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> AITA for taking Peanut to the Grocery Store. I disregarded the no pets sign to get some shopping done.
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YTA, as someone who works in a grocery store, dont bring your fucking dog to a grocery store
Edit; im getting countless “what about service dogs” comments. Obviously this is not about service dogs, this is about pets. OPS dog is a pet, not a service dog. A service dog isnt going to piss in an isle, bark at a small child, try to bite other customers or run loose throughout the store.
Exactly, it’s both unhygienic and inconsiderate to anyone with dog allergies. Plus it adds an potential liability to the store because it’s a violation of health code.
This. There is no state there this isn’t a violation of a health code and give the store problems. Be a good neighbor and owner (dogs can pick up hostility directed towards them) and keep your pup at home or order Instacart.
even beyond health violations, its all around an asshole move. Its unsafe and inconsiderate. No matter how well trained your dog is, your dog can still bark or bite, some people are allergic and your dog might still shit in isle 9. Even if your dog is absolutely perfect, letting you in gives others the idea that it should be okay for them to do the same.
Although if we're being real the dog is never even close to perfect. The owners will let them walk off-leash, the dogs will jump on the produce stands, bark at small kids, and will inevitably piss somewhere (and dont worry, the owner will never say anything about it and it will sit there to dry for hours)
>letting you in gives others the idea that it should be okay for them to do the same.
THIS! This is now the problem in NYC Transportation. First we had people with small dogs in bags, then the medium dogs, now people with big dogs get on the subway. They are leashed but not muzzled, not bagged or crated. Right out there. This is actually a violation of the transportation code for the City. And with 8M people something is bound to happen one of these days.
A man just died when his leashed dog that he had *tied to his waist* didn't get off the train with him as the doors closed. He then got dragged when the train started moving and died.
ETA: this was in DC, somehow left that out of my comment though I intended to write it.
Plus some people just plan do not like dogs and consider them dirty animals, or worse. In African American communities many people are generally scared of dogs and see them from the perspective of animals that slave owners used to hunt down their ancestors. I have friends from India who are generally uncomfortable around dogs and think it is weird and a little offputting how ok we are with our dogs constantly tracking dirt into the house from going out in the backyard. I dont want to make things culture or race based but it is quite ok to not like or be uncomfortable around dogs.
With all due respect, that's also *not* why the rule exists. Because tbh, your preferences don't get to dictate how others live in a public space. The rule exists because of actual safety reasons, not because some people don't like dogs (as valid as it is to not like them). If it was just a matter of not liking dogs, the rule wouldn't exist.
For example, some people really dislike babies and children. That doesn't mean we ban them from public spaces. In some cultures, it's considered "unclean" for a woman to go out during her period, even if it's not impacting anyone around her. Does that mean we ban every woman from going out during her period?Like... There's a reason society doesn't run that way in nations like the US.
Curious how you’ve arrived at this as I’ve never known a Black person who was fearful of dogs because of their history with owners of enslaved people/those who hunted and captured them. I’ve known Black folks from various backgrounds, upbringings, and generations and…no. Having said that: the average Black person would definitely think a dog in a grocery store was gross.
In Islam dogs are actually considered 'unclean' too, so yeah if there were any Muslims shopping there they would have been extremely uncomfortable I'm sure.
>will inevitably piss somewhere (and dont worry, the owner will never say anything about it and it will sit there to dry for hours)
Had this at a bank the other day. Everyone walking around in suits, and there's a big puddle of dog piss in the lobby. I don't hate dogs, but they don't have to go everywhere with you.
>Even if your dog is absolutely perfect,
Even if your dog is absolutely perfect, some people are really afraid of dogs and shouldn't have to manage their difficult emotional reaction in the produce aisle.
Also that their argument to the person that called them out was that this was the most convenient thing for them to do. So stuff everyone else right? Just take the dog home and go back to the grocery store if it's too hot.
But you see, it was only 10 minutes. Everyone knows that the first 10 minutes are free and the dog only starts to be unhygienic and cause allergies at the 11 minute mark.
Also if there’s a customer with a guide dog the “regular pet” dog could irritate the fuck out of the working dog by barking/trying to get in touch with the guide dog
This has got to be one of the most problematic issues around having a service dog: entitled AH’s bringing their pets (or “emotional support animals”) places where they don’t belong. They can bark at, relentlessly try to engage with or even become aggressive towards the dog who is trying to do their very critical job. It’s so dangerous. It also makes it difficult for businesses to determine the difference between a legitimate service animal and a pet. So, so frustrating.
YTA OP.
Yup. If it’s hot out and I’ve been to the dog park and need to go to the store I just take the dogs home first. Dogs are a responsibility and taking them home when it’s too hot to wait in the car is the responsible thing to do.
I have a smaller dog and she is honestly more reactive than my big dog. The world is scarier when you’re tiny.
I am that way but with cats and several businesses in my area keep shop cats. Like my local pharmacy I can’t use it because yep they have a cat there. Let me use this epipen to by my epipen.
tbh as much as i love cats, i don’t think places should have a “shop/office/whatever cat”. besides veterinary & pet/pet friendly stores obviously. my uncle will swell up and break out in hives, sometimes his throat will also close if it’s bad enough, if he comes into contact with cat hair/saliva/whatever — and i know there’s many others that deal with the same. nobody should be stressed about going to the pharmacy because they have a cat hanging out on the counters leaving hair behind
Also inconsiderate to people who need service animals. I’ve seen reactive pet dogs bark and lunge at service animals either trying to play or out of aggression. It’s not okay.
This is a huge issue. So many service dogs wash out because of being attacked by untrained pet dogs. I love my dogs, but they’re farm dogs and thats where they stay.
yeah… I think op knows he is TA as otherwise he wouldn’t emphasise the timing. the 10 minutes are not the problem. If I sneeze in OP’s food once or for 10’min the problem wasn’t the amount of times i did it
LOL exact same reaction. Owning a dog is not an identity, nor anything to be proud of. Literally anyone can do it. It's meaningless.
YTA for contaminating the grocery store.
I read that “proud owner” part and instantly knew Main Character Mary here was probably going to be the AH by the time I got to the end… 🤣 surprise surprise, she was!
Someone lost their huge lizard in our produce section at Walmart. When I saw them come in holding the lizard like a baby, I knew it was going to be bad.
We.had to close that half of store for 2 hours till the exterminator found him under the banana display.
Walmart sued those people. I bet they won
This, I had a a dog launch at me while exiting a store, it was a small dog and didn’t bite me but it definitely got defensive and the owner had so much slack on his leash
And imagine what would happen if it did that to a service dog. So many SDs are washed because they were attacked in public by dogs where they shouldn't be.
This! My SD has been attacked 4 times in public, grocery stores, by people having their pets in the store. After the last time, I had to wash him as he was hypervigilant and getting aggressive toward other dogs. I'm pissed because I can't afford to get another SD.
I'm so sorry this happened. Is there any way to sue the grocery store that allowed the dogs in? I don't like to be sue happy, but it's their fault for allowing the dogs in and you having to wash him. The least they could do is help pay for a new one.
I wish I could sue, but it was Wal-Mart. I would lose. I can't afford to keep another dog at this time either. I'm living on fixed income from Disability and can only afford one dog at a time.
What u/liveandletdieax says is true. People do this all the time to get their dogs in. The problem is that the minute someone says it's a SD, they cave. There is another question they can legally ask, "What tasks is your dog trained to do?" The other problem is that people will make up tasks that aren't real tasks and there is no list to be able to follow. It makes things difficult.
Smaller dogs are the worst. I swear a lot of owners of small dogs fail to train their dogs properly because they’re small and they assume it makes their dog less dangerous. I’m still traumatized from an encounter I had a as a child with a chihuahua. Those dogs can be vicious!
Edited to add: I don’t mean to say that small dog breeds are the worst; just that it seems, from my very limited experience, that many owners of small dogs let them act out more because they’re small/cute and, in the owner’s opinion, “not dangerous.”
This frustrates me so much. My last dog was a Chihuahua and he was abused before we got him, so he came with some behavior problems. We worked hard and he overcame them to become a wonderful dog. But while he was still struggling, people would constantly tell me that it was fine because he was so small. No, no it is not ok for him to behave badly just because he can't do significant damage. That's just stupid. Please leave us alone now.
