[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!

[Fredman]

Because they think their special

My wife almost tripped over a big dog on a leash. No apology.

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by Fredman

Because they think their special

Saw one at Winn Dixie today, probably not going back again. Least for awhile
Gross!

[retiredguy123]

Read the Federal ADA law. The dog is a service animal who performs a necessary service for the owner, who has a disability and cannot function without the dog's assistance.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Read the Federal ADA law. The dog is a service animal who performs a necessary service for the owner, who has a disability and cannot function without the dog's assistance.

That's not the issue.
It's "their little babies" that are the issue.


The ones who push their dogs in strollers.

[JGVillages]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That's not the issue.
It's "their little babies" that are the issue.


The ones who push their dogs in strollers.

In 14+ years in TV, and I shop at Publix, I have never seen a dog that wasn’t a service dog.

[vintageogauge]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Read the Federal ADA law. The dog is a service animal who performs a necessary service for the owner, who has a disability and cannot function without the dog's assistance.

For $35.00 anyone can get a service certificate for their dog, some are legit others are just taking advantage of the system, just like handicap stickers in cars. These aren't like seeing eye dogs.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

For $35.00 anyone can get a service certificate for their dog, some are legit others are just taking advantage of the system, just like handicap stickers in cars. These aren't like seeing eye dogs.

The Federal ADA law doesn't require a service dog to have a certificate. You just need to tell anyone who asks that the dog has been trained to perform a service for you. That's it. No certification or formal training required. You can train the dog yourself.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

The Federal ADA law doesn't require a service dog to have a certificate. You just need to tell anyone who asks that the dog has been trained to perform a service for you. That's it. No certification or formal training required. You can train the dog yourself.

Saw a huge dog in Sams yesterday was wondering about this.

I have a pet monkey should bring him next time but when he sees bananas trouble will ensue.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

That's not the issue.
It's "their little babies" that are the issue.


The ones who push their dogs in strollers.

Feel bad for the poor dog. They want to go out and sniff and smell not be pushed around.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by JGVillages

In 14+ years in TV, and I shop at Publix, I have never seen a dog that wasn’t a service dog.

How can you tell? On several occasions I have seen dogs, large and small, being lead Ito a store or being pushed in a grocery cart. I have seen them sniffing food items while the owner was oblivious and distracted. I have seen dogs laying in the aisles while the owner walked up the aisle looking for some item, or surprise someone with a sniff or lick. If these were service dogs, they were poorly trained and unidentified. Guide dogs for the blind are easily identifiable and very well trained. The ones I mentioned were not in any way identifiabe or labeled as service animals and did not appear to be performing any obvious function. So, again, how can you tell?

[tophcfa]

Tractor Supply and Petco are the only two stores we have ever brought our Dog into. Both are pet friendly stores that encourage patrons to bring their little furry friends into. Bringing anything but a properly trained and certified guide dog for a blind person into a grocery store is wrong in my opinion.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by JGVillages

In 14+ years in TV, and I shop at Publix, I have never seen a dog that wasn’t a service dog.

It's real easy to make your dog a service animal, just send in a few bucks and you can get your very own vest for the dog.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

It's real easy to make your dog a service animal, just send in a few bucks and you can get your very own vest for the dog.

Sad that people do this.