Are Gyms, Hotels or Municipalities With Swimming Pools Required to Allow a Service Animal in the Pool with its Handler?
Are gyms, fitness centers, hotels or municipalities that have swimming pools required to allow a service animal in the pool with its handler? No. The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) does not override public health rules that prohibit dogs in swimming pools....
When Might a Service Dog’s Presence Fundamentally Alter the Nature of a Service or Program Provided to the Public?
When might a service dog’s presence fundamentally alter the nature of a service or program provided to the public? In most settings, the presence of a service animal will not result in a fundamental alteration. However, there are some exceptions. For example, at a...
What Questions Can Someone Legally Ask to Determine if a Dog is a Service Animal?
What questions can someone legally ask to determine if a dog is a service animal? In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) Is the dog a service animal? (2) What work or task has the dog been...
What is a Service Animal?
What is a service animal? The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 14 (Epilogue)
Today Mason and I are celebrating our first full month as a working team. We are still getting to know each other but I have earned his trust and loyalty and there is no shortage of that to go around with this dog. I got my second official alert last night, and it...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 13
Today is a very exciting yet sad day for me. I am very excited to begin my Journey with Mason F. Labradoodle back in Fort Lauderdale. Although our training had its ups and downs, I would consider it a huge success. I am sad because I love Joan, Leslie, and the rest of...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 12
Today is what I would call a successful failure. We have been trying to find a place with loud, live music so we can introduce Mason to that environment. For those of you who know me well, you know that I love music. I go to music festivals, concerts, and sometimes...
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Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 11
Today was a weird day. We have been working so hard that we decided to to take it easy...at least it started that way. I was able to sleep in until 9. We went to the vet to get Mason F.'s exit exam, stopped at Wawa for coffee then headed to Gap, PA to see my friend...
Mason F. Labradoodle’s Final Training, Part 10
Today was a special day. We went to the King of Prussia mall. Joan Bussard gave me a list of 10 tasks to complete on my own so we could evaluate the skills we have been practicing. I made a few mistakes but caught myself and corrected them. What made things special...