Dogs In Stores -- What???

[HannahsMom7]

@PlanB

I don’t see the big deal. I have brought my dog shopping with me at Tractor Supply and Pet Value and a couple other places.

It definitely wouldn’t bother me to see a dog in the grocery store or pharmacy. I think it’s a load of baloney to say a dog shouldn’t be there for health reasons when you’re about a million times more likely to catch something from a fellow human in those environments. Or in any environments.

Tractor Supply allows dogs to come in. At least the one where my daughter works. she knows all the pups by name! and I would bet, if a dog had a mistake, she would clean it up with a smile. Now at my home??? LOL maybe not so much

[S1969]

@jump pony

Until it poops on the floor and some poor employee has to clean it up.
See the problem is on a horse forum most of us have well trained dogs , but lots of people have badly behaved dogs and that is the problem.
Very few people mind mannerly dogs.

Where exactly have you seen dogs in stores that have been badly behaved enough to be noticeable? I haven’t had this experience.

Tractor Supply allows dogs, so they must anticipate to some degree, the possibility of dog poop. Given that some of their customers come in with horse poop or cow manure on their clothes, it doesn’t really seem to be an issue of health/sanitation.

I’ve seen the odd tiny dog in a carrying bag at unusual places before…nothing really memorable, though.

[RockinHorse]

@jump pony

Until it poops on the floor and some poor employee has to clean it up.
See the problem is on a horse forum most of us have well trained dogs , but lots of people have badly behaved dogs and that is the problem.
Very few people mind mannerly dogs.

Judging by many of the dogs at horse shows, I would dispute the premise that horse people as a group have well behaved dogs.

[jump_pony]

@S1969

Where exactly have you seen dogs in stores that have been badly behaved enough to be noticeable? I haven’t had this experience.

Tractor Supply allows dogs, so they must anticipate to some degree, the possibility of dog poop. Given that some of their customers come in with horse poop or cow manure on their clothes, it doesn’t really seem to be an issue of health/sanitation.

I’ve seen the odd tiny dog in a carrying bag at unusual places before…nothing really memorable, though.

Well of course dogs are fine in a Tractor Supply or hardware store, but the OP was talking about pharmacies and grocery stores.
i love dogs but no I don’t want to see them in grocery stores.
i work part time in a restaurant with outdoor seating in a college town, lots of the students bring thier dogs.
of courses everyone loves the well behaved ones, the others not so much.
last month a very large dog had diarrhea in the outdoor seating area,the people said they were sorry but made no move to clean it up.
The poor server was the one stuck with that task, to say nothing of the smell for the rest of the customers and staff.
So yeah I love seeing dogs, but only trained ones with responsible owners!

[jump_pony]

@jump pony

Well of course dogs are fine in a Tractor Supply or hardware store, but the OP was talking about pharmacies and grocery stores.
I love dogs but no I don’t want to see them in grocery stores.
i work part time in a restaurant with outdoor seating in a college town, lots of the students bring thier dogs.
of courses everyone loves the well behaved ones, the others not so much.
Last month a very large dog had diarrhea in the outdoor seating area,the people said they were sorry but made no move to clean it up.
The poor server was the one stuck with that task, to say nothing of the smell for the rest of the customers and staff.
So yeah I love seeing dogs, but only trained ones with responsible owners!

[clanter]

@Dr. Doolittle

I was actually reacting to shay’s post about how prevalent “fake service dogs” are becoming.

fake service dogs should be a big deal anywhere they are found…

[S1969]

@jump pony

Well of course dogs are fine in a Tractor Supply or hardware store, but the OP was talking about pharmacies and grocery stores.
i love dogs but no I don’t want to see them in grocery stores.
i work part time in a restaurant with outdoor seating in a college town, lots of the students bring thier dogs.
of courses everyone loves the well behaved ones, the others not so much.
last month a very large dog had diarrhea in the outdoor seating area,the people said they were sorry but made no move to clean it up.
The poor server was the one stuck with that task, to say nothing of the smell for the rest of the customers and staff.
So yeah I love seeing dogs, but only trained ones with responsible owners!

