Pets prohibited: Sign available

As terraces begin to get crowded, the ARQ has produced a sign as a reminder of the regulations from the guide issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPAQ) on what types of pets are allowed or prohibited in your establishment. The sign clearly states that only dogs to palliate a disability are permitted to accompany a person in a public food service area, both indoors and outdoors (terrace). We recommend displaying this sign in your establishment. To get your sign, visit restauration.org! Dogs that do not palliate a disability are therefore not permitted on terraces or in the food preparation, storage, and serving areas of a food establishment.

HOW SHOULD THIS BE APPROACHED?

When a disabled person is using a guide dog or service dog in your establishment (including the terrace), you can do the following:

- Check that the dog is wearing a visual identifier; or

- Ask for a document that certifies the dog’s training, issued by a specialized organization; or

- Ask whether the dog is to palliate a disability for the person.

Note that the person does not have to provide a recommendation from a professional that certifies that they have a medical need or condition justifying the need for a guide or service dog.