I’d like to eat & shop without dogs

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Amanee97@reddit

I don’t understand why people feel the need to bring them EVERYWHERE! It’s annoying af.

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It's obvious you don't like dogs, but I gotta say I agree with you mfs are getting WAY too inconsiderate with slapping a 'service animal' vest from amazon on their dogs and strutting them about grocery stores and restaurants like they aren't posing a serious allergy and health risk

It's out of control in Austin

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ThatsHowMuchFuckFish@reddit

I like docs just fine and have two, but I sure as shit don’t want to see one in a grocery store or restaurant - that’s gross. And I think if my mom who has earned the right to be scared of all dogs - doesn’t she have a reasonable expectation that if she goes to an establishment that would normally not allow dogs, to be a dog-free zone?

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

I have a dog, I just don’t force him on others. I’d appreciate the same at places where health is a priority. Dogs at parks are awesome! Dogs in yards are also awesome! Dogs in cars are great! Dogs at restaurants and grocery stores are not.

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doubtfurious@reddit

My dog is an asshole, I can hardly take her anywhere, even places that are dog-friendly. I love her so much, but girl's gotta stay home.

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aeroluv327@reddit

Same, I know enough to know my dog doesn't get along with other dogs and will try to steal food from people. So she stays home!

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gracyavery@reddit

As the owner of an asshole dog, I concur. I mean, she's the sweetest dog you could ever meet, but you are only going to find that out after she drags me down and knocks you to the ground out of uncontrollable excitement.

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zegoalie39@reddit

Hell, more often than not they just bring the dog in with no vest. Can’t stand seeing that in a grocery store and I like dags.

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Typical-Business9686@reddit

Exactly this. They started with the $10 vests from Amazon and now the don't even bother before bringing their 60 pound lab to come piss in the aisle at Walmart. I have 3 dogs and can't stand this shit.

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Substantial-Part-700@reddit

Ya like dags?

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chefjohnc@reddit

Only thing I know that goes by DAG is David Allen Grier, and IDK how you would pluralize multiples. David's Allen Grier I think 🤷‍♂️

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

obligatory

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ApologeticEmu@reddit

I guess you never watched Snatch.

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chefjohnc@reddit

I think maybe ...a long time ago

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Protection from wut?

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waffels@reddit

Oh, dogs. Sure, I like dags.

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YaGetSkeeted0n@reddit

When the hell did this start anyway? Growing up, I don't remember people doing this shit lol. People loved and cared for their dogs, they just didn't bring them every damn place. Fido held down the fort while you went off to do your business.

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marketinequality@reddit

People replaced children with dogs.

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OrneryError1@reddit

I wouldn't mind having more child-free spaces in public. The zoo near me sometimes has adult only events. The adult swim concept should branch out to more things. Give me dedicated child-free and teenager-free times at the movie theater or amusement park.

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ashlys21@reddit

I agree 100%. I'm tired of the mindset many parents have that their kids have a right to go everywhere and I should be forced to just deal with it without complaining. I can't stand going to a bar and restaurant at 10 PM and having a screaming child next to me. If I'm at Chuck E Cheese, then yes I shouldn't complain. Gloria's at 9 PM, no I don't want to hear your child.

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

I see a woman on the trail with a baby stroller and a dog in it... walking slowly... in the non hot part of the day. A little while later, the dog is out happily walking. I didn't get it, but maybe this is it?

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marketinequality@reddit

It’s 50/50 if it’s a dog or baby in the stroller on the walking trails I go on. I don’t get it but whatever makes people happy I guess.

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JLOBRO@reddit

Who can afford children? Do you really blame em?

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Not for having pets, but leave ur pets the fuck home

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beaneyweeney@reddit

Tea

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RelativelyRidiculous@reddit

I wouldn't care if they were all well behaved. The dogs and their humans that is. I've traveled in other countries where well behaved dogs and their people are the norm, and I've always found it just fine.

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sevendaysworth@reddit

I have multiple friends who got the service animal papers through legitimate means… but without no real need. Like getting a prescription through a shady doctor.

I love and have dogs, but that crap very much annoys me.

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Naanad@reddit

Service animal or emotional support animal. Two VERY, VERY different things. Traditionally the "papers" are for emotional support animals and those have extremely limited allowances for in and out of the home. Service animals have to be trained for a specific need and there's real "paperwork" involved with that.

