This lady was a complete idiot, but there is a huge problem of people randomly calling their pets “service dogs” Google service dog scams.
This article is interesting
http://www.servicedogcentral.org/content/fake-service-dog-credentials
It says that to be a real service dog, the dog has to be trained to actually DO something, not just provide comfort.
I’m not a pet guy, but I get that dogs and even the much hated cats can provide comfort to people, but I also stipulate that they should not be allowed in public places at random.
Real service dogs, like guide dogs undergo strict training. I once saw one in training at a mall. It was laying on the ground and there was an unwrapped tootsie roll a few inches away. I commented to the trainer how focused the dog was at not eating the candy. The trainer hadn’t even seen the candy.
I’m allergic to cats. Some moron brought his cat on a plane once. Kind of ruined my flight, but hey, I don’t count.
It’s easy to purchase fake service animal credentials that look official just so you can take your pet everywhere.
That dog had to have been well trained. He just stood there and did not react.
You gave yourself away with “the much hated cats” line.
She better avoid South Florida where people bring their dogs into the stores and restaurants with no reason beyond it is their “Baby”. I’ve even seem some dressed in cloths in strollers at the Publix.
Lots of crazy things happen in traveling. Just last week I was on a train. There
was a woman traveling with a baby. UGLY baby! I mean, I’m not one to make
comments about anyone’s kid—but this was an UGLY baby. A guy walks down
the train—he’s half smashed—and he stops. And he stares. And the lady says,
“What are you looking at?” The guy says “I’m looking at that ugly baby.” A scene
ensues, whereupon the conductor arrives. He says, “What’s going on here?” The
woman says, “This man just insulted me!” The conductor says, “Now calm down
Madam, calm down. We here at the railroad want to make sure that there are no altercations between our passengers and that everyone’s trip is as relaxing
as possible. Accordingly, if you allow us, please step into the dining car and the
railroad will buy you a free meal. And maybe we can find a banana for your monkey.”
— Flip Wilson
Dealing with fake credentials is the business’s responsibility. If a customer has an issue, take it to management.