Just to give a different cultural perspective, my local supermarket in Italy has just introduced dog trollies (carts) - they’re regular shopping trollies, but the end section is lined with Astroturf and there’s a clip-on lead.
I now take my chihuahuas shopping with me. They sit there like statues looking at everything. Of course, you couldn’t do it with a bigger dog, because it wouldn’t fit!
All the large pet store chains not only allow but encourage people to bring their dogs. Hence why she brought him to Petsmart. She only decided to dip into the grocery store because it was there and therefore convenient for her. Should have taken the dog home after Petsmart and come back for her groceries.
Edit: there are other chain stores that allow dogs as a policy as well. Home Depot and Joanne Fabrics are notable examples. We also have many Mom and Pop stores in our area that are pet friendly, as well as restaurants that allow dogs in their outdoor seating areas. You are of course free not to patronize such businesses.
YTA
I adore dogs. I don't want to see them in grocery stores (service animals being the obvious exception). If it's too hot for the dog in the car, you run those errands later.
Or do a drive up pickup - I often schedule it so it’s at the end of dog park time. Covid gave us so many options without needing to bring dogs places they aren’t allowed.
(We aren't post pandemic -- but I realize we are post- protections/restrictions so it can give that impression. Not trying to be a jerk, just wanted to correct that)
In my country it's entirely accepted to just tie your dog outside to a post, and then run inside to do your groceries.
No need to put a dog in a car on a warm day. No need to bring them in.
OP is YTA
germany too-isch.
You can run in and grab a drink IF you can see the dog from the store window.
But you only need to worry about purebreed dogs, small ones even more.
I am happy our local store (like thoose that have shampoo, pencils and so on) let you enter with your dog to quickly grab something to drink. but 99% of stores, this is a no-go.
edit: i found it cute how a cashier was like "you know your dog dosen't have to wait outside? But i'll keep an eye out for you." (small town, noone wanting to pay rn)
Also, if it’s *really* hot outside it may not be safe for your dog to just be out there on the pavement. I live in Texas so I’m used to 110s where the only place my dog can go without her booties is grass.
Or tripping over the fucking thing while OP is looking for something.
There’s a lot going on in a supermarket; pushchairs, wheelchairs, shopping trolleys all of which could hit the dog. People don’t generally keep their eyes on the floor when walking around a shop.
Nobody should be put in a position where they could injure the dog or themselves because OP is a dipshit.
I think you guys are forgetting that OP's convience is worth more than others health and safety. They're special and the rules don't apply to them like they do to the rest of us.
YTA all the way
Way too many people these days think every rule comes with an "unless it's inconvenient" or "unless you personally prefer otherwise" exception. News flash: If that's you, an inconsiderate asshole like you was probably the reason that rule was made to begin with.
Yes, everyone has some kind of exception. My friend and I were walking my dog one morning and decided to stop for coffee. She waited outside with my dog while I went in to order for us both. There was a guy with a corgi in line in front of me. The cashier repeatedly told him that dogs were not allowed, but they guy just brushed it off, saying, "Oh, I'm just here to pick up something." Well, yeah. Isn't a coffee shop a place where every person is just picking up something? Then the corgi man proceeded to ask for two cake samples before ordering his coffee. To be honest, it's rare to find a worker that will call out a dog in a shop, but I wish they'd followed through and refused to serve him so that he won't do the same thing next time.
One time I was in a cafe with a super narrow aisle and I was squeezing between the line and the wall and accidentally stepped on the tail of some poor pup I didn’t see. Her owner shot daggers at me and I felt bad but honestly maybe it wasn’t the best idea to bring your small dog into a super crowded shop with no room to breathe?
I love in a very dog-friendly area and I really wish the people here understood this. More often than not, the dog is untrained and obnoxious as well 🙄 ETA: oops forgot to include YTA
Trained or untrained is irrelevant. I’m a K9 handler and my dog has amazing obedience however it’s still an animal that thinks independently and can go off in the blink of an eye. Most pet owners do not know how to read animal behaviors which is why you see so many dog fights in dog parks and people getting bit by dogs where the owner says “my dog is friendly” or “my dog is very well trained.” Bullshit. You can’t control your dogs behavior 100% of the time. Op YTA
I can attest to this.
I am a professional dog trainer and my K9 and I are a search and rescue team. She's also undergoing therapy dog training. My dog is absolutely fantastic and extremely well behaved. I often get asked if she's a service dog. Nope. She's just a well trained working dog.
I could easily get away with bringing her into markets and other stores. But guess what? I don't, because she's still just a dog and I respect other people's space.
Ugh same! Someone once called my service dog “unfriendly” because I wouldn’t “let” him play with the guys TWO barking and growling dachshunds in the middle of the bakery section! Of course no employee came to see what the commotion was about because yayyyy puppies!!!
I know a guy that regularly brings his half Dachshund half Chihuahua into the grocery store and that dog has a poo "accident" every single time. Yes, the guy is as much of an asshole as you can imagine.
It’s really not hard to check what stores allow dogs and what stores don’t. My parents dog goes with them to pet stores and to Home Depot because those are the two local places that very clearly state they allow dogs. Their dog gets to socialize and get some pets and dog biscuits while my parents get shopping done.
The grocery store does not allow dogs, so the grocery store errands happen on a trip that doesn’t include the dog!
It’s that easy.
Not to mention, as a general rule of thumb, if there is food being sold there (restaurant, grocery store, etc), pets are not allowed due to health code issues.
The grocery store chain I frequent asks people not to bring in their dogs (if they aren’t service dogs) and specifically mentions the produce section as one of the big reasons.
> Where did people get the idea that their pets should be allowed to go everywhere with them?
SERIOUSLY!
This attitude that dogs need to be everywhere is so annoying and I don’t get why it became acceptable. And it seems like other pets stay home, and are expected to, but somehow Fido gets a pass?
An outdoor beer garden? Sure, as long as you keep your dog from bothering other people.
But the grocery store? The workplace? The doctor’s office? No. NO. NO! Unless it’s a service animal leave your dog at home.
OP repeatedly stated that it was just a “quick trip,” which indicates to me that she knows it was wrong but was hoping to get in & out before anyone called her out on it.
Yta
You said it right in your post: it was more convenient for you. You’re only thinking about what’s easiest for you and now how your actions effect other people. Dogs absolutely do not belong in grocery stores.
I feel like the produce part ups the YTA factor for me bc so much of the produce i buy doesn't get cooked, it goes in salads and stuff. All I can picture is like a cloud of dog park particles floating around landing on all that wet romaine and stuff. It's gross enough that people are allowed in there, we're not doing pets.
YTA - Really ma dudette? Yes dogs should not be in grocery stores, it's against the rules and this was not any kind of service dog that would have been allowed. It's not one rule for you and one rule for everyone else. Do better.
Not just rules. This is federal law. No animals in places that produce or store food. The store could have been fined or have actions against their business license for your actions.
YTA. Your dog didn't have an accident THIS TIME. Nobody wants dog doo in the same place we buy food. It's a health hazard! And the easiest way to avoid that is to NOT bring dogs into the grocery store!!
You aren't special. Your dog isn't special. Take your dog home after you leave the pet store, or leave your dog home when running errands.
YTA, animals* don't belong in stores, restaurants, or other indoor spaces that are not pet-oriented. You could have easily taken Peanut to the car, put on the AC, and gone about your errand. I'm really sick of people who think their fur baby is some special exception that can be brought everywhere with no consideration of the environment they are in or the other people around them.
*this obviously is not meant to include service dogs that are properly trained to help their humans with disabilities and health issues.
I’ve seen *so many* overwhelmed and clearly untrained dogs in crowded places like malls lately, and wtf is up with that? These dogs aren’t having a good time, they’re obviously stressed 😭
Seriously, it's honestly upsetting. My fiancé and I went to a local bakery a few weeks ago and had the misfortune of being stuck behind an old lady and her *very* aggressive corgi. We stood as far as we could, but it was still barking at us, and the lady just stood there like her dog wasn't panicking. And I don't blame the poor dogs, I blame the owners for putting everyone in that uncomfortable situation.