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sevendaysworth@reddit

That’s actually really helpful to know. It makes me feel a bit better, especially now that I’ve Googled the differences myself. You’re right - I didn’t realize there was a legal distinction. I was just going off what one of those friends told me.

She literally said she got the paperwork so she could bring her dog anywhere. I figure that if someone walked into a place with a no-animal policy and showed some kind of documentation, most staff probably wouldn’t question it. These days, there’s too much risk in pushing back on anything that even seems medically related.

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SadBit8663@reddit

I have dogs and cats, people need to keep their dogs out of places they don't belong like most restaurants and especially grocery stores.

Our pets have no real concept of cleanliness or really personal space. And it's just inconsiderate and assholey when people do,

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p8nt_junkie@reddit

Why aren’t you top comment?

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omar_strollin@reddit

Can you really blame anyone for not liking dogs these days?

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Naanad@reddit

I've even met people mortally terrified of them. A guy I went on a couple of dates is terrified of them, and I didn't know that. I had 5 at the time when I invited him back to my house because I needed to grab something before dinner. Poor guy was frozen in fear at the door.

Two months later his neighbor had a medical emergency and left him in charge of her beagle. (He'd started to be less afraid at that point) I had to teach him how to take care of a dog in a crash course. (How to walk them on a leash, how to feed them, when to feed them, how to know when they need outside, the whole thing)

Animals are not for everyone. Don't blame people for their choices, just accept them.

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_Bird_Incognito_@reddit

I love dogs and love my dog. My lab is my best friend and i want him to experience as much as possible. But his ass stays at home when i have to gp places dogs typically arent allowed and he's perfectly content with a bowl of water and access to the balcony where I see him sunbathing.

People, your dogs are fine at home with a bowl of water and if you're feeling generous get them a automatic feeder that shoots out treats

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FookMe1704@reddit

It’s sooo bad in Austin!!!

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USMCLee@reddit

WAY too inconsiderate with slapping a 'service animal' vest from amazon on their dogs

Twice I've seen American Airlines pull aside someone deplaning with a service dog vest on a very obvious non-service dog. I just caught the last part of the conversation of one where the person was told they would no longer be allowed to fly American.

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sonokoroxs@reddit

I was in Heb one day and a guy had a dog the size of a great dane with him. The dog was barking and the first bark was so loud and sudden, I jumped. Also heard a dog before I saw it at Old Navy. I don't understand the need to bring dogs shopping and it can't be great for most dogs stress wise.

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Lone-Specialist@reddit

Humans are dirty enough. No need to bring more germs.

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bdk1417@reddit

I’ve never gotten a cold or any other virus from a dog, kids on the other hand…

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AggravatingMath717@reddit

I feel the same way about children. I’d very much like to have more spaces without either.

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qolace@reddit

I work in a brewpub and feel the exact same way. I love working in the beer industry but holy shit we've gotten too fucking accommodating to pets and children. Can we not? PLEASE?

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azwethinkweizm@reddit

What's your primary complaint about children? Just the noise?

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ashlys21@reddit

Noise and not being able to have discussions I want to have. If I'm at brewery or winery with adult friends, I shouldn't have to watch what I say or listen to screaming kids. If I'm at Chuck E Cheese, yes I should be more appropriate.

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azwethinkweizm@reddit

Fair enough. I notice a lot of people tend to whine and complain about kids being at a brewery because "kids shouldn't be around alcohol" as if they're the ones buying pints for the group and doing beer flights in the back room with the brewing team. Noise is a legitimate complaint for sure.

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Cultural-Cat-2013@reddit

Came here for this 💯

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ButterscotchTop4713@reddit

There are Muslims here who want dog free space. You would think these people would learn empathy and compassion. But no they stand by stupid scripture written eons ago. They pull all kinds of haram shit but punish dog just for their existence. If you ask me, fucking stupid people.

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RomulusTurbo@reddit

Club Dallas has you covered!

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TanBurn@reddit

Harry Hines got you

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RomulusTurbo@reddit

I watched with glee as the owner of a Vietnamese restaurant on Lemmon told this young woman she couldn’t bring her dog into the restaurant.

I couldn’t make out what he was saying to her, but I think it was along the lines of food deliveries were supposed to come through the back door 😂

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

So the list of places only includes this one spot? 😂

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RomulusTurbo@reddit

Pretty much. People aren’t having children like they used to, especially in uptown, and young people (mostly women) are getting dogs as a misguided way of fulfilling their natural maternal instinct that doesn’t require a mate /partner.

