Service dogs are allowed to go almost everywhere that the general public goes, including all public places, businesses, government buildings, restaurants, hotels, stores, schools, hospitals, and public transit. This is mandated primarily by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires that service dogs be permitted to accompany their handlers in these places. However, service dogs can be excluded only in very limited scenarios such as when the dog is out of control, not housebroken, or poses a direct threat to health and safety. Some very specific locations where their presence might be barred include certain hospital areas or wild animal parks where their presence could fundamentally alter the services provided. In summary, while service dogs enjoy broad legal access rights, their access is not absolutely unlimited—they must be under control and not cause disruption, and some exceptions exist for safety or hygiene reasons.
