Originally Posted by
Collierkr
in the US this would be a serious violation of protocol. Only certified SERVICE dogs would be allowed in this case, and their owners would never knowlingly allow them to be fed by strangers/kids.
I would have quickly asked the owner to remove the dogs, followed by a gentle tug of leashes out the door ;-)
Actually I believe the legal issue is much more complicated as people are trying claim a disability which is alleviated by having their (untrained) dog in their presence at all times. Companies are fearful of saying no to them.