FYI, here is the official Publix policy from their corporate, Publix.com website:

"Publix permits service animals in the areas of its premises that are open to the public.

A service animal is a dog or miniature horse that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks to assist an individual with a disability. Dogs, miniature horses, or other animals that provide only emotional support, comfort, or companionship are not considered service animals.

A service animal must be under the control of its handler. A service animal must have a harness, leash, or other tether, unless the handler is either unable to use the same because of a disability, or the use of the same would interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of work or tasks. In such case, the service animal must otherwise be under the handler’s control, such as through voice commands, signals, or other effective means.

We ask that non-service animals be removed from the premises. We also ask that service animals that are out of control, pose a threat to health or safety, or are not housebroken be removed from the premises. The individual may continue to shop at the store without the animal. Publix will gladly provide personal shopping assistance to such an individual upon request.

All service animals are prohibited from being carried in a Publix shopping cart (even on a mat) or in Publix wheelchair basket attachments."

Is a miniature horse a quarter horse? Asking for a friend.

Wonder if Publix generally follows these guidelines.

Love dogs. NO, dogs should not be anywhere near where there is food. That said, I do believe that a seeing eye dog should be allowed for those that are blind. ONLY for those that are sight impaired that require a seeing eye dog to maintain mobility. NO DOGS in grocery stores.

NO, with the exception of genuine service dogs. Please.....no dogs in the grocery carts without anything to protect the cart. That is just skeevy without cart protection.

Please, please keep the fur babies at home when you go to the grocery store.

The issues most folks have is not with genuine service animals. The issues are with FiFi and Fido who squat and pee and poop in the aisles of the grocery store. Big difference.

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.

So, Who is to say I am or You are...

Pretty sure I'm safe from Crazy but I'm definitely a People. I'm beginning to accept Older though I'm on the young side of those north of 44. Rude... for the most part I consider the source, but sometimes things just happen.

I now need to apologize to the nice people on this thread who posted about dogs in stores. I am sorry ....................

NO!!!

Dogs do not belong in grocery stores, restaurants, the squares, at parties, and when visiting someone else's home.

They are not your children (no matter what you think) and there are plenty of people who do not like dogs. They are smelly, needy creatures that shed, carry fleas, slobber, have worms, and drag their butt on the carpet. Don't even get me started about the barking.

Owners of purebred dogs are really offensive. If they really cared about dogs they'd get a rescue animal or a mutt from the local dog pound (and not a puppy mill). Instead, the vain purebred owners are too snobbish to have a mixed breed animal, wanting to show off their expensive animal everywhere they go. Leave your animal where it belongs; at home!

So... You passed on commenting the last time this was posted just a few days ago (and the what is it now, dozens of time before that?) But you see fit to post now?

And by insulting people, you expect what in response?

Nope. I don't believe dogs need to be taken into grocery stores...

I never suggested that they should... But nice try!

Do you feel alright? Your wording sounds like you might be having stroke or something.

Me, I’m great judgement of people. :pepper2:

Why, thank you for checking on me! My words appear to track just fine, though, so I think I am good. And you appear to have regained your mastery of the English language too! Good news all around. Seriously you were uncharacteristically butchering your sentences - forgive me for being concerned. It wont happen again.

LOL I stand corrected. Back to butchering.

Ive been busy. There are some days I dont even post here - imagine that!
And your original comment about this thread wasnt meant as an insult? Pot, meet kettle.

I say no dogs in grocery stores, restaurants (inside or out) and any other stores including Home Depot and Lowes. Dogs should be left home if you plan any type of shopping.

No….I don’t believe dogs should be brought
to grocery stores!

You should read Doctor Dogs by Maria Goodavage. Dogs are trained to detect diabetic attacks and epileptic seizures to name only 2.

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Riiight... My post, commenting on starting a new thread when a thread EXACTLY like it was closed just a day or two ago is the same as your's stating this:

"Personally, keep your dirty creatures out of the food store. The manager needs to man up and tell the miscreant they arent welcome in the store with their mangy mutt."

Nice rationalization...

So.

[QUOTE=Dotneko;2245399]Why, thank you for checking on me! My words appear to track just fine, though, so I think I am good. And you appear to have regained your mastery of the English language too! Good news all around. Seriously you were uncharacteristically butchering your sentences - forgive me for being concerned. It wont happen again.[/

I rest my case.

My sympathy to those who truly have no choice but to rely solely upon dogs, but other than truly professionals trained medically certified service dogs should not be allowed in grocery stores or restaurants. Imho.

No dogs in grocery stores or restaurants

Keep the dogs home. They are probably thinking to themselves “ … finally some peace and quiet.”

NO!

Supposedly there are laws that prohibit animals in places where food is sold or prepared. There are also laws that require such businesses to allow service animals. I would think that management could approach someone trying to bring an animal / pet into their business and ask them to remove the animal or they will call the police to have them removed.

Why is there reluctance to involve law enforcement?

Pet smart only!!!

No cart. Our food goes there.

No!!!

NO!

Some countries you can find them in the frozen food section

Publix has an official corporate policy about dogs in their stores. See Post No. 41. It seems to me that the store can refuse service to anyone who violates their policy by just refusing to check them out. I don't see any need to involve law enforcement.

A lot of misinformation and misunderstandings on this thread. If you are interested in learning about service animals, why not go to the source? Service animals are governed by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you review the ADA, and you disagree with it, blaming the Publix manager will not help. Write to your Congressperson.

Service Animals | ADA.gov

So someone who needs a dog that can detect an on coming seizure or diabetic attack must stay home right

NO. Real service dogs YES.

Publix doesn't have any rules against service animals, but they do have a very detailed policy about dogs in their stores. See Post No. 41. A Publix manager should be able to enforce their own company policy, which is not in conflict with the ADA law.