Luna the service dog

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Originally Posted by yukidomari

A well behaved dog which is potty-trained will provide you with an SD that has access rights. An ill-behaved SD that disrupts business can be asked to leave.

An establishment can also refuse access to a service dog if they feel there is a genuine and legitimate concern for the health and safety for the SD. While an amusement park cannot refuse entry for a SD and their handler, the attendant managing a roller coaster can refuse entry since it would not be safe for the SD. In situations like this, it is up to the handler to secure the SD (with a friend, etc..) before they can access the ride.

But because of these relatively lax standard, it is very easy to fake a SD unfortunately. And most people are not aware that there is a difference between different types of 'helping' dogs. Even doctors.

It is easy to fake but it is illegal and can land you in jail in most states. Public education is the best tool in this. The mostly abused is "emotional support dogs" which are NOT service dogs (Psychiatric Support Animals are - but they do require documentation). Since all a ESD only needs to be a good pet (for emotional support) then the realm of their training is not outside the real of what a dog would naturally do (therefore it is not a service dog).