fake service dogs

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Have a sister in law qho goes everywhere with her pet lab. She called it her "Therapy dog" maintaining she has PTSD from Katrina. This really pisses me off because I know several people who do in fact carry mental trauma from the storm (another sister in law for example-who does NOT have a service dog-but does have two pet dogs) and I can see their pain. This sister in law NOW claims that the dog is a diabetic dog trained to detect her blood sugar level. This is absolute bravo sierra as this dog has been a family pet since puppyhood and I know for a fact has not been sent off for training as a diabetic dog-if this would at all be possible for a 5 year old family pet.
She just wants to be able to take the dog with her wherever she goes and this has really set me, and a lot of other people off. Is there some way I can turn her in for faking this???? This really burns me up as there are people who genuinely need and benefit from these service dogs and this sister in law is just doing this to get attention and gain sympathy.
There has GOT to be a law against this!

 

[jeffsmith]

Maybe you should check with a Lawyer

Wait !!!

 

[THE PILGRIM]

Its getting ugly out there.
A while back, down at Lowe's,
I sat a Service Dog who had a Service Dog!

 

[Rustyt1953]

I have no usable input on the ethical usage of support animals but I am flattered that you ask us for legal advice.

 

[muddocktor]

Caj, maybe you should do a little research without pay and see if there is some Louisiana statute you can hang that self centered wuss on. That's just sad! That kind of stuff burns me up too, and people like her make trouble for the folks that really do need service animals.

 

[soFlaNative]

We can discuss, argue, pontificate... generally drive ourselves bat guano crazy about the neediness encouraged by today's society without changing a thing so how about just go with the flow?
Sign up Angus as your own portable the rapist (SIL's mutt need a friend?) as a buffer against you're justifiable need to dispense shame and humiliation (or worse) upon those who just don't know how to act.

 

[Onomea]

Maybe you tell her Angus has a degree in Criminology from LSU and is working undercover for the FBI to sniff out and kill, with one highly skilled bite, wannabe fake service dogs.

Killed two, in fact, just last week down at the courthouse after sniffing the crowd out while you were doing your lawyer thing.

Angus and you like to keep their l'il wannabe service dog tails nailed to the wall above your liquor cabinet to remind you both of what a good dog he is...

 

[DeathGrip]

Beer? Check.

All I need now is some popcorn.

 

[Mule Packer]

Seriously, it bugs me, too. Sometimes I wonder if it's just the latest fad to call your pet a "service" animal, "therapy" animal, "comfort" animal, or "emotional support" pet.

I saw on the news where some people use guinea pigs and even miniature horses as emotional support pets. Aw, c'mon! Gimme a break! Is it that they just want attention or what?

I know of one gal who carts this little dumb-lookin' ankle-biter type dog around saying that it's her "emotional support animal." She takes that dog everywhere...even to church. Of course, everybody flocks around her to see her cute little dog...wanting to pet it, etc. Personally, I think she just does it for the attention. But who am I to say? The little mutt has an official-looking jacket that says he's an emotional support animal, but I found out that you can get those on-line.

Hmmm. That just gave me an idea. I'm gonna see if I can get one of those "emotional support pet" jackets for my mule Scotty. Maybe I could get away with takin' him to church.

 

[Jinglebob]

I don't know about your state but when I lived in Texas using a fake service animal was a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than $300 and 30 hours of community service.

 

[Doug627]

This is all I found:

Louisiana Service Dog Laws
January 2, 2016 admin No Comments
Definitions
(1) "Service dog" means a dog who has been trained or is being trained to do work or perform a task for a person with a disability. "Service dog" refers to a dog trained as any of the following:
(a) A hearing dog.
(b) A guide dog.
(c) A seizure alert dog.
(d) A mobility dog.
(e) An autism service dog.
(f) A dog providing assistance during a medical crisis.
(g) A service dog providing assistance to persons, including veterans with traumatic brain injury or post traumatic stress disorder.
LSA-R.S. 46:1952
Accommodation Law
Every person with a disability may be accompanied by an assistance dog, especially trained to aid such person, in places like common carriers, educational institutions, lodging places, restaurants, etc. without being required to pay an extra charge for such dog.
LSA-R.S. 46:1953
Each person with a disability who has a service dog, especially trained to aid such person or who obtains such a dog, shall be entitled to full and equal access to all housing accommodations, and he shall not be required to pay extra compensation for such dog but shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or any person on the premises by such dog.
LSA-R.S. 46:1954
During the training of a service dog, any trainer or puppy raiser of such dog shall have the same rights and privileges as a person with a disability to be accompanied by a service dog in any place or facility provided in this Chapter.
LSA-R.S. 46:1955
Denial or interference with full and equal accommodations results in fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both.
LSA-R.S. 46:1956
Harassment of/Interference with Service Dogs
Any person whopurposely or negligently injures a service dog or any owner of a dog who allows that dog to injure a service dog because he fails to control or leash the dog shall also be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than six months, or both. Such person shall also be liable for any injuries to the service dog and, if necessary, the replacement and compensation for the loss of the service dog.
LSA-R.S. 46:1956
Driving Law
Any such operator who fails to take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to a pedestrian with a disability shall be liable in damages for any injury caused to the pedestrian and any injury caused to the pedestrian's service dog.
Any such operator who fails to take all necessary precautions to avoid injury to a pedestrian with a disability shall be liable in damages for any injury caused to the pedestrian and any injury caused to the pedestrian's service dog.
LSA-R.S. 46:1957
Licensing Law
Service dogs shall be exempt from any state or local license fee.
LSA-R.S. 46:1958

 

[Squarebutt]

Somebody needs to throw a tennis ball through the airport lounge to see how that trained service retriever responds.

 

[6518John]

Gary—you are hereby prescribed a Service Emu to help you with your anger issues.

 

[H Richard]

I think this whole subject has gotten out of hand. Too many people are using this as an excuse to take their pet,"any pet" with them everywhere. There should be a certified ID for every "dog" and "pet" that has passed the criteria and signed off by a physician before being allowed to be used. If no ID, refuse admittance.

 

[CH4]

Merely a continuation of the abuse of handicapped placards and other such programs. Some folks like to game the system for personal benefit without regard to others that are legitimately in need.

 

[joe44va]

My son has a step-father in law that has an emotional support dog. One of those tiny Mexican critters. He bought the Service Dog vest on eBay. Takes it everywere, into restaurants too. No training and doesn't do anything but rest in his arms. Enough to gag a maggot. Nothing I can or will do about it.

 

[Rpg]

My Springers alert me when my blood sugar drops too low.

I think I need to get them 'service dog' vests.

They're also pretty good bird dogs.

 

[hittman77]

Litigation is the only answer.
And the population will be down at family reunions.

 

[steelslaver]

Service dogs for those who are afraid to be alone for over 30n seconds. Handicap parking for some guy, who has bad knees because he is 200# over weight, so he can park close to the door at Baskin Robbins.

 

[s&wchad]

In the past, it was just an expression...