Service dog denied entrance to local restaurant, business owner explains why

A Poquoson woman is upset after she says a restaurant owner refused to let her service dog in.

[@pawtism3005]

"Didn't know the law" is a BS excuse, it's a 27 year old law, there is no excuse for a business owner not knowing it these days.

[@wayneallen3704]

This has got to stop dont they no the law

[@fayeking5066]

I thought it was common knowledge.

[@bluejays6223]

Entitled service dog people be wild

[@TroubledFerretzz]

Ignorance of the law does not make you innocent

[@TroubledFerretzz]

@@bluejays6223is it entitled to ask people to follow the literal law?

[@ElaineHardy-ou6ir]

IGNORANCE of the law is never an excuse. As a business owner it's your RESPONSIBILITY to know the law and this business owner's IGNORANCE of the law is no excuse.

[@barefootservicedogs253]

that dog is not old enough to be doing mobility

[@DedraAmbroseandSnow]

Exactly that dog's even to small for mobility for her to.

[@rachelc5728]

Completely agree

[@thetrainwreck1469]

Its really not your concern, or are you entitled to decide what a service animal is.

[@tammycaldwell3867]

If she has mobility issues like I do don't get a dog to lean on lol 🤣😆 use a dam walker you old the hag

[@marquesdevalera7403]

Ignorance of the law is not a defense under the ADA or ADAAA in civil or criminal court. The ADA was passed and signed into law by Bush Sr. in 1990 and ADAAA by Bush Jr in 2013. Plus NYS has its own version of the law protecting Service Animals that offers additional and greater protection making Discrimination a Misdemeanor and civil rights tort.

[@GiordanDiodato]

ironically ignorance of the law IS a defense if you're a police officer

[@patrickrichmond9896]

These business owners do know the law is out there and they often choose to ignore it. It really should be mandatory to where each place of employment should be forced to learn that they are denied the right to deny service dogs.

[@SageusVixous]

I dont think the dog is fake but this woman is definitely misguided she is going to end up seriously hurting her dog. The dog is only 13 months old! Dogs should not be doing any sort of mobility work until atleast 2 and fully cleared with OFAs from a licensed veterinarian! Even then mobility should only be done with a proper harness designed for mobility.

[@ohana8535]

Does it hurt to pick up a puppy? She put no downward pressure on that handle, and that is just fine. You only need OFA's if you use downward pressure. Using the dog for counterbalance is fine at that age. They don't have to be two. There is also nothing wrong with that harness for counterbalance either. I guess you don't know as much as you think you do.

[@Bekind79]

They're very well behaved dogs, what's the big deal.

[@alpha-qh1if]

Michelle Denise if a non disabled person has a well behaved dog that dont mean that dog can go in stores

[@feathersong5838]

@@alpha-qh1if, it's pretty easy to tell the difference between a fake service dog and a real one.

[@GiordanDiodato]

@@alpha-qh1if that's different. Service dogs are considered medical equipment

[@110311DONTWANTCHANNE]

service dogs usually take 2 years to train....smart dog to graduate before 15 months...i sure hope the jouranlist verified this was in fact a SD before making a case of it. I have used a dog for balance and momentum, but she was not trained, i just held the leash in a way that it helped me. I never brought her to any no pets places.

[@elh954]

The Americans with Disabilities Act is required to be posted on every job place, including that business.

[@paulahill3294]

That is just exactly what I was thinking I worked as a Vista Volunteer with a blind man I have epilepsy anyway Michael was going to go to lunch at papa vanellies that pizza restaurant in Tupelo, Ms and they. Asked Michael to take his dog outside, he said I want be coming back and you are going to be put on my report to Living Independene For Everyone so they got in big trouble.

[@110311DONTWANTCHANNE]

i never heard that. There is a required EEOC notice for employees, but I have never seen a notice for 'public accommodation' other than my state law poster. And I don't think the EEOC poster specifically mentions SDs

[@davidharrison6615]

lovely dog .

[@boybawang1981]

Ahhhh!! The ol' "I DIDN'T NO I COULDN'T DO THAT"!! That's what I tell cops all the time when they stop me for going 120 MPH!!

