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Hannah · 02-19-2006, 10:49 AM

We are going on vacation in a couple of months. I am thinking of getting Jackson a stroller. I wanted to know if anyone has been able to sneak their dog into a museum,restaurant or store in one.

AmandaG · 02-19-2006, 10:57 AM

I am also wondering where people have taken their yorkies in strollers. I think they are really neat but I don't know where I would take Lilah in one!

alisonJ · 02-19-2006, 01:22 PM

I don't have a stroller, but the ones I have seen do not cover up the pup enough to sneak into restaurants, etc. You can always see the dog inside. If you are going to be sneaking a dog into restaurnants, etc, you need "stealth factor". We use a bag with black netting (there are many different makes and models) that looks like a large purse or tote bag.

Hannah · 02-19-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by alisonJ

I don't have a stroller, but the ones I have seen do not cover up the pup enough to sneak into restaurants, etc. You can always see the dog inside. If you are going to be sneaking a dog into restaurnants, etc, you need "stealth factor". We use a bag with black netting (there are many different makes and models) that looks like a large purse or tote bag.

But I have seen pictures of strollers with black netting

YorkieShadow · 02-19-2006, 01:27 PM

My daughter got Mickey and Minnie a stroller for Christmas , We havent took them out in it yet . But plan to this summer. I have put them in it a few times to see how they do and push them around the house to get use to it. LOL They seem to love it. I plan to use it for walks this summer. and to the kids ball games. Hoping it will help keep all the little kids at the park from wanting to touch them. Plus I think its going to be very helpful in going to our towns festival this year. everyone brings their dogs and I wont have to worry about some big dog coming over and hurting my babies.

StewiesMom · 02-19-2006, 01:29 PM

I have snuck Stewie around in his stroller. It covers him up completely so you cannot see him at all. I would never bring him into a restaurant because I do not believe in violating health codes, but malls, museums, etc should be OK

YorkieRose · 02-19-2006, 01:32 PM

Yes..it is easy if yoru dogs is not a barker..put a small baby blanket over the screened part and no one will know.

SnowWa · 02-19-2006, 02:17 PM

Please don't sneak your dog into places they aren't allowed. I know a lot of you think this is okay - and cute - and funny - but you shouldn't do it.

Especially restaurants ----- My brother-in-law owns a restaurant and occasionally has people trying to sneak their pets in. He loves dogs, but could be severely fined by the Health Department for having a dog there. And - not only that - even if he didn't see the pup - and a customer reported him, he would be in trouble and be fined.

I'm sure some places aren't as serious an offense as other places might be.
And, I know our little dogs tucked away and hidden aren't apt to cause any problems, but restaurants definitely are not a good place to take our little pets.

Carol Jean

Baby Blessing · 02-19-2006, 02:26 PM

Recently I took Baby Blessing in her shoulder carrier into Barber shop with Jack to get his hair cut and the barber reminded me that he could get heavily fined if the health inspector came in, I didn't know they weren't allowed in a barber shop.
Even in our local mall it is one of their rules also. This is in Calif.

mustangbee · 02-19-2006, 02:40 PM

I have one for Princess.
I don't sneak her in, but we go to the Mall all the time with no problems.
They don't say any thing when we are there, most people stop to pet her.
There was a time when we were at Macys, a Lady had her furbay on a lead, and was asked to leave, but we were right there, and they didn't say any thing to us. We never go into restaurants, but storres are different, we are there all the time.

winnismom · 02-19-2006, 03:57 PM

Pushing dogs around in strollers? I've heard everything now!!

Hannah · 02-19-2006, 04:24 PM

but it's a dumb rule! You can take your dog to places that have outdoor cafes and in Europe you can take them inside! My dog is better behaved than most people's kids and he doesn't throw food or temper tantrums. My brother used to own a bagel store and he would get annoyed because people would put their toddlers up on the counter while they paid. Who wants some kid's stinky diaper bottom where they put food? Also I see people who work in these stores handle money then touch your food! In my town a lot of the hair salons have dogs there (belong to the owners) why couldn't dogs be allowed in hair salons? Sorry, I digress...

SnowWa · 02-19-2006, 04:25 PM

I don't think malls are that bad ---but you could walk around a mall for hours without being noticed by anyone whose job it is to remind you that pets aren't allowed.

I had to run into Safeway with mine -- and, I was positive that I would be asked to leave. But, it was the night that I unexpectedly took my new little puppy home - and I had to stop and buy the foods that I was told to get. I certainly could have left him in the car for a few minutes - but it was bitterly cold.

My thoughts were that if I was asked to leave - I would take my puppy home and then go back to the store (a 5 mile drive each way) --but I would have done that with no problem.

Anyway - I ran through that store as fast as I could go with the little puppy inside my jacket - next to my chest - got my stuff and got out quickly with no problem. Of course, a few people saw him and thought he was cute, but all I really wanted to was get his food and get home.

I am sure that dogs are not allowed in the Safeway store - I was just lucky.
And, under no other circumstances (then I mentioned) would I take him into a store.

There are a lot of places I can take my dogs - where they are welcome. We visit our relatives, friends, and neighbors all the time. They love going out to the lake - and they've been to Petco and another pet store in my area. They have gone to work with me a couple times for a while.

And when the weather's nice, they love to ride anyplace with me. These are the times they have to wait for me in the car. And - I make sure these are places and times when I won't be away from my car for more than a few minutes. They love car rides.

I wouldn't ever try and sneak them into places where I know they shouldn't be. Not good! And not nice!

Carol Jean

YorkieShadow · 02-19-2006, 04:25 PM

Heres some pictures of my two in their stroller. I dont have the net top pulled down, But it has one.

