I think a contributing factor is the upswing of people with “emotional support” animals. Which I see as a cheesy excuse to bring your pet with you to places they’re typically banned. A kid last spring was bringing is boa constrictor to school as “emotional support” because without it he felt unloved and panic stricken.
Which is blurring the line between true service dogs and this weird snowflake BS.
these people don’t want to pay to kennel their animal so they lug them into stores and restaurants and there are just enough people that fawn over them so you dare not complain...
The problem here is mostly the “I want/have a right to bring my pet everywhere I go” demographic. They can get a phone app with barking emoticons that gives them “emotional support.” No need for a live animal.