Saw this *therapy dog* in Walmart yesterday. It is no more a service dog than Rand Paul is a socialist.
Damn thing lifted its leg on a stanchion in the pharmacy dep't.
Used to be, pets in stores was a big no-no in CT; laws were strictly enforced. The lines are crossed so often, managers are afraid to confront these owners. Fraidyscared.
The woman who had the dog in Walmart, didn't even pay any attention to what the dog had done. Waddled off without any awareness.
I've seen the same thing in the grocery area. So, generally, I don't buy ANYthing on the bottom shelves.
The reason many take their dog in Walmart is because of Kooks in the parking lots going car to car harassing them while a person goes in for 5 minutes. During the 5 minutes of harassing the dog to have it barking and panting they are calling real cops for their animal abuse bust. They watch shows about dog catchers and swear themselves in it seems. I've had some almost come to blows interactions with them.
That said I take my Toy Ratty {Chihuahua mix} in but she stays in my arm the entire time and I generally avoid the food section. To take her home first as to go home and come back is about a 20 mile round trip. I sometimes stop there after our daily 2 mile walk at the river. I've had kooks harass her while she was in the car even at 50 degrees outside temps.
Yes she is also my service dog. I'm hard of hearing but I also admit 90% of how she helps in in a home environment.