Dogs in grocery stores

If I ever put together a list of people in the world who by and large constitute morons, pet owners would come somewhere near the top.

And really in America, we're talking mostly about dog-owners (followed closely behind by cat owners).

Now don't get me wrong - I'm not saying ALL pet owners are morons. And it's true that if one goes to a dog park, most of the owners of dogs are generally friendly, responsible, and have a genuine love of the animal. (Though it should be noted while I find some overlap and correlation,  that there is a difference between loving/appreciating animals, and being an owner. The latter requires responsibility.).

But I'm not ranting about those people.

• I'm talking about those people who let their dog bark for hours on end.
• I'm talking about people who cannot pick up their dog's shit, or worse, let them shit anywhere they like (like on other people's property).
• I'm talking about cat owners who let them scratch up their house or piss all over things.
• I'm talking about owners who let their animals dictate every action when they are at home.
• I'm talking about people who carry a small dog everywhere they go, including a place where food is available, like a restaurant, a grocery store or supermarket.

It's that last one I find very intolerable.

These people act so idiotically. I find most of them smug, and usually very self-absorbed. There is almost this sense of entitlement, as if their pet is their child.

Here's a dose of reality: Pets (i.e. animals) are not children. They do not equate.

Calling your little poodle a 'baby' is moronic.

So why is it on an almost regular basis, when I go to a grocery store, I find there is always someone carrying a dog? Why is this allowed?

Why can't society get a grip and pass laws that actually prevent this? I mean laws where a business' employees are trained to know whether an animal is helping someone with disability (instead of meekly asking and being forced to accept a fake 'yes').

It's not like that little dog being carried is actually aiding the person to do stuff (except perhaps be moronic) in the store.

Okay people with disabilities - that's different.

It's fucking unhygenic. That and the animals too.

What's the solution?