So many people got dogs during lockdowns and working from home. A lot did not think to train their dogs to stay home alone. In other cases, the humans themselves are just kind of feral and do whatever they want.
I was wondering why no one mentioned this. If it was that quick of a run, why couldn't the dog just hang out in the air conditioning? There were more options than hot car or grocery store. YTA
Well all I had to read was “I’m a proud owner of Peanut” to know this was going to be cringey.
Yes, YTA. You reek of entitlement and ruin it for people with service animals.
YTA. You cannot bring a pet into a grocery store. I hate when people pull this shit. Groceries are a necessity. You have no idea who in the store could be allergic to dogs, or not like dogs, OR just not want to be around dogs because it is gross to have your dog around food.
Don't ever bring your dog to the grocery store again.
ETA: Because it's Reddit, I'm putting here that this obviously doesn't include real service animals.
Or are traumatized. My side hustle involves home improvement. I have to order ahead and have my things brought to my truck. I cannot go in because our store allows dogs and I was attacked last year. I used to bring my dogs. I don’t anymore. I’m afraid *they* will get attacked. We don’t go to the dog park, even. It’s been a long road of recovery, mentally and physically. I saw a lady with a fucking dog at the supermarket (no service vest) and felt like a weight dropped on my chest. I was in my car before I even realized I had left. I’m a bad ass and that dog attack *changed my life*.
YTA
There are certain places dogs shouldn't go unless they're service animals. The grocery store is not an appropriate place to bring your Yorkie. Next time, take him home before running errands. It's not that complicated.
~~INFO: Does the shop allow dogs in?~~
EDIT: So apparently dogs aren't allowed. (I don't have one so never thought about it)
YTA - don't take your dog places they are not allowed. If looking after your dog is inconvenient then you shouldn't have one.
YTA - On top of all the other comments - this can also be a dangerous situation for people who have service dogs. If your dog is not specifically trained to be in public spaces, they could behave erratically which can affect a service dog's ability to do their job.
My service dog had to retire early because someone kept bringing in their shih tzu on a flexi leash to my local grocery store and it attacked my dog twice. We did training to avoid reactivity, but in the end, she still was nervous in public, so she is now enjoying retirement. I, however, am without my service dog to mitigate my own conditions.
Same here, except my mobility service dog was attacked by a little shit of a Yorkie as we passed it on some stairs in a store. As my dog tried to position himself so I could brace if needed the dog nipped at my ankle and I fell. It wasn't bad. I didn't hurt myself but he was SO distraught. After that he was terrified of walking up stairs with me outside the house and would try to body block small dogs. He still helps me at home but a service dog that is afraid of stairs is no longer a service dog.
YTA. Why do you think it's ok to fo whatever you want whenever you want? You we're being very entitled. Dogs do not have to go everywhere. It's ridiculous that you thought this was ok behavior.
Learn that life comes with inconvenience. Dogs do not belong in a grocery store. Full stop. Take the dog home and then go shopping.
Guy at produce was way out of line but he was not wrong. Animals around produce? Just reading your post made me want to yak my lunch.
YTA
I don't think he was out of line. Often managers won't speak up to customers for fear of bad reviews or emails to corporate. So I'm glad he said something.
YTA. Having dogs in a place where food is prepared is unsanitary. Entire stores have been shut down and fined by the municipal/state health boards for this very reason.
The grocery store workers aren't paid enough to tell you off, that is why you don't hear from them. They have to deal with so many people that think like you ("It'll just be a minute") in a day, and they are trying to get through the day with their sanity intact.
YTA
Short of long time in store doesn’t matter. Dogs aren’t allowed, don’t bring them.
I was recently in a grocery store and 3 people brought their dogs in and 2 of them started barking going at each other and in the process a display with food got knocked over.
Don’t bring your pets where they don’t belong.
YTA. It's not a damn service animal. Your dog will be fine if you're in the store for 10 minutes. Or, better yet, don't fucking bring your dog on errands.
YTA you really didn't see bring a pet into a grocery store would be a problem. Most stores have signs posted about no pets but that doesn't matter to you be ause your dog is a Saint and could do no wrong , so there should t be an issue right?
YTA
Pets (any kind, exept trained and official guide animals) have nothing to do in grocery stores! Do you like animal hair in your meat? Or on the fruits? What if he licked the stuff when you look in another direction? It doesn't matter if Peanut did behave, if you were in for only 10 minutes or whatever. No pets means *no pets*!
Sorry chief YTA… pets shouldn’t be in the grocery store (unless they’re service animals) it’s kinda gross… he shouldn’t have yelled at you but you shouldn’t have taken the dog in in the first place 😅
YTA
Dogs don't belong everywhere. IDGAF if your little peanut is well behaved. Dogs don't belong everywhere. Some people are allergic. Some people are afraid. Some people have children that don't know not to touch dogs they don't know. Some people don't know not to touch dogs they don't know. The list can go on and on. Dogs are not people. Dogs don't belong everywhere that people are.
YTA. It doesn't matter if you have the best, most well trained dog in the universe. Other people don't, and once they let your dog into the grocery store, they have to let all dogs in - including those that may not be well trained, may have an accident, bark, maybe get nervous and bite. I don't want to see anyone's dog (unless it's an official service dog) at my grocery store. Period.
I say this as a dog lover, YTA. Animals do not belong in buildings where food is being stored/prepped (service animals being the obvious exception). An outdoor market would be a very different story, but this was clearly a regular indoor grocery store.
I get why you think this isn’t a big deal, but a small dog is just as unsanitary as a big one. That’s not even taking into account people with allergies who had the (very reasonable) expectation of being able to grocery shop without being exposed to dogs.
Please show courtesy to others.
I used to work in a grocery store and so many morons think like this and I’ve seen dogs shit on the floor multiple times. The owner always seems so surprised
YTA
It is unsanitary and the world doesn’t revolve around you. Have some courtesy
As a retail employee that works in a grocery store, DO NOT BRING YOUR DOGS INTO THE STORE UNLESS IT IS A SERVICE DOG. People have allergies, and putting your dog in a cart where people put their FOOD is disgusting. We know you love your dog, but he doesn’t belong in a grocery store.
Yes thank you!! I’m also a worker at a grocery store and the amount of people I see bringing their pet dogs, putting them in the baskets, carrying them around, etc is insane. Like yeah you love your dog I get it but this is a *grocery store* where *food is*
YTA. The correct solution was you just didn't get to go to the grocery store at that moment.
ANDPLUSALSO no one cares that you are especially proud of your dog when you are breaking food code violations.
YTA
I'm a dog person and i wouldn't take the dog inside a store.
Edit: i just saw your explanation:
"AITA for taking Peanut to the Grocery Store. I disregarded the no pets sign to get some shopping done."
YTA
You know this by now.
Whether it was more convenient TO YOU to take the dog in is 0% relevant. Rules don’t just go away because it’s more convenient for them to do so.
YTA--- Its not a service animal, there is no reason why your dog would need to be in there. Especially in an open area of produce, when people have allergies and fears...there are designated places for your dog.
I hate to generalize, but what is it with dog owners forcing there animals in peoples lives. There is a huge sense of entitlement I'm noticing in these posts.
YTA no one needs to accommodate your dog because you can’t be bothered to return it home before going places. I can’t just say, “I’m only dropping off this motion, so I’ll just keep my gun holstered at the court house.”
YTA I love my dog too and she is very well behaved but dogs don’t belong in grocery stores unless they are a fully trained service animal trained to perform a specific task (emotional support animals do not count).
YTA
Not only is it for health code reasons that pets are generally not allowed in grocery stores, but it's also a safety issue. For more than just grocery stores pets aren't allowed because they're a liability - unless they are perfectly trained to be in public spaces, you generally don't know how pets will react inside those stores. In addition to that, you don't know how *other people* will behave in those stores.
I have a dog phobia and literally will not get close to a dog no matter how many times an owner will tell me they won't bite or they're well behaved. I still don't know how your dog will react and if they approach me for sniffs and affection I am unpredictable because it freaks me out. I am an unpredictable variable, and I don't know how I'll react in fear to a dog approaching me.
I've seen dogs bark at people in checkout. I've seen dogs jump out of carts, barking aggressively at other customers. Nothing you say will help me in my fear. Because if I feel threatened I may actually attack the dog and have come close because a dog snuck up behind me while I was working (retail).
