As a proud “dog dad,” I certainly appreciate our furry friends. However,service animals can cause problems in the workplace and leave businesses questioning how to handle the situation. There are two major issues for businesses relating to service animals: (1) accommodation for the general public and (2) accommodation for employees. There is a stark difference between how a business should handle each of these situations. This article discusses the different standards and best practices for handling service animals as it relates both to the general public and employees.