[MommysBabyRoxy]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

If you can fit your fifty pound dog in a purse, more power to you. I think there's a fairly obvious difference between a dog that fits in a shoulder bag and a Great Dane, and this common sense can be applied to retail establishments.

In fact, this common sense IS often applied to retail establishments. Many apartment buildings only allow dogs weighing < 20 lbs, and even some grocery stores allow dogs as long as they are in a carrier. So it's in practice now in many places. Things don't have the stay the way they are just because, well, that's the way they are!

AGREE once again!

Its not like you have to make rules that say NO DOGS, NO KIDS!

Just tell ppl not to be idiots and use their better judgement, and follow the rules that a specific retail store has set up. If that judgement is poor and the rules are not within their guidelines, then kick them out.

I would hope that someone who had their dog there wouldnt be letting their dog close enough to meat that they would be able to "sniff" it. I keep Roxy on her leash in the kids seat, and she could never reach the meat.

Same with a kid. I dont want to see a snotty nosed kid picking up my future meat product. lol. I see them all the time poking at the meat under the celaphane. It makes me insane.

This is what I think.

Make the laws that you must have proof for all shots... children or dogs... Your animals and kids must be maintained, clean, and act properly according to store standards. If they are not, they will be asked to leave the property. Child & Family, or Dog & Owner.

Doesnt matter if its a dog or a child. If they dont abide by the rules, they need to be escorted out.