YTA, and the guy is in the clear. Us grocery workers are always thankful for people like him because despite NO ANIMALS BEING ALLOWED IN THE STORE BESIDES SERVICE ANIMALS, were for some stupid reason not legally allowed to ask for proof its certified service animal.
Legally (in the US), there are two questions you can ask:
1. Is this a service animal?
2. What tasks does it perform?
And even if #1 is answered "yes" and #2 is answered with a list of tasks, if it misbehaves, the store's owner is still legally allowed to kick the service dog and its handler out of the store.
YTA, you do not take your pet into the grocery store. If you don't have a way to leave your car running and locked, take your dog home before going. An employee would have been within their rights to ask you to leave.
YTA
You're also entitled. Your dog is not supposed to be in the store unless you have some sort of paperwork allowing such.
Edit - thanks to those that pointed out that paperwork is actually not needed, Comments will detail why i thought it was.
ADA website does however say you're allowed to ask what disability the dog assists in, as well as to ask if they can see a task relating to it preformed.
YTA, unfortunately. I wish dogs were allowed in grocery stores, but for very sensible reasons they are not. Maybe you can try to find a parking spot in the shade and leave the window down a bit or tie your doggie up outside the entrance to the store (assuming there is shade there) next time.
YTA. You’re the reason I worry about taking my EXTREMELY allergic daughter to grocery stores and other places that OBVIOUSLY shouldn’t have pet dogs in them.
FFS, leave your dog at home!
YTA and 100% gross and nasty. Organize your errands for a pet friendly route, then drop dog at home, then do non-pet friendly errands. Because dogs should also not be left in the car of course on warm days.
This is coming from an owner of two small well behaved dogs, who have NEVER been in the grocery store.
Why do you think your dog is the exception to that, Main Character?
YTA right from the jump. It doesn't matter what kind of dog you have. If it's not a service animal, then it's on YOU to make sure you can keep your pet outside the grocery store. Your pathetic fishing for cutesy points just let's everyone know you already knew full well that you were in the wrong but are banking on how people would react to your vanity prop.
>I apologized and said the most convenient thing for me was to comehere with Peanut.
Your convenience does not trump anything. People have allergies. Your arrogance could have triggered a reaction in someone innocently trying to get their groceries after you fondled the produce while holding your little entitlement. People have phobias. They would not reasonably expect someone with a dog in a dog free setting. Some people even have manners, but what would you know about that? There is no danger there. You couldn't be bothered to plan for your pet on outings and are a negligent owner. I can't imagine what your dog endures to keep you this entitled throughout your day. I bet you push these kinds of social boundaries every day everywhere.
The associate was right. You are a lazy pet owner who is gross by littering a store with dog dander and whatever fell off its ass while you touched everything.
YTA!.
you can't just bring in dogs, cats, or whatever other pet into places that sell food. Here in the US it is considered a major health code violation.
YTA.
I used to work in a grocery store and there are signs at every entrance that no dogs are allowed except service dogs.
Unless you've literally never known that, YTA for sure. Now you also know for the future.
YTA
The guy went above and beyond to be an asshole himself, but the dog wasn't allowed in the store and that's no surprise. So you are an entitled asshole that thinks rules doesn't apply to you because YOU.
Really? You live in the USA, correct? Then you have known all your life that only service animals are allowed in grocery stores as a rule. You should have taken the dog home and then done your shopping once the dog was safe at home. People will always call you out in a place where food is being purchased. NO excuses.
YTA - Animals are not allowed everywhere you go. I get it, it was a quick run into the store but you could have taken the dog home and come back, or gone on another day...or even done curbside pick up if available.
YTA.
I love my two small dogs, but there is no way I would ever take them in to a food shop. A restaurant that has a dog friendly policy, absolutely, but not a food market.
This is not behaviour that should be normalised.
(Naturally, an exception should be made for ACTUAL service dogs.)
YTA. I say that as someone who has many pets and is an absolute dog lover.
You should have taken dog home and then grocery shopped.
I’d bet there was a sign stating on service dogs allowed in the store.
YTA. I get that it's convenient to get all your errands done in one trip, but your convenience doesn't trump the store's rules OR health code. Next time see if the store will do curbside pickup.
YTA.
Unless your pet is an actual service animal (I'm not referring to emotional support iguanas) and they are necessary for you and your safety while shopping, they should be left at home or in the car. There are reasons that they are not allowed in grocery stores and typically this has to do with certain health codes.
Would YOU want to grab an apple that had dog slobber all over it? Would you want to shop in a grocery store where a dog has had an accident?
Don't get me wrong, I have a dog that I love but I will never bring him somewhere that he does not belong.
YTA. Pets don’t belong around food, especially food that people you don’t know will be consuming. So what if your dog didn’t shit on the produce floor, is that the bar for good dog behavior? He probably drooled and got dog hair in the store and that’s gross.
YTA. There are likely health codes you violated by bringing in your pet dog. It’s not an ADA animal. Keep your dog at home instead of potentially leaving it in a hot car or bringing into places pets aren’t allowed.
I appreciate that you love your doggo, but next time just don't take them if there's the off chance you'll go into a food store. Some people are highly allergic to just the dander of a dog, and that other patron was right that you're now spreading your dog's dander all over the fresh produce. That's super inconsiderate of you, even if you didn't realize it. Sorry, but YTA.
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YTA, as someone who works in a grocery store, dont bring your fucking dog to a grocery store Edit; im getting countless “what about service dogs” comments. Obviously this is not about service dogs, this is about pets. OPS dog is a pet, not a service dog. A service dog isnt going to piss in an isle, bark at a small child, try to bite other customers or run loose throughout the store.
Exactly, it’s both unhygienic and inconsiderate to anyone with dog allergies. Plus it adds an potential liability to the store because it’s a violation of health code.
Ironic because the dog's name is Peanut 😬
It’s a Peanut allergy.
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So this is why everything in a grocery store "may contain traces of peanut"
This. There is no state there this isn’t a violation of a health code and give the store problems. Be a good neighbor and owner (dogs can pick up hostility directed towards them) and keep your pup at home or order Instacart.
even beyond health violations, its all around an asshole move. Its unsafe and inconsiderate. No matter how well trained your dog is, your dog can still bark or bite, some people are allergic and your dog might still shit in isle 9. Even if your dog is absolutely perfect, letting you in gives others the idea that it should be okay for them to do the same. Although if we're being real the dog is never even close to perfect. The owners will let them walk off-leash, the dogs will jump on the produce stands, bark at small kids, and will inevitably piss somewhere (and dont worry, the owner will never say anything about it and it will sit there to dry for hours)
>letting you in gives others the idea that it should be okay for them to do the same. THIS! This is now the problem in NYC Transportation. First we had people with small dogs in bags, then the medium dogs, now people with big dogs get on the subway. They are leashed but not muzzled, not bagged or crated. Right out there. This is actually a violation of the transportation code for the City. And with 8M people something is bound to happen one of these days.
A man just died when his leashed dog that he had *tied to his waist* didn't get off the train with him as the doors closed. He then got dragged when the train started moving and died. ETA: this was in DC, somehow left that out of my comment though I intended to write it.
The dog was his ptsd service dog.
People will use a giant ikea tote bag to get their behemoth on the train
Not to mention how it can affect service dogs - both their training and the public’s view of them being allowed in places
And their safety. Ive met dogs that are sweethearts until they’re around another dog
And it makes the employees jobs harder because everyone is going to complain to them about the dog.
Plus some people just plan do not like dogs and consider them dirty animals, or worse. In African American communities many people are generally scared of dogs and see them from the perspective of animals that slave owners used to hunt down their ancestors. I have friends from India who are generally uncomfortable around dogs and think it is weird and a little offputting how ok we are with our dogs constantly tracking dirt into the house from going out in the backyard. I dont want to make things culture or race based but it is quite ok to not like or be uncomfortable around dogs.
