Why Dog Owner's Should Never Bring Their Pets into a Grocery Store

When it comes to dogs, people will always think "Man's Best Friend." But as an employee in a grocery store. I've seem more than my share of dogs coming in and out. Some were service animals while others weren't. Big dogs on leashes and smaller ones in a shopping cart's toddler seat. It doesn't matter if it's a little puppy or another breed completely. Any kind of live animal in a supermarket is a big problem ready to happen. Service dogs are fairly understandable. But non-service animals, that's a different matter completely. There are a number of reasons why non-service dogs should never be taken into a grocery store.

It's common knowledge that dogs aren't allowed in public libraries. For a good reason... People come to the library for many reasons. College students studying for a big test coming up. Or someone who just wants to quiet place to read. The reason why dogs aren't allowed in a library is because no one wants or needs a dog jumping while leaning over an open book. Or barking loudly while everyone is trying to read.

A lot of people do consider the dog to be part of the family. But there are some places where you can't bring some family members. Just as some parents party at nightclubs while their kids are having sleepover at a friend's house all weekend. And so non-service dogs shouldn't be brought into a grocery store. So during a shopping trip, the dog should just stay home or in the car with the window partially open. Assuming if the dog owner(s) in question aren't willing to hire a certified pet sitter. But when exactly did it become socially acceptable to bring a dog along for grocery shopping? Grocery stores are places where essential things are sold and distributed. Which also includes mainly food. Some of it hot, fresh, and ready to eat. However, the reasons why people should stop bringing their dogs to the grocery store are the same as public restaurants. Mainly because some dogs could be a nuisance to others. Not to mention overall health concerns. A live animal in a grocery store's kitchen area is a big health hazard! A dog that might be shedding could loosen itself from the owner's leash and bolt it's way into the bakery. And there's no telling how well the dog in question is housebroken.

All grocery store employees should confront customers about bringing their dogs along a shopping trip. But it would be typical of the owner to say, "This is my therapy dog." They could be telling the truth. But there is also a good chance that they are lying about it. They could also use excuses like "it's too hot leave my dog in the car" or "my dog gets really sad when I'm not around." There are a large number of people who bring their dogs along while traveling. But there are more appropriate places where dogs are actually allowed. Mainly places that are outside like public parks, hiking trails, and camp grounds. In fact, every dog owner should be confronted about bringing their pet to a grocery store. Whether it is a service dog or not. But cases of people bringing dogs to grocery stores has grown rather needlessly high. If dog owner's want to take their dog's along while going out. They should leave the dog at the groomer's to get cleaned up while shopping. Other than that, more grocery store employees should start confronting dog owner's about their pets. In the most likely event that the employee's words land on deaf ears. Then speak to someone in management about it. Most customers often take manager's more seriously than other grocery store employees.

In theory, people are starting to spoil their dogs more and more often. It's possible that too many dogs have grown too use to being around their owner's too often. And dog owner's may have also grown too use to bringing their furry companions everywhere they go. Did they forget what "healthy alone time" means? Or did they simply forget how to socialize with fellow human beings without a domestic animal around? Whatever the reason, people should stop bringing their dogs where food is bought, sold, and distributed.

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