Should a restaurant be allowed to expel a non-essential service dog?

Yes, the dog didn't have to be
with him all the time.

No, all service dogs should
be treated the same.

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posted 12-27-2011 by Writtenin1981

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A Grand Rapids restaurant is facing criminal charges after ejecting a patron's service dog from the dining area. However, the dog is trained to go get help in the event that his owner begins suffering from a seizure. Obviously, in a crowded restaurant, help wouldn't be too hard to find. Not to mention, the owners simply asked the dog be placed in the lobby for the time being. Was this acceptable?