[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jbrown132

What you are saying is not true. Try getting on a plane with a service dog without documentation, and a vest identifying the dog as a service animal. You need a letter from your doctor saying the animal is required for your wellbeing, a certificate saying the dog has received training, and a vest identifying the dog as a service animal. If you do not have these the dog is not allowed to board. Been through this many times and the doctor note is only good for one year. It should be the same requirement for bringing your dog into a grocery store.

I don't know what special requirements the airlines have, but here is a link from the Federal Government that addresses questions about the ADA law.

Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA

Question 17 specifically says that there is no documentation or certification required for a service animal. It also says:

"There are individuals and organizations that sell service animal certification or registration documents online. These documents do not convey any rights under the ADA and the Department of Justice does not recognize them as proof that the dog is a service animal."

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Service dogs are well behaved. They do not lick or smell any items in the store. It's the pets that are the problem
I take that back it's the owners of the pets that are the problem. Please leave them home while shopping, especially in the supermarkets. Stay safe.

[BossLady]

Originally Posted by Dlbonivich

I have an emotional support animal. He is a 5 pounder. He is trained by me. He was recommended by my healthcare professional. I do not take hiM to stores. I have tun into Walgreens with him. I do not leash him I carry him.

“Pets” are emotional support animals trained by their owners.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JulieER

Can’t cause a health hazard though by licking food.

ADA Service Dog Laws (2020) | Service Dog Certifications

The link you provided is a private company apparently selling certifications that have no legal value under the ADA law. See the link in Post No. 76. That link is a Federal Government link that addresses these bogus certifications. It says:

"There are individuals and organizations that sell service animal certification or registration documents online. These documents do not convey any rights under the ADA and the Department of Justice does not recognize them as proof that the dog is a service animal."

[Waltdisney4life]

The virus can Be transfer thru their Saliva if you want to bring your dog please put a mask on it!

[cathell62]

Originally Posted by pjackson8

Why must people bring their dogs into grocery stores?
It is disgusting!!! I saw one dog licking and sniffing unwrapped food items. Today a man brought in his big, wet, smelly dog!

I agree, stores need to crack down and people need to leave their pets home.

[Bill1701]

Originally Posted by pjackson8

Why must people bring their dogs into grocery stores?
It is disgusting!!! I saw one dog licking and sniffing unwrapped food items. Today a man brought in his big, wet, smelly dog!

It is usually the 'fur baby' people doing this. They also bring them to other crowded places, such as the squares and Farmer's Market. It is the whole 'look at me, I'm special' mentality.

Originally Posted by cathell62

I agree, stores need to crack down and people need to leave their pets home.

Good luck with stores enforcing anything. They're afraid of losing any customers.

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by pjackson8

Why must people bring their dogs into grocery stores?
It is disgusting!!! I saw one dog licking and sniffing unwrapped food items. Today a man brought in his big, wet, smelly dog!

I agree, it's disgusting. Should not happen unless the animal is a true service dog.

[waynehal55]

Originally Posted by BossLady

Stores becoming pet friendly? That’s a shame. I don’t want your dog at the fish counter or in the dressing room. I don’t want to have to navigate around your Golden Retriever in the aisle. It’s rude to bring your dog in public indoor places. Some are under the misguided idea that everyone else loves their little mutt too. Not true. I like dogs. I don’t like rude dog people. And... when I see a capable grown man insisting his is a self-proclaimed “service” dog, I assume he isn’t well adjusted enough to cope with the simple things in life; if he must emotionally rely on a dog to make it through the Lowe’s. Not a turn-on dude. Shaking my head... Be polite. Leave your precious FeFe at home when you go out. It’s another mask type of thing. Be self-aware and aware of your neighbors. It is so difficult to follow societal rules?

On my beach at home in OC, people want to sneak their poor dogs onto the beach. All the time despite the beach being a terrible environment for dogs due to possible heat stroke, salt water poisoning etc. I always go to the lifeguard. One day I see a young guy on the beach with his dog. I look closer, the guy has one arm and no legs, possible a veteran. That’s a service dog. Wanting to carry FeFe into the Publix because you love FeFe so much isn’t the same thing. I’m Diabetic. I get all issues aren’t as visible as no arms or legs. Have the dog properly identified with credentials AND most importantly — proper training to actually be a “service” animal and I have no problem.

Very well said, it's nice to read an intelligent post.

[jammendolia]

Originally Posted by vinricci

How can a 3lb chihuahua be of any assistance to someone?

it could be a “emotional support dog”!

[Sedlecky]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

Sad that people do this.

We have two different friends who sent away for the phony certification for their dogs so they could "take them to restaurants and travel with them". They are two of the worst behaved dogs I have ever seen and when I see those kind of dogs I get really angry. A real special needs trained dog is obvious by it's stellar behavior!

[Rosie1950]

Originally Posted by jsd412

Stop judging when you don’t know. Just because you can’t see what the impairment is doesn’t mean it’s not there. There are working dogs trained to alert their owner if their blood sugar is dropping, about to have a seizure, alert the hearing impaired of sirens, assist those with anxiety & ptsd. There are many reasons for a service dog that you cannot tell what service they are providing nor is it any of your business. Sure there will some who take advantage of the system but service animals are imperative to many people.

Bingo; people here are just to judgy.
As for a dog laying cable in certain stores, happens all the time, most likely 1 of 2 reasons.
1, weren’t pottied before entering
2. Anxiety and stress from being placed in unknown circumstances.
#1 is laziness on owners part and #2 can be a danger to those unsuspecting shoppers who HAVE to touch without asking.
True service dogs never leave their owners side, should be on the floor, leashed (retractable is fine for wheelchair handler) (PTSD Veterans may allow their service dog off leash to enter an establishment to make sure it is safe for the Vet, the dog will return to the Vet and signal it is safe to enter)
The service dogs SHOULD NOT be on chairs in a restaurant or fed from the table.
Service Dogs are housebroken
Most Service Dogs wear harnessing, to signal to the DOG they are working, and let bystanders know they should not be distracted. When out of harness they know they can be a dog and off duty.
I learned this and much more from volunteering at Fidelco Guide one of the most trusted names of guide dogs in the nation
Moral of the story, volunteer and stop judging.

[PJackpot]

I agree, should not be allowed.

[Cheiro]

Originally Posted by pjackson8

Why must people bring their dogs into grocery stores?
It is disgusting!!! I saw one dog licking and sniffing unwrapped food items. Today a man brought in his big, wet, smelly dog!

I could not agree with you more. I have always felt that these so-called "service animals" are just an excuse animal owners are using to bring their animal with them everywhere they go. Real service animals are supposed to have been trained and have their certificate with them at all times. They may love their pets, but not everyone else does, particularly when it comes to being sanitary. Any grocery store that would allow an untrained, unregistered animal to enter the store is not the place you should be purchasing your food and the management should be told of the occurrence.