FYI, there is no actual certification process for service animals. I could go buy a vest, slap it on my dog and waltz into a business, and I am protected by the laws enforced by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) which do not allow the business owners to ask specifics.
Some service dog training programs certify dogs within their program, but federally, there is no test, exam or process that a service dog must pass in order to be called a service dog.
I know of one individual who trained her service dog with help over the internet.
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As a result of this loophole, legitimate service dogs are getting a bad rap, and business owners are suspicious.
I came across this article about an owner-trained service dog who killed another dog....
http://www.guidehorse.org/news_ot_dogs_kills.htm
It's only a matter of time before one of these "home-made" service dogs kills a human.
Sorry, I kind of veered of topic.
I have no problems with legit service dogs - I just wish there were more stringent laws and a certification process.
If this dog truly was a legit service dog, then SHAME ON WAL-MART!! Regardless of breed, shame on them!