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Originally Posted by ritzydaisy

We take Daisy*Mae to Home Depot and Lowes all the time. Once, a friend and I went to Red Robin for lunch and asked if we could take her out on the patio. They were very friendly and helped us in through the outside gate. She sat on a chair next to me like a little princess as they brought her ice chips.

It was a struggle to pass laws for service dogs to be allowed into public places. People should not abuse this by FAKING a service dog. Guide dogs are very well trained. During the 4-week training period the blind owners are taught to keep their dogs clean, brushed, and well-mannered so they wll be more accepted by the public and keep up their reputations.

It is difficult to know where to draw the line. Once they allow all dogs, there will always be someone who feels it is now their "right" and make trouble if asked to leave because of an unruly dog.

That's probably why the "don't ask, don't tell" policy.