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Originally Posted by Nikitta34  I agree about keeping a low profile and hopefully not even having to address the issue. It's always so awkward to explain the whole service dog thing. I flew on a plane a couple months ago and as we were getting off, a woman two rows back saw that I had a service dog and asked, "What service does she provide for you??" I was so flabbergasted that she'd have the audacity to ask that I just stammered something about "she provides a service". I wanted to tell her that it is a rude question to ask, but I just just too in shock. I mean, it's one thing if the flight attendant or restaurant manager, etc, asks. It's completely another thing for a random stranger to ask!
And we will definitely stay away from any and all wild animals. |
It is illegal to ask what "service" the dog provides - it falls under HIPAA. However, people are used to seeing larger dogs as service animals, not itty-bitties like Yorkies, so it raises interest (and eyebrows!). Your doctor's letter is useful, but do you have a card from an organization that you can hand to nosy attendants? It has the law printed on it, as well as a picture of your dog. It's irrefutable - or you could sue. PM me if you need details.
My husband - in addition to a multitude of other problems - is subject to seizures. Bella senses the subtle electromagnetic changes in him prior and goes berzerk, allowing him time to sit down, to get to some place safe, to take an extra dose of medicine.
Little dogs can perform certain "services" better than larger dogs.