NSAIFR: Dog entitlement

Roxie5739 · June 2014

I have a major pet peeve at the moment, and maybe this is something that only happens in my area.

I was in Costco this morning and a lady was pushing a trolley with her little white dog in tow, walking on a leash behind her. Not only is it unsafe for the dog with such a busy place but it is completely unsanitary to have a dog in a place where food is sold. I thought it was against the law to do this, but apparently (from someone I commented to on what I saw) with the laws on service dogs it complicates the rules if dogs are allowed or not. Now this dog had ribbons in its hair, call me a fool but I am pretty certain that service dogs do not wear ribbons in their hair.

Now today, I was at my local supermarket and once again, a dog, sitting IN the trolley, yes, you read right, IN the trolley as the owners do their weekly shop. Staff walked past it, one even stopped to say hi to the dog and once again people, this is completely unsanitary and in my rule book, not allowed.

Am I crazy to have an issue with this? If I was to bring my 70lb German Shepard into a store I would be whisked out of there so fast but if I had a lap dog it would be OK?

This is not the first time I have seen this, but twice in a day just angered me. I want to be that snarky one that complains to management and I am sure if the health inspector was there the place would be slapped with a fine in no time.

I hate that the ignorance and entitlement people have in my city, and I feel like the bad and crazy person for having an issue with it. Just dumfounds me why no one else cares about these issues.

Am I being unreasonable?

TJ1979 · June 2014

If by trolley, you mean shopping cart, yes, that's disgusting and not ok to have a dog in there! My kid sits in there, what if she's allergic to dogs? Ew, or licked the same handle the dog licked? Also, I put my food there. What if the dog had an accident? Paris Hilton really started a ridiculous trend here.
I get that service dogs complicate the issue, but lets use some common sense people.

Robeano · June 2014

Not okay!!! We don't get this where I live, but ya I would complain, especially for sanitary reasons.

luvboston · June 2014

Not okay! You are 100% correct and I would complain. Service dogs are very clear to the eye as most wear special vests or harnesses and let's be honest they aren't little rats. I would complain and I would send a little to your senator or premier.

Mayzie15 · June 2014

I could've written this post myself. MH I were at Costco this morning and there was a dog on a leash and one in the cart. It disgusts me every time I see it! I have pugs and would never bring them to a grocery store. MH is much more vocal and every time he sees this he says to the owner really loudly "oh, a service dog". A couple of them have looked at us in disgust or will say "oh it's not a service dog" and MH says "exactly, point taken". I agree that I see it a lot and it's not acceptable!

Roxie5739 · June 2014

I glad then it is not me being snarky. I am going to start to action this cautiously. BTW: I am in LA so maybe it is the "Hollywood" effect.

mdiblasi10 · June 2014

I completely agree that it's not okay. I always think the same thing... "If I brought my 200 lb Mastiff in here, I would be kicked out in a heartbeat!" It annoys me too, so you are not alone. We do have a few dog friendly outdoor malls here and that really doesn't bother me. But the grocery store?!?! Really?!

Mrs.AmyDylan · June 2014

I'm in the not okay camp. Ugh. People bring their fluff dogs everywhere here too. But I mostly see them in shopping malls and not food places.

I have to laugh at your title. I originally thought you were going to discuss your own dog's habits or expectations. My sweet little pooch is curled in bed with us after two walks (morning and evening). Her entitlement attitude is quite large.

Roxie5739 · June 2014

Mrs.AmyDylan said:

I'm in the not okay camp. Ugh. People bring their fluff dogs everywhere here too. But I mostly see them in shopping malls and not food places.

I have to laugh at your title. I originally thought you were going to discuss your own dog's habits or expectations. My sweet little pooch is curled in bed with us after two walks (morning and evening). Her entitlement attitude is quite large.

I get it, entitlements for my dog is a bed in every room, human food when available, 2 walks a day (at least), rides in the car when ever you go out and the list goes on (some I am no too proud of either)!!!

Mrs.AmyDylan · June 2014

Roxie5739 said:

Mrs.AmyDylan said:

I'm in the not okay camp. Ugh. People bring their fluff dogs everywhere here too. But I mostly see them in shopping malls and not food places.

I have to laugh at your title. I originally thought you were going to discuss your own dog's habits or expectations. My sweet little pooch is curled in bed with us after two walks (morning and evening). Her entitlement attitude is quite large.

I get it, entitlements for my dog is a bed in every room, human food when available, 2 walks a day (at least), rides in the car when ever you go out and the list goes on (some I am no too proud of either)!!!

Lol! I feel like I can get away with spoiling my dog in a way that I could never spoil my child. Everyone expects a small fluffy dog to have attitude. Meanwhile, no one likes spoiled rotten children.

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