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Originally Posted by nana911  because you have to draw the line somewhere. if I let you in with your well behaved dog in the stroller then what excuse do I give to the redneck with the pit? Service dogs are trained to do their job, focus and NOT create a problem. They should be concentrating solely on their job and not soiling the area, barking or looking anywhere but where they are supposed to be looking etc... if the service animal is not perfectly behaved then someone is passing off a pet and should be looked at a little more closely. I would love to take my kids everywhere, but I understand the merchant's dilemma. I wouldn't want to have to deal with every freakin' dog out there and I wouldn't want the lawsuits on why this dog was acceptable and that one wasn't. Takes the onus off me. |
I have seen a service dog throw up on the floor and another pee. No matter how TRAINED they are they are able to have accidents and relieve themselves in public places. They are dogs and not humans and will remind us of that at times, no matter how well behaved/trained they are.
The excuse for not allowing them in is usually they are bringing is because of hygene and are touching the floor. Service dogs do just that too...touch the floor...can bring in germs.