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seainthecity · 07-10-2007, 07:24 PM

My store is pet friendly...but there have been a few times when I wasn't really happy about a dog that was brought in. One shih tzu barked the whole time and drowned out all the other customers. One guy walked out because it was just so annoying. But most are great!

New Law in Florida that just passed:
Florida's New Dining Bill
Canine companions will now be allowed to join their people for al fresco restaurant dining in Florida. A new "doggy dining bill" was just signed into law allowing individual counties to determine whether dogs may be permitted on restaurant patios. A state law previously forbid all dogs except service dogs in any area of the restaurant. It will remain the restaurant's perogative to allow dogs at outdoor seating, even if the county decrees it legal. In a statement befitting his brother's eloquence, Jeb Bush praised the bill for allowing dog lovers and their pets to "have a brewski together, have a hot dog together or whatever they want outdoors."

I take my yorkie to work with me everyday and many times my golden retriever as well. I live over an hour away from my store, (and out in the country away from most stores) so if I have to make a stop and couldn't bring the dog in, I'd have drive into town (20 minutes), then drive back home again before heading out. So, I've found a bunch of stores that are "pet friendly." Some will only allow dogs that can be confined to the carriage while others allow larger dogs as long as they are well behaved and are cleaned up after. The stores include Home Depot, Lowe's, Office Max (Staple's said no), my bank (they even do doggie treats), my pharmacy (very small town shop) and many others. I always call first and ask. I've been surprised how many say "yes." Florida is pretty pet friendly. We have lots of dog parks, most hotels allow dogs, and even some stretches of beach allow dogs on leash. I would never bring a dog into an establishment that doesn't want them there. Just find somewhere else that does.

07-10-2007, 07:24 PM	#55
seainthecity Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 103	Pet friendly stores... My store is pet friendly...but there have been a few times when I wasn't really happy about a dog that was brought in. One shih tzu barked the whole time and drowned out all the other customers. One guy walked out because it was just so annoying. But most are great! New Law in Florida that just passed: Florida's New Dining Bill Canine companions will now be allowed to join their people for al fresco restaurant dining in Florida. A new "doggy dining bill" was just signed into law allowing individual counties to determine whether dogs may be permitted on restaurant patios. A state law previously forbid all dogs except service dogs in any area of the restaurant. It will remain the restaurant's perogative to allow dogs at outdoor seating, even if the county decrees it legal. In a statement befitting his brother's eloquence, Jeb Bush praised the bill for allowing dog lovers and their pets to "have a brewski together, have a hot dog together or whatever they want outdoors." I take my yorkie to work with me everyday and many times my golden retriever as well. I live over an hour away from my store, (and out in the country away from most stores) so if I have to make a stop and couldn't bring the dog in, I'd have drive into town (20 minutes), then drive back home again before heading out. So, I've found a bunch of stores that are "pet friendly." Some will only allow dogs that can be confined to the carriage while others allow larger dogs as long as they are well behaved and are cleaned up after. The stores include Home Depot, Lowe's, Office Max (Staple's said no), my bank (they even do doggie treats), my pharmacy (very small town shop) and many others. I always call first and ask. I've been surprised how many say "yes." Florida is pretty pet friendly. We have lots of dog parks, most hotels allow dogs, and even some stretches of beach allow dogs on leash. I would never bring a dog into an establishment that doesn't want them there. Just find somewhere else that does.