[nagdu] harnesses and ID was ownership

[Julie J]

No.

It is not illegal to own or use a guide dog harness.  It is illegal to 
misrepresent your pet as a service animal to gain public access But if 
putting a guide dog harness on your pet and walking laps around the block is 
entertaining for you, feel free.

There are other places to get guide dog harnesses, other than the issued 
harnesses from the established programs.  I used to own one such company. 
Now, Pawpower Creations is the new company name.  the owner is on this list. 
She is very knowledgeable and reputable.

There are other less scrupulous companies as well.  Perhaps if you have 
spare time and need things to do, you could approach some of the companies 
on the internet that sell ID to people saying that their dog is a service 
dog.  Most of these companies charge fees. Most never tell the unsuspecting 
legitimate service dog users that ID isn't necessary.  Maybe worst of all 
often they do absolutely nothing to ensure that the person and dog they are 
issuing ID to are infact legitimate.

Julie