[nagdu] dogs in harness and ID's

[d m gina]

I have been considering one that would have a balance handle on it for 
me to balance when I go outside.
there are times when the vertigo gets the best of me,
I wonder how much something like this would cost.

Original message:
> 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.
> --
> 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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