agreed and because his disability is invisible, ignorant people suck!
It's his DISABILITY that gives him the right to have a SD, not that he is a Veteran. Being a Veteran has ZERO to do with it.
@shakeyj4523 You're wrong. Being a veteran has a tremendous amount to do with particularly if he was in combat; that alone entitles him to a service 🐕🦺 and a pet to accompany him to any establishment.
@@lisanealy1703 There are many more people with PTSD who were never in the military. Creating a special class of people is ugly. Really really ugly. He is no different than any other person with PTSD except that he has much more help. They are about 3% of the disabled population and they get about 70% of trained dogs. Being in the military is a JOB. No more no less. They know the risks going in. They deserve the same as any other human, but they do NOT deserve More. Get over your elitism. Or take a time machine and move to 1930's germany. They LOVED making elite classes.
First of all service dogs r not pets.
Secondly just because u r a vet, does not mean u have the right to take a pet into a business that is not pet friendly.
Vets with service dogs have that right.
But not vets with just pets.
No one owes that to someone with just a regular pet.
Untrained pets in places that r not allowed cause so many problems for real service dog teams, businesses, and the rest of the general public.
Thank you for your service. I'm glad you are finding comfort with your "best friend".
Absolutely wounderful for Veterans and many other people that they help❤️❤️🐾🐾❤️❤️🕊️✨🕊️✨
I have a voluntarily certified Service Dog named Raven. The military gave me a lovely parting gift of PTSD after 19 yrs service and it had been almost 5 years since I had entered a shopping mall to purchase groceries or shop for my wife and or friends and family.
She has assisted in that cycle. However she has had owners of other so called service dogs and friendly dogs attack her while we have been in pet friendly stores.
So now I avoid thsse situations and it's set me back somewhat.
I also have PTSD from being a victim of a violent crime. He is my reason that I can leave me house with confidence. However, there have been times dogs lunge at him and he ignores them. My previous service dog was not as good as ignoring but better at other things.
First Thank you for your Service. Please if you Truly have a Tasked trained Service Dog Don't ever refer to it as a Certified
Service dog 😢😢As Per Ada there is No Certification needed In the Usa . To most of Us Long time Trainers and Handlers .
Hearing someone state My Sd is Certified Screams FAKE . But there is a Few New Handlers and Trainers That fall for Online Scams or Trainers that offer Documents.
There is NO such thing as certification.
I think this video would have been better if you had explained the two questions that you ARE allowed to ask of a person with a service dog.
Which, by the way, the only two questions that a business owner can legally ask are 1) are they a service animal for a disability and 2) what task or work does the service animal perform
I posted the two questions.
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 I meant the newscasters
Any law that says you are only allowed to ask two question is pretty much by definition unconstitutional. An American - business owner or otherwise - can ask any damn question they wish.
@@scottlowther9967 okay mook. You are now the law expert. Id sue the heck out of you if you violated my civil rights. I’d donate the money to the training of Ptsd dogs. Fck around and find out.
Thank you very much, WHO13, for uploading this interesting video so that I can see it again.
Please have a nice day today. ™
August 21, 2023 @ 5:05 pm ™
I would like to thank this gentleman for his service. And shame on that restaurant employee for telling the family to leave.
Its ironic that you keep saying "certified ADA". As a service dog owner who faces this discrimination on a daily basis (so i understand what the owner is going through).
USA does not have a federal registry or certification. I wish you would do your own actual research. Read the ADA laws before producing this kind of content. (Im not making any comment or judgement of the owner ofc, this is to the news outlet).
Thank you for pointing that out. I tell store owners that if someone waves a certification at them it's not a real service dog.
@@cherylnicol6401 Or it could be a new owner trainer-handler that doesn't know there isn't a state or federal registry requirement and falls for the scam. Over the years I've educated three new owner trainer-handlers about them.
A service dog doesn't need certification... you can train it to do take yourself off you know how.... more misinformation while trying to educate
Anxiety from PTSD is real. My dog helped me lower my anxiety which had led to hyperventilating with asthma before he was in my life. Fighting breast cancer for the 2nd time while watching my Mom dying of cancer will do that to you. Just petting my dog calms my mind from all my worrying. Which calms my breathing.
Fine the restaurant. Send a messenger. Thank you for your service & sacrifice.
Kicking out a veteran and his service angel? Disgusting!
Service dogs cannot be removed from any business. The veteran should seek an apology and if he doesn't get one then sue and boycott the restaurant .
