Can I exclude an animal because another person is allergic or fearful of dogs?

No. Allergies or fear of dogs are not valid reasons for denying access or refusing service to people using service animals. Both should be accommodated by assigning them, if possible, to different locations within the room.

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1. I have been denied access to a restaurant because of my service animal. What can I do about it?
2. Where are service animals allowed?
3. What must I do when an individual with a service animal comes to my business?
4. Can I exclude an animal because another person is allergic or fearful of dogs?
5. Am I responsible for the animal while the person with a disability is in my business?