lol! I am so confused, I no longer know if this thread is about the rude manager at Target, taking dogs into stores, or taking kids into restaurants!
But, I might as well add my two cents to the fracas!
The manager - In my opinion, while you probably shouldn't have been in there, HE went way overboard. You certainly should complain. However, keep in mind this guy must be in serious need of proving himself if he attempted to manhandle you and your 4 lb. dog.
The rules about dogs - I think MORE places should let them in, and I think EVERY place should post their policy...then unsuspecting customers who have the idea that their dogs are welcome (and gee, Target sells alot of pet stuff, specifically for little dogs) won't be in need of an escort out. AND, if it's clearly posted on the door and someone chooses to take them in anyway, then they are breaking the rules and should leave quietly.
Out of Control Children - Children are expected to be children. But out of control children are ruining everyone elses experience. I applaud Carol Jean (i think it was her...I'm really quite confused
) Someone said that because children are human they have a right to be in a restaurant even if they are out of control. I strongly disagree. Any person who is out of control, be it adult or child, should be asked to leave. And parents who think there child's right to a temper tantrum and their right to continue shopping is helping their child become a responsible adult, get over it. Children need to have rules, and parents need to be consistent. I'm sure Carol Jean's children RARELY if ever threw a fit in a store/restaurant, etc., because they learned early on what was expected of them. And I'm betting they've grown up to be mature RESPONSIBLE adults and loving parents (i think she mentioned grandkids).
Back to Target. I've found that most places that sell little doggie dresses encourage me to bring my girl in to try stuff on. I too, assumed Target was pet-friendly...at least in the pet section, until YORKIETALK saved the day. It was here that I read about their pet policy, not on Targets door.
Thankfully, I'd never ventured in there with her.