Yeah Dorothy we should all try to be perfect like this Karen goof ball 😂😂😂 every comment this nut is replying hahhahh great laughs imagine this one at a party 😂oh wait no friends 😢i wonder why
Sue and donate to the people who otherwise can’t afford service dogs so they can get one.
Wrong, they absolutely CAN be denied ir removed if they are not behaving.
@@Ausgar-yc1yl hahahahah REAL SERVICE DOGS DO NOT MISBEHAVE 🤣🤣🤣
I love all dogs and I am amazed at what service dogs can do. It makes me sad that there are places/people that don’t understand them or trying to make the owner and service dog leaves. God bless you
I hope you put a lawsuit on that establishment !
It's very "appropriate" to ask. It appears to be an emotional support animal (possibly credentialed) masquerading as a service dog. What service is he providing, or is he just a companion animal.
Real service dogs suffer diminished standing when companion animals are forced on the public.
Only two questions can be legally asked as follows: 1. Is this a service dog? 2. What tasks does the service dog perform? I respect this handler for educating and the patience he showed. I'm not as good as he is when I feel that my civil rights have been violated.
This is becoming a far too common problem facing those with REAL service animals. While the ADA law helps some, it doesn't go far enough. Within the last decade or so, a new trend has come about; the "emotional support animal", which can be anything from a baby kitten to a snake. People that have these animals try to use the ADA as a reference for bringing their PETS with them everywhere they go, including food establishments and airplanes. And with this trend, a money making venture has sprung up... people and unscrupulous veterinarians who will supply one with fake certifications and accreditations claiming that ESAs are legitimate service animals.
The government really does need to begin accrediting true service dog training facilities, and providing those who need service animals with a certificate that has a seal of the accrediting office proving that the animal has been trained to certain standards. They also need to shut down illicit internet sites that provide false documentation to ESAs for money.
Actually, that is not very appropriate to ask.
It is never appropriate to ask someone about their personal medical information, Karen.
And the dog is a trained service dog.
Not an ESA.
U don't even know what a service dog or an ESA even is.
All u r comment did was make u look like a complete fool.
Shame on you all, you just made that man a millionaire!! God bless our VETERANS🙏❤️🇺🇸 THEY SHOULD ALWAYS BE HONORED IN THIS COUNTRY!!
God Bless you Both!
I'm in the process of training my 3rd service dog. The dog has no 'rights of access', it's the disabled person who has the right to have the specially trained service dog that mitigates their disability with them. A service dog will be trained in tasks to mitigate the person's disability, not just be there as a comfort, but yes, as was stated, there are very few places that a trained service dog legally cannot go. It was 1990 when the first service dog access legislation was passed...too bad there are still people that do not know or care! Blessings.
THIS PEOPLE IN RESTAURANT WAS HEARTLESS AND DISRESPECTFUL! DOGS GENERALLY SPEAKING ARE THERAPY AND LOVING PART OF FAMILY !SERVICE DOGS SHOULD BE ALLOWED EVERYWHERE! SHAME FOR THE RESTAURANT STAFF!
Who cares about a dog
What's the difference between a black person and a dog turd... A dog turd turns white in the sun....So, literally the turd is definitely more important than you....
I do! My 6 year old Service Dog made it possible to leave my home. I literally was home bound and didn’t drive. He saved my life in more ways that you would ever be able to comprehend. Please do not ever go near any dog, especially a Service Dog with your attitude
People with brains, and the laws care about service dogs.
Thank you for this!
Boycott these places. Let them go bankrupt
Dogs don't need to be in restaurants unless the owner can prove definitely that they need it.
Thank you Larry, I couldn't have said it better myself.
@eboston7591 I know what's legal. I'm saying it should be required of a person insisting on taking a dog in a store that they prove they really need it. Screw their privacy rights.
And God knows that's exactly how I feel about your BRATS.
Yes thank you! It's disgusting to have dogs in restaurants and grocery stores.
And how would you like them to do that mook?
Whenever i see dogs in restaurants or grocery stores i just take my money somewhere else.
@@richelleflores2664 LOL why do I have to leave the country. I don't bother anyone I'm free to spend my money wherever I want.
@@richelleflores2664 Certain people always trying to tell other to leave the country like it only belongs to them LMAO.
O guess you hate dogs 🐕
@@richelleflores2664 No I don't hate animals, my son was injured by a dog when he was younger so he is afraid of them. Dog people think everyone loves dogs just as they do and because they think there dog is friendly they don't think about people who may have a phobia of them. They let the dogs get closer then the person who is afraid may be comfortable with. Plus I don't like animals around my food. So, if I see them I go elsewhere.
