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by Falkosmom on 29 May 2012 - 05:05
OP, I feel your pain. Dogs are banned most places where I live. The entire state is also under leash law, so unless it is a dog park or private property, must be on leash.
I have found that in the summer some cafes and ice cream shops have outdoor areas where you can sit. Frequently, they allow dogs to come until somebody complains. (Not that the dogs were a nuisance, just somebody saw a dog, you know the kind.)
Also, sometimes, some outdoor flea markets will allow dogs.
At the end of summer, near Labor Day, some pools will have Puppy Pool parties, you might want to investigate this in your area.
There is a local shelter near me that also has a host of dog activities throughout the year, including outdoor movies in the summer. Maybe one in your area does the same.
by EchoEcho on 29 May 2012 - 06:05
by Conspicuous on 29 May 2012 - 17:05
http://www.dogfriendly.com/
by macrowe1 on 29 May 2012 - 18:05
by Kyliebbug on 31 May 2012 - 21:05
Sitasmom-That's a fantastic Idea!!! I most definaltly will have to do that next time we are out and about and I want to take her into a store with me. I like to keep my money local but if you don't want part of my family there, you obviously don't need my money... ;)
Ziegenfarm- I haven't thought about the Muzzel before, but it might be something to try also. I hadn't thought about that at all.
Falkosmom- I don't mind leash laws because that means that I CAN take her out with me... Thankfully we have 1/2acre fenced in so she has run of the backyard and she RUNS it all day long chasing birds, butterflies and pretty much any other bug/shadow she can find..
I will forsure try taking her out more places. I am not sure but I would think that they would let her at the Flea Markets near by, since they do have people selling dogs there. I never thought about that since I haven't ever been to one. Great excuse to go since I do love yard selling. ;)
EchoEcho - We would move if we could but unfortunately we cannot, atleast not until Uncle Sam tells us that we can. We just got stationed here and we did purcahse our house. Main requirment was a LARGE backyard so that Hummel could have the area to run and play freely as much as possible.
Conspicous Thank you, I have used that site several times when looking for hotels and it has been a great help!
Macrowe1- I didn't know that Vet Clinics did that type of things. I will most definately have to check with the clinics that are close to us to see if they do anything.
Thank you all for your input and advice you don't know how helpful ya'll have been and how much I appreciate the help. It honestly has helped me to not feel like there is nothing else out there, and that even trying would be useless. I am not going to give up at taking Hummel with us!!
Thank you all!!!!
by watsongsd on 01 June 2012 - 00:06
by Kinolog on 04 June 2012 - 23:06
A pet therapy dog is not a service dog.
Even though the dog is certified to go into places to visit people, it does not assist someone with a medical condition or disability so it has no reason to be in places where pet dogs are usually not allowed to go.
We have had an issue in a neighboring town regarding dogs on the green during events. They confused service dogs with pet therapy dogs. Pet therapy dogs are just what they are called - pets.
Also, there are some changes regarding psychiatric service dogs, especially for military vets (or anyone else) that get dogs trained to help them with symptoms of PTSD. They are presently recognized as working dogs because they do allow people who experience things like dissociation to use physical contact with their dogs to help them stay in reality, among other things. If the person literally cannot go out in public with the dog, and it isn't just to make someone "feel better", it is a working dog.
Check out ADA website regarding service animals for more info. There are also minimum standards for service dog certification.
by VKGSDs on 05 June 2012 - 01:06
You can train for therapy work but a therapy dog is not at all like a service dog, a therapy dog is just like a pet and has no rights or legal protection under ADA. There may be a few places that allow therapy dogs adn *not* regular pets but this is still up to the business/venue and again, the dog is not protected by ADA and as a therapy dog has no more rights than a regular pet dog.
I know what you mean about not being able to bring dogs anywhere. Dogs are not welcome anywhere here except for the dog park (which is like a scary free for all) and pet stores. I'm lucky I can bring my dogs to work when the weather is cool (they have to stay in the van) and can take them out for walks and training. They are not allowed inside but are allowed on the grounds as long as they are on leash. I work for a college so there are lots of outdoor places on campus where I train, track, play fetch, etc. My dogs get out and about a lot but it's for various training activities where dogs are allowed on the grounds.
by fawndallas on 05 June 2012 - 22:06
I take my girl with me to the Flea Markets, but I let her be my guide. If she does not want to go down an isle, we do not go down it. I figure she has better insticts than I on potential dangers. We have a huge Flea Market here in Texas called Canton Market Days. We love to go, but Rose flat out refuses to go near the pet area.
Also, make sure yours does not eat anything off the ground.
Not to mention, the fleas at the Flea Markets
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