Generally speaking, the higher end parts of town (like Beverly Hills, Century City, etc.) have a better time w/ allowing dogs. We take him to outdoor malls, as these are usually pet friendly.
A lot of places have a "No Animals" policy...but it is possibly enforced 60 - 70% of the time. We've tried to go to Home Depot w/ our yorkie. One time...no problem. Another time, we couldn't. And the funny thing is...w/ all the toxic chemicals that is present at Home Depot...they will not let in a dog? (I do understand that it is a possible liability IF an animal is to bite someone, but we have our dog in a shopping cart.). I could step on a nail at Home Depot and sue for everything...but my yorkie isn't permitted because he might bite someone?
We usually can't bring him into Starbucks. I understand, as this is a health code violation. Not a problem. I don't have any issues about this at food estalishments. My gf tries to bring him in though. I don't say anything and let her attempt this.
Thanks for the link about Service Animals. Hmm...that is a great idea! |