Should dogs be allowed in a grocery store?
 

I read that the Publix at Magnolia Plaza has two large signs that says dogs are not allowed in their store.

Do you think dogs should be allowed in a grocery store?

No, other than service dogs, (aren’t they all service dogs?) they shouldn’t be allowed in a place that sells food. I love dogs, but not where I go for food.

Just "service dogs" that have been vetted in some manner. I am not even sure what a "service dog" is when taking into account the pooches I have seen in some places in the Villages.

No! Niet! Definitely not.
Service dogs only, and the law should be changed that those animals are fully certified, and proof should be shown on request of management.
But it will never be, because the poor 'bleeding hearts' will be so offended if their 'fur babies' are excluded.

No. Neither should their fur parents.

Of course they should be allowed, accompanied by a person, on a leash, or well trained, or in a cart.

No.

On a leash they can wiz on the shelf, in the cart hopefully the owner will step in the puddle instead. Yes have witnessed both issues more I care to count.

Those who have to take their dogs in the grocery are rarely well trained.

Why is it necessary for a dog to be brought in a store around other people's food? What good would a service dog even provide while in a grocery store? Sorry but unless you are blind I don't get it.

100% agree

It's ok that you don't get it. The right people do.

I'd be more worried about the people contaminating food by handling and sampling. The food bars especially are gross.

Can anyone explain why so many dog owners need to bring their dogs with them to grocery stores, restaurants, etc!
Why cant the dog stay at home?

i would go out and not put my stuf back

No, leave them home.