Hi. Yes I am jealous too. Here in the United Kingdom there aren't that many shops etc. that are Dog friendly..even when they are carried etc. So if my hubby and I take a little one with us and its too hot to leave him in the car..then it means one of us has to wait outside all the time...Not very nice..hence he doesn't go with us too much.
We also love Garden Centres here in the U.K. but again some are not very dog friendly..so again he can't go for a day out...
I do think that a lot of dogs are better behaved than I have experienced children at these places. They always say its a Helath and Security issue..because they have cafe's etc. but these are usually a long walk from the main shopping areas.
So all you are very lucky...Not tried sneaking him in in a bag though..He would probably chew his way out before I got around the store...
Chrisann..x