Service dogs paws cleaner than people's shoes

[Still Waters]

Well over 10,000 people in Europe use an assistance dog; think of guide dogs for people with a visual impairment, hearing dogs for people with a hearing impairment, medical response service dogs and psychiatric service dogs.

According to article 19 and 20 of a UN agreement, these dogs are welcome in hospitals, shops and other public places. In practice, though, many users and their dogs are regularly refused entry. Often, hygiene is given as the main argument.

https://theconversation.com/paw-hygiene-is-no-reason-to-ban-assistance-dogs-from-hospitals-theyre-cleaner-than-peoples-shoes-156458