I have Parkinson's Disease, which means I have some shaking and other issues, but by far, the most frustrating thing I have to deal with is getting stuck...basically, I'll be walking just fine and come to a door or some other obstacle and my feet glue themselves to the ground. As you might imagine, crossing a busy street can be very scary. Even if I start across just fine, I might very well get stuck in the middle. The other thing that worries me is falling, which I do anytime I get the least bit off balance. I am considering getting a large dog (possibly a Great Dane) to be a mobility service dog. The dog, once trained, would behave very well, ignoring most distractions and would have a special harness and handle to help me. In the U.S., I couldn't be refused entry anywhere, even a hospital. I wouldn't even have to describe my disability, although mine is fairly obvious. My question for DR1 folks is: How do you think I would be treated here with a large dog at my side, even with signs in Spanish saying that the dog is to help me and that people shouldn't bother him? Do you think, for example, that Scotiabank would let me inside with the dog? They know me and my problem, but I wonder. Also, La Sirena? Ordinarily, dogs are banned. There's no point in having a dog to help if no one will allow him inside.... Although it would be nice to be able to walk on the beach again. A cane just does not work in the sand. Try to be nice, but also be honest. Thanks!