Service Dog Denied Access (but I stood my ground)

What do you do when a business tells you to leave because of your service dog?

In this video, I'm sharing footage of an actual access denial I experienced at a store, where I was told my dog could get hair in the food and that I needed to wait outside — AFTER I'd already paid for my drinks.

I'll walk you through what happened, how I handled the situation (including what I wish I'd done differently), and the things I consider when deciding whether and how to stand up for my rights.

My goal is to turn this frustrating experience into an opportunity for better education so hopefully this happens to fewer service dog handlers in the future.