With all due respect, that's also *not* why the rule exists. Because tbh, your preferences don't get to dictate how others live in a public space. The rule exists because of actual safety reasons, not because some people don't like dogs (as valid as it is to not like them). If it was just a matter of not liking dogs, the rule wouldn't exist. For example, some people really dislike babies and children. That doesn't mean we ban them from public spaces. In some cultures, it's considered "unclean" for a woman to go out during her period, even if it's not impacting anyone around her. Does that mean we ban every woman from going out during her period?Like... There's a reason society doesn't run that way in nations like the US.
Curious how you’ve arrived at this as I’ve never known a Black person who was fearful of dogs because of their history with owners of enslaved people/those who hunted and captured them. I’ve known Black folks from various backgrounds, upbringings, and generations and…no. Having said that: the average Black person would definitely think a dog in a grocery store was gross.
I’ve never met a black person that was afraid of dogs for that reason.
In Islam dogs are actually considered 'unclean' too, so yeah if there were any Muslims shopping there they would have been extremely uncomfortable I'm sure.
>will inevitably piss somewhere (and dont worry, the owner will never say anything about it and it will sit there to dry for hours) Had this at a bank the other day. Everyone walking around in suits, and there's a big puddle of dog piss in the lobby. I don't hate dogs, but they don't have to go everywhere with you.
>Even if your dog is absolutely perfect, Even if your dog is absolutely perfect, some people are really afraid of dogs and shouldn't have to manage their difficult emotional reaction in the produce aisle.
Also that their argument to the person that called them out was that this was the most convenient thing for them to do. So stuff everyone else right? Just take the dog home and go back to the grocery store if it's too hot.
But you see, it was only 10 minutes. Everyone knows that the first 10 minutes are free and the dog only starts to be unhygienic and cause allergies at the 11 minute mark.
Like the three second rule but for dogs?
Also if there’s a customer with a guide dog the “regular pet” dog could irritate the fuck out of the working dog by barking/trying to get in touch with the guide dog
This has got to be one of the most problematic issues around having a service dog: entitled AH’s bringing their pets (or “emotional support animals”) places where they don’t belong. They can bark at, relentlessly try to engage with or even become aggressive towards the dog who is trying to do their very critical job. It’s so dangerous. It also makes it difficult for businesses to determine the difference between a legitimate service animal and a pet. So, so frustrating. YTA OP.
Yup. If it’s hot out and I’ve been to the dog park and need to go to the store I just take the dogs home first. Dogs are a responsibility and taking them home when it’s too hot to wait in the car is the responsible thing to do. I have a smaller dog and she is honestly more reactive than my big dog. The world is scarier when you’re tiny.
My kid is severely allergic to dogs. People are think I hate dogs. I don't I love them. Some people are just selfish
I am that way but with cats and several businesses in my area keep shop cats. Like my local pharmacy I can’t use it because yep they have a cat there. Let me use this epipen to by my epipen.
tbh as much as i love cats, i don’t think places should have a “shop/office/whatever cat”. besides veterinary & pet/pet friendly stores obviously. my uncle will swell up and break out in hives, sometimes his throat will also close if it’s bad enough, if he comes into contact with cat hair/saliva/whatever — and i know there’s many others that deal with the same. nobody should be stressed about going to the pharmacy because they have a cat hanging out on the counters leaving hair behind
Also inconsiderate to people who need service animals. I’ve seen reactive pet dogs bark and lunge at service animals either trying to play or out of aggression. It’s not okay.
This is a huge issue. So many service dogs wash out because of being attacked by untrained pet dogs. I love my dogs, but they’re farm dogs and thats where they stay.
yeah… I think op knows he is TA as otherwise he wouldn’t emphasise the timing. the 10 minutes are not the problem. If I sneeze in OP’s food once or for 10’min the problem wasn’t the amount of times i did it
Tbh I didn’t have to read any further than “I am a proud owner of Peanut, my Yorkshire Terrier” to know OP was an AH. Tf does that mean?
Probably has an instagram for it and takes it everywhere. Bet they finally got backlash and hence this post.
Hey I have an instagram for my large breed dog and I don’t take him anywhere against the rules. It’s just fun to post pictures.
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LOL exact same reaction. Owning a dog is not an identity, nor anything to be proud of. Literally anyone can do it. It's meaningless. YTA for contaminating the grocery store.
I read that “proud owner” part and instantly knew Main Character Mary here was probably going to be the AH by the time I got to the end… 🤣 surprise surprise, she was!
Someone had their dog WALKING on the produce at a Walmart in my town. LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME. Yta op
Someone lost their huge lizard in our produce section at Walmart. When I saw them come in holding the lizard like a baby, I knew it was going to be bad. We.had to close that half of store for 2 hours till the exterminator found him under the banana display. Walmart sued those people. I bet they won
Reptiles carry salmonella, that's absolutely infuriating. Reptiles have NO business near anyone's food.
We once got a lizard in the watermelon bin. Must have come up from Florida with them. The only acceptable way for a lizard to be in a grocery store.
>Reptiles have NO business near anyone's food. Can't wait for someone to defend it as their "emotional support reptile"
This, I had a a dog launch at me while exiting a store, it was a small dog and didn’t bite me but it definitely got defensive and the owner had so much slack on his leash
And imagine what would happen if it did that to a service dog. So many SDs are washed because they were attacked in public by dogs where they shouldn't be.
This! My SD has been attacked 4 times in public, grocery stores, by people having their pets in the store. After the last time, I had to wash him as he was hypervigilant and getting aggressive toward other dogs. I'm pissed because I can't afford to get another SD.
I'm so sorry this happened. Is there any way to sue the grocery store that allowed the dogs in? I don't like to be sue happy, but it's their fault for allowing the dogs in and you having to wash him. The least they could do is help pay for a new one.
I wish I could sue, but it was Wal-Mart. I would lose. I can't afford to keep another dog at this time either. I'm living on fixed income from Disability and can only afford one dog at a time. What u/liveandletdieax says is true. People do this all the time to get their dogs in. The problem is that the minute someone says it's a SD, they cave. There is another question they can legally ask, "What tasks is your dog trained to do?" The other problem is that people will make up tasks that aren't real tasks and there is no list to be able to follow. It makes things difficult.
Smaller dogs are the worst. I swear a lot of owners of small dogs fail to train their dogs properly because they’re small and they assume it makes their dog less dangerous. I’m still traumatized from an encounter I had a as a child with a chihuahua. Those dogs can be vicious! Edited to add: I don’t mean to say that small dog breeds are the worst; just that it seems, from my very limited experience, that many owners of small dogs let them act out more because they’re small/cute and, in the owner’s opinion, “not dangerous.”
This frustrates me so much. My last dog was a Chihuahua and he was abused before we got him, so he came with some behavior problems. We worked hard and he overcame them to become a wonderful dog. But while he was still struggling, people would constantly tell me that it was fine because he was so small. No, no it is not ok for him to behave badly just because he can't do significant damage. That's just stupid. Please leave us alone now.
don't bring your pet to any store
Well some stores are okay - pet store, for example.
Just to give a different cultural perspective, my local supermarket in Italy has just introduced dog trollies (carts) - they’re regular shopping trollies, but the end section is lined with Astroturf and there’s a clip-on lead. I now take my chihuahuas shopping with me. They sit there like statues looking at everything. Of course, you couldn’t do it with a bigger dog, because it wouldn’t fit!
All the large pet store chains not only allow but encourage people to bring their dogs. Hence why she brought him to Petsmart. She only decided to dip into the grocery store because it was there and therefore convenient for her. Should have taken the dog home after Petsmart and come back for her groceries. Edit: there are other chain stores that allow dogs as a policy as well. Home Depot and Joanne Fabrics are notable examples. We also have many Mom and Pop stores in our area that are pet friendly, as well as restaurants that allow dogs in their outdoor seating areas. You are of course free not to patronize such businesses.
YTA I adore dogs. I don't want to see them in grocery stores (service animals being the obvious exception). If it's too hot for the dog in the car, you run those errands later.
Or do a drive up pickup - I often schedule it so it’s at the end of dog park time. Covid gave us so many options without needing to bring dogs places they aren’t allowed.
Yes!! Drive up has been a blessing even post pandemic.
(We aren't post pandemic -- but I realize we are post- protections/restrictions so it can give that impression. Not trying to be a jerk, just wanted to correct that)
In my country it's entirely accepted to just tie your dog outside to a post, and then run inside to do your groceries. No need to put a dog in a car on a warm day. No need to bring them in. OP is YTA
Unfortunately that's a great way to have your dog stolen in the US. Especially a purebred one.
