veteran having a "new issue"

Check with Central Refrigerated, they have a pet policy, maybe don't tell them about the service part, just your pet.

 

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Just out of curiosity, why do you need a service dog? Is this dog with you for a specific reason or because you like him/her? Hard to answer a question until we know all the facts. As I understand it a service dog is to assist the individual for blindness, etc.

 

I'm assuming you have the service dog under direction of a medical professional.

If that is the case don't tell them about it during the hiring process. Unless of course they ask about reasonable accommodations. Once they hire you present them with a note from your doctor and there is squat all they can do about it. If they then terminate you, you will have a very valid case to sue them under the American's with Disabilities Act(ADA).

 

Well, That is bad! very Bad! this dog is taken better care of then the owner in most cases, Thank You for your service, To answer those who have asked "What is the dog for?" The dog is Bred trained and is acute to his problems, I have been told that they are putting service dogs with Vets who have PTSD or other issues when they sleep, The dog will wake the vet up and his recovery from the dreams or whatever the issue may be is much less, I just wish they had the dogs around when my Dad was still alive he had VERY bad Dreams and would clear a room in a minute when he had these dreams, I hope I was able to shed some light on why these dogs are used.
Now You may want to tell them that this service dog is not just a pet or a mut from the Dog Pound that will do thousands of dollars worth of damage to the inside of the cab of a truck, this is a very well educated dog that is with its Master at most all times. Instead of just filling out an application print the application and send them a copy of the letter that the dog is a SD I would certainly fight it!
Again.
Thank You for your Service. This to shall pass, you are tough and can get through this too. If I can be of any specific help please P.M. me I'll do what I can. Thanks.

 

Apply with a company that allows pets.

Watkins & Shepard has the shortest training period.

 

Also if they need to make arrangements for you to stay in a Motel room I'm sure they can do that, they have like a bunk house in Missoula where you and another person stay in the same room but if you need to be accommodated they should be PROUD to Do it! but Lets see what they come up with.

I P.M.d you my email so I may be able to help you.

Wish you guys would tell us where you are! thet way we can help you a little more easily! we promise not to show up for dinner when you are out on the road. Thanks.

 

It's a touchy situation and rare situation as it's not a pet policy issue but a matter of the trainer willing to allow a canine in his truck. Trainers usually don't have pets and pet lovers don't usually train. After training is no problem. Look at it this way a service dog is allowed in any public place but a home owner has the choice of what happens in their home. The company has to make both parties happy. If I was a trainer I wouldn't have a problem but I can't speak for others. There are many people that have pet allergies or have other personal issues outside the scope of the ADA.

Surely you can be separated for 3-8 weeks to get your training completed. It's understandable for a service dog to help someone with PTSD but is that the only known treatment? Both parties have to give a little for this to work. Some customers have a no pet policy issue which can extend to service dogs. There are no exceptions to a food warehouse that is USDA controlled.

Maybe find someone like Watkins- Shepherd that will put you in a truck with zero experience. They can't hold a service dog against you when there is no training issue.

One has to find a career that fits their disability. I'd love to go back to work driving but simply I'm not fit to be back in a truck. I can't expect the DOT and employer to make special accommodations for me when it's a safety sensitive position. I have to find an employer that fits my needs and that's exactly why I'm going to school and retraining for a more accommodating position.