Not allowed in the garage??? How do people get them in and out of their car?

Speaking of service dogs there was this guy that had his big german shepard in a restaurant at the take out counter. He just let his big dog stand right in the middle of the isle while people struggled to get around it had thje dog sniffing their crouch etc it was terrible. He didnt even need to be standing there because his wife was doing all the ordering I think even if you have a service you should be considerate but I quess that sense of entitlement rule

If the service animal is being aggressive toward other customers, the owner can ask the person and the animal to leave. I guess that would fall under the right to refuse service to anyone.

Something must have gone wrong w that service dog's training if he is sniffing crouches while in "work mode". I have a friend who is involved w raising/training labs as seeing eye dogs. When their harness is on, they are supposed to know they are in work mode and are not to exhibit those types of "dog behaviors". That's why a lot of ppl will ask you not to pet their service dog while his harness is on. These dogs are supposed to be tested for temperament and intellect from puppyhood. In fact, one of his labs could not complete the program. The intellligence was very good, but his temperament was too distractable. They must be able to stay focused while working.

Some people enjoy taking their pets out with them- I don't get what is hard to understand about that?

I always ask before entering a store with mine, unless I know it is allowed already- mostly, I am told "if they are not let down it is fine".

My bank is TDBank, they are on almost every corner in NYC- they all have huge signs that say to please bring your dog in to get a treat (and a picture of a bone)- so yes, I would take my dog into the bank and I have.

My dad is a CPA and owns his own practice- people bring dogs in all the time- he started buying treats for the secretary to give out because so many doggies came to visit.

I am a lawyer- I plan to have my own office someday- I would welcome any dog through the door who wanted to come- big, small, or in between.

I guess maybe it is a regional thing- in NYC dogs are allowed almost everywhere- it is very common for people to include their dogs in their activities, errand running, or shopping, even eating (at outdoor restaurants) and I have never once encountered a problem with a dog being too dirty, nasty, or noisy.

Sounds like a magical place! Not much of that here in Northern FL.

Well, I feel like my dogs are part of my family. They are the only "children" my husband and I have together, and I take my children places with me.

My dogs are better behaved than my children were and they don't ask for toys and clothes and candy and toys.

This reminded me of when I went to Ross with bf last week. There was a young mother with two young boys, obviously she was overwhelmed by the both of them. The older one was having the biggest tantrum and hissy fit you have ever seen! Screaming crying, stomping his feet throwing things around. This was all over the store, mom continued to shop. Younger boy was "protecting" his brother I guess, literally growling and snarling at people that went by. Even did it to bf! He came back to me cracking up and told me that little kid growled at me! When they went to check out older boy still having a cow, a few other young ones went up to investigate, the younger one stared down several of them and did the growl again. It was quite hilarious and entertained us while we waited. I should have recorded it actually.

After the were rung up and left the store, it was our turn to checkout. The clerk apologized to us for the disruption. We weren't mad though. You could still hear him screaming from outside as they walked home.

I wonder if anyone would have minded if I had Uni with me that day.

I guess I should understand, I work in a lunchroom in a school and NO one is allowed in the kitchen if you don't work there. The health Department guidelines get stricter every year. So I guess most business are trying to follow the rules.

it grieves me to see a dog compared to a child.

I love my two little yorkies I love them dearly but no where near as much as I love my children.

Sorry, but in my books there is no comparison dogs are dogs and kids are kids.

Stores have to follow the rules. Yes, their are people who work there and sometimes look the other way when they see someone in a store with a little dog. However, when a store manager comes accross the same person a month or two later with the dog, She has to enforce the rules. I don't see why this is so hard to understand?
I am disabled and so is my son. We have 2 Service Dogs. This is all legit, and encouraged by our Dr. I have their service dog vests, patches, and cards I can give to people who still want to question it. However, I usually don't bring them while shopping. For me , it would be harder to deal with all the people, shop, and have a dog . I just choose not to even though I am able to.
I have seen other people with their service dogs. It is true that most of them are a lab, or a golden. However the ADA states that it does not matter what breed a dog is. As long as they can be trained and have the right temperment. not all dogs are equiped for the job. I have seen Pit Bulls who are wonderful service dogs.
It is best to ask a store manager BEFORE bringing in a dog to a store. That is the curteous thing to do. Otherwise a store manager who sees you with a little dog may automatically think your one of those crazy little dog owners who feel they have a right to carry a dog everywhere they go no matter what others think and what the rules are.

I take Kizzie everywhere with me.. She is ALWAYS in my purse (which is a purse made for dogs) so she never hits the floor.

Because when I am shopping it's often on my way home from work (where kizzie also goes) It doesn't make sense to take her home then drive all the way back out to go do some quick shopping when she can sit in my purse nicely and not bother anyone.

So far the only place that has asked me to leave is Jo-anns, however, the girl at the cut counter said to leave, the person at the register and the one at the door said it was ok because she was in my purse and not on the floor.. Same store, same visit..

Kizzie has been in the grocery store with me even, most people comment on how cute she is if they even notice her, but because she's in my purse they don't have a problem. The guy at the meat counter even offered her a little treat since she was being so good in my purse.

If she isn't allowed in the store, I just wont shop there anymore.. it's not that difficult, it's their choice to not allow dogs in purses, however it's also their loss as i will find somewhere else to shop and spend my money.. There are lots of places to go..

Kizzie is a part of my family and I feel leaving her home for hours at a time is cruel when I can just take her with me.

The problem is that you can't take them everywhere with you. There are rules, if you have a small dog who doesn't touch the floor or a big dog who does. No dogs means... NO dogs.
I leave my dogs home when I shop. Does that make me a bad yorkie owner??? They get to come with me when I go to Petco but that is it. My dogs are my babies and they are very much part of my family, but it's ridiculous to think that they can go everywhere a human can go. They are dogs, not people..not children...
People need to have some respect for other people, and for employees who are just trying to earn a buck, and trying to enforce the rules. They really don't need a snotty response. Just say your sorry that you didn't know. Now you do know, so leave the dog home, or go to the store when the dog isn't with you.

I agree!! I hate how I can take my babies to one Ross, but get stopped by the security at another Ross because pets are not allowed. Come on, it's Ross!! They don't even sell food!!

I'm not arguing for dog owners rights in stores, nor do I get mad or snotty when people tell me she's not allowed.. But for me personally leaving the house usually is a 8-12 hour thing, not a quick 1-2 hours out and back.. So if she's not allowed I just don't shop there, end of story, no drama or retaliation or anything. I just don't go, like I said it's their choice to not allow dogs in purses in and I respect that choice. It's unlikely however that I will make a special trip all the way out to that store without my dog to shop so they are loosing business, but that's a business decision they make like any other. I don't go telling them they are loosing my business, I just stop going.

My real point is, some people have busy lives and can't be home all the time to give the proper attention and care to a dog (especially to a large breed dog, that really has to stay home due to it's size). I chose a small breed because I can take her almost everywhere, and in being able to do that I'm not neglecting her or leaving her for hours and hours alone. She gets LOTS of socialization, play time, training, love, and comfy carriers and places to take naps when mommies busy.. I just hate to see people get judged for taking their dogs in to places, if it's a rule it's a rule, but don't judge me because I choose to take my dog with me when I'm gone, and in that I also choose to not shop places that won't allow me to bring her..
It's becoming so common for busy people to bring their dogs with them that hotels, airlines, stores, resorts, and even Disney Land has a place for dogs now!