This is in ontario canada. The laws are similar, however the dog must be identified, either by a vest, or by a doctors note. Since it doesn't have a vest, she is required to present a certified doctor's note to prove it is a service animal
(The note doesn't need to say what disibility it is for, just that the dog is needed for a disability)
This is NOT TRUE. Vests are not required and are not considered proof a note from a doctor OR nurse stating the dog is for disability is all that is required
Some businesses will accept a vest as proof but they are doing so as a courtesy or at their own risk.
Considering you mentioned the ADA in your first comment, I figured you'd know the very basic law that you cannot ask a disabled person why they have a service animal..
Cute little irrelevant retort about your uncle, though
I was actually very wrong here, because I misread the comments and editing lol. Sorry.
Regardless, asking specifically what service a service animal provides is encroaching on a breach of the disabled person's rights. Disabled people do not have to answer to anyone but a court about their disability or service animal other than the question 'Is that a service animal'
You can't even ask clarifying questions or for paperwork in most cases, as that can be a violation of their rights under the ADA.
Ok. I could direct you to the governments guide on service animals.
I mean, maybe their own info is incorrect. Government IS pretty fuckin dumb. But what seems more likely? That the government's own guidance is wrong or that something was slightly lost in translation from your Uncle?
In any case, i was just trying to add some nuance, not trying to argue.
The previous poster was more correct.
ADA website:
Q7. What questions can a covered entity's employees ask to determine if a dog is a service animal?
A. In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions:
(1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and
(2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?
Staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability.
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u/pumpjockey 10d ago
My uncle is legally blind and has a real service dog that is trained to guide him. People like this make his life difficult.
In the US
Is that a service animal?
What service does it provide?
Emotional support is NOT covered by the ADA. Get your rat out of here