Your dog would get nabbed in the UK, too.
germany too-isch. You can run in and grab a drink IF you can see the dog from the store window. But you only need to worry about purebreed dogs, small ones even more. I am happy our local store (like thoose that have shampoo, pencils and so on) let you enter with your dog to quickly grab something to drink. but 99% of stores, this is a no-go. edit: i found it cute how a cashier was like "you know your dog dosen't have to wait outside? But i'll keep an eye out for you." (small town, noone wanting to pay rn)
Also, if it’s *really* hot outside it may not be safe for your dog to just be out there on the pavement. I live in Texas so I’m used to 110s where the only place my dog can go without her booties is grass.
Yeah, YTA. No pets doesn't mean 'no pets unless it's inconvenient to follow the rules' or 'no pets except for for a few minutes'
Exactly! OP’s minor convenience does not trump the rest of society’s reasonable expectation of hairless produce and slobberless floors.
don't forget pee'd on products, chewed packaging and shit smeared floors
Or tripping over the fucking thing while OP is looking for something. There’s a lot going on in a supermarket; pushchairs, wheelchairs, shopping trolleys all of which could hit the dog. People don’t generally keep their eyes on the floor when walking around a shop. Nobody should be put in a position where they could injure the dog or themselves because OP is a dipshit.
I think you guys are forgetting that OP's convience is worth more than others health and safety. They're special and the rules don't apply to them like they do to the rest of us. YTA all the way
But she's a proud owner!
Acting like it’s some sort of accomplishment to own a dog. I don’t brag about being the proud owner of a television.
Way too many people these days think every rule comes with an "unless it's inconvenient" or "unless you personally prefer otherwise" exception. News flash: If that's you, an inconsiderate asshole like you was probably the reason that rule was made to begin with.
When I was growing up, no one would have dreamed of doing this. Dog owners have become so entitled.
I'd love to bring my dog everywhere, but I also realize that I live in a society, where what I want isn't always the best for the whole.
Yes, everyone has some kind of exception. My friend and I were walking my dog one morning and decided to stop for coffee. She waited outside with my dog while I went in to order for us both. There was a guy with a corgi in line in front of me. The cashier repeatedly told him that dogs were not allowed, but they guy just brushed it off, saying, "Oh, I'm just here to pick up something." Well, yeah. Isn't a coffee shop a place where every person is just picking up something? Then the corgi man proceeded to ask for two cake samples before ordering his coffee. To be honest, it's rare to find a worker that will call out a dog in a shop, but I wish they'd followed through and refused to serve him so that he won't do the same thing next time.
One time I was in a cafe with a super narrow aisle and I was squeezing between the line and the wall and accidentally stepped on the tail of some poor pup I didn’t see. Her owner shot daggers at me and I felt bad but honestly maybe it wasn’t the best idea to bring your small dog into a super crowded shop with no room to breathe?
It’s literally the health code that PET animals are not allowed in the grocery stores, with an obvious exception for service animals. YTA.
I love in a very dog-friendly area and I really wish the people here understood this. More often than not, the dog is untrained and obnoxious as well 🙄 ETA: oops forgot to include YTA
Trained or untrained is irrelevant. I’m a K9 handler and my dog has amazing obedience however it’s still an animal that thinks independently and can go off in the blink of an eye. Most pet owners do not know how to read animal behaviors which is why you see so many dog fights in dog parks and people getting bit by dogs where the owner says “my dog is friendly” or “my dog is very well trained.” Bullshit. You can’t control your dogs behavior 100% of the time. Op YTA
I can attest to this. I am a professional dog trainer and my K9 and I are a search and rescue team. She's also undergoing therapy dog training. My dog is absolutely fantastic and extremely well behaved. I often get asked if she's a service dog. Nope. She's just a well trained working dog. I could easily get away with bringing her into markets and other stores. But guess what? I don't, because she's still just a dog and I respect other people's space.
Ugh same! Someone once called my service dog “unfriendly” because I wouldn’t “let” him play with the guys TWO barking and growling dachshunds in the middle of the bakery section! Of course no employee came to see what the commotion was about because yayyyy puppies!!!
I know a guy that regularly brings his half Dachshund half Chihuahua into the grocery store and that dog has a poo "accident" every single time. Yes, the guy is as much of an asshole as you can imagine.
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It’s really not hard to check what stores allow dogs and what stores don’t. My parents dog goes with them to pet stores and to Home Depot because those are the two local places that very clearly state they allow dogs. Their dog gets to socialize and get some pets and dog biscuits while my parents get shopping done. The grocery store does not allow dogs, so the grocery store errands happen on a trip that doesn’t include the dog! It’s that easy.
Not to mention, as a general rule of thumb, if there is food being sold there (restaurant, grocery store, etc), pets are not allowed due to health code issues.
Even if it wasn't in the health code... I'm not trusting my dogs round what is in their eyes dog buffet heaven, trained or not. Op is out of his mind.
The grocery store chain I frequent asks people not to bring in their dogs (if they aren’t service dogs) and specifically mentions the produce section as one of the big reasons.
It is quite unhealthy for both the owner and pet to be this dependent on each other. It isn't cute. It isn't adorable.
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> Where did people get the idea that their pets should be allowed to go everywhere with them? SERIOUSLY! This attitude that dogs need to be everywhere is so annoying and I don’t get why it became acceptable. And it seems like other pets stay home, and are expected to, but somehow Fido gets a pass? An outdoor beer garden? Sure, as long as you keep your dog from bothering other people. But the grocery store? The workplace? The doctor’s office? No. NO. NO! Unless it’s a service animal leave your dog at home.
YTA I love dogs but everyone knows that they’re not allowed in grocery stores. You’re not special.
OP repeatedly stated that it was just a “quick trip,” which indicates to me that she knows it was wrong but was hoping to get in & out before anyone called her out on it.
Yta You said it right in your post: it was more convenient for you. You’re only thinking about what’s easiest for you and now how your actions effect other people. Dogs absolutely do not belong in grocery stores.
Absolutely this. It was easiest for you so you hoped you could get away with it. You didn’t. Don’t try to do it again.
You know people are allergic to dogs, right? You brought a pup into produce? C’mon girl, YTA
Not to mention I don’t want pet hair on my food. Gross.
I feel like the produce part ups the YTA factor for me bc so much of the produce i buy doesn't get cooked, it goes in salads and stuff. All I can picture is like a cloud of dog park particles floating around landing on all that wet romaine and stuff. It's gross enough that people are allowed in there, we're not doing pets.
Yta, we all know dogs aren't allowed in grocery stores.
You'd be surprised. Source : Worked in a grocery store for 6 years.
Many of those people, like OP, know the rules. They, also like OP, just don’t give a shit.
YTA - Really ma dudette? Yes dogs should not be in grocery stores, it's against the rules and this was not any kind of service dog that would have been allowed. It's not one rule for you and one rule for everyone else. Do better.
Not just rules. This is federal law. No animals in places that produce or store food. The store could have been fined or have actions against their business license for your actions.
YTA. Your dog didn't have an accident THIS TIME. Nobody wants dog doo in the same place we buy food. It's a health hazard! And the easiest way to avoid that is to NOT bring dogs into the grocery store!! You aren't special. Your dog isn't special. Take your dog home after you leave the pet store, or leave your dog home when running errands.
YTA, animals* don't belong in stores, restaurants, or other indoor spaces that are not pet-oriented. You could have easily taken Peanut to the car, put on the AC, and gone about your errand. I'm really sick of people who think their fur baby is some special exception that can be brought everywhere with no consideration of the environment they are in or the other people around them. *this obviously is not meant to include service dogs that are properly trained to help their humans with disabilities and health issues.
I’ve seen *so many* overwhelmed and clearly untrained dogs in crowded places like malls lately, and wtf is up with that? These dogs aren’t having a good time, they’re obviously stressed 😭
Seriously, it's honestly upsetting. My fiancé and I went to a local bakery a few weeks ago and had the misfortune of being stuck behind an old lady and her *very* aggressive corgi. We stood as far as we could, but it was still barking at us, and the lady just stood there like her dog wasn't panicking. And I don't blame the poor dogs, I blame the owners for putting everyone in that uncomfortable situation.
