Since when is it acceptable to bring your dog EVERYWHERE?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm a real estate agent and have had people try to bring their dogs into open houses three times in the past year. Bethesda and Chevy Chase.

This is insane!

Thank you! You should have seen their faces when I insisted they couldn't bring the dogs inside. I was floored, and I have two dogs now and have had (big) dogs all my life. I understand loving dogs, but I do not get needing to be with them all the frigging time. When I asked all of these people to leave the dogs outside while they checked out the houses, it was like I asked them to leave their kidney outside.

I would politely tell them when they buy the house that their beloved pets will be welcome inside the house, but until then, they will need to remain outside.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live in AU Park and take my dog to the bank, hardware store, bookstore, Apple Store, soccer games, etc. She's a well behaved Jack Russell and is extremely well behaved. People have not complained because you cannot resist the cute poochie-ness of this dog. No one can. I'm serious.

They just don't tell you. Trust me, not everyone loves your dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Regardless of if they are "therapy dogs" or not, you may not bring an animal into a restaurant or other food establishment unless it is a legal service animal. It is a violation of department of health rules to have pets indoors in venues where food is served. Pets can be in outdoor food venues. Passengers are welcome to bring pets into airports and other such locations, but they should not be allowed to bring those pets into the restaurants. I would report this incident to the Va department of health.

I have a dog and she's great but I don't want dogs in indoor restaurants. Outdoors it is great to have dogs at the table. In europe everyone does this.

[Anonymous]

I grew up with dogs, loved dogs 'til the dog owners started to take them to restaurants.
I can handle to poop or 2 on grass but eating off the plates at a restaurant-blah!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in AU Park and take my dog to the bank, hardware store, bookstore, Apple Store, soccer games, etc. She's a well behaved Jack Russell and is extremely well behaved. People have not complained because you cannot resist the cute poochie-ness of this dog. No one can. I'm serious.

They just don't tell you. Trust me, not everyone loves your dog.

I hate your dog.

[Anonymous]

Service dogs are one thing but aside from the 'therapy' dogs don't get me started on the 'emotional support' pets. A neighbor complained about her 'emotional support' PIG not being allowed into restaurants LOL

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in AU Park and take my dog to the bank, hardware store, bookstore, Apple Store, soccer games, etc. She's a well behaved Jack Russell and is extremely well behaved. People have not complained because you cannot resist the cute poochie-ness of this dog. No one can. I'm serious.

They just don't tell you. Trust me, not everyone loves your dog.

Just wanna say PP, that I was being facetious about the complaining. I have a dog that really can't bear to be left alone and she is a great comfort to me except during those brief moments where I want to stuff her in a zipped duffel bag and throw her out of the window.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in AU Park and take my dog to the bank, hardware store, bookstore, Apple Store, soccer games, etc. She's a well behaved Jack Russell and is extremely well behaved. People have not complained because you cannot resist the cute poochie-ness of this dog. No one can. I'm serious.

They just don't tell you. Trust me, not everyone loves your dog.

I hate your dog.

It's ok, because everyone hates you, but they just don't tell you. My dog, I'm sure, is an infinitely happier being than you will ever be.

[Anonymous]

I don't see why it should bother anyone when after all I use baby wipes on her very clean little butt. And she is so stocky and square she's not able to lick her own butt like some dogs.

[Anonymous]

YOU ARE *NOT* PARIS HILTON. LEAVE THE CANINE AT HOME.

Most times, when people are carrying around a tini dog (i.e.: cat) , the dog is vicious and prone to snapping. They are a public nuisance. Report them.

[Anonymous]

I saw a ferret at a store for the poors.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Don't know when. It's aggravating to those of us who love animals and also have allergies. I'm happy to take a Claritin and visit your pet in your home, but I don't expect to be bringing dander into mine on new items from a store. Blech.

+10000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I live in AU Park and take my dog to the bank, hardware store, bookstore, Apple Store, soccer games, etc. She's a well behaved Jack Russell and is extremely well behaved. People have not complained because you cannot resist the cute poochie-ness of this dog. No one can. I'm serious.

They just don't tell you. Trust me, not everyone loves your dog.

Yes, they are just not speaking up.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:"Therapy dogs". You can basically buy a certificate that says your dog is a therapy dog-- the qualifications are minimal-- and then use it to bully your dog into all kinds of places. Enough people still don't know the difference between service dogs (highly trained) and therapy dogs (didn't jump on or bite the "tester" for 10 minutes) that you can get away with it.

All kinds of crazies out there saying they need their therapy dog with them to lower their blood pressure or ease their anxiety or some BS. Having extensive experience with actual service dogs, I hate these people.

As a person who has loved ones with extensive experience with both service AND therapy dogs, this is just rude. Most of the entitled asshats in stores are just that, asshats, not people with therapy dogs. The point of therapy dogs is that pets are good for people with chronic illnesses, and the "certification" usually allows those people to get to have pets in rentals that don't allow them because it IS good for their health. Sounds like maybe you need one yourself for your anger issues.

There you are! Hi!

(This is a typical attitude of the therapy dog owner: My (my "loved one's") issues trump any sense of basic public decency. One high blood pressure sufferer's comfort is more important than that of a store- or plane-full of folks who also love their pets, but follow the rules.)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I live in AU Park and take my dog to the bank, hardware store, bookstore, Apple Store, soccer games, etc. She's a well behaved Jack Russell and is extremely well behaved. People have not complained because you cannot resist the cute poochie-ness of this dog. No one can. I'm serious.

I might love your dog... in the park or at your house. If I see you with it in a store or the bank, I will judge you negatively for putting yourself outside of the generally-accepted rules.

You would send a PB&J to a no-peanut classroom, wouldn't you? Just because it's delicious and nutritious and your kid won't eat anything else. That wheezing kid isn't complaining, is he?