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Originally Posted by Lee B  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. |
I do have a card with Meg's picture on it, but I do'nt have any of those business-card style cards. Apparently those are really helpful, too?
And I'm just not sure about the service dog in the park thing... Yes, service dogs must be allowed legally, and I'll stick to the main trails, but it's a public safety issue because a dog could attract wild animals. So I'm really not sure about the legality of it. Guess I should just call the National Park Service and ask...