All dogs are different, just as all pet owners are different. There is no steadfast rule.
My 2 dogs love to go anywhere. They love to ride in the car, take walks, and ride in their stroller at the mall. They are both good as gold and never give me a bit of trouble when we are out. Therefore it is a very enjoyable experience for all of us.
If my dogs behaved the way some have posted their dogs do when they are out, I would never take mine out either. But mine are little angels and love to go out. I think this is because they have gone almost everyone with me since day one.
My baby Yorkie wears clothes because she loves them and is always cold. My Shih Tzu wears only coats and sweaters when it is cold.
Someone posted they do not like to "show their dogs off"--I do. I love when people fuss over my babies, and they (my dogs) love it too. I honestly think the reason they are so friendly and adapt so easily to new places and people is because they are so used to being out and about and meeting new people and animals. My Shih Tzu has more frequent flyer miles under her belt from flying them many humans have! LOL!! |