Driving with Doggie

[kittytech]

I'm on a discussion list, and one thing that's being discussed at the moment is the unwillingness of some people to transport people with their dogs. I have my own thoughts, which I've kept to myself since, as a non-dog owner, I suspect my views would be very unpopular. However, I'm curious to know what others think. This is definitely a touchy subject for dog guide owners, and I wonder how others feel. And, for those of you who drive, what are your thoughts on transporting service animals?

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[pawpower4me.livejournal.com]

private property-- like cars, homes etc. is not subject to any laws like the ADA. Just like I have the right to say that children are not welcome in my home, people for sure do have the right to say that about dogs. I don't like kids, I don't like being around them, I don't want them in my house, end of story. People who visit me know this but I don't have many friends with children; Barb being the exception but her children are also the exception. I don't think I'd be friends with someone who didn't want my dog around for the simple fact that I need her, and as much as the potential friend could be all kinds of wonderful, I am not willing to give up my safety for friendship.

Just like people with kids usually aren't my friends because they want to be where their kids are welcome. Now if it were a work situation, and someone was taking the company van and said that they didn't want my dog there would be a huge ass problem.
I would fight for my right to have her in a work situation because that is different than private property.

[jenandbronze.livejournal.com]

I was going to say it was private property as well according to ADA.

I use discretion depending where I go, but majority of the time, Nixon (or in the past, Bronze) is with me. However, I am the love me, love my dog philosophy... however, if I need to get rides for one reason or another, i usually recruit someone who is a dog lover and doesn't mind having a dog in their vehicles.