Pinellas County<\/a> Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\nWhat we know:<\/p>\n
The incident occurred shortly after 12:45 p.m. at the Walmart located at 35404 US 19 North.<\/p>\n
Deputies said they were called to the retail store to investigate a report of two dogs fighting inside.<\/p>\n
According to PCSO, three employees and the two dog owners sustained minor injuries.<\/p>\n
One person was taken to the hospital for high blood pressure, according to investigators.<\/p>\n
Deputies were told that the dog fight involved a terrier mix and a Chihuahua mix, but Animal Control is working to confirm those details.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The two dogs were not service animals, according to PCSO. Both dogs returned home with their owners.<\/p>\n
While no charges were filed, deputies say both dog owners were trespassed from the Palm Harbor Walmart.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
Tyler Segal was also shopping at the Walmart, surprised to hear what had happened.<\/p>\n
“Can\u2019t bring your Chihuahua that isn\u2019t trained,” Segal said. “It could be a good dog, but things happen all the time.”<\/p>\n
Ann Danner is a professional dog trainer who runs Dogmatics LLC. She described the indoor environments of grocery stores or shopping centers as potential power kegs for pets.<\/p>\n
“It’s not their natural habitat. So, there are things that are unfamiliar to them,” Danner said. “Anxiety and stress can be high, which can get dogs into a bottleneck situation.”<\/p>\n
Walmart Spokesperson Kelly Hellbusch issued the following statement:<\/p>\n
“The safety of our associates and customers is a top priority.\u00a0We\u00a0only\u00a0invite\u00a0service animals defined by ADA guidelines to\u00a0shop with\u00a0us at Walmart.”<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
The conditions of the two dogs involved in the fight have not been revealed.<\/p>\n
It is also unclear what caused the fight.<\/p>\n
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.<\/p>\n
The Source: This article was written with information provided by the public information officer for the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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