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Dollar Store Dog

cheriere — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:36:25 GMT

I'll start by saying, I'm a lover of all animals, all breeds of dogs. I just wanted to ask what you'd do in this situation.

About 2pm I had to make a last minute run to the Dollar General Store to pick up some extra Christmas candy for stockings. While in the store, I was stunned when what appeared to be a huge solid white pit bull / rotweiller ? suddenly dashed up on me, paws on shoulders, licking my face! It didn't seem mean, but it startled me & about knocked me down.Im sure it weighed more than me lol. It wasn't wearing a collar or leash either. A few minutes later, a man ran up yelling "nein" which I guess is German for No. But the dog paid him no mind.

She finally got down and turns out it belonged to the boyfriend of a girl working in the store. I did find it rude since they offered no apology or even spoke a word to me. The dog did pick my sweater and get me dirty. I know it was just a dog being a dog, totally not it's fault at all. She probably smelled my little Ruby on me. I just think the owner was terribly irresponsible and super rude! Sorry for the rant...I just had no one else to tell.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:41:07 GMT

@cheriere. Certainly an apology was due. It's inexcusable not to hav3 a dog like that on a leash. It would sent some people into heat failure.

Since he spoke to the dog in German, maybe he doesn't speak enough English to apologize?

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SouthernBee — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:45:53 GMT

@cheriere : I understand. I would have been upset. You could have fallen and been hurt.

Merry Christmas.

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cheriere — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:48:10 GMT

@Kachina624 At first I thought the same thing until after I rolled my cart on by and heard him to his girlfriend in local country vernacular! That was probably the only German word he knows & is trying to teach it to his dog...unsuccessfully.

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Neetgal2 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 00:59:30 GMT

I have encountered dogs alot lately, all places. When questioned ladies, all I get see do this, simply say, "it is my therapy dog". Last week, in a small major supermarket every isle I kept encountering a mid to large size dog trying to jump on me, I am old. The lady said sorry but she can't leave her in the car she would chew the seats up. I was wondering, but kept my mouth shut, what about a cage at home for when humans have to go out? I heard the lady checking out and telling everyone how it is a rescue dog! I know three women who have dogs and get trained as therapy dogs so they can travel cheaper! These women in no way need a therapy dog.🤷🏻‍♀️

A friend in a group of mine was meeting for dinner one night and told us all she was bringing her dog, she did not want to go from point A to B then back to A to get her dog. We are talking 5 miles. DH was about to back out, thankfully in the end she did not bring the dog. I never asked. Not sure if anyone told her or what.

I certainly understand some people need service dogs but...

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 01:17:04 GMT

@cheriere I think that at the very least an apology should have been given to you. I just don't understand the need for dogs in store's anyway unless it's a seeing eye dog or a therapy dog. It does not sound like this was the case.

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J Town Girl — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:16:54 GMT

To allow a dog to be unleashed in a store and behave in such a terrible manner is inexcusable. Having any dog, let alone such a large breed, jump up and be right in the face of someone is not cute nor funny.

If you had been afraid of dogs or had you fallen and seriously injured yourself as the result of this dog's rowdy behavior would they have taken care of any of your medical bills?

Suppose this dog hadn't been just over- exuberant but had actually been aggressive and had bitten you in the face. You could have been hurt very severely.

If as a dog owner you want your dog to jump up and lick your face that's fine but never think it's okay for them to jump up on anyone else. I've always had very small dogs but I never allowed them lick someone in the face or even jump up onto someone's lap.

Not everyone likes dogs or wants your dog to be all over them. Having a large dog or actually any dog suddenly run up to you can be a very frightening experience.

An apology was the very least that they should have done. I'm happy that you weren't hurt.

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rms1954 — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:16:55 GMT

I would not have done much of anything really.

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happilyretiredgirl — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 03:51:25 GMT

I understand service dogs but pets do not belong in stores where people are shopping unless it's a pet store. Everyone tries to say their dog is a service dog now and take them everywhere but true service dogs are trained and will not jump and lick someone.

