A yorkie at the mall? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Belamia · 11-29-2007, 02:28 PM

Does anyone knows what is allowed and what is not as far as taken our yorkies to public places? I went to the MAll sunday and i was envious!!!! I saw at least 3 people carrying theyr yorkies inside the stores, including Macy's ... I never took Maxx to the mall as i thought it was forbiden... I am shy and i would shoot my self if i tried and someone aproaches me to ask me to leave... besides my boyfriend thinks the same: if anyone comes to us and gives us a lecture he would disapear right there...
Have any of you guys taken your yorkies to the Mall? What is the "purse carrier" rule?
Is it true that inside the purse they can go anywhere?
If anyone knows more about this please help us out.... I wis i could take Max everywhere ... i would even take him to the movies if i could... he is well behaved and loves to go places and see people... specially dressed up in his fancy "polo dog " shirt ... hehehe

gutu28 · 11-29-2007, 02:50 PM

Ive taken Cali to the mall and everyone loved her! The people at Nordstrom told her she was wecome back anytime! You might want to call ahead of time if youre really worried, but I think for the most part, as long as he is in a carrier or stroller, youll be fine!

Yorkiekids · 11-29-2007, 02:51 PM

I've taken mine to the mall in their stroller, and had no problems at all.

asganga66 · 11-29-2007, 03:31 PM

We took Kiki to the mall several times and everyone stopped to greet her. We even went into the Coach store where my daughter was purchasing something (I was sure the saleswoman would tell us to leave with Kiki) but she came right over to her and started petting her. Another time when I was at Macy's alone, I saw an older woman walking her two Yorkies on a double leash right on the Macy's floor. The salesman was helping her look for items and he never once told her to pick them up. I was really shocked. We always carry Kiki if we go into a store. I really didn't think dogs were allowed to actually walk in the mall.

Anna

http://www.dogster.com/dogs/511397

mickey3696 · 11-29-2007, 04:21 PM

I have taken Muffy to the mall and many other places. The only place to ask us to leave was Wal-Mart!!! I was so mad. I told them I was in the dog section and wasnt planning on going to the food part but we had to leave. I left with a few choice words for them. They said there was a sign but there wasnt. I asked if they wanted me to leave my baby in the car to die. I was being loud so that other people would hear me

. I havent been back there. My dog is most likely cleaner than most of the dang bratty kids the let in there.

patty58 · 11-29-2007, 05:32 PM

Murfee has gone to the mall several times. He even had his picture taken with the mall Santa. No one has ever said a thing. Now we did get kicked out of Dollar General the other day and we weren't let in WalMart (although we snuck in a couple of times).

kalina82 · 11-29-2007, 05:34 PM

Morgan goes to the mall with me sometimes. Everyone always wants to see her. The girls at bloomingdales love her

flgurl69 · 11-29-2007, 05:43 PM

I've taken both babies a lot of places together in their stroller. Last Thursday night I took them with me to a midnight madness sale at a local outdoor mall. Went into Coach and Off Saks 5th with no problems. We have 3 local malls that are dog friendly and allow leashed, well behaved pets. I've taken them to our local Target too. I've taken them to South Beach, Dadeland and Aventura Malls in Miami. The Cheesecake Factory in Aventura Mall allowed us to dine in their outdoor seating area. I also stayed in a pet friendly hotel in Ft. Lauderdale last July and we were allowed to dine in outdoor seating at a restaurant on the beach. The only time I was told to leave was at Walmart.

I don't think most people notice them in the stroller since I keep the top zipped up. Overall, I have had a good experience taking them places.

Belamia · 11-30-2007, 06:50 AM

Hy everyone, thanks so much for the responses... wow... I guess Walmart is not so pet friendly huh... I am not sure if i would ever carry Maxx in a stroller.... he loves to be on the arm up high... I guess i am going to be couragoeus and Tkae him fo a "spin" one of these days ... hehehe... I wish i could take him with me everywhere and all the time... he is the only and it is so easy for me... Thanks again everyone for all the postings... I heard that on Europe we can even take them inside restaurants and eveyone is pretty open minded about pets... they must be a "step ahead" of us in this matter...

jenn4yorkies · 11-30-2007, 06:55 AM

It depends on the mall. There are a few I've taken Brody in and I got told he wasn't allowed to be in a couple of them. There is one that allows dogs which I think is great! That's the way it should be.

