On Sat, 12 Jun 2021 18:22:12 -0500, "cshenk"
> wrote:

>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).

"Our folks are a bit more savvy on such"... it's almost poetry.

--
Bruce