Service animals can use the wet walkway. Booties aren’t required.

Yes, service animals are allowed. No, they usually don’t need special booties.

Under the ADA, service animals are permitted in all areas where the public is allowed. A wet walkway isn’t an exception. If it’s safe for humans in shoes, it’s safe for a working dog.

Booties are for protection from extreme temps, sharp debris, or chemical-treated surfaces—not from a little water. Most service dogs handle wet pavement just fine. If the walkway has ice-melt salt or industrial cleaner, booties might be smart, but that’s up to the handler.

Bottom line: don’t make a policy around booties. Let the handler decide.