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Originally Posted by SoCalyorkiLvr Not to pick on DivaPup, but this is exactly what I was referring to when I commented earlier that most business establishments are ignorant as to what the law actually says and most people have the misconception that it is only for seeing eye dogs. This is not the case. Any dog who is trained to aid a disabled person in any way to lead a more normal life qualifies under this federal law and it takes precedence over any local or state ordinances or health codes.
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I am not feeling picked on but I do have a couple of questions. I know Cossette of the doggy boutique has a severe disability and her little yorkie had to go away to school for awhile. Not unlike a seeing eye dog or hearing impaired. What kind of training did your dogs have to go thru?
I know it is quite expensive to train a service dog, I have a neighbor that has service dogs, (tho they are search and rescue with FIMA and are not allowed to eat in the restaurants). But I have on many occasions talked to the puppy raisers at the pet store and tho I cannot remember how much, it was up in the thousands of dollars to train the dogs before they can go to their new homes. I guess my only problem would be if people started taking advantage of the law so they can take their pet places. I worry about how that will affect the people with "real" disabilities? Thank God I do not have any, but if Rio were my service dog I better hope he doesnt see a squirrel at a crucial time LMAO!!