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How should a service dog act in public?

  I'd like to start out by listing things that are legally required of a service dog while in public then go from there. ( ADA PUBLIC ACCESS LAWS FOR SERVICE DOG TEAMS ) The dog should be under the control of the handler at all times(ex. not wandering off lunging at people, etc...)  The dog should not be disruptive(ex. barking excessively one bark to alert is acceptable, growling, breaking property or merchandise.)  The dog should be potty trained.  If a dog isn't following these guidelines they can be asked to leave your place of business.  HOWEVER, despite being highly trained these dogs are still dogs. They will do dog things.  So here are some things you CAN'T kick a service dog out for doing Sniffing things, dogs will sniff it's how they process the world. Unless the dog is trying to eat things or pressing its face on something it doesn't really matter.  Yelping if they get hurt. I have mobility issues and I have stepped on my dog's foot more than...