Sqwertz wrote:

> Is this just an Austin, Texas phenomenon, or do a lot of people in
> other states take their obviously non-service dogs into grocery
> stores too?
>
> Some dogs sit in carts or the baby seats, some get blankets to make
> them comfy, some are being clutched to chests, some peek out of
> purses, and even others are on 8-14 foot leashes - sometimes 2 or 3
> wide at a time in the aisles so nobody can get past them. And any
> number of them can be barking, yapping, or growling at other
> customers or dogs at any given time.
>
> Is this just as common in others cities and states? Do you or
> somebody you know take your non-service dog into a grocery store?
> Why?
>
> -sw

Never seen it here. Our folks are a bit more saavy on such and do not
allow them in. Randomly though you do hear of emotional support
animals causing problems at the beach. Gary may know if it's common.

BTW, we do have some limited area beach access for dogs (on leashes).