It’s rather insulting to children to refer to pets as fur babies, as they are nothing alike and a totally different species. And before you say how terrible kids are, just remember we were all snot-nose, little shits once. Who’s gonna pay into the entitlement programs most of you love voting for?

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NectarineLeading387@reddit

Not sayin' you're entirely wrong, though this gif immediately popped into my head lol. Pics of my pups completely gratuitous (though pls note all taken in our backyard). Little one nicknamed "baby ah@le" for a reason and we only subject ourselves to him as needed 😅But whhyy?? (Jk. We know).

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montilyetsss@reddit

I love dogs, but I am sick and tired of seeing dogs who are not service animals in grocery stores, coffee shops, restaurants, etc.

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kelcamer@reddit

Genuinely, where are y'all eating and shopping with dogs? lol.

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Sylfaein@reddit

Dude, I went into a Joanne’s to buy supplies for my kid’s Halloween costume, and had to dodge some asshole’s “service” pit bull, tugging on its leash. At a fucking Joanne’s!

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kelcamer@reddit

Joannes? That's surprising!

I never see dogs in my local Michaels lol

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rambam80@reddit

My non-scientific observations show that all these dog owners who bring them everywhere and treat them like human children also don’t train them so they either don’t want to leave them home to tear up the house or they bring them along like a family member to continue the spoiled and untrained relationship they carry with the animal.

I have had dogs all my life and even grew up on a farm with livestock dogs. I love them! That said… modern “pet parents” are just as rough as many “human parents” letting their kids be undisciplined and running amok.

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Wholenchilada@reddit

Saw a big ass dog, shit in the middle of the terminal right before boarding at DFW.

Stunk up real nice.

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jo4890@reddit

I don't know where y'all are going but I hardly ever see dogs in stores or restaurants. Every once in a while on a patio but what's the big deal if it's outside?

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sugurkewbz@reddit

I think the problem is most workers aren’t paid enough to deal with whatever drama will come with asking someone to take their dog outside

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

For sure, but managers do.

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50bucksback@reddit

In a grocery store they really don't though. A Kroger shift manager makes $19/hr

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sugurkewbz@reddit

That’s if the manager has a spine lol. A lot of managers I’ve worked with (even at my current job) won’t ask people to take their dog outside unless it’s being disruptive

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ingrediental@reddit

We need dog free spaces. Big signs, everywhere. These mutts are taking over

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SadBit8663@reddit

The problem is entitled people ignore that. And when you call them out, all of a sudden the animal is either a "service" or "emotional support" animal as if that somehow excuses it

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Koskani@reddit

Service animal, yes.

Anyone tries that emotional support bs tell them under no uncertain terms that emotional support animals are not considered a part of the Americans with disabilities act, ADA and are therefore not exempt from the rule of no fucking animals.

I gladly tell people that shit all the time. I fucking love my dog but seeing animals in a fucking restaurant infuriates me.

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mineraloil@reddit

I work in a cafe with a no pets sign and people bring their dogs in every day

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lurker-rama@reddit

When I see a dog in a service animal vest lunging at the end of its leash I just am so disappointed.

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Artistic-Button-4236@reddit

I like dogs but I do find it annoying with all the fake service dogs. I like to point it out to my wife very loudly when we are in public

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9bikes@reddit

> fake service dogs

There are service animals and then there are emotional support animals.

Service animals have specific training to assist owners with disabilities. Probably the best known example is the seeing-eye dog for a blind person.

Emotional support animals are those who "provide comfort and support through their presence alone". They need no specific training as it isn't about the animal, but about the human benefiting by having the animal around. Think of the shut-in who wants an animal for companionship.

It is common for people to buy a "Service Animal" patch on Amazon, sew it onto a vest and make a claim that their dog should be allowed everywhere.

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Koskani@reddit

Yup, I used to work hotels, and any time someone tried the whole service animal shit on me, I was prepared.

Legal service animals are trained, and you are allowed to ask 2, exactly 2 questions.

Is the animal a service animal, and what is it trained to do?

If you cannot tell me the specific task it was trained to do, then it is not a service animal and you need to gtfo or pay the ridiculous pet fee.

I wish more people had a backbone to tell these assholes to fuck off. It makes legit service animals have a harder time wherever they go.

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quadratusss@reddit

I'd like to eat and shop with our pretentious entitled pieces of shit but, here we are.

