Are service dogs in training allowed in restaurant?

Answer 1

Unless they are service dogs, specially trained to perform tasks that mitigate the disability of their legally disabled handler, then most restaurants would not permit them because of health codes and ordinances. Some restaurants will permit them in outdoor eating areas such as sidewalk or patio tables.

Answer 2

Service Dogs in training (SDiT) do not have any rights under the ADA, however many states have extended the ADA rights, through state law, to trainers so that they can take the dogs in public while training them. The dog must be ready and well behaved, the trainer needs to know their state laws to ensure they are legal.

If your state does not grant training rights to SDiT dogs, the handler would have to ask permission when ever they enter a businesses, most restaurants are barred from allowing non [fully trained] service dogs by local health codes. State training laws trump health codes, so if your state allows it, it's the same as a fully trained dog when in pubic.

Young puppies, less than 6 months old, should not be in businesses and especially restaurant's. Remember one service dog represent all the others. If the dog misbehaves (by barking, bathroom, hyper) it reflects badly on the service dog community.

Answer 3

Depends on your State Law.

In Florida, Service Dogs in Training (SDiT) have the same rights as a fully trained Service Dogs (SD).

California, is the same, with the exception that guide dog (for the blind) trainers must be qualified through the state professional board, just like a doctor or engineer.

GA, TN, and several other states require trainers to be employees or agents of a recognized service dog school.

The ADA does not cover service dogs in training, only fully trained.

Each state bridges the gap, usually by extending their disabled rights to cover trainers of service dogs, giving them the same rights as a fully disabled person with a trained service dog.

I live in Canada and Service Dogs are most welcome in any enviorment this sucks for Americans this is when I say I am extremely proud to be Canadian. I met a young woman at physician office and she suffered form epilepsy so her golden retriever is trained to alarm her. All dogs in Canada may go with owner shopping, dining and if they can see the movie theatre anywhere their heart desires even on bus HANDS DOWN for our laws

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I would suggest that you look online for a site which lists State Laws for Service Dogs in Training, I've added a few links

Answer 4

No.

The ADA requires that service dogs be permitted. Outside of that, restaurants are free to make their own rules, so long as they comply with applicable local health code requirements.

Answer 5

I wouldn't let them. They can accidentally eat something that could harm them, or contaminate food that people will eat later. If you can train your dog to lie down in the area, and just wait until you want to give her food, that is fine. You just have to make sure that the dog knows what you expect from her.

Answer 6

It is a yes and no answer

Yes: Because dogs have rights to be treated fairly

No: Because dogs can poo or wee in there and they might bark at other dogs

So yea

Answer 7

In a few they are, but in most they aren't because of the health law.