NYPD: Pit bull in subway attack was a service dog, owner still facing charges
From CBS New York NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Police are investigating a vicious dog attack that was caught on camera in
These 19 states are cracking down on fake service dogs
“Today, any pet owner can go online and buy a vest for a dog to pass it off as a service animal to gain access to restaurants, hotels and places of business,” said Republican state Rep. Kimberly Ferguson, who introduced the Massachusetts bill. “Their animals aren’t trained and end up misbehaving in these public places, which gives real service dogs a bad name.”
To spot a true service dog, check its behavior – not its vest
A new Washington law that allows businesses to question whether the animal accompanying a customer is a true service animal may provide some clarity and keep some people from trying to pass off their untrained pet, Womble and others said.