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Pale-Succotash441@reddit

You could also add kid free to this list too. I am a father of two, but bringing children to bars and adult venues aren’t a place for them. Like, who thinks that it’s ok to bring a 10 year old to a venue that is meant for 21+? Get a sitter or stay home.

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Any-Highlight-9145@reddit

I was at the grocery store and a couple had their English bulldog in the basket of their cart. As they were pushing the cart, the dog was leaving a trail of pee down the aisle 😖. I stopped them and told them about it and they were like “oh no! Well, I don’t have any paper towels so…”. I said “there’s a whole bunch of them two aisles over!”. Not only was the pee on the floor but also in the basket.. where people put their food!! It’s so gross.

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hopelesslysoulful@reddit

A dog licked the back of my leg today while I was checking out at Kroger 🙃 like why do you need your dog in the grocery store?

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gillandred@reddit

That is rage inducing!

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CryptoM4dness@reddit

I’ve never seen a dog in el vechino. You could try there. Good little Tex Mex near white rock.

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lil-lemon@reddit

Sorry for my weird take here but this is what happens when you push an anti-kid narrative in society. Is there anything wrong with dogs? No , but Pope Francis was right about people replacing kids with dogs.

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Mysterious-Limit-992@reddit

It is getting even more out of hand. I saw a man inside Whole Foods with a parrot recently…

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TheButcheress123@reddit

Did he also have a peg leg? Say “arrrrr” a lot? Mention his “timbers”?

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Mysterious-Limit-992@reddit

Haha I wish but he did a lamented piece of paperwork on a lanyard around his neck that supposedly proved it was an emotional support animal in case anyone asked 😂

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Mysterious-Limit-992@reddit

It was apparently an emotional support parrot I should add

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Ceeweedsoop@reddit

I prefer the dogs to children. Paying a lot of money for a nice quiet dinner and listening to kids whining, screaming, tablets on full blast and running around getting their dirty mitts and dirty diapers on everything? Yeah, no. I'm leaving and the place can eat the loss. If the dogs are quiet, fine with me. If you're upset about the dogs, do the same, leave and let the place eat the cost, that's the only thing that carries weight $$$.

As far as the fake service dog vests, I would add that this thing with claiming your child is autistic? That's so often a lie these days. My brother is autistic and my parents would NEVER throw it out there as an excuse for bothering other diners. Like WTF? People that's really uncool.

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Optimistiqueone@reddit

Finally someone else said it! I thought I was the only one.

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SopaDeKaiba@reddit

I'm disgusted by dogs, which will get me a lot of hate just for saying it. They slobber and they smell and you can never wash the smell off of them. If they smell enough, that smell is absorbed into anything they touch and is hard to clean out. All dogs smell. Your dog is no exception even though you will claim so.

I was in the store and I politely asked a lady to keep her dog away from me as she passed. She said "He's friendly."

I replied that I don't care if he's friendly, I don't want him to touch me. If I had told her of my disgust, I assure you I would be the villain, not her.

She had one of those extendo leashes running loose so the dog could run as far as he wanted. As she passed, the dog ran up and started licking me and pawing at me. I was pinned against the shelf trying to avoid it, all the while the lady is saying, "See, he's friendly."

Some of these dog owners have absolutely no respect for others.

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scsibusfault@reddit

100% on board here. Dogs are cool to look at. Dogs, to me, smell fucking horrible, and like you said - once that smell gets on me it's all I can smell for the rest of the day. Most owners don't give a shit and don't control them, so any random dog even if it's leashed means there's a good chance it's going to ram its nose into my pants or rub it's nasty wet oily dog stench on my clothes to say hi. I'm less concerned about the cleanliness issues - I've met people who are far more disgusting in public (coughing on the deli meats and such), but at least their stench doesn't follow me for the rest of the day.

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indie_mcemopants@reddit

As she passed, the dog ran up and started licking me and pawing at me. I was pinned against the shelf trying to avoid it, all the while the lady is saying, "See, he's friendly."

I wonder if she'd have accepted the same excuse if you'd been the one pinning her to the shelf, licking her face. "Relax, I'm friendly."

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J_Dadvin@reddit

Bro the other day a dog was barfing at Costco. I couldnt believe it. It was a "service dog" too. They need tonregulate that term

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IDontWantToDiet@reddit

Not saying they were one, but actual service animals have bad days and get sick too.