[@maddymiller4146]

If you’re gonna run a business, then you should allow service animals into your store, because it’s a whole difference when you allow a service dog handler to bring their dog into the business, also you should train your staff on how to handle service dogs. The two questions you’re employees are allowed to ask are -Is that a service animal? And -What task has this animal been trained to perform? Get yourself knowledged on the ADA law, state and federal laws requiring you to run a business.

[@kyttehwytchwood6072]

this isn't a store. This is a restaurant. You think people want dog fur flying around while they're trying to eat their food? What about the people who are allergic to dogs? Now people aren't going to be able to go out and eat because now dogs are allowed everywhere?

[@Darkrider8893]

@@kyttehwytchwood6072 Allergies aren't a reason to refuse service dogs under the law

[@patrickweber3954]

@@Darkrider8893 Exactly if someone has allergies they can sit them in a different part of the restaurant away from the service animal (in this case a dog).

[@samanthagallegos2404]

@@kyttehwytchwood6072 they still have to allow the dog despite the customers by Ada no business is allowed to deny access to a service dog they are medical equipment they aren't pets

[@peepslostsheep]

​​@@kyttehwytchwood6072 She has a federally protected right to have the dog with her in the restaurant. No one else has a protected anything to be there free from dogs. That means that anyone who doesn't like it, can ask to be seated elsewhere, or leave the restaurant.

[@MM-sq5pf]

I love these videos, people try to take nasty dogs into restaurants where people are eating, with no consideration for the patrons possible allergies

[@shakeyj4523]

Letting the whole world know how ignorant you are without realizing how ignorant you are. 🤣

[@carriehollyland3596]

U want to see nasty go look in the mirror.

[@carriehollyland3596]

And no one is forcing someone with allergies to touch the service dog.

[@carriehollyland3596]

Also, per the federal and state laws, service dogs r legally allowed into restaurants with their handlers. And there is nothing u cry baby karens can do about that. Whether u like it or not.

[@ohana8535]

Better the dog than you.

[@calihassan5789]

They know

[@tommy8234]

What's up with her couch?

[@robertsilva1016]

The business is in violation of ADA law

[@MichaelFuson-q1w]

its the law you must allow service dogs

[@GoldRangerFanGirl35]

I can guarantee he did in fact know the law and was just playing dumb & chose to not let her & her service dog in which he does clearly know thats its illegal for him to do so. I dont believe him when he claims he “didn’t know” of course he knew what he was doing was illegal

[@thetrainwreck1469]

Ignorance of the law is no excuse

[@RevWarRev]

The dog was kicked out because the was ignorant of the law. No excuse for his ignorance, the law has been around for decades.

[@michelleschmidt2138]

Your Service Dog ID card will have your Registration ID listed so that a third party may verify your registration at any time, any place. Service Dog Certificates or ID cards can help service dog handlers signal to members of the public that their canine is a trained service animal. Just CARRY your card

[@GoldRangerFanGirl35]

Here in the US that is not required

[@peepslostsheep]

What card are you talking about? They don't exist for service dogs in the USA.

[@ohana8535]

That is a choice for a Handler to make, not you. There is no documentation required for public access. If you feel some kind of card helps, you can choose to use it. I don't agree with using one because it teaches business they are required when they are not. You really need to be educated before you educate others.

[@theoddbox]

"ignorant of the lawl is not an excuse" -Daddy Derek

[@patrickweber3954]

Heavy fine and have all 50 states and the Federal Government pass a law that before opening a business or to continue operating a business you need to pass a test on the ADA law and must include ADA training for all Staff. And if the business owner violates the law Heavy Fine for the business and lawsuit, and if a Staff member violates the law on the spot termination.

[@SuperMichelleDJ]

Fines don't deter anybody

[@MM-sq5pf]

WAAAAAA! WAAAAAA! IM TELLING!

[@carriehollyland3596]

Telling what? That u r a cry baby Karen crying over an innocent service dog? Everyone already knows u r. U don't need to announce it.

[@titaniumsteel9114]

Mystic Maria Simma: #5 “Dogs are the most hated animals by the devil and the demons because they are the closest and most helpful animal to mankind.”

[@onetimer44]

Ohhhhhhhh the outrage!!!!!

[@robokill387]

I mean, disabled people only get discriminated against and excluded from public life, that's all. Obviously non disabled people's minor inconvenience is obv more important.