Tag: service dog etiquette
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Can Hotels Charge Pet Fees for Service Dogs?
Hotels can be one of the trickiest places to navigate as a service dog handler. With the regular confusion at check-in, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when dealing with the added hotel fees for service dogs. Are these even legal? In this article, we’ll break down your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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Where Service Dog Access Is Limited: Understanding ADA Exceptions
Service dogs are federally protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As task-trained “medical equipment” for people with disabilities, these highly trained animals have the legal right to accompany their handlers in most public spaces. However, there are a few service dog access rules that outline important exceptions. Understanding why certain places may legally…
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Book Review: Does Sarah Adams’ The Match Get Service Dogs Right?
It can be hard to find novels that include service dogs, let alone ones that represent them accurately. It’s even harder to find a romance novel with service dogs that gets the details right without turning the handler’s disability into a tragedy or over-the-top inspiration. Enter: The Match by Sarah Adams. The Match is a sweet contemporary romance that…
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How to Answer “What Task Does Your Service Dog Perform?”
If you have a service dog, you’ve probably been asked, “What task does your dog perform?” This question is one of the legally permitted ADA service dog questions, but that doesn’t make it easy to answer, especially when you’re tired, anxious, or just not in the mood to explain your entire medical history. Let’s walk…
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Are Service Dogs Allowed on the Beach?
Beach rules can be confusing, even for regular dogs. If you have a service dog, you might be wondering how beach access works for you and your partner. Let’s break down what you need to know about service dogs and beach laws. Service Dogs Are Allowed on State and Public Beaches Year-Round Under the Americans…
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Is Myrtle Beach Service Dog Friendly? What Handlers Should Know About the 5 Main Attractions
Myrtle Beach is incredibly dog friendly on the surface, but “dog friendly” and “service dog friendly” aren’t always the same thing. If you have a service dog, you’ve probably learned the hard way that service dog teams often face a different set of challenges. Is Myrtle Beach service dog friendly? Generally, the area is welcoming…