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BagglesBites@reddit

My dog comes with me most everywhere. She stays right with me, doesn't The world is on fire, and what you prioritize are people bringing dogs... Ffs. If they're disruptive or poorly trained Ixll be right with you insisting they leave, but a well behaved dog on a patio or walking down a grocery aisle isn't going to add any more dirt or allergens to anything than the dirt on my shoes, or the reisual fur on my clothes.

You'll live.

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TheTexasHammer@reddit

No one wants your dog shitting up the grocery store. You aren't special. Leave it at home. You'll live.

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Rpsaiz88@reddit

Too many people with this “me” mindset. It’s very inconsiderate. Sad to see you’re not the only one in this thread.

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BagglesBites@reddit

project much?

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Rpsaiz88@reddit

Whatever makes you feel better about yourself.

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WinifredBrooks@reddit

Taking your dog to hang out on a restaurant patio is perfectly fine (unless the restaurant doesn’t allow it), but you’re absolutely out of pocket for allowing your dog to walk around in a grocery store. You live in a community, everything isn’t about you. There are health codes for a reason and they help protect the community. Be a better citizen.

I’ve had well-loved, well-traveled dogs all my adult life and have managed to never take one into a damn grocery store. There is absolutely no need for it and you’re doing your dog a disservice. I’m a firm believer that people who actually care about their dogs (& not just their own selfish wants) don’t purposely set their dogs up for failure. Taking your dog to places where they’re explicitly not allowed absolutely does that. Be a better dog guardian.

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AppropriateAd3055@reddit

I love how nobody answered the actual question..... so from what it sounds like, nobody knows of a single place in Dallas where you will NOT find a dog? Maybe one of the museums..... I read a whole ass debate about bringing dogs to the aquarium and the zoo, and the service dog people went crazy until everyone backed down.... even though it's well documented that dogs can cause pretty extreme stress for captive animals, who who gives a shit about that right?

Listen, I have dogs- big ones- and I WORK with dogs, and I love dogs so much.

But GOD DAMMIT STOP BRINGING THEM TO THE GROCERY STORE.

I honestly can't think of a single social environment in Dallas at which I would be guaranteed not to encounter a dog. How bizarre.

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azwethinkweizm@reddit

Federal law won't allow these stores to ban pets because of a loophole in the ADA which prevents businesses from requiring proof of need. They can ask about training but the pet owner can lie.

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

It’s be nice to have a list of these places, even in the suburbs. I’d shop all the dog free spots!

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dogsarebettertha_ppl@reddit

I love dogs but would never bring them to a public place and force them on others.

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Peachy_palmer@reddit

I’m sick of it. Leave Rover at home

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azwethinkweizm@reddit

It's a loophole in federal law that allows this. There's really nothing that can be done except amending the ADA.

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screenslovesdogs@reddit

Huge dog lover here, rescued an at risk pit bull and am training my neighbors dog for the same reason. Regardless of a dog’s abilities, abusing the system means people who have real disabilities and ailments suffer. My dog can walk without a leash, listens to every command upon first request and is a very well-trained dog. I never bring him into stores, I never bring him to lunch, I never pretend my dog is anything other than that, a dog. Healthy separation builds confidence in him as well. Codependency and separation anxiety stem from spending too much time with your dog without letting him know he’s also safe without you.

Long story short, expecting anyone to think outside themselves, be selfless, consider others, or genuinely do anything that isn’t self-serving these days will only lead you to disappointment. That’s where I’m at, fully disappointed in humankind.

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randomerlight@reddit

Man was this thought triggered in Eatzis today? Had that same thought with some big labrashepherd mix hanging out. Place is cramped enough as it is and with food dog-face height, and she’s just in there chilling chattering it up.

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Hyrc@reddit

People who bring dogs to restaurants and without keeping them tightly controlled are just like people taking their kids to restaurants and letting them scream, run around l and otherwise make a scene. Ugh.

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omar_strollin@reddit

Doesn’t matter if they’re tightly controlled, they aren’t allowed inside

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oktodls12@reddit

Honestly, it’s worse. Kids are human beings who can’t be left at home without adult supervision. Dogs are animals that can be left alone at home.

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Hyrc@reddit

It's true. Either way if your dog or children can't be taken in public without causing everyone around them to wish you had stayed home, it's not everyone else that is the problem.

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qolace@reddit

Eatzis showed their whole ass during the pandemic so I'm not surprised to hear that it's full of inconsiderate jackasses now.

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9bikes@reddit

>Eatzis showed their whole ass during the pandemic

What did they do? I'm obviously out of the loop on this.