I was referring to a post that suggested they had experienced badly behaved dogs in public places where they aren’t typically allowed. So I was curious where? I don’t blame stores for saying “no dogs” because they aren’t all small and riding in purses. But I have not really experienced “bad” dogs out in public.

As for the outside restaurant…the server should have brought paper towels and a bad and said “please clean up after your dog.”

Maybe if people called irresponsible owners out more often they would improve.

[jump_pony]

@S1969

I was referring to a post that suggested they had experienced badly behaved dogs in public places where they aren’t typically allowed. So I was curious where? I don’t blame stores for saying “no dogs” because they aren’t all small and riding in purses. But I have not really experienced “bad” dogs out in public.

As for the outside restaurant…the server should have brought paper towels and a bad and said “please clean up after your dog.”

Maybe if people called irresponsible owners out more often they would improve.

It would be nice if restaurant employees could have people clean up after themselves, but that is seldom an option.
Part of being in the hospitality business is cleaning up messes and putting up with rude behavior.
You should see some of the disgusting messes we clean up when people bring their kids in!

[abrant]

@HannahsMom7

Tractor Supply allows dogs to come in. At least the one where my daughter works. she knows all the pups by name! and I would bet, if a dog had a mistake, she would clean it up with a smile. Now at my home??? LOL maybe not so much

I believe it’s corporate policy that dogs are welcome

I work part time at a TSC store (discount!) and the dogs are definitely a happy addition. We’ve also had goats and I’ve brought in my cat before.

I did have someone allow their dog to leave perhaps the most disturbingly awful pile of diarrhea in front of the cash register and they left without telling anyone. Finally after asking myself “WHAT DIED?!” a few times, I found it. :dead: I told the store assistant manager about it… same dog and owner did the same thing at the service desk.

Basically, the same thing, bad people ruin it for everyone. If someone’s dog has an accident and they ask me for cleaning supplies - I will happily offer to clean it up for them. If they disappear leaving only the ghost of whatever rancid roadkill their dog had for brunch… then that’s a different story.

[rubles]

I agree the dog’s owner should offer to clean it up the mess the dog left behind. I’m sure the owner would not have taken the dog into the store if she/he knew it would be a nuisance.

[gingerbread]

I take my clean, well-behaved and very loving Lab mix to certain stores where she is welcome–it brightens everyone’s day, and she loves it. I do it more for her than for me! Pet supply stores, the local hardware store, the like. I would never presume to take her just anywhere, because there are people with allergies and those who are afraid of dogs too. You just have to have common sense,. Not all dog owners have it. As far as health risks (apart from allergies) other humans are what you have got to be afraid of!

[adultammylife]

@red mares

My experience is that it’s a big giant IF.

By that logic, and this is just to offer a different perspective, that same argument could be applied to babies and toddlers. I’ve seen many many ill behaved children out in public who cause all kinds of havoc including screaming, knocking merchandise over, disturbing the peace etc. Sometimes the parents are great and manage the situation the best they can for their child and other times I’ve seen parents completely oblivious and zoned out on their phones and yet no one questions that babies and small children are allowed anywhere - regardless of how many incidents a store may have had with disruptive children.

Personally, I would take a well mannered dog over a screaming child in a store any day of the week.

[SugarCubes]

@RockinHorse

Judging by many of the dogs at horse shows, I would dispute the premise that horse people as a group have well behaved dogs.