MIZBROWN · 11-30-2007, 06:59 AM

Well... I have called my local mall just to be sure. They had told me yes, as long as she was in a carrier. So, I'd say just be sure to take her carrier with you. It seems to be fine to take your pet in any store that doesnt have food items, then it becomes a health issue...

Though, I've taken her to Walmarts, Targets and other clothing stores with no problem

RMKC · 11-30-2007, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mickey3696

I have taken Muffy to the mall and many other places. The only place to ask us to leave was Wal-Mart!!! I was so mad. I told them I was in the dog section and wasnt planning on going to the food part but we had to leave. I left with a few choice words for them. They said there was a sign but there wasnt. I asked if they wanted me to leave my baby in the car to die. I was being loud so that other people would hear me

. I havent been back there. My dog is most likely cleaner than most of the dang bratty kids the let in there.

For a while i was able to take mine to a new Walmart here,but obiously somebody screwed that up, as last time i was there they told me i could not bring them in anymore either

Tammyh · 11-30-2007, 11:56 AM

This is a great thread/question! I've always been a little nervous to take Bella with me too. Now I think I'll give it a try!

journey826 · 11-30-2007, 03:46 PM

I also take mine with me but only one at a time.usually no one knows they are even with me because they are so quiet and I have them in a carrier that looks like a purse.and the only time when someone has seen them and I was asked to leave was at wal-mart too.

littlewhip · 11-30-2007, 04:42 PM

Our Local Mall Has Signs Posted right on the front doors... NO PETS.

11-29-2007, 02:28 PM	#1
Belamia Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salem Posts: 94	A yorkie at the mall? Does anyone knows what is allowed and what is not as far as taken our yorkies to public places? I went to the MAll sunday and i was envious!!!! I saw at least 3 people carrying theyr yorkies inside the stores, including Macy's ... I never took Maxx to the mall as i thought it was forbiden... I am shy and i would shoot my self if i tried and someone aproaches me to ask me to leave... besides my boyfriend thinks the same: if anyone comes to us and gives us a lecture he would disapear right there... Have any of you guys taken your yorkies to the Mall? What is the "purse carrier" rule? Is it true that inside the purse they can go anywhere? If anyone knows more about this please help us out.... I wis i could take Max everywhere ... i would even take him to the movies if i could... he is well behaved and loves to go places and see people... specially dressed up in his fancy "polo dog " shirt ... hehehe __________________ "You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, `My God, you're RIGHT! I NEVER would've thought of that!'" - Dave Barry

11-29-2007, 02:50 PM	#2
gutu28 Lovin' the Cali kisses! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia Posts: 2,972	Ive taken Cali to the mall and everyone loved her! The people at Nordstrom told her she was wecome back anytime! You might want to call ahead of time if youre really worried, but I think for the most part, as long as he is in a carrier or stroller, youll be fine! __________________ Larissa and Cali Let's go Georgia Bulldogs!

11-29-2007, 02:51 PM	#3
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 12,428	I've taken mine to the mall in their stroller, and had no problems at all. __________________ Susan, Piper & Sebastion

11-29-2007, 03:31 PM	#4
asganga66 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 201	Going to the mall We took Kiki to the mall several times and everyone stopped to greet her. We even went into the Coach store where my daughter was purchasing something (I was sure the saleswoman would tell us to leave with Kiki) but she came right over to her and started petting her. Another time when I was at Macy's alone, I saw an older woman walking her two Yorkies on a double leash right on the Macy's floor. The salesman was helping her look for items and he never once told her to pick them up. I was really shocked. We always carry Kiki if we go into a store. I really didn't think dogs were allowed to actually walk in the mall. Anna http://www.dogster.com/dogs/511397

11-29-2007, 04:21 PM	#5
mickey3696 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bronson, Texas Posts: 284	I have taken Muffy to the mall and many other places. The only place to ask us to leave was Wal-Mart!!! I was so mad. I told them I was in the dog section and wasnt planning on going to the food part but we had to leave. I left with a few choice words for them. They said there was a sign but there wasnt. I asked if they wanted me to leave my baby in the car to die. I was being loud so that other people would hear me . I havent been back there. My dog is most likely cleaner than most of the dang bratty kids the let in there. __________________ Angel & Muffy

