[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by sarahheartmaddy

Having a fear of dogs is just a side point. More store owners would agree that having a no dog policy causes less trouble and less drama. As much as some people would enjoy having their pup with them at all times, it would bring much more heartache to those who own stores. I think this would drive more people who do NOT want to be around dogs to stay home and I would bet business would go down.

People are not allergic to (replacing the word fat here as i said HUGE in my post and not fat) unruly and unclean people. And they are PEOPLE, not animals. People and animals do not have the same rights. Places are able to refuse business to whomever they choose, so if someone is out of control, they can be asked to leave. I would hope someone wouldn't be asked to leave because they are "huge".

Aide dogs do just that -- they aide. As a pet owner, we do not have the same rights as a service dog handler. That is not comparable. Just because we "want" our dogs there, there is no justification for them to be with us at all times. Unless they are therapy, service or emotional assistance dogs, they do not need to accompany their owner into all places, especially ones where food are served.

Just my two cents.

Not allergic to dirty people, but definately afraid of them!! TEEHEE