Hi, Bentley's Mom! Yes, I agree, Seattle is VERY pet-friendly. I guess it's because people are more laid back out here (except for the horrid traffic). We've found we can mostly sneak Yoda in anywhere we want (sometimes even restaurants). I just don't see a big deal if you are holding him or he's in a bag and you go someplace, but I would think stores and malls see that and think that if they let a small dog in, then big dog owners will want to bring theirs in as well, which can become a big fiasco...
Oh yeah, when you get back to Seattle, Yoda and Bentley should have a play-date! Well, maybe when it's warmer out.