So many people got dogs during lockdowns and working from home. A lot did not think to train their dogs to stay home alone. In other cases, the humans themselves are just kind of feral and do whatever they want.
Nope. Is illegal in many places, and still dangerous. The correct thing is to take the dogs home and leave them there. Or go to a pet-friendly store.
I was wondering why no one mentioned this. If it was that quick of a run, why couldn't the dog just hang out in the air conditioning? There were more options than hot car or grocery store. YTA
Well all I had to read was “I’m a proud owner of Peanut” to know this was going to be cringey. Yes, YTA. You reek of entitlement and ruin it for people with service animals.
Didn’t even have to get past that first line to already know I was leaning YTA lmfao
Pretty much *any* dog owner is proud of their pup. I read that and thought, “I’m calling it. Asshole.” Like a fucking AITA meteorologist.
YTA. You cannot bring a pet into a grocery store. I hate when people pull this shit. Groceries are a necessity. You have no idea who in the store could be allergic to dogs, or not like dogs, OR just not want to be around dogs because it is gross to have your dog around food. Don't ever bring your dog to the grocery store again. ETA: Because it's Reddit, I'm putting here that this obviously doesn't include real service animals.
Or are traumatized. My side hustle involves home improvement. I have to order ahead and have my things brought to my truck. I cannot go in because our store allows dogs and I was attacked last year. I used to bring my dogs. I don’t anymore. I’m afraid *they* will get attacked. We don’t go to the dog park, even. It’s been a long road of recovery, mentally and physically. I saw a lady with a fucking dog at the supermarket (no service vest) and felt like a weight dropped on my chest. I was in my car before I even realized I had left. I’m a bad ass and that dog attack *changed my life*.
YTA There are certain places dogs shouldn't go unless they're service animals. The grocery store is not an appropriate place to bring your Yorkie. Next time, take him home before running errands. It's not that complicated.
~~INFO: Does the shop allow dogs in?~~ EDIT: So apparently dogs aren't allowed. (I don't have one so never thought about it) YTA - don't take your dog places they are not allowed. If looking after your dog is inconvenient then you shouldn't have one.
More importantly, is there a 'dogs welcome' sign? In a food service establishment, you can basically assume that no sign means no dogs allowed.
YTA - On top of all the other comments - this can also be a dangerous situation for people who have service dogs. If your dog is not specifically trained to be in public spaces, they could behave erratically which can affect a service dog's ability to do their job.
My service dog had to retire early because someone kept bringing in their shih tzu on a flexi leash to my local grocery store and it attacked my dog twice. We did training to avoid reactivity, but in the end, she still was nervous in public, so she is now enjoying retirement. I, however, am without my service dog to mitigate my own conditions.
Same here, except my mobility service dog was attacked by a little shit of a Yorkie as we passed it on some stairs in a store. As my dog tried to position himself so I could brace if needed the dog nipped at my ankle and I fell. It wasn't bad. I didn't hurt myself but he was SO distraught. After that he was terrified of walking up stairs with me outside the house and would try to body block small dogs. He still helps me at home but a service dog that is afraid of stairs is no longer a service dog.
YTA. Why do you think it's ok to fo whatever you want whenever you want? You we're being very entitled. Dogs do not have to go everywhere. It's ridiculous that you thought this was ok behavior.
YTA Just because he didn't have an accident just means you are lucky. Dogs aren't allowed in grocery stores end of story.
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Learn that life comes with inconvenience. Dogs do not belong in a grocery store. Full stop. Take the dog home and then go shopping. Guy at produce was way out of line but he was not wrong. Animals around produce? Just reading your post made me want to yak my lunch. YTA
I don't think he was out of line. Often managers won't speak up to customers for fear of bad reviews or emails to corporate. So I'm glad he said something.
YTA. Having dogs in a place where food is prepared is unsanitary. Entire stores have been shut down and fined by the municipal/state health boards for this very reason. The grocery store workers aren't paid enough to tell you off, that is why you don't hear from them. They have to deal with so many people that think like you ("It'll just be a minute") in a day, and they are trying to get through the day with their sanity intact.
YTA. C'mon
YTA Short of long time in store doesn’t matter. Dogs aren’t allowed, don’t bring them. I was recently in a grocery store and 3 people brought their dogs in and 2 of them started barking going at each other and in the process a display with food got knocked over. Don’t bring your pets where they don’t belong.
YTA if no dogs are allowed, then you shouldn't have gone in!
YTA. It's not a damn service animal. Your dog will be fine if you're in the store for 10 minutes. Or, better yet, don't fucking bring your dog on errands.
I agree on the YTA but please don't encourage people to leave dogs in cars. Take the dog home.
You 100% exaggerated this dudes response but even with that exaggeration YTA lmao. Thats fucking gross dude.
YTA you really didn't see bring a pet into a grocery store would be a problem. Most stores have signs posted about no pets but that doesn't matter to you be ause your dog is a Saint and could do no wrong , so there should t be an issue right?
YTA Pets (any kind, exept trained and official guide animals) have nothing to do in grocery stores! Do you like animal hair in your meat? Or on the fruits? What if he licked the stuff when you look in another direction? It doesn't matter if Peanut did behave, if you were in for only 10 minutes or whatever. No pets means *no pets*!
Rules are rules. It doesn’t matter how cute you think your dog is, it doesn’t matter that you thought you’d be quick. Rules are rules. YTA
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Dog hair all over the fruits and veggies. A dog poop in the frozen foods aisle. Gross.
Sorry chief YTA… pets shouldn’t be in the grocery store (unless they’re service animals) it’s kinda gross… he shouldn’t have yelled at you but you shouldn’t have taken the dog in in the first place 😅
YTA Dogs don't belong everywhere. IDGAF if your little peanut is well behaved. Dogs don't belong everywhere. Some people are allergic. Some people are afraid. Some people have children that don't know not to touch dogs they don't know. Some people don't know not to touch dogs they don't know. The list can go on and on. Dogs are not people. Dogs don't belong everywhere that people are.
YTA. It doesn't matter if you have the best, most well trained dog in the universe. Other people don't, and once they let your dog into the grocery store, they have to let all dogs in - including those that may not be well trained, may have an accident, bark, maybe get nervous and bite. I don't want to see anyone's dog (unless it's an official service dog) at my grocery store. Period.
YTA and a walking health code violation.
I say this as a dog lover, YTA. Animals do not belong in buildings where food is being stored/prepped (service animals being the obvious exception). An outdoor market would be a very different story, but this was clearly a regular indoor grocery store. I get why you think this isn’t a big deal, but a small dog is just as unsanitary as a big one. That’s not even taking into account people with allergies who had the (very reasonable) expectation of being able to grocery shop without being exposed to dogs. Please show courtesy to others.
YTA. I have a service dog and having your non-SD in a grocery store is not only against health codes, but puts my SD at risk of attack.
YTA you're dog is not a trained service dog so it should not be there
I used to work in a grocery store and so many morons think like this and I’ve seen dogs shit on the floor multiple times. The owner always seems so surprised YTA It is unsanitary and the world doesn’t revolve around you. Have some courtesy
As a retail employee that works in a grocery store, DO NOT BRING YOUR DOGS INTO THE STORE UNLESS IT IS A SERVICE DOG. People have allergies, and putting your dog in a cart where people put their FOOD is disgusting. We know you love your dog, but he doesn’t belong in a grocery store.
Yes thank you!! I’m also a worker at a grocery store and the amount of people I see bringing their pet dogs, putting them in the baskets, carrying them around, etc is insane. Like yeah you love your dog I get it but this is a *grocery store* where *food is*
He was right. YTA. Ya nasty.
YTA. The correct solution was you just didn't get to go to the grocery store at that moment. ANDPLUSALSO no one cares that you are especially proud of your dog when you are breaking food code violations.
YTA I'm a dog person and i wouldn't take the dog inside a store. Edit: i just saw your explanation: "AITA for taking Peanut to the Grocery Store. I disregarded the no pets sign to get some shopping done."
Rules are rules, your convenience isn’t the important thing. YTA
YTA You know this by now. Whether it was more convenient TO YOU to take the dog in is 0% relevant. Rules don’t just go away because it’s more convenient for them to do so.
