[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

They should warn them at the front door or in the store that they will not be able to check out at the register.

And then the store will have to restock the items in their cart... Which usually means tossing out the fresh produce and meats...

Unfortunately, it's a lose/lose proposition for them...

[snbrafford]

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?

I think only service animals (and I question the need for some of those)in grocery stores, restaurants, or any stores. I don't hate dogs but don't want to be around their dander and fleas and have to worry about the dog's temperament.

[mikeycereal]

Back in the 80's when I worked at a grocery store we had a customer come in with a big labrador on a leash wearing a small vest. I was working on a checkout register and saw that the young bag girl nearest to me was enamored over seeing the dog. "Ohh..." she cooed and went over and bagged for that customer and when she walked back toward me I could tell she enjoyed the brief interaction. Back then it was rare... only dog that I remember seeing in the store for the 3 years I worked there. These days people freak out over everything, and I mean everything!

[Johnsocat]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

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.

Don't you have food and eat at home?

[Arlene pugh]

Parasites and dog butts on grocery carts sounds delicious. What’s on the blanket they put underneath. Why not put bare butted children in the cart??

[Whitley]

Only on Doggy Thursday and take your dog shopping Saturdays. Other than that, NO.

[Gpsma]

Originally Posted by Whitley

Only on Doggy Thursday and take your dog shopping Saturdays. Other than that, NO.

And why cant you leave your feces spewing, flea invested, butt licking mongrel at home…EVERY DAY?

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

Love dogs. But no dog should be next to anybody food or next to my food.
And as far as everybody complaining about a dog and a cart? What about all the dirty diapers that have been in that cart before you put your food in there? Just saying some thing to think about. As I no longer use the top of the cart where the babysit or the dog sit

[Ray Greene]

Only leader dogs for the blind should be allowed. No others, not even other service dogs.
Of course pet elephants are always welcome!!!

[VApeople]

I was very pleased to see that our local Publix at Lake Deaton Plaza has a sign on the door stating that pets are not allowed in the store.

The next time I go there I will definitely thank the manager for instituting their new policy.

[dnobles]

Originally Posted by Ray Greene

Only leader dogs for the blind should be allowed. No others, not even other service dogs.
Of course pet elephants are always welcome!!!

So people that have dogs that detect for diabetics and seizures should not be allowed. Not all services dogs are for the blind. Read Doctor Dogs by Maria Goodavage

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by Gpsma

And why cant you leave your feces spewing, flea invested, butt licking mongrel at home…EVERY DAY?

Helluva way to talk about a man's wife...

[wcsdanzer]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

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.

A. Under the ADA, a service animal is defined as a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability. The task(s) performed by the dog must be directly related to the person’s disability.

Q3. Are emotional support, therapy, comfort, or companion animals considered service animals under the ADA?
A. No. These terms are used to describe animals that provide comfort just by being with a person. Because they have not been trained to perform a specific job or task, they do not qualify as service animals under the ADA. However, some State or local governments have laws that allow people to take emotional support animals into public places. You may check with your State and local government agencies to find out about these laws.

[samquiros]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

I can't find it, but maybe YOU can tell us, when was this NEW meaning of SERVICE Aminals was put into practice?

Last updated: February 28, 2020

[almondz]

Let's face it - it's not a dog problem - it's a people problem - just like so many other issues.