I'm afraid to take our Chihuahua and Sparrow with us except to the pet store. I see signs everywhere that only service dogs are allowed so I don't do it. I know of one story on a Chihuahua forum where one of the forum members worked at a hardware store that allowed dogs until one or a few dogs brought in fleas. They had a really tough time getting rid of all the fleas.
I know my dogs are clean and free of parasites, but other people don't know that so I understand why there are rules particularly around food. I think it should be okay in outdoor dining areas because it's open to the elements and a dog is really not the worst thing that could be around the food.
I would like to take my dogs to more places so I wish there were more dog friendly places to go. |