Procedure:
Public Etiquette To and By Service Animals
Associated Policy:
Service Animals on Campus
Responsible Unit:
Student Affairs
Category:
Student Affairs
Office of Origin:
Student Success
Policy Contact by Title:
Director of Student Success
Created Date:
11.17.14
Effective Date:
11.17.14
Revised Date(s):
5.1.2020
Process
To the extent possible, the animal should not:
Sniff people or the personal belongings of others.
Display any behaviors or noises that are disruptive to others unless art of the service being provided to the owner.
Engage in personal grooming in public settings.
Block an aisle or passageway for fire egress.
People should avoid:
Petting a service animal as it may distract them from the task at hand.
Feeding the service animal.
Deliberately startling a service animal.
Separating or attempting to separate an owner/handler from his/her service animal.
Hesitating to ask a student if she/he would like assistance if there seems to be confusion.