Community Calls Out Entitled Dog Owner Who Thinks He Can Just Waltz Into Costco With His Dog, When Only Service Dogs Are Allowed There

He encountered a fellow customer who also told him off for bringing his dog.

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• Published in Interesting
• September 24, 2023

As dog owners, our responsibility isn't just to think about the welfare of our dogs. We need to consider how comfortable people would be around dogs too.

That's why it's hard to understand those people who are so entitled, they think they can take their dogs wherever they want. A dog owner needs to think about the balance between enjoying the company of their furry companions and respecting the comfort and safety of others.

Sure, it's wonderful to see more places becoming dog-friendly, such as parks and outdoor cafes, but it's equally crucial to adhere to the rules and etiquette established in these settings. If the place you're headed to doesn't allow dogs, simply leave your beloved furbaby at home — as simple as that.

In the Reddit post, a dog owner faced a dilemma due to extreme heat in Arizona, which limited safe walking times for his Golden Retriever. In an attempt to find a cool place to walk, he brought his dog to Costco, where dogs weren't allowed except for service dogs.

This led to a confrontation with another customer who accused him of breaking the rules. The original poster (OP) even claims that his dog didn't bother anyone.

He decided to ask the "Am I The A**hole?" (AITA) community about the situation and be judged whether or not he was the a-hole.

The OP is a dog owner who thinks it's okay to bring his dog to Costco.

His reason? He's tired of the other dog-friendly spots so he decided to go there even if dogs aren't allowed.

Naturally, the community branded him as the a-hole for breaking the rules.

What makes him even more of an a-hole is the fact that he didn't watch his dog properly while they were in the establishment.

He's not just an a-hole, the OP is an irresponsible dog owner too.

The OP needs to recognize that the world doesn't revolve around him and his dog.

He decided to break the rules just because he's bored. And that makes him an a-hole.

He should've chosen another spot, not go to Costco where dogs aren't allowed, except for service animals.

There are so many selfish and entitled dog owners out there. The OP is one of them.

If the dog isn't bothering anyone, the man wouldn't be complaining in the first place.

Irresponsible and entitled dog owners are the reason why even service animals are getting a bad rep. And the OP said so himself, he got bored of the spots where he has been walking his dog.

That's why he chose Costco, which is a place that doesn't allow dogs like the one he owns. Instead of choosing to be a responsible pet owner and going to dog-friendly places, he went with entitlement.

He didn't even admit his fault and claimed that his dog is behaved when clearly his dog bothered another customer. We just hope he listens to the judgment of the community and finds another place where his dog can be comfortable.

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