[pct-l] What is a Service Dog

[Ed Jarrett]

So would, apparently, calling a dog a service animal just because it gives you comfort; something I have seen people do.  At least according to the ADA.

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> Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:54:41 -0700
> From: brick at brickrobbins.com
> To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] What is a Service Dog
> 
> On Thu, Mar 21, 2013 at 1:19 PM,  <Trailwife at aol.com> wrote:
> > 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.
> 
> That would be a violation of federal law
> See http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm