People taking a dog into a clinic where there are children

I would think it would be against the law to take an animal into a facility unless it's a guide dog. No matter if it's cute or did no harm, it could very well if it gets agitated enough and if you do see it again I'd mention it to the nurse or receptionist once they take you and your son back to see the doctor.

wowh! what if those children has allergies to dog hair? or they have asthma?

When I first saw this the first thing I thought of was a guide dog. Why in the world would some lady think it was okay to bring her puppy in there. Especially one that wasn't even potty trained!? Glad i wasn't there. I would have said something and not just to the lady. What business does the clinic have of letting animals in the clinic? A pittbull?

That is so bizarre. I wonder who had to clean up the mess. Yick! Totally unsanitary. Can you call the pound

I don't blame you for being upset about this! I would be, too. They shouldn't allow pets in a clinic like this. It wouldn't be very sanitary in my opinion and you just never know what they might do even if they are housebroken. It looks like one of the employees would have said something to her about it. Maybe the puppy won't be there next time you go. I sure hope not, anyway. Kathy.

You can't have dogs in a people clinic, given the exception of guide dogs (or guide dogs in training). You should say something the next time you go for a visit. Kids with behavioral challenges really don't need to be over stimulated in the waiting room of a clinic. I'm sure they meant no harm, but common sense has to rule.

I do not believe that they allow pets in clinic. In our country that is not allowed. Puppy should be left outside, never put it inside. I am thankful too that there is nothing happen to your child, like he did not bite your child or something like that. can you complain that to clinic administration?

I take my dog places with me, but she is very well trained. I do not allow her near any one unless they want to play with her, but I would not take her inside a clinic unless it was a dog clinic. I will most of the time leave her in the car.

I don't think that dogs should be allowed indoors at public places, particularly in confined spaces. Seeing eye dogs, yes, of course, they are specially trained and safe around all circumstances. But not everyone's dog is and accidents can happen. I don't feel that is is appropriate and I would mention it to the Dr.'s office and ask them to put up a sign disallowing dogs. I mean, it isn't a vet's office, it is for human patients. Was it muzzled? We have a law here that all dogs in public MUST be muzzled, for safety reasons, obviously.

this was a regular people clinic? i would think that wouldnt be allowed and it if was a seeing eye doc it would be adult size since they have to be trained for awhile and realeased when they "graduate" to get jobs so theres no way (i would think) a puppy could learn and behave that well that fast to pass.. obviously he wasnt behaving like a seeing eye doc if he peed and then jumped on your son.. now if you are talking vet then thats a whole different story.. if you are talking a peoples clinic i would talk to the office staff and tell them the dog is acting up and making things worse for your son etc.. maybe they could get with her and make other arrangements or she could get a new dog or something

I hate when people tote their non-service animals everywhere into public buildings. It's very inconsiderate of others. I don't think that I would have reacted well to being in such a place and this happening, especially the dog watering the carpet.

That's very surprising that she would not have been told to leave. Maybe you just didn't happen to hear one of the staff tell her that pets that aren't guide animals can't stay. How disgusting that it wasn't even indoor trained yet. The woman should have found a way to clean it up. She could have brought the puppy in a carrier if there was no other choice but to bring it with her. Then there wouldn't have been a nasty mess. I'd sure not want to see any children crawling around after that! You didn't say how old your son is but I am very glad to hear that you are getting help for him in learning to deal with his ADHD. So many kids get labeled as bad when in fact there is reason for their behavior. Sometimes they outgrow it so maybe in time it'll be easier for him to be less hyperactive. Take care!!

It is amazing how people think that they can take their pets anywhere they go. A seeing eye dog should be all that was allowed in there. I would think the doctor or nurse would have said something to the woman that owned it. Especially if it wasn't potty trained or trained not to jump on people. A lot of people are alergic to animals and a place that treats kids with ADHD should know better than to give the children anymore excitment!

It is surprising that the owners of the clinic do not object to it. It would be better that you bring this to the notice of the clinic owner/doctor so that he/she puts up a notice disallowing pups/dogs to the clinic. I fully understand your discomfort as pups can be very naughty and some children are afraid of dogs. Messing up the premises simply cannot be tolerated!!!

I am really surprised that the Puppy was aloud in the Clinic it is against Health and Safety, I take Gissi everywhere with me but I have to say I would not take him in clinic or any Place that is not a Place for Dogs If it happens again you should put a Complaint in t the Clinic

Wow!!! That would never happen around here. Dogs aren't allowed in places like that, nor are cats, or any other pets. It would be a health violation. And the puppy peed? That's WHY it's a health violation. well that's one of the reasons. Also, the people in the waiting room could be allergic, and I can't begin to say how illegal it would be to do something like that here in Canada. YIKES!! Did you try talking to the receptionist?

Could the puppy have been a service dog in training? I know that when they are in training they are taken into places where they will go as an adult dog. It is part of their training. If you see this puppy there again I would ask if it is a service dog being trained and if it isn't then I would be complaining.

that's terrible,i'm surprised the lady wasn't asked to leave,health and safety reasons,especially as it peed on the floor,that's gross and unhygenic,if she's there next time i would complain

Yes!There are so many dogs in our school, and some are stray dogs! I think people should treat their pets good! If you keep a pet on a whim, you shouldn't keep a pet!

There was a time when no-one would dream of taking anything other than an assistance dog to a clinic but that was before we found ourselves living in an "It's all about me, **** everyone else" culture. You should put in a complaint because, quite simply, the dog should not be there and this idiot needs to get a clue.