I take my OZ just about everywhere with me ... the drug store, target, my grandma's dr appointments ... to friend's houses ... the mall ... I took him to my niece's Christmas musical at school ... I mostly keep him either in his stroller or the carrier. When I go to the doctor or dentist .. I get a sitter for him ... When I go to get my hair done.. he sits quietly in his stroller next to me .. I've started to order my groceries online and have them delivered ..it only costs $4.00 ... it's the ONLY place it seems he isn't welcome. ( I've sneaked him in more than a few times in my bag when it was too cold to leave him in the car.) but nobody knew he was there.. quiet as a little mouse.
I do it for several reasons .. Number ONE..I don't like being away from him! I have 2 larger older dogs who are doggie door trained and WILL go potty in the house if I block it off .. Little Oz tends to aggravate them and I am concerned about a tussle breaking out ...I have a pool and don't feel comfortable ever letting the little guy outside alone. I have a playpen for him ..but he hates it .. I mainly use it when I can't watch him for a few minutes ...I'm certain that if I were to leave him in there for more than a few minutes he would scale the top and get out ... While it's true he does attract an awful lot of attention in the stroller ...what's so bad about people thinking your puppy is cute? but honestly, that's not one of the reasons I take him along ...
I'm an empty nester ... I need someone to lean on ..and I love the company.
To each their own ... |