So, my wife and I go to a mall yesterday for shopping, scones, lattes, the usual. For the first time at this mall, we saw people, inside the mall, walking their dogs. Around ten different people with a dog. These were not emergency medical dogs. No scarves or other signage visible. Just plain, ordinary dogs.
I figured that dogs must not really be allowed in this mall, so what gives? Checking the FAQ page on the mall’s website indicates that only certified medical dogs are allowed in the mall. What the hell?
My wife and I happened upon a security guard, and without reporting anyone, I asked him about all the dogs around. He said that despite the official policy, he and his fellow security guards are instructed not to confront anyone with a dog. The concern is that a dog owner will get offended, make a scene, lodge a complaint, etc. So, there really is no policy.
For f*ck’s sake. I remember a time when rules mattered, when rules were observed, and when rules were enforced. Now, we can’t risk offending the rule breaker.
I figure the policy will be enforced when someone gets bitten by a dog or a dog sh|ts on a store carpet.
Get off my mall!
I figured that dogs must not really be allowed in this mall, so what gives? Checking the FAQ page on the mall’s website indicates that only certified medical dogs are allowed in the mall. What the hell?
My wife and I happened upon a security guard, and without reporting anyone, I asked him about all the dogs around. He said that despite the official policy, he and his fellow security guards are instructed not to confront anyone with a dog. The concern is that a dog owner will get offended, make a scene, lodge a complaint, etc. So, there really is no policy.
For f*ck’s sake. I remember a time when rules mattered, when rules were observed, and when rules were enforced. Now, we can’t risk offending the rule breaker.
I figure the policy will be enforced when someone gets bitten by a dog or a dog sh|ts on a store carpet.
Get off my mall!
