I live in SoCal and I can take the boys to outdoor malls with no problem. San Diego is pretty dog friendly and many of the store employees told me that they would rather have the small dogs than small children.
We have eaten at many restuarants that have outdoor seating with no problem.
We have stayed at pet friendly hotels and for the previous YT member that went to Vegas....the Wynn Hotel is pet friendly as are several "nicer hotels". We had a great time at the Chili Cook-Off in Big Bear, CA. We had the boys in a stroller and everyone loved them. We were told to if they were in the stroller it would be okay, even though many people had their dogs on leashes only. The B&B was very pet friendly and there are several very nice ones that are up there.
At my practice office (psychiatric) several of us have yorkies and bring them with us if needed. We also allow our patients to bring in their small dogs for their appointments. That is how I became a Yorkie mom, after one of my patients brought in her new baby!....I now have two boys and impatiently awaiting the homecoming of my new little girl in April!
