[pct-l] What is a Service Dog

[Marr, Eli B]

Hey Trail wife where are you getting that information? I hope people with service animals aren't being hassled like that. There is no official certification or registry for service dogs. In fact some types of service dogs don't even need certified training. It is strictly against the law for anyone to ask for identification, paperwork or proof. Service dogs also do not need to be marked in any specific manner however most do opt to put special vests and patches on their dog. Park rangers have been informed of this as well.
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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net] on behalf of Trailwife at aol.com [Trailwife at aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2013 4:19 PM
To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] What is a Service Dog

With too many people not going thru the correct  procedures to get their
Dogs properly certified, some jurisdictions require  that certification
documents be carried with you. Some jurisdictions may  require that the dog be
muzzled and/or on a leash at all times. I am sure that  not all  States,Towns,
Counties, Parks (State and Federal) and local  Jurisdictions have the same
rules and regulations for Service  Dogs.

Unless you like hassles, you will need to do a lot of  research.

Trying to help

The Old  RidgeRunner
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