[nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.

[Dmgina]

My friend living in a condo, puts her dog in the crate then goes swimming. Dog takes a nap, then no one complains. I would do the same if I was in a condo. 

Dar
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On Aug 3, 2013, at 4:29 PM, "Ken Ace" <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:

> Thanks Steve, I appreciate your input,
> Ken & Ace
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Steven Johnson
> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 6:22 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.
> 
> Ken, it wouldn't be an ADA issue, but rather a Fair Housing issue if you are
> talking your condo.  Unless, the swimming pool is open to the general
> public, you need to look at fair housing law instead.  Which in that case, I
> would be consulting with the condo association first to see if there is
> anything in writing that either supports or denies this.  
> Steve
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 5:03 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.
> 
> I question your " access laws are for people" as I mentioned he is allowed
> to stay in my hospital room with me and every place I go like on the beach
> where dogs are restricted. My purpose of this  inquiry is to get
> clarification on ADA and not personal opinions. Most people I know with
> pools and Labs have them in their pools all the time and that includes my
> vet and what is wrong with "Play Time"?
> Thanks,
> Ken & Ace 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 5:57 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.
> 
> Dear Ken,
> 
>    Access laws apply to peo9ple not dogs; you can take him there, but I
> suspect that if they don't want the dog in the pool, especially if residents
> claim allergies, you won't have much to  go on; besides, why would you put
> your dog in highly chlorinated water?
> Curiously, Darla
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 4:27 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.
> 
> Thanks for the reply. Ace gets shaved once a month, groomed once a week and
> brushed in between so I am not too concerned about the filter and I would
> think ADA would trump any local ordinances but I just can't find a ADA
> ruling  on the subject.
> Thanks again,
> Ken & Ace
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla Rogers
> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 5:06 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.
> 
> Hi Ken,
> 
>    So long as it is cool enough, I don't know why you shouldn't take
> him so long as people don't bother him or he bother anyone else.
>    If you're asking about actually allowing him to swim with you, I'm
> not sure there is a law that applies, but it will tend to clog up the pool
> filter  and thus not make the HOA very happy. <grin> Darla & Huck
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ken Ace
> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2013 3:43 PM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nagdu] Guide Dogs in Condo swimming pools.
> 
> I recently attended a continuing education class to maintain my LCAM
> license. During the class the question came up about Guide Dogs in condo
> settings and access to swimming pools.
> 
> The answer was that in most cases Guide Dogs should be thought of as being
> invisible as they were allowed anywhere their owner was.
> 
> I know that my Guide Dog has stayed in my hospital room with me on several
> occasions and is allowed anywhere but the OR.
> 
> I would love to swim in our condo pool but only with my dog as I don't feel
> comfortable without him.
> 
> Do you have any information in this regard? I have tried to Google it for an
> answer, and it may be my limited computer skills but I can't find an answer.
> 
> Do have any info on this?
> 
> Ken & Ace
> 
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