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qolace@reddit

Ignored mask mandates and was very proud to make that known via banners on their windows

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DJRonin@reddit

Pretty sure that was Eataly Dallas

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

It’s just everywhere now. I’d expect it at a house, park, etc, not a place I paid to go to.

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Im_a_computer-y_guy@reddit

I do agree, but on a patio...I feel like that's fair game for peeps with a poodle.

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

On the floor and well behaved? Yes! In a stroller at table height munching food? NO!

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Im_a_computer-y_guy@reddit

Absolutely not lol. Ew.

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RosemaryCroissant@reddit

Yeah patios are reasonable

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Cowsmoke@reddit

I’m all for the patio and outdoor areas like the garden section at Lowe’s, but inside is a stretch and absolutely not inside restaurants and grocery stores.

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scissorrunner_68@reddit

I love doggies, I have one. I take her in the pet food store. I dont take her in human food stores. Some people are allergic to dogs and dogs hair and food are gross presented together. My beef is with the people who bring the dog but leave them in the car in crazy heat with the window cracked a little. The whole "service dog" crap is another issue. A lot of people get the paperwork so they dont have to pay a pet deposit at their rental. ( it's illegal to charge a deposit for a service animal.) These are the same neighbors who dont pick up the poop either. Service animals are vital for the people who really need them. The shady fakers probably have fake balls put in their neutered male dogs. Dogs are great, but they dont belong in restaurants, grocery stores, most retail stores, the mall. I just had a funny thought that if you switched the word dog to the word kid it would be funny. Sometimes I note better behaved dogs than children and some adults are "allergic" to children too. Neither should ever be left in a hot car. Both do better with good manners and no biting.

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Naanad@reddit

Every restaurant I've seen the dogs go out on the patio, because of health codes. (Except service animals)

There are plenty of businesses that aren't dog friendly, so maybe your unknowingly finding all the ones that do allow them.

If ANYONE has concerns about a dog that is acting not service animal like, you have the ability to remind staff this:

A. In situations where it is not obvious that the dog is a service animal, staff may ask only two specific questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?

While staff are not allowed to request any documentation for the dog, require that the dog demonstrate its task, or inquire about the nature of the person’s disability, they still have the rights to ask THESE two and that can give them the ability to address the situation. (Q7 of General rules https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/)

I have an ESA & I have a service animal. (My ESA is a near barkless chihuahua which I need a dog that can alert me if something is going on because I'm HoH.) Neither of them go out of the home except when I'm traveling, because their jobs are for when I am at home; I can function outside of the house without them. Some of my friends with LEGIT service animals cannot (wheel chair bound and vision impacted). THEY need their animals because their service animals are medical tools. It legit pisses me off to NO END when people lie about their pets and then put service animals at risk. (I've actually seen a pet lunge at a service animal wearing one of those fake vests.)

I like the ability to take animals outside the home. I just don't normally do it but I really think people who want to take their pets out and about, should have to go through some serious certification and training to do so.

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prettyprettypain@reddit

Dogs as at-home pets are great! Well behaved dogs at parks, beaches, trails, etc are great!

Real, specially trained service dogs/animals are absolutely necessary for people who have a medical need for them - those are all also great! They're doing a job that only they can do and have been selected and trained in since they were little (generally speaking).

Random pets who are not well behaved, being taken into stores or restaurants by their idiotic owners who just want to feel "special" are NOT great. Both the pet and the human should get banned from places that they try and pull this shit in.

I've seen large, muscular types of dogs (which I will not breed-shame, because that would be unfair), brought into pharmacies or other small stores, growling, barking and exhibiting aggressive behaviors at other people while the owner did nothing. I've also seen a small dog that pissed all over the floor in a pharmacy that the owner just laughed over and walked away without even attempting to clean up. Like, wtaf??It's the owners fault in those cases and should Not be tolerated at all by store management.

I've also seen puppies brought into grocery stores, whining and "scream barking", who also fear peed. It was horrible having to watch, for multiple reasons. The poor thing was obviously terrified and the owner gave no fucks.

People who drag their pets into places where they are not specifically welcomed are just massive douchebags. (Obviously service animals - the real ones - are different.)

