[nagdu] Licensing Your Dog

[Julie J.]

Cindy,

To prove that my owner trained guides are indeed trained, I have a few 
options.  I have all the training logs for the year I spent molding 
Monty into something civilized.  I could write a letter stating that he 
is trained with a couple of witnesses who also signed it and perhaps I'd 
have it notarized.  I have his behavior and demonstration of tasks.  Or 
I could make up an ID card here at home or purchase one of the many 
offerings from the internet.   Usually I just explain to people that he 
is my guide dog and this is sufficient.  Rarely do I even get asked that 
though.

I think in the case of needing to conduct business through the mail I'd 
go with the letter with witnesses.  I guess one of the benefits of 
living in a small town is that after people get over the novelty of a 
guide dog, it becomes just a part of the community.  Everybody and I do 
mean everybody knows that I'm blind and that Monty is a guide dog.

Julie



On 3/13/2012 7:25 AM, Cindy Ray wrote:
> Well, my question isn't about paying fees. My question is about showing proof of his service, certification that he provides a service, which I would assume is his ID Card. Suppose, for instance, it was Julie's dog. What would Julie use to "prove" Monty serves a purpose as a guide, especially if it is a mail in such as this one is?
>
> Cindy
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> On Mar 13, 2012, at 7:20 AM, Julie J. wrote:
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>> I disagree.  The ADA clearly states that no tax or fee can be charged of a service dog.    I also believe that the county government is a public entity that is charging a fee to have a dog in it's jurisdiction, the land operated by the county.   Service dogs are not pets and are not subject to the same laws governing pets in any other instance.  Why would they be in this case.
>>
>> I know of no case law that addresses this issue though.  It would be interesting to see how it would be viewed by the DOJ or in court.
>>
>> I think the issue of license fees is very different from the free eye exams or similar charity programs.  Those are not a requirement and are not a law that must be complied with.
>>
>> JMO
>> Julie
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3/13/2012 6:55 AM, Marion Gwizdala wrote:
>>>    Just in case my previous message was missed, the ADA only governs civil rights access to public entities and private entities that provide public accommodations. Licensing requirements are not civil rights, rather, they are civil responsibilities. Waiving fees for service dogs is a privilege not covered by the ADA. If a jurisdiction wishes to not waive or reduce licensing fees, there is no law prohibiting this practice.
>>>
>>> Fraternally  yours,
>>> Marion Gwizdala
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margo and Arrow"<margo.downey at verizon.net>
>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:56 PM
>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Licensing Your Dog
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>>>> Okay, what does your state law say?  what I'm getting is that they may be trying to use your state law.  Show them the ADA.
>>>>
>>>> Margo andArrow
>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cindy Ray"<cindyray at gmail.com>
>>>> To: "NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users"<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>>> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 9:41 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Licensing Your Dog
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>>>>> Well, they are asking for proof of certification of service here. YThis is a new venture here as three towns in the county have gone together to try to get licenses collected for pets.
>>>>>
>>>>> Cindy
>>>>>
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