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Originally Posted by BamaFan121s  On another note, unless it is a pet supply store or some store that caters to pets, I cannot fathom why any establishment would take the risk and allow pets in. That would put a huge liability on their heads and I just don't see why they would be willing to take the chance. |
It really depends on the location. As others have mentioned, most establishments in Manhattan allow dogs. I think it's just part of the culture, and given how little space everyone has, small dogs are very popular. If you are wealthy enough, I'm sure you could take your yorkie into Tiffany's and no one would bat an eye.
People are generally pretty chill about it in San Francisco as well, though it's not like New York. A lot of stores near parks will have dog water bowls and biscuits at the ready. They want people to buy things in their stores, and they're not going to let people's dogs get in the way.
I've been thinking more about it and I'm not sure why I think some places are okay and some are not... for instance, I would never take Thor into a shoe store, because he'd be eye-level with some of the shoes, and I'd be too worried he'd pee or chew on one. Starbucks on the other hand, everything is enclosed, and usually at least one or two people come up to play with him.
As for big dogs versus little dogs, I honestly think that's why many places require you to carry your dog. Not because they really want you to carry your dog, but because it imposes a size limit. I'd love to see someone come in with a Husky on his back though.