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Doc1Air@reddit

I’d much rather someone bring their animal than leave them in the car that’s scorching hot (even with air conditioning) I’ve seen it way too often in Dallas But also!!!! That just means don’t bring your fucking dog out with you that agitates me because it’s gross inside of a restaurant as well as a grocery store Make the park a separate trip or something I will say if the dog stays outside of a patio restaurant I feel that’s okay as someone who lived up in dc and saw it all the time dc is walkable Dallas is not it’s a difference I’ve owned animals my entire life you don’t NEED to bring them with you

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Witchy_bimbo@reddit

I watched a dog put their feet up on the counter at Starbucks and sniff all the mobile order food and drinks. I told the manager it was gross and she said it was their policy and I could leave if I was uncomfortable 🙃

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skinny_gator@reddit

Which Starbucks was this so us people with allergies know to never go here

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Witchy_bimbo@reddit

Skillman and Walnut Hill

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FookMe1704@reddit

That one is near me, glad I dodged that bullet lol

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skinny_gator@reddit

Noted thank you

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xxxams@reddit

I have seen a picture of dogs playing poker at the table. Can you believe that? Digs playing poker SH and one had a cigar I think

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omar_strollin@reddit

It’s their policy to break food safety laws?

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SadBit8663@reddit

You report her dumbass to the health department next time. Store policy doesn't override the health code. She's got pissy because she was wrong

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KiddK137@reddit

I woulda called them out on their bs so fast.

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Raiderboy105@reddit

I already don't like Starbucks (or coffee in general), but if your store's policy is to allow unclean animals to get into things you deserve a call to the health inspector.

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qolace@reddit

I'm sorry but I'd make a call to the health department if I was told that holy shit.

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

It’s an ANIMAL, it licks its butt! 😂 It’s not crazy to want pet free areas where food is involved!

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BagglesBites@reddit

I feel just fine, bub. Dog supremecy

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Mischif07@reddit

When I started seeing dogs in my local Kroger I confronted the manager about it. She said that they wanted to stop them but ran into legal issues about what they are allowed to ask.

The short version was that it was a hell of a lot more expensive for the store to try and enforce that law than it was to look the other way and clean up the messes they make.

I don't like it, but that's the reality of it.

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fixies4lyfe@reddit

I saw six different “service dogs” when I went to Northpark earlier.

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

Biggest offender I’ve seen. Saw one pee on the floor too.

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Infamous_Ebb_5561@reddit

Agreed. Like dang leave those mutts at home or take them to daycare

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randomjeepguy157@reddit

I saw a man with a long haired weiner dog at Costco the other day. It was maybe 12lbs and had the cheapest looking service animal vest I’ve ever seen.
There is no way that dog is a service animal.

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Smart-Reflection-709@reddit

As a developer perspective. I don’t take my dogs everywhere, but for various reasons, sometimes they will be with me in some place like Home Depot or very occasionally on a restaurant patio. My dogs serve a legitimate medical purpose for me, however they are not big dogs. They are my children as much as anyone else’s children are to them. It’s patently wrong that children can go anywhere dogs are not allowed, other than I do understand inside restaurants due to health laws. People need to get over themselves and realize that everyone has their own perspective and needs on this issue.

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FuturePath6357@reddit

What about cats?

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Urban-Toreador@reddit

Dog lover here. Big time. But I saw one the other day inside a hospital and was like wtf. It definitely was not a service dog either. I know there are programs where dogs visit chronically or terminally ill patients. And I love that. This was a family dog climbing on furniture in the waiting room.

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showMeYourPitties10@reddit

If im dying you better believe I want to see my dog one last time.

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fiera6@reddit (OP)

Right? I have a dog. It’s okay to have dog boundaries. Especially when human health is involved.

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jjcre208@reddit

I am not sure what part of Dallas you all live in, but I do not see dogs ever. Given, my primary grocery is costco I never see dogs. At restaurants I don't see them much either - maybe 2 of 10 times out. On planes, however, I see them a lot.

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lala160@reddit

I was at Dallas Costco yesterday and a woman had her frenchie in the produce section.

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jjcre208@reddit

Damn. Guess I am going at the wrong times. lol

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RomulusTurbo@reddit

Uptown, Oak Lawn and White Rock are probably the worst offenders

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jjcre208@reddit

At White Rock, I'd expect to see them. It's a park. The other spots are primarily singles or DINKs so I guess thats why I don't see many dogs.

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SteinKyoma@reddit

I work at a grocery store. This shit is obnoxious. If you want it to stop, it has to come from other customers. Go complain to the managers or speak up yourself. The average retail/restaurant worker isn't paid enough to deal with that interaction 20x a day without some sort of leg to stand on.

Make an official complaint, and suddenly, we are empowered (or the manager is) to kick them out.

