[nagdu] dogs in harness and ID's

[Buddy Brannan]

Hey Jenny, ol' friend :)

The ADA trumps state law. Actually, whichever law grants the greater rights wins, but federal law will take precedence.

As for the Paw Power harnesses. Have one. Well, I have two, sort of, one was made before Rox'e and Bob took over from Julie. Anyway, they're light, durable, well constructed, reasonably priced, washable, need I go on? I think they also give you really god feedback from your dog. I just got the Laveau style harness, which is like the sports style but with ears to hold the handle down so you can't as easily over walk your dog. My primary reason for getting one was the removable handle. Don't let the fact that they use plastic backpack type clips to hold the handle on and the strap closed fool you. These are heavy duty clips, and I think you'd have to really try to break them. 
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY



On Aug 1, 2011, at 3:19 PM, Jennifer Piening wrote:

> Greetings!  I'm wondering if there are times when state laws can preempt the ADA.  I had a strange experience a couple of months ago.  My husband, who has a service dog, and my guide dog and I went to this restaurant in Michigan, ironically called the Stray Dog Cafe, and the manager approached us and said that Michigan had a new state law requiring us to show ID that our dogs are indeed working dogs.  I didn't have my ID with me, because I've never been asked to show it, and it doesn't fit in a card slot in my wallet. My husband doesn't have one for his service dog, and his dog doesn't wear a vest either.  I was kind of dumbfounded, and said with surprise that I'd never heard of that particular law before, and that I wanted some information explaining the law.  The manager didn't have any information available, so we just sort of stood there, blocking traffic, and said that we had been to many places in Michigan and had never been confronted with this sort of treatment. She eventually gave in and let us eat at the restaurant, which was over priced and not very good, but anyway...  I'm wondering if anybody has heard of such a law. Can states make their own laws that are in conflict with those of the ADA?
>     I'd also like to know more about the toileting and paw power harnesses.
>     Thanks for any input and take care.
>     Jenny
> 
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