[Fredster]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

So, a dog in a stroller is a huge problem? Why?

They're not tracking "god knows what all over the floor...

They're not "spreading disease" in the grocery carts...

They're not "peeing and pooping" all over the place...

So why get so upset about it?

Bottom line it’s only your opinion,
which you’re entitled to, and others are likewise entitled to theirs!

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Who suggested that it's proper to bring dogs into a grocery store?

I most certainly never did...

I only suggested that the actual occurrence of that happening is so small, that it isn't a significant problem...

And many hospitals have dogs roaming the halls, giving comfort to sick patients...

I guess that Dr's office outrage is now on shakier ground...

"Dogs roaming the halls" gives the impression that they are loose and wandering aimlessly without restrictions or boundaries. I think the statement gives a false impression. Some do have dogs that have handlers to visit with sick individuals, but they need the permission of the patient, doctor and facilities. Dogs are sometimes used to sniff out certain illnesses.
As to the "Dr's office outrage", still on solid ground from my perspective

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Fredster

Bottom line it’s only your opinion,
which you’re entitled to, and others are likewise entitled to theirs!

I like your tag line, "in valley of the blind, the one eyed is spectator". Old one eye probably is usually the winner when they play "Marco, Polo"

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

You understand! Dogs don't need or want the accoutrements or the fuss. They, at best, tolerate it as if owner is playing with them. Dog s become confused and stressed by all the hubbub. They have no understanding of where they are or why they are there. And the "accidents" that some will try to deny ever happen, do happen and are usually, likely stress related.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Fredster

Bottom line it’s only your opinion,
which you’re entitled to, and others are likewise entitled to theirs!

True, but I'm not the one ranting about it...

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

"Dogs roaming the halls" gives the impression that they are loose and wandering aimlessly without restrictions or boundaries. I think the statement gives a false impression. Some do have dogs that have handlers to visit with sick individuals, but they need the permission of the patient, doctor and facilities. Dogs are sometimes used to sniff out certain illnesses.
As to the "Dr's office outrage", still on solid ground from my perspective

Nothing false about it. There are hospitals where dogs DO roam the halls, with no handlers. They are free to go to whichever patient wants them there...

And I'm still waiting for the name of that DR who had all of the dogs in her office...

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

And I'm still waiting for the name of that DR who had all of the dogs in her office...

Your going to wait a long time.

I don't narc on people making a living on this forum with names even though
some have a strange way of doing business.

[Fredster]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Nothing false about it. There are hospitals where dogs DO roam the halls, with no handlers. They are free to go to whichever patient wants them there...

And I'm still waiting for the name of that DR who had all of the dogs in her office...

And would those be called “Free Range” hospitals?

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Nothing false about it. There are hospitals where dogs DO roam the halls, with no handlers. They are free to go to whichever patient wants them there...

And I'm still waiting for the name of that DR who had all of the dogs in her office...

I will take your word for that since I am not aware of all practices of all hospitals. I most certainly think that anyone being sent to a hospital would be notified of this practice before being transported or, if self transported, would be notified before entering the facility and being confronted by a dog or dogs off leash. If my wife, for example, was not notified and were to confront a loose dog in a hospital, because of her conditions I can assure you there would be lawsuits involved.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Fredster

And would those be called “Range Free” hospitals?

Maybe "veterinary" hospital.

[Stu from NYC]

And would think with all this arguing nobody has changed their opinion

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

And would think with all this arguing nobody has changed their opinion

And speaking of dog poop……oh wait save that for another time.

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

True, but I'm not the one ranting about it...

Want to to guess who has the most posts in this thread? This poster has over 20% of the 222 posts.

[MX rider]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

Want to to guess who has the most posts in this thread? This poster has over 20% of the 222 posts.

Exactly! but not ranting. lol

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

There are hospitals where dogs DO roam the halls, with no handlers.

NO there's not, nursing homes, maybe on leashes at best.

Tell me which hospitals let dogs roam so I can call and ask for myself.