Originally Posted by dnobles (Post 2245489)

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

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2245432)

: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...

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2244986)

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?

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2245308)

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."

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725 (Post 2244988)

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.

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2244986)

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?

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com (Post 2244987)

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.

Originally Posted by Marathon Man (Post 2245057)

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

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 2245129)

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.

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2244986)

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?

Originally Posted by LuvNH (Post 2245347)

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.

Originally Posted by Caymus (Post 2245504)

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.

Originally Posted by Altavia (Post 2245228)

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

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2245010)

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

Originally Posted by LuvNH (Post 2245533)

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.

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2244986)

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?

Originally Posted by samquiros (Post 2245487)

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

Originally Posted by Steve (Post 2245562)

I think some people are confusing "Service Dogs" and "Therapy Dogs". I think the "Therapy Dog" thing is being abused.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2245356)

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.

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2245573)

No, other than service animals, there should be no dogs (cats, mice, horses, peacocks) in a grocery store. That's the easy part.

The hard part is, what would you have the store do? Don't say, "keep them out," explain how the store manager should do that.

Should they have security at the front of the store? What would the security do? Should they block the path of anyone attempting to enter with a pet? Should they take people by the arm and physically remove them from the store? Should they call the police and have customers arrested? Knowing that whatever they do will wind up on the front page of the paper, how should they treat their pet-owning customers?

Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2245375)

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

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

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2245486)

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.

Originally Posted by VApeople (Post 2244986)

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?

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star (Post 2245010)

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