What to do if a Service Dog walks in!!

[@debbie5872]

I wish more store owners, managers, and employees knew the rules!!!

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Me too! I’m hoping this video will help someone

[@Kro368]

Thank you for this video, so informative! I’m a service dog user and an employee of a large retail corporation and I’ve expressed my concerns about their not enforcing the no pet policy and luckily my team is incredible and took immediate action and my concerns where heard and validated. They had me come in and personally teach what to say and do, what questions to ask, how to spot and approach a service dog team and proper responses to the 2 questions and I handed out ADA cards to all of them. Such a change is visible! Instead of 2-3 pets in the store daily, I only see about 1 every other week or so and my team are quick to have them removed if it is a pet! This is all to say that if you are a service dog team and see these issues, bring them up with your leaders and hr team! I was terrified it would be taken the wrong way or I wouldn’t be taken seriously and I’m very proud to say I was wrong and the change was immense and immediate! Don’t be afraid to stand up for your rights and for your safety!🥰

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

I’m so glad that your team listened to u and make changes! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@naturegirl5556]

This video was really educational! I hope this helped people better understand what real vs fake service dogs look like! Thank you for making this video!

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Thank you! I hope so too

[@shellytaylor9500]

You do an amazing job of breaking down complicated information and making it easy to understand for people that are not well versed in service dog laws. Great examples through your inserts!

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

I appreciate that!

[@user-po3mh4dy9r]

Thank you! This answers critical questions that I have had! Subscribed.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Welcome aboard!

[@crystalseward1676]

I love your videos! I think it’s disappointing that businesses don’t require employees to know the laws. If someone were to tell me to leave their store I’d totally recommend your Chanel. You have so many great videos. Please do a Q&A soon.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Thank you! And yes a Q&A will definitely go on my list of video ideas

[@mobstercrow7515]

I'm bringing my service doggo to school soon and his CB handle bothers me because it flops down on his back instead of staying up. It's a semi-rigid handle and every time I pick it up I have to bend down a bit and it covers his patches on the back of his harness. Do you have any tips on keeping it upright? Do I need to alter his harness?

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

You’re totally right that it makes absolutely no sense when they have a no pet policy and then tell the employees not to enforce it. Rather than that they should just educate them better about the laws so they know when they can and can’t remove service dogs and actually what constitutes a service dog under the ADA that way they would be far less likely to open themselves up to lawsuits.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

Exactly! It’s really not that difficult… you have 2 questions to ask and if they answer no to the first question then that’s a dead giveaway… if they answer with something that is obviously not a service dog task then that’s also a dead giveaway… But even if they are uncomfortable asking the questions they should at least know that they are allowed to kid out any dog even a service dog if it’s out of control.

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

@@dallastheservicedoodle7236 right. And I definitely agree with your point about how they should really know that they have a right to make even a service dog leave if it’s causing a danger or destruction that is not being controlled.

[@BuckalauV.S.P.808-kk9kb]

808's Jack Russell sets good example for children , she sniffs and finds bed bug's. She also sniffs in my purse pulls a pen takes ink tube out😊 you are invited to see😊

[@LynetteChilds-y5z]

Do ya have to buy a service dog if ya have a disability and how much do they cost ❤ Let me know 😊I'm a beginner 😊❤

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

There are different ways to get a service dog when u have a disability. One way is you can apply for a professional program who will train your dog for u but u still have to pay and it’s very expensive and u are often waiting years till you get your dog. Another way is to owner train the dog yourself which is still very expensive bc u pay for all the training classes u take however u are a big part of your dogs training and u learn to work with your dog as u are being taught to train your dog by professionals.

[@EcoNeato]

@@dallastheservicedoodle7236 It helps to get a puppy for training vs. older dog; unfortunately the shelters usually only have older problem dogs which encouraged me to buy a puppy from a backyard breeder.

[@EcoNeato]

Certain qualified disabled military veterans can sometimes get free service dogs, but the process is rigorous! and limited to large breeds (Labs, Retrievers).

[@Mani-period]

I don’t get paid enough to do all that babe. People don’t listen and start screaming and get entitled. Not a battle I’m willing to fight.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

It is sad that people do that. The best thing to do in that situation is to get a manager to help. If you know the rules for service dogs then u will be safe legally. It’s always worth a shot and if it gets out of hand call for help. Nothing wrong with trying your best and sometimes you will get positive results. But I do understand what you are saying.

[@CleverClover2023]

It is something that you are responsible for being an employee. If a fake service dog causes a handler to have a medical episode and they end up hurt, you might be held liable. If someone wants to be belligerent in the store you can call the cops and have them escorted out. Using the 'i dont get paid enough' excuse is lame.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

@@CleverClover2023 this is true as well. Even if the dog harms other customers (which happens a lot) or violates health code FDA rules it’s a lawsuit waiting to happen if it’s reported. But that’s why I made this video is so that I can help people learn how to properly handle a situation. I really hope it helps some people

[@cchambersglenn]

I have a service dog because I am deaf and have mobility challenges. I like your ADA card. Where did you get it? We don’t have many challenges but I think this would be good to have.

[@dallastheservicedoodle7236]

@@cchambersglenn I get ada cards from Amazon u can get a pack of them