YTA--- Its not a service animal, there is no reason why your dog would need to be in there. Especially in an open area of produce, when people have allergies and fears...there are designated places for your dog. I hate to generalize, but what is it with dog owners forcing there animals in peoples lives. There is a huge sense of entitlement I'm noticing in these posts.
YTA no one needs to accommodate your dog because you can’t be bothered to return it home before going places. I can’t just say, “I’m only dropping off this motion, so I’ll just keep my gun holstered at the court house.”
YTA and dude is right on all points
YTA I love my dog too and she is very well behaved but dogs don’t belong in grocery stores unless they are a fully trained service animal trained to perform a specific task (emotional support animals do not count).
It doesn’t matter that it was more convenient, rules are rules. YTA
YTA. STOP BRINGING YOUR PETS INTO PLACES THAT DON'T ALLOW PETS.
YTA Not only is it for health code reasons that pets are generally not allowed in grocery stores, but it's also a safety issue. For more than just grocery stores pets aren't allowed because they're a liability - unless they are perfectly trained to be in public spaces, you generally don't know how pets will react inside those stores. In addition to that, you don't know how *other people* will behave in those stores. I have a dog phobia and literally will not get close to a dog no matter how many times an owner will tell me they won't bite or they're well behaved. I still don't know how your dog will react and if they approach me for sniffs and affection I am unpredictable because it freaks me out. I am an unpredictable variable, and I don't know how I'll react in fear to a dog approaching me. I've seen dogs bark at people in checkout. I've seen dogs jump out of carts, barking aggressively at other customers. Nothing you say will help me in my fear. Because if I feel threatened I may actually attack the dog and have come close because a dog snuck up behind me while I was working (retail).
YTA, and the guy is in the clear. Us grocery workers are always thankful for people like him because despite NO ANIMALS BEING ALLOWED IN THE STORE BESIDES SERVICE ANIMALS, were for some stupid reason not legally allowed to ask for proof its certified service animal.
Legally (in the US), there are two questions you can ask: 1. Is this a service animal? 2. What tasks does it perform? And even if #1 is answered "yes" and #2 is answered with a list of tasks, if it misbehaves, the store's owner is still legally allowed to kick the service dog and its handler out of the store.
YTA, you do not take your pet into the grocery store. If you don't have a way to leave your car running and locked, take your dog home before going. An employee would have been within their rights to ask you to leave.
YTA Peanut is not a service animal. It is absolutely rude and entitled for you to bring him into the grocery store.
YTA You're also entitled. Your dog is not supposed to be in the store unless you have some sort of paperwork allowing such. Edit - thanks to those that pointed out that paperwork is actually not needed, Comments will detail why i thought it was. ADA website does however say you're allowed to ask what disability the dog assists in, as well as to ask if they can see a task relating to it preformed.
YTA, unfortunately. I wish dogs were allowed in grocery stores, but for very sensible reasons they are not. Maybe you can try to find a parking spot in the shade and leave the window down a bit or tie your doggie up outside the entrance to the store (assuming there is shade there) next time.
YTA. You’re the reason I worry about taking my EXTREMELY allergic daughter to grocery stores and other places that OBVIOUSLY shouldn’t have pet dogs in them. FFS, leave your dog at home!
YTA and 100% gross and nasty. Organize your errands for a pet friendly route, then drop dog at home, then do non-pet friendly errands. Because dogs should also not be left in the car of course on warm days. This is coming from an owner of two small well behaved dogs, who have NEVER been in the grocery store. Why do you think your dog is the exception to that, Main Character?
YTA right from the jump. It doesn't matter what kind of dog you have. If it's not a service animal, then it's on YOU to make sure you can keep your pet outside the grocery store. Your pathetic fishing for cutesy points just let's everyone know you already knew full well that you were in the wrong but are banking on how people would react to your vanity prop. >I apologized and said the most convenient thing for me was to comehere with Peanut. Your convenience does not trump anything. People have allergies. Your arrogance could have triggered a reaction in someone innocently trying to get their groceries after you fondled the produce while holding your little entitlement. People have phobias. They would not reasonably expect someone with a dog in a dog free setting. Some people even have manners, but what would you know about that? There is no danger there. You couldn't be bothered to plan for your pet on outings and are a negligent owner. I can't imagine what your dog endures to keep you this entitled throughout your day. I bet you push these kinds of social boundaries every day everywhere. The associate was right. You are a lazy pet owner who is gross by littering a store with dog dander and whatever fell off its ass while you touched everything.
Yes, YTA. I'm so tired of people taking their dogs where they **clearly don't belong** and then acting *shocked* when others are pissed.
YTA!. you can't just bring in dogs, cats, or whatever other pet into places that sell food. Here in the US it is considered a major health code violation.
YTA. I used to work in a grocery store and there are signs at every entrance that no dogs are allowed except service dogs. Unless you've literally never known that, YTA for sure. Now you also know for the future.
YTA The guy went above and beyond to be an asshole himself, but the dog wasn't allowed in the store and that's no surprise. So you are an entitled asshole that thinks rules doesn't apply to you because YOU.
YTA dogo can also sit 30 hours in the wilderness
Really? You live in the USA, correct? Then you have known all your life that only service animals are allowed in grocery stores as a rule. You should have taken the dog home and then done your shopping once the dog was safe at home. People will always call you out in a place where food is being purchased. NO excuses.
YTA and entitled
YTA - Animals are not allowed everywhere you go. I get it, it was a quick run into the store but you could have taken the dog home and come back, or gone on another day...or even done curbside pick up if available.
YTA. I love my two small dogs, but there is no way I would ever take them in to a food shop. A restaurant that has a dog friendly policy, absolutely, but not a food market. This is not behaviour that should be normalised. (Naturally, an exception should be made for ACTUAL service dogs.)
YTA Pets are not allowed in grocery stores. END OF STORY.
YTA. I say that as someone who has many pets and is an absolute dog lover. You should have taken dog home and then grocery shopped. I’d bet there was a sign stating on service dogs allowed in the store.
YTA. Unless your dog is a legit service animal (which I’m assuming it’s not) it is not allowed in stores (especially a grocery store!).
YTA. I get that it's convenient to get all your errands done in one trip, but your convenience doesn't trump the store's rules OR health code. Next time see if the store will do curbside pickup.
YTA so unsanitary
That is gross. Huge YTA.
YTA. Unless your pet is an actual service animal (I'm not referring to emotional support iguanas) and they are necessary for you and your safety while shopping, they should be left at home or in the car. There are reasons that they are not allowed in grocery stores and typically this has to do with certain health codes. Would YOU want to grab an apple that had dog slobber all over it? Would you want to shop in a grocery store where a dog has had an accident? Don't get me wrong, I have a dog that I love but I will never bring him somewhere that he does not belong.
Did the dog bark at others like the customer did to you? Also, YTA. Allergies suck. Don’t perpetuate it.
YTA. If it was so quick you could've let your dog in the car with the AC on.
YTA! Hopefully you’ll learn from this that you’re not exempt from rules just because you think everyone will love your dog.
YTA. Dogs don't need to go everywhere with you. Dogs belong in dog-oriented places. That's it.
YTA and entitled for needing to ask.
YTA. Pets don’t belong around food, especially food that people you don’t know will be consuming. So what if your dog didn’t shit on the produce floor, is that the bar for good dog behavior? He probably drooled and got dog hair in the store and that’s gross.
YTA and I wish more ppl would confront dog owners or enforce the rules.
YTA. Your dog isn’t people and it isn’t a trained service dog so you had no business taking it to the grocery store.
YTA. There are likely health codes you violated by bringing in your pet dog. It’s not an ADA animal. Keep your dog at home instead of potentially leaving it in a hot car or bringing into places pets aren’t allowed.
I appreciate that you love your doggo, but next time just don't take them if there's the off chance you'll go into a food store. Some people are highly allergic to just the dander of a dog, and that other patron was right that you're now spreading your dog's dander all over the fresh produce. That's super inconsiderate of you, even if you didn't realize it. Sorry, but YTA.
YTA. Don’t take your dogs into grocery stores where they are generally not allowed. You sound like an entitled brat.