What sort of instant assistance (not long term) does this dog provide that a person cannot – not ‘will not’ but ‘cannot’?

I can understand why places where food is eaten or prepared would have a blanket ban on all animals from entering that/those areas. It isn’t nice for dog owners, but not everyone owns a dog.

I have been in a similar situation where a visually impaired person didnt want to ‘rely’ on someone else and felt more independant with their dog, this is, of course, their own choice.

Personally, I know that all guide dogs are trained beyond all others, they are obedient and calm at all times and that they wouldn’t cause a problem. However some people simply do not wish to sit with animals in a restaurant.
Should we remove their choice so that Steve can have his choice?

Although I love dogs I have to firmly sit on the fence on this one. I cannot say that the staff were at fault.

In an ideal society, any one with any sort of disability would be able to rely on the compassion and assistance of their fellow man or dog……anywhere at any time!