Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Service Dogs

[Peg Blum (pegb]

We had no problem with the behavior of the service dog or any of our 3 or 4
dogs.  And several do have to walk through the lobby, up the stairs or
elevator.  The issue with the service dog in the guest room had to do with
the concern that we would not be able to clean the carpeting in the room
sufficiently well to get rid of the allergens which might be present.
Another reason for thinking these potential situations through ahead of
time.  It is entirely possible that someone over-reacted at the time.  (We
do have several very allergic kids and adults here.)   I would have put a
sheet or washable blanket on the floor for the dog to sleep on.  Guess we
need to send this issue to our Community Life Committee for further
exploration.

Peg Blum
Cambridge Cohousing

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Villines" <sharon [at] sharonvillines.com>
To: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2001 4:02 PM
Subject: [C-L]_Service Dogs


> > At Cambridge Cohousing, we also have a "no pets in common house rooms"
> > policy.  That includes our 2 guest rooms.  However, we were surprised
> > recently when a guest showed up expecting to stay in a guest room with
her
> > service dog.  Hasty alternative arrangements were made, but it was very
> > awkward.  (One good reason for using the guest rooms only for close
friends
> > and relatives, as we usually do.)  It seems to come down to prioritizing
> > needs and planning ahead.
>
> Legally, service dogs must be accommodated. No choice.
>
> But they are so well-behaved that they can easily be kept to certain areas
> of the room. I was once in a restaurant when a woman brought in her
service
> dog. I almost left as she was sitting at our table (a group conference).
But
> the dog stayed still right beside her chair the whole time. We forgot she
> was there.
>
> Sharon
> --
> Sharon Villines
> Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
> http://www.takomavillage.org
>
>
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