Hannah · 02-19-2006, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkieShadow

Heres some pictures of my two in their stroller. I dont have the net top pulled down, But it has one.

Can you see them thru the screen?

02-19-2006, 10:49 AM	#1
Hannah YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 310	question for people w/dog strollers We are going on vacation in a couple of months. I am thinking of getting Jackson a stroller. I wanted to know if anyone has been able to sneak their dog into a museum,restaurant or store in one. __________________ Hannah's Jackson http://www.dogster.com/?101668

02-19-2006, 10:57 AM	#2
AmandaG Delilah's Momma Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,406	I am also wondering where people have taken their yorkies in strollers. I think they are really neat but I don't know where I would take Lilah in one! __________________ Delilah loves Boss! Macey 12/18/04-12/05/05

02-19-2006, 01:29 PM	#6
StewiesMom Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 6,306	I have snuck Stewie around in his stroller. It covers him up completely so you cannot see him at all. I would never bring him into a restaurant because I do not believe in violating health codes, but malls, museums, etc should be OK __________________ Kristy & Stewie

02-19-2006, 01:32 PM	#7
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	stroller Yes..it is easy if yoru dogs is not a barker..put a small baby blanket over the screened part and no one will know.

02-19-2006, 02:17 PM	#8
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	Please don't sneak your dog into places they aren't allowed. I know a lot of you think this is okay - and cute - and funny - but you shouldn't do it. Especially restaurants ----- My brother-in-law owns a restaurant and occasionally has people trying to sneak their pets in. He loves dogs, but could be severely fined by the Health Department for having a dog there. And - not only that - even if he didn't see the pup - and a customer reported him, he would be in trouble and be fined. I'm sure some places aren't as serious an offense as other places might be. And, I know our little dogs tucked away and hidden aren't apt to cause any problems, but restaurants definitely are not a good place to take our little pets. Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

02-19-2006, 01:22 PM	#3
alisonJ YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 1,840	I don't have a stroller, but the ones I have seen do not cover up the pup enough to sneak into restaurants, etc. You can always see the dog inside. If you are going to be sneaking a dog into restaurnants, etc, you need "stealth factor". We use a bag with black netting (there are many different makes and models) that looks like a large purse or tote bag.

02-19-2006, 01:27 PM	#5
YorkieShadow BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 9,999	My daughter got Mickey and Minnie a stroller for Christmas , We havent took them out in it yet . But plan to this summer. I have put them in it a few times to see how they do and push them around the house to get use to it. LOL They seem to love it. I plan to use it for walks this summer. and to the kids ball games. Hoping it will help keep all the little kids at the park from wanting to touch them. Plus I think its going to be very helpful in going to our towns festival this year. everyone brings their dogs and I wont have to worry about some big dog coming over and hurting my babies.

02-19-2006, 02:26 PM	#9
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Recently I took Baby Blessing in her shoulder carrier into Barber shop with Jack to get his hair cut and the barber reminded me that he could get heavily fined if the health inspector came in, I didn't know they weren't allowed in a barber shop. Even in our local mall it is one of their rules also. This is in Calif.

02-19-2006, 02:40 PM	#10
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	I have one for Princess. I don't sneak her in, but we go to the Mall all the time with no problems. They don't say any thing when we are there, most people stop to pet her. There was a time when we were at Macys, a Lady had her furbay on a lead, and was asked to leave, but we were right there, and they didn't say any thing to us. We never go into restaurants, but storres are different, we are there all the time. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

02-19-2006, 03:57 PM	#11
winnismom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 223	Pushing dogs around in strollers? I've heard everything now!!

02-19-2006, 04:24 PM	#12
Hannah YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 310	Okay, no restaurants but it's a dumb rule! You can take your dog to places that have outdoor cafes and in Europe you can take them inside! My dog is better behaved than most people's kids and he doesn't throw food or temper tantrums. My brother used to own a bagel store and he would get annoyed because people would put their toddlers up on the counter while they paid. Who wants some kid's stinky diaper bottom where they put food? Also I see people who work in these stores handle money then touch your food! In my town a lot of the hair salons have dogs there (belong to the owners) why couldn't dogs be allowed in hair salons? Sorry, I digress... __________________ Hannah's Jackson http://www.dogster.com/?101668

02-19-2006, 04:25 PM	#13
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	I don't think malls are that bad ---but you could walk around a mall for hours without being noticed by anyone whose job it is to remind you that pets aren't allowed. I had to run into Safeway with mine -- and, I was positive that I would be asked to leave. But, it was the night that I unexpectedly took my new little puppy home - and I had to stop and buy the foods that I was told to get. I certainly could have left him in the car for a few minutes - but it was bitterly cold. My thoughts were that if I was asked to leave - I would take my puppy home and then go back to the store (a 5 mile drive each way) --but I would have done that with no problem. Anyway - I ran through that store as fast as I could go with the little puppy inside my jacket - next to my chest - got my stuff and got out quickly with no problem. Of course, a few people saw him and thought he was cute, but all I really wanted to was get his food and get home. I am sure that dogs are not allowed in the Safeway store - I was just lucky. And, under no other circumstances (then I mentioned) would I take him into a store. There are a lot of places I can take my dogs - where they are welcome. We visit our relatives, friends, and neighbors all the time. They love going out to the lake - and they've been to Petco and another pet store in my area. They have gone to work with me a couple times for a while. And when the weather's nice, they love to ride anyplace with me. These are the times they have to wait for me in the car. And - I make sure these are places and times when I won't be away from my car for more than a few minutes. They love car rides. I wouldn't ever try and sneak them into places where I know they shouldn't be. Not good! And not nice! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.