The requested URL /?page_id=487 was not found on this server.Man shoots 2 pit bulls after they attack his dog at east Erie residenceService dog in-training, handler kicked out of Meadville restaurant Ruth Prest, dog told to leave TimberCreek Table and Tap, Friday Feb. 19 By Alex Peterson | Ruth Prest and 10-month-old Harvey, a black lab, are a part of the Canine Partners for Life program.The duo had just finished obedience training at the Cambridge Springs state prison for women Friday Feb. 19, when they decided to meet a fellow trainer at TimberCreek Table and Tap in Meadville.Almost immediately, Prest says, they were turned away."We were just shocked because we had been there so many times and always had been treated with respect and nicely and enjoyed our meals," said Prest. "[The owner] was quite insistent that we not stay. The owner wouldn't allow us to come in because he said it was a service dog in-training, and not a service dog."Prest says, they went to a neighboring restaurant to eat, after being kicked out of TimberCreek."

They were very nice to us, they said we are sorry you had that experience. Come in and enjoy your meal, so we did," Prest said, who wants the public and business owners to appreciate the importance of service dogs. Robinson Blinds Peterborough"They are not pets, they are working dogs. Hypoallergenic Puppies For Sale In MaineThe people that have them really need them and so to be blocked access to a public place is really hurtful. Repair Acrylic Hot Tub CracksThe dogs need to have this kind of exposure because they need to be able to go anywhere that their person goes once they are working."Under Pennsylvania State Law, certified service dogs and service dogs in-training are BOTH protected, and permitted in public places.TimberCreek says, before this incident, they were unaware of that state law."

Unfortunately this was in fact a misunderstanding of ours," said co-owner and general manager, Devin Kelly. "We fully admit that we made the wrong decision absolutely. We have changed all company policies effective immediately, to adhere to proper state guidelines. Through the good and through the bad, it led us to be able to do some more research to become more educated."Kelly argued that their service dog policy before this incident was rather strict, because they had experienced instances of fraudulent service dogs being brought into their establishment. Kelly adds, they will now hold training sessions with staff and managers so employees can better adhere to the needs of disabled people and any type of service dog.To read the PA state law that regulates service dogs, CLICK HERE.For more information on Canine Partners for Life, CLICK HERE. Copyright 2016 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. comments powered by More Stories Par Fore Pennies Bianchi Honda SkyCam Ask the Professionals Contests Your Wellness Network Connect with YourErie Community Calendar Latest News Tim Kaine comes to the Bayfront Convention Center Kicking off the school year right 4th annual senior expo takes place today Erie County Fair at Wattsburg begins Monday Erie Yacht Club annual regatta benefits Red Cross Video Center Back in the classroom 4 Dr Joe Barber

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