[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by matese

Short story, one time after picking Cody up from the groomer I took a different route home, I see Staples up ahead. I needed a few things, didn't know if they allowed dogs but took a chance. I always keep a blankie in my vehicles in case I have to pop into a store with him, I lay it in the baby seat of the shopping carts where I always put him. In we go, none of the workers said a thing, many places we go most of the workers fuss over him, Staples did not, I had to assume they do not want to encourage ppl bringing their dogs in. At the check out the lady fussed over him and asked to pet him lol, to all others we were invisible lol, but no one said dogs were not allowed.


Best Buy....In we go, every worker there all young fellows fussed over him, I just love when young fellows fuss and baby talk to him lol.


Bed, Bath and beyond.... have dog biscuits when you check out.


There was a time if I was planning on shopping and taking Cody with me I would call the stores and ask if dogs were allowed, most said no. Now I don't call, Cody is always in the cart, I never let him walk on leash. I have been in many pharmacies with him, they are not friendly but never tell me dogs are not allowed. Sometimes you just have to chance it. In today's society shop owners are realizing dogs are more then "just a dog" they are family and many stores have become dog friendly.


When I worked in NYC Manhattan, I was shocked to see how many stores dogs were allowed in and these were big dogs, times are changing.

Generally if no food is being sold it’s fine. If food is being sold the store can get in trouble and be closed down by the health department. Down in the county I grew up every drive through had dog treats. The bank, the liquor store and so on. Callie got one from chick fila once like a big milk bone and she would run around crying trying to hide it lol. Last Christmas our mail person would leave 4 milk bones every time she left a package.