My problem is I am serverly allergic to all animals so if that happened to me I would be in the hospital now, but no one ever takes that in consideration or probably don't care about others. I have had to leave stores before because of people bringing in their dogs. I like animals that is that sad part for me but I wish people or the stores would enforce no pets unless they are true service dogs.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 06:25:08 GMT

Sometimes I wonder where people live with all these bizarre stories that I cannot even imagine happening where I live. I never see a dog of any size that is not on a leash. But... There was nothing you could do and nothing you could say. It was not rude behavior. It was irresponsible and DANGEROUS behavior. Dogs, especially those two breeds can behave unpredictably. We're allowed to have dogs here with the exception of Pitbulls and rottweilers.

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NYwoman — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 07:11:50 GMT

It is dangerous these days to work in these stores. To have a large dog with you is a smart idea. With violent shoplifters and robberies, I don't blame anyone.

Even if they did not have an appropriate home to leave him in, I would not criticize.

Times have indead changed.

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BlueFinch — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 09:17:13 GMT

I would have been upset with the idiot dog handler. No one should have a dog off leash in public --- period. Particularly if it's untrained and a threat to cause injury to someone, even if it's just being playful. While they probably wouldn't have listened, I would have had to share my feelings about the incident, with some very stern advice.

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CelticCrafter — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 12:52:24 GMT

@NYwoman wrote:
It is dangerous these days to work in these stores. To have a large dog with you is a smart idea. With violent shoplifters and robberies, I don't blame anyone.

Even if they did not have an appropriate home to leave him in, I would not criticize.

Times have indead changed.

No words...

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Gabidog — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:17:26 GMT

Not clear about all of the circumstances but maybe the owner and boyfriend were unaware of your sweater issues. Did you say anything to them about the dog behavior? With so many stores having security problems the dog might have been there for protection. Luckily you were not injured.

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CalminHeart — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:21:57 GMT

I'd report that store to someone.... Police, Animal Control, BBB, someone.

I love dogs. That dog may have been the sweetest, nicest dog in the world. You didn't know that. A large dog should never be loose like that. The owner is asking for a lawsuit or criminal charges if something happens.

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cheriere — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 13:28:01 GMT

@Gabidog No security issues. This was a Dollar General Store in a small country town. I heard him ask his girlfriend if she was ready to go. So he must've just been there picking her up

I didn't notice the picks on my sweater until I got home. They were on my shoulders and arms.

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SharkE — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 16:05:33 GMT

I think people are just trying to see what they can get by with nowdays.

after all we got smash and grabs going on all the time and nothing happens to those people.

Poor people in big cities can't even go shop any more without asking a clerk to unlock the cabinet to get toothpaste, deodorant, etc..

People who can't stand to be away from their pets for what little time it takes to run to the store are just trying to see if they will get told you can't bring in animals. Starts with dogs, then, people will want to bring in pigs, ponies, ostrich, etc.

Give idiots an inch they will take a mile. I think I saw where the airlines now are putting their foot down on some of these weirdos

I don't want to be hugged by a python.

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Natureluvr — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:56:47 GMT

Unacceptable. All dogs I’ve ever seen in stores are on a leash and sometimes a harness as well.

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Kalli — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 15:26:33 GMT

Ownership of the breeds you mentioned requires a strong (physically and mentally) leader who is committed to working with the dog to become that dog's "alpha."

We had an Am Staff aka pit bull. He was the sweetest dog ever! No aggression, no questionable behavior, for the years he was with us BUT my son 1. had him neutered right away since he was already 1 yr old when he adopted him, 2. worked extensively with him. Also have to credit the breeder as this dog was a great example of how nice the breed can be.

My little Sheltie bossed him around! He truly was a lovable boy. He was scary in appearance, though.

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MoJoV — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 21:34:44 GMT

These days Dollar stores are having a hard time finding and keeping cashiers. I guess they will put up with just about anything including boyfriends with big unleashed dogs. Every legitimate service dog I've seen has been well trained and you aren't supposed to pet them when they're "on duty".

I'm a dog " nut" but your experience would've made me mad (at the owner).