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[quote=Anonymous]Legally, businesses are only allowed to ask if the dog is a service dog and what tasks is the dog trained to perform. They cannot ask what disability the person has, proof or documentation the dog is a service dog or ask that the dog demonstrate a task.

Service dogs are allowed into places where pets aren't allowed, with limited exceptions. For instance food preparation areas or some parts of a zoo where the animals are natural pray or predators to dogs.

If a service dog is being disruptive, such as barking during a movie or pulling things off the shelves, a business can ask a person to remove the dog. They must still provide an opportunity for services without the dog.

A service dog is a task-trained dog, meaning it is trained to perform at least one task to mitigate a disability. Emotional support animals whose sole purpose is is to provide emotional support or companionship are not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, they are protected by the Fair Housing Act, so landlords must permit service and emotional support animals that do not pose a threat. Landlords are allowed to ask for documentation stating you need the animal, but cannot inquire about the person's disability.[/quote]

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