Another first for Hawkeye -- first time in church for a whole church service. Organ, choir, hymns, Bible readings, sermon, he was good through it all (he did poke his head out into the aisle a couple of times and maybe startled the pastor!!!). He got many compliments and some folks got to learn a bit more about service pups in training and working guides.
What most folks don't know is that the ADA does not apply to religious institutions. So fully trained guide dogs and service dogs have to seek permission to go into a church or other place of worship. And there are numerous examples of churches not allowing them, which is somewhat mind blowing to me. Same holds true for pups on program. I am very grateful to Culpeper Presbyterian Church for allowing us to worship.
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