And in my experience, it’s the horse TRAINERS with the most poorly behaved dogs :lol:

[Larksmom]

My dogs look forward to TSC because they expect you to bring dogs in. They have vet services once a month, ( use my own vet) but there are people who don’t. Their dog food is highly rated, and the dogs seem to like it. The treats at c heck out don’t hurt either.
As far as going to odd places, I know this isn’t Europe, but when I was in Switzerland in 1982, I took a bus, I think it was a city bus, and they had a FARE for dogs! There was a st. bernard or some giant dog on that bus, and of course, it was well behaved. They were everywhere at the outdoor cafes. as far as the idiot that had the dog that pooped at the restaurant, I would have made them clean it up as they probably didn’t tip anyway. Clods like that ruin everything for everyone.

[2tempe]

@HPFarmette

I was assisting at a Therapy Dog International testing at the humane society when I worked there. A woman brought in a GSD that I observed to be growling at a child 4 feet away from her. I reported this to the examiner who said “Oh yeah she just wants to get tested so that she can take the dog anywhere”.

No intention of actually doing therapy visits with the dog. And so unsuitable. Of course the dog was dismissed but I’ll never forget it. So bogus and unethical.

I have a dog registered with Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and we have very clear regulations on misrepresentation of our dogs. I’m guessing TDI is similar. If someone said that to one of our examiners, they would never get passed…

Down here in Fla, dogs are allowed in many stores, and patio portions of restaurants. And inside some wine bars. He loves shopping as store owners often keep treats behind the counter. But I would never take him in his TD vest as he isn’t working on these visits, and it would never cross my mind to take in into the grocery store or pharmacy.

Here are my two out to dinner.

[HPFarmette]

Right 2Tempe I had a TID therapy dog of my own who did a lot of work in hospitals and nursing homes, he loved it… but I would never try to take him anywhere “posing” as a therapy dog anyplace other than an actual therapy visit. I used to get annoyed at people that were trying to get the TDI cert. just like they put obedience titles on their dogs but had no intention of ever providing any therapy service.

[dotneko]

There are some people (like me) who positively hate and fear dogs. I don’t want to be in their presence. They stink. Yes - poopsie smells bad even after they have been to the groomer - it is just perfume covering it up. No, your dog does not brighten my day by its presence. If I saw a dog in the food store, I would leave my cart, tell the manager they have lost my business and leave.
I absolutely wouldn’t eat at any restaurant that welcomes dogs.
Just because you love your dog does not mean I do.

[HannahsMom7]

@abrant

I believe it’s corporate policy that dogs are welcome

I work part time at a TSC store (discount!) and the dogs are definitely a happy addition. We’ve also had goats and I’ve brought in my cat before.

I did have someone allow their dog to leave perhaps the most disturbingly awful pile of diarrhea in front of the cash register and they left without telling anyone. Finally after asking myself “WHAT DIED?!” a few times, I found it. :dead: I told the store assistant manager about it… same dog and owner did the same thing at the service desk.

Basically, the same thing, bad people ruin it for everyone. If someone’s dog has an accident and they ask me for cleaning supplies - I will happily offer to clean it up for them. If they disappear leaving only the ghost of whatever rancid roadkill their dog had for brunch… then that’s a different story.

she has sent me pics of baby goats on feed bags in her store! Love them.

and yes, some owners can be jerks

[red_mares]

On the door to our local 3rd World Supermarket is a new, 18"X24" sign, that very plainly states “No Pets Allowed” with a dog in circle with a line through. Smaller font adds “Service Dogs Allowed”

The irony is, this isn’t the cleanest store around. Some of the frozen fish looks fresher than the live, half dead, fish in tanks. I’d worry about lingering in the meat department with Fluffy. Based on the offerings, Fluffy could end up under plastic wrap if you stayed there too long.

[2tempe]

Its sad, this whole service dog problem. I know one person who got a letter from her psychiatrist saying she needed her dog, but she only uses it when she wants to drag him along on a trip. She flies all over the world professionally and functions quite well w/out him…I know someone else who wants to do this so their dog can stay in all hotels, not just those who allow pets. And the list goes on. Witness the problems airlines are having.

For those that are “cheating”, they should be grateful every day that they do not NEED a service dog, and stop trying to mess things up for those that have legitimate challenges.