Most I say now is "Dogs aren't allowed in the cart. Either it's on a leash, or outside."

Followed by "Get the dog out of the cart." For the 80% that don't get the picture.

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0fThieves@reddit

National health code says that animals aren’t allowed in a restaurant

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CaughtALiteSneez@reddit

Don’t come to W Europe then…

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Dick_Lazer@reddit

I can't say I've ever actually seen a dog in a restaurant tbh. Out on a patio, definitely.

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qolace@reddit

I guarantee you the people bringing their dog everywhere are combatively saying it's a service animal and the server/associate/etc aren't paid enough to get in a confrontation about it OR have a manager who doesn't gaf

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0fThieves@reddit

Take a picture, tell the manager, report

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TonyFromTheBlock@reddit

Havent even seen this yet in TX 🤣. I would prefer behaved dogs and not one that gets into fights when people walk by

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ataylorm@reddit

Oh man!

Here is a PSA for many of the commenters here:

DO NOT VISIT COSTA RICA!!!

Here dogs are allowed pretty much everywhere. You are hard pressed to find a restaurant they aren’t welcome in.

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TxBurnerAcct@reddit

I got on a greyhound to the valley a couple weeks ago, and in our stop in Austin some dude brought on an obviously non service animal. On a fucking greyhound bus

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Puzzleheaded_Web6540@reddit

I’m calling the health department if I see it.

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Kineth@reddit

I can't imagine there are many places with a patio that don't allow dogs. I will say that your odds are definitely worse for this in the middle of the day versus evening time.

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Tiny-Classroom1257@reddit

it’s out of control in Austin too it’s awful

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FunnyGamer97@reddit

So just do what the homeless people do just shit and eat in the arroyos. It’s actually more quiet than the dumb fucking metroplex here.

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Beautiful-Cycle-8647@reddit

Or the nasty tattoo shops allowing their artists to have “service” animals there, and yet the animal has had very minimal training and they let everyone touch the dog??? So gross

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Muffinman1111112@reddit

You must be fun at parties 🤣

Are these poor “babies” bothering you?

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hi_im_new_here01@reddit

Your dog triggers an allergic reaction for my son I’ll be sure to send you the hospital bill.

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GravitationalEddie@reddit

You just gonna go into a closed space with your pet, giving no shits if someone there is allergic, while you're thinking you're the fun one there.

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ingrediental@reddit

Dogs bite many people, you think that's funny?

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vegancreampies@reddit

Some of us don’t want shit mouths and tails all over our food. Germs exist even though we can’t see them. Dogs literally walk on the ground and sniff dog ass as a greeting. I was at whole foods the other day and someone’s dog literally tried to sniff my leg… so disgusting.

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Hntro@reddit

What does expressing an opinion about dogs not needing to be everywhere in public have to do with how fun someone acts at parties?

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SixtenSaturday@reddit

If he has allergies, then yes they'd be bothering him

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broniskis45@reddit

I have three dogs and I wouldn't take em to Sprouts unless they have very specific job training, which I assure you they don't. My dogs are couch potatoes.

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bela_the_horse@reddit

I’m prepared for my downvotes - I want more places that are dog friendly. I want dogs everywhere I go. I love dogs so much, they make me so happy with their floofy tails and soft tummies and wet noses.

That being said, I think there definitely should be spaces available that are considered dog free, but they should be super up front about not allowing dogs. I get if you’re super allergic that it’s important to have spaces that are free from your allergens out in public, my wife is super allergic to most perfumes and gets sick a lot when we go out. It sucks.

But yeah, gimme all the dogs. All of them.

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hi_im_new_here01@reddit

Last time a dog who was “friendly” rushed up and licked my son’s face. Who immediately had a severe allergic reaction and had to be hospitalized and treated. I hate crappy dog owners who think their dog supercedes the health and safety of actual human beings. It’s not a baby. It’s an animal.

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Serious_Senator@reddit

Yep. This just another example of redditors being insufferable. Half these commenters sound like they’re on the HOA board

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PokeMeRunning@reddit

I’ll ally with anyone to get them perma banned from grocery stores

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Unbridled-Apathy@reddit

Welcome to the brave new world of no societal norms. Politeness, consideration and courtesy are going to have to be micro-legislated and enforced. Or we're just going to have to accept things like a dog licking the packaged meat in a store, which I saw right here a few days ago.

A week after I saw the video of someone carrying their little yapper as they went through a buffet.

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