[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by Marathon Man

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

just exactly WHO are "The Right People"???? I'd like to know what you are inferring here. Are you saying that if we don't agree with the tree huggers we are wrong? Are you saying that if we don't agree with you we are wrong?

Spell it out!

As a side note - in many places across the US and Europe, dogs (and cats) are not allowed in establishments that have fresh food. Which includes markets, grocery stores, butcher shops, etc. Now if you want bats contaminating your fresh items I'm sure we can oblige. I think for the most part you'll find this is policy/law/etc.

They just don't belong there period the end.

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

There are dogs trained to sense seizures before they happen. Having one can help increase someone's independence. A flickering fluorescent light overhead in a supermarket can trigger an epileptic seizure in some people. A trained service dog would press against the owner's leg, warning him that something is about to happen so he can get down to the floor and prepare for it. A service dog would also bark to attract attention, so that his owner can get immediate help.

A PTSD service animal can sense an anxiety attack before it happens, and assist its owner in getting fresh air, or discouraging people from coming too close, or whatever else it's trained to do.

There are service animals who actually pull the wheelchairs of people who have limited use of their hands and legs.

People with mobility problems can use service animals who are trained to provide them with stability and pacing when standing, walking, and sitting back down.

There exist people with psychiatric issues, who can use service dogs to prevent or interrupt impulsive or potentially dangerous behaviors. The dogs are trained to know the signs of a triggering event.

There are others - but those are some examples.

Not very many, if hardly any, of these dogs/people. This discussion is for the privileged dog owners that have no respect for others. I see dogs with their nose up other dogs rear, eating rabbit pellets, etc. They shouldn't be around other peoples food.

[Hmckinn]

Originally Posted by VApeople

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. They should never be allow where there is food sold.

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

What would you like me to call crazy rude old people fighting at Publix front door to get in for toilet paper? I am open to suggestion. As for toilet paper and pandemic, if you recall we were extremely fortunate in TV with the pandemic. Outside the bubble, not so much.

we were 'outside the bubble' and had zero issues, the only ones with issues were those that demanded things that we ignored...such as masks.

[LuvNH]

Originally Posted by Caymus

What do they do in almost every other city, county and town where health codes are enforced? I visited food stores thousands of times in other states and only encountered dogs twice. Both times they were obviously service dogs.

They do it where they can get away with it.

This is an excellent point. We have traveled extensively and have NEVER seen a dog in a store serving or selling food. ONLY IN THE VILLAGES.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Especially since the other ground hog day thread was closed...

When I clicked on this thread, I thought it was the other thread!!! Took me a few minutes to realize that it was a new one!

[Goodwingle]

No! "Real" Service Dogs yes but only on a leash walking on the floor. Please dear lord do not put a dog or "any" pet in a shopping cart where I put my actual groceries!

[virtue51]

NO!!! If an individual cannot leave the dog home, then they should have their groceries delivered.

[Aulicino]

No, I have had dogs my whole life and have never brought them shopping with me. It disgusts me to see a dog sitting in a shopping cart where my merchandise would be. Just ignorant owners.

[nordic tug]

The owner and the dog belong in the barn.

[cwhitecat]

I don’t want to put my produce in a cart that a dog has been riding in.

[Bilyclub]

Hell no. It's against most health codes.

[Steve]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

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

Well, that's a reversal. The dog has the person on a leash, well trained or in a cart!

[Steve]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

This is an excellent point. We have traveled extensively and have NEVER seen a dog in a store serving or selling food. ONLY IN THE VILLAGES.

I, too, have never seen a dog serving or selling food in a store...or anywhere for that matter.

[MSGirl]

Originally Posted by VApeople

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?

Regarding Publix at Magnolia Plaza, there was a woman in that store yesterday with her little white dog. So, I’m guessing the signs mean nothing. A dog, unless a seeing eye dog, should not be allowed in stores and in the grocery cart, where many sit