In Austin Texas there are so many locations for socializing your dog outside of a grocery store. Hell that statement is also true for almost all major cities now. Most have plenty of dog friendly bars, tailgates, restaurants, coffee shops, music venues, events, and dog parks.
I live in Nashville and there is a rooftop hotel bar that is dog friendly.
Dog Friendly Bars Austin
Claiming that you need to take your dog to the fucking grocery store for socializing is a dick head excuse for being an asshole.
Your dog get zero pleasure or socializing in at a grocery store.
I love taking my girls places, but they are high energy and attention seeking. So, I take them to places with other dogs, space to move around and people who like dogs. That and there are no HEBs in this ass backwards state any damn way. Not that they would be open if there were.
Because Im a reasonable, responsible, and I like to think good dog owner.