I'm sure they are thrilled not to have to deal with you.
a thing like this could shut a place down. god bless ALL who wore the uniform. thank you
What about people who have a fear of dogs? Do they have rights to?
Truthfully sometimes these dogs STINK! What a turnoff when one is trying to eat.
Some people are allergic to dog dander.
So keep the dog groomed smelling nice and keep others in mind and don't pet the dog in restaurants which gets the dander repeatedly airborne.
Being seated in a corner where fewer people pass by stirring up dog dander could be beneficial as well.
Yes thank you! It's disgusting to have dogs in restaurants and grocery stores.
@@justink2101 Consider also when they cough or fart and people around them are eating they have to inhale droplets from BOTH ENDS!
As with smokers they need a section for those with dogs with extra exhaust to make the dining experience pleasurable for all patrons.
I read an article last year where if a dog had occupied a hotel room the night before and a person with an allergy to dog dander reserves the room the may have allergy attacks, coughing sneezing watery eyes and difficulty sleeping. They need rooms where no pets are allowed in hotels.
I agree with our statement and there is an anti dander solution that can be sprayed when team is in public access.
@@Bzzzzzzzz535 They need to offer the owners anti dandruff spray to put on their dogs before the dogs enter restaurants and stores
Just refuse to spend your money in those places. The city that I live in in progressive CA began allowing dogs in restaurants and bars a few years back. It didn't go over well for the businesses who jumped on board with the policy. People would not go to those establishments for the reasons you mentioned and more. Eventually most businesses stopped allowing dogs inside, and the ones that continued would only allow them on outside patios, if they had them. What do you do when two dogs are in close proximity to one another and they get into a fight? The owners need to realize that taking Spot to their favorite restaurant with the family brings GREAT liability, no matter how friendly you think he is. And just because you think you have to take your dog everywhere you go, have some respect for those you impose your desires on! Spot would probably rather be at home than at the grocery store, bar or restaurant, surrounded by strangers and having to smell all that food that he can't have, anyway!
Yes! ADA service dogs go everywhere ❤️
Wrong, there are places they can not go and places they can be denied.
This was absolutely disgusting what happened to this family absolutely disgusting . You can see in the video that the dog has a harness on that says "service dog do not pet" . When you go to the table you can see that it says "service dog" well to me you should know that the dog must be needed instead of telling them dog's are not allowed what you should have been saying is THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR . Just my opinion & I have worked in many restaurants to earn extra money & I would never ask someone to leave if they had a dog that they needed . Once again I would like to thank you for your service Sir . From across the pond G B
More needs to be done to educate the public on this. Not just the employees and business owners, but also those who would abuse this. I personally know people who buy the vest just so they can bring their pet with them where the pet isn't supposed to go. If it's not a certified service animal don't pretend it is. If you see someone else with a service animal don't assume it isn't.
I'm very thankful that the service dogs do help our veterans that come home with in other disabilitys
That is a trained dog like my last GSD was, &
Amber was welcomed everywhere. ❤🐕🦺❤
I salute you all!
Any place that is this awful needs to be boycotted and put out of business.
If that ever happened to someone in my family, the next day that restaurant would have no windows left!!
Not every Vet with a Service Dog has physical signs of a disability, many have issues with Post Traumatic Stress or Traumatic Brain Injuries and that isn’t always visible. Personally I require a cane to walk due to a shattered pelvis multiple hip replacements and spinal injuries so people never questioned me with my service dog before I had to retire him except once at a mall a security guard questioned me until I turned around and he saw the cane and some of the scars. Some of our fellow Veterans have such severe PTSD issues that they struggle with going out in public and their dogs are trained to spot when they are having issues and try to get them redirected both physically and mentally so they don’t have a full blown PTSD attack in public
Thoughtful responses
In my area we had a restaurant where the owners actually started a physical confrontation over him having a support registered dog.
After that hit the news the restaurant closed a few months later due to absolutely no customers. This was in Canada.
There is NO such thing as a registered support dog or service dog, registration does NOT exist and support animals are NOT service animals and are NOT allowed in public.
I remember that incident very well. It happened at a bar in Kitchener 😔
@@Ausgar-yc1ylThis was a service dog, not an emotional support dog. I know the incident he's referring to.
@@DotMcFarlane He said emotional service dog, there is no such thing.
@@Ausgar-yc1yl He was professionally trained by a service dog organization.
I would leave any restaurant that kicked someone out over a dog. I’d rather dine with 100 dogs then 10 people
This establishment needs to close now!!
I hope they sue!!