Animals in stores? - Page 9

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@ECBG wrote:
@Tinkrbl44 wrote:
@ahoymate wrote:
Where I live it is a dog friendly city! Everyone has one and everyone walks their dog and takes them in stores.

I love dogs and have no problem as long as they are well behaved and on a leash or in a stroller, purse. Most have small dogs. I would call someone who called the police "uptight".

@ahoymate @Mom2Dogs

Just yesterday I stopped into my local Kroger store to pick up a few things, and saw a rather large dog with its owner. The dog was on a leash, but that didn't stop it from doing a poop on the floor. The owner saw it and just walked away.

What is wrong with people?

IMO ... Dogs should NOT be brought into grocery stores.
@Tinkrbl44

The owner needs to be trained!

@ECBG - The owner need to be BANNED.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

threecees · ‎09-22-2017

I have seen a dog in my gym waiting patiently while it's owner did her exercise.

Not a problem to me.

Venezia · ‎03-09-2010

@threecees wrote:
I have seen a dog in my gym waiting patiently while it's owner did her exercise.
Not a problem to me.

@threecees - But that's not the same thing as dogs being in a grocery store around food that others will be buying.

Fresh produce is open air; not wrapped or behind glass. Dogs love to sniff things - it's the nature of the animal and you can't blame them for that. But the owners should leave their dog(s) at home while shopping.

"" A little learning is a dangerous thing."-Alexander Pope

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

My heart skips a beat when I see a service dog.

I want to say something like *Thank you for your service*. ETA: To the trained service dog.

I know you're not supposed to *make* over one and I respect that. (So hard to do though!)

If it's just someone's pet dog and I can tell because they're usually beaming about their pooches presence being in a store. (It's just something I can sense sometimes.)

Well, I ignore them.

Dog and owner.

qvcaddition · ‎03-10-2010

@Venezia

@Venezia wrote:
@threecees wrote:
I have seen a dog in my gym waiting patiently while it's owner did her exercise.
Not a problem to me.

@threecees - But that's not the same thing as dogs being in a grocery store around food that others will be buying.

Fresh produce is open air; not wrapped or behind glass. Dogs love to sniff things - it's the nature of the animal and you can't blame them for that. But the owners should leave their dog(s) at home while shopping.

Veggie bins in super markets are usually higher than a dog unless a great dane, but even if a dog didn't sniff it, i hope people would wash their veggies good before eating or cooking.

I have not seen big dogs in stores, just little ones occasionally, not often.

Buffalogal47 · ‎07-14-2010

Service animals, such as guide dogs for the blind or those who detect epileptic seizures or other medical conditions are the only animals who should be permitted in stores and restaurants. So-called emotional support animals are no more than pets and should be left at home.

Itsjustme4 · ‎06-30-2011

@kitcat51. YES! I'm allergic to dogs! And cats. They trigger my asthma. It seems lately that dogs get more consideration than people. I'm against dogs in stores, especially grocery stores. And how about on planes? I can't get seated next to someone bringing a cat or dog onboard for health reasons. I think the airlines should ask that question when you book so they can keep the animals away from people who are bothered. When you can't breathe nothing else matters.

AuntMame · ‎10-16-2010

@qvcaddition wrote:
My dog is now to old to be a Kaiser hospital volunteer anymore. She is a bonafied or was service volunteer dog, before everyone could get something online for five bucks.
It cost me over 200.00 dollars to get an approval for her to be trained to go in a hospital or nursing home to let patients pet her if they wanted.
There was 2 weekend of training and one month at Kaiser.
She did this with me as volunteers for a few years and the Drs. and nurses and patients that had animals and missed them, loved for these dogs to visit.
She still has her Kaiser membership card, just like a member would like myself.
I do not consider her an emotional dog for me, although she is my best buddy. We grow old together. She is 17 and I am 88. We did not abuse the privilage. She was not considered a Service dog, but considered a volunteer to visit homes and hospitals.
Now in some ways through the years, everyone has an emotional animal.
We both went through a lot of training. One thing, no matter what, a dog is not allowed to sit in a grocery cart. A kid with a dirty diaper is, but not a clean animal.

That is so sweet! Good for you and your pooch! Those hospital dog visits mean so much to patients, especially young ones. Well, older ones too!

People don't realize how much time and effort goes into training hospital-visiting dogs, or how much effort goes into preparing them for visits.

Years ago we auditioned one of our super-friendly-love-sponge dogs to be a visiting pooch at a children's hospital. (Alas, he failed. Because he skittered slightly when someone came toward him with an IV stand. He was a rescue and we think he had been beaten. Hence, fear of sticks.)

We were told that, in addition to special training, we would need to take him to a nearby vet school an hour before each hospital visit. To be checked out by a vet, and also to be bathed with antibacterial soap prior to schmoozing with patients.

It is really a huge commitment. But I've seen visiting dogs in hospitals and nursing homes and their presence brightens so many faces and lives. Thank you for your service!

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@Lucky Charm wrote:
My heart skips a beat when I see a service dog.

I want to say something like *Thank you for your service*.

I know you're not supposed to *make* over one and I respect that. (So hard to do though!)

If it's just someone's pet dog and I can tell because they're usually beaming about their pooches presence being in a store. (It's just something I can sense sometimes.)

Well, I ignore them.

Dog and owner.

@Lucky Charm The person with a service dog may not have been in the military. A simple smile can mean much to another person.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

@Cakers3 wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
My heart skips a beat when I see a service dog.

I want to say something like *Thank you for your service*.

I know you're not supposed to *make* over one and I respect that. (So hard to do though!)

If it's just someone's pet dog and I can tell because they're usually beaming about their pooches presence being in a store. (It's just something I can sense sometimes.)

Well, I ignore them.

Dog and owner.
@Lucky Charm The person with a service dog may not have been in the military. A simple smile can mean much to another person.

@Cakers3

Sorry, I wasn't clear about that.

I meant I would love to go over and pat a service dog on the head and say *thank you for your service*, to the dog for being such a help to someone who's disabled.

I've gone back and edited.