[Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to havecertification for service dogs

[Jody W Ianuzzi]

Hello Pat

And who would be the 'all mighty' authority to award the certifications?

I had a school trained dog with the ID card and everything that represented  she convinced me never again!

So much for certification!


JODY

"The price of freedom is eternal vigilance!" Thomas Jefferson

On Apr 3, 2014, at 12:07 PM, "Patricia A. Lipovsky" <plipovsky at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> Certification would simply entail that your dog is qualified to perform the tasks he or she is designated to do depending on your disability.
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Weiner" <dcwein at dcwein.cnc.net>
> To: "'Florida Association of Guide Dog Users'" <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 11:45 AM
> Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to havecertification for service dogs
> 
> 
>> Very interesting and I do see your concern, but I must ay the manager of the
>> restaurant you mentioned who won't ask about the dogs that come in for fear
>> must be a very meek person because I've had plenty of people who weren't shy
>> about asking me to justify my dog even though I am totally blind and my dog
>> is sporting a harness.
>> 
>> 
>> The problem is though, what would certification entail,that's my concern
>> with it.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Flagdu [mailto:flagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Toni King
>> Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2014 9:21 AM
>> To: flagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: Re: [Flagdu] FW: [nagdu] A CCB resolution on changes to have
>> certification for service dogs
>> 
>> Hello,
>> I know this is a tough subject and we have plenty of people on both sides.
>> All I do know is I am encountering more and more "pets" in public
>> businesses.  Just recently I was traveling in Central FL and twice
>> had a little dog  growling and trying to get to my guide. These dogs were
>> little so not much concern on my part and my guide paid them no attention
>> but the noise they were making got a lot of attention from the other people
>> in the stores.  Both these dogs were being carried one in a little doggy
>> pouch and one on lead and after the dog saw mine she picked him up.
>> Another time in a restaurant as we wer walking to the table we heard a large
>> dog bark and start growling. i asked to be seated  away from that table. The
>> waitress stated the two men come in with their dogs about twice a week.
>> Neither dog had on any type of vest or sign saying  they were service dogs.
>> Every time the dogs saw my guide they would bark and growl. The waitress
>> shared the manager was unwilling to ask about the dogs for fear of causing
>> an issue.
>> here in Tallahassee at one of the Wal-marts a man comes in with a large very
>> dirty dog off lead. When the manager approached him about his dog the man
>> started yelling, cussing and stating his dog was a service dog and he would
>> sue if they made him leave.  I no longer go into that store since this dog
>> is there on a regular bases. The dog is off lead and I won't take any
>> chances.
>> i did inform the store we have a leash law here and even if the dog was a
>> service dog it must be on lead. I feel most business owners are not aware
>> they do have rights and if the dog is not behaving, or is off lead etc they
>> do have the right to ask them to leave. I do  feel there are more people
>> bringing their pets in to stores and places of business. My number one
>> concern is the bad behavior of these dogs and how will it impact our rights
>> to bring our service dogs in.
>> Also the concern of our service dogs being attacked by badly behaved dogs.
>> 
>> I am unsure what the answer to this is, but I do know I am seeing this more
>> and more.
>> 
>> Sincerely,
>> Toni
>> 
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