11-29-2007, 05:32 PM	#6
patty58 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 4,856	Murfee has gone to the mall several times. He even had his picture taken with the mall Santa. No one has ever said a thing. Now we did get kicked out of Dollar General the other day and we weren't let in WalMart (although we snuck in a couple of times). __________________ Patty, Murfee's Mommy Believe Everything Happens For A Reason

11-29-2007, 05:34 PM	#7
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 6,660 Blog Entries: 1	Morgan goes to the mall with me sometimes. Everyone always wants to see her. The girls at bloomingdales love her __________________ Kellie and Morgan Girls Soccer Team Goalie!!!!

11-29-2007, 05:43 PM	#8
flgurl69 <3 My Little Bella Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 1,900	I've taken both babies a lot of places together in their stroller. Last Thursday night I took them with me to a midnight madness sale at a local outdoor mall. Went into Coach and Off Saks 5th with no problems. We have 3 local malls that are dog friendly and allow leashed, well behaved pets. I've taken them to our local Target too. I've taken them to South Beach, Dadeland and Aventura Malls in Miami. The Cheesecake Factory in Aventura Mall allowed us to dine in their outdoor seating area. I also stayed in a pet friendly hotel in Ft. Lauderdale last July and we were allowed to dine in outdoor seating at a restaurant on the beach. The only time I was told to leave was at Walmart. I don't think most people notice them in the stroller since I keep the top zipped up. Overall, I have had a good experience taking them places. __________________ Official Member of The cRaZy Club Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. Eleanor Roosevelt

11-30-2007, 06:50 AM	#9
Belamia Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salem Posts: 94	Thanks... that is good talk.... Hy everyone, thanks so much for the responses... wow... I guess Walmart is not so pet friendly huh... I am not sure if i would ever carry Maxx in a stroller.... he loves to be on the arm up high... I guess i am going to be couragoeus and Tkae him fo a "spin" one of these days ... hehehe... I wish i could take him with me everywhere and all the time... he is the only and it is so easy for me... Thanks again everyone for all the postings... I heard that on Europe we can even take them inside restaurants and eveyone is pretty open minded about pets... they must be a "step ahead" of us in this matter... __________________ "You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, `My God, you're RIGHT! I NEVER would've thought of that!'" - Dave Barry

11-30-2007, 06:55 AM	#10
jenn4yorkies Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 78	It depends on the mall. There are a few I've taken Brody in and I got told he wasn't allowed to be in a couple of them. There is one that allows dogs which I think is great! That's the way it should be. __________________ Jenn Brody Chloe http://www.brodysbabies.com

11-30-2007, 06:59 AM	#11
MIZBROWN Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 2,039	Well... I have called my local mall just to be sure. They had told me yes, as long as she was in a carrier. So, I'd say just be sure to take her carrier with you. It seems to be fine to take your pet in any store that doesnt have food items, then it becomes a health issue... Though, I've taken her to Walmarts, Targets and other clothing stores with no problem __________________ Mommy to Meka "MeMe" Brown aka Meka the Diva Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club & CA Yorkies www.dogster.com/dogs/567943 Last edited by MIZBROWN; 11-30-2007 at 07:00 AM.

11-30-2007, 11:56 AM	#13
Tammyh YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Washington Posts: 372	This is a great thread/question! I've always been a little nervous to take Bella with me too. Now I think I'll give it a try! __________________ Bella & Lucee's Momma

11-30-2007, 03:46 PM	#14
journey826 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: yorkie town Posts: 529	Mall Pup! I also take mine with me but only one at a time.usually no one knows they are even with me because they are so quiet and I have them in a carrier that looks like a purse.and the only time when someone has seen them and I was asked to leave was at wal-mart too. __________________ YURI and SARAH Sassy,Rocki,and Ginger NEWBIE'"S

11-30-2007, 04:42 PM	#15
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 7,778	Our Local Mall Has Signs Posted right on the front doors... NO PETS. __________________ Charlie, Joey, Shy, Jasp,Molly Mae & Karleigh