Views on Bringing Dogs to Stores

[yorkiekist]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

The title of this thread is bringing a DOG in to stores. As I posted earlier, I have brought Bogey into many store because he is well behaved, can fit into a sling bag and never makes a peep while out. I do not bring the other 2 because the one is too heavy for a bag and the other one barks.

Not everyone is that considerate when it comes to their dogs. The last time I was at Joann Fabric and had Bogey, they told me about a woman that brings her YORKIES into the store in a stroller. They bark and growl at everyone while she shops, the entire store was up for grabs and when the manager went over to talk to her she told her to "be careful because the little one isn't friendly". Then you also have to look at ALL DOGS not just Yorkies. What if you had a pit bull (or any other large dog) and wanted to walk through the mall with it just like you are with your little yorkie? Would you have a problem with this? The place would turn into a zoo if everyone were to bring their dogs into wherever they wanted. We all know what would happen, every irresponsible pet owner would drag their out of control dog to the mall. Pretty soon we would hear on the news about someone being attacked at the local Walmart because a customer brought a dog into the store and there was a fight over the last box of cookies in aisle 6.


I agree that yorkies do not cause a lot of allergy problems BUT what about other dogs that are very much the cause of allergies? Let's not talk about cats because before long the cat lovers would want to bring their cats. Then I wouldn't be able to go to the mall because I am so allergic that I would be hauled out in an ambulance.

So I have to say, as much as I love taking Bogey with me I am always very careful where I take him. You can't even say they could set a weight limit or size limit because then it would turn into discrimination again dog size or breed.

Dogs do mark in public and that is probably the reason that they are no longer allowed at the craft show that was mentioned. I would not be happy if someone was not paying attention to their pet and it lifted its leg on my antique or craft. Just think about how much a lab would pee if it decided it wanted to mark on the antique dresser. Then there are the irresponsible people who do not clean up after their pets. Doberman poop is about the size of a yorkie But I am sure that is exactly why they no longer allow pets. There are just too many people that think they do not need to be courteous of others and ruin it for everyone who is very responsible.

I don't want everyone to think I am being mean or trying to disagree about bringing our yorkies into the store because believe me I would love to take mine lil Bogey into even more stores. But I just know what would happen with so many irresponsible pet owners in this world. Where would they draw the line? Would a cocker spanial that weighs 20 lb be acceptable to bring into the store if he owner stuffed it into a carrier? You know what would happen, someone would show up with their 40 lb dog and swear up and down it should be allowed in since Scruffy only weight 20 lb.

Nice post!! These are my thoughts too. If you open the door for a Yorkie, then soon, all dogs will be allowed. I work in a grocery store. I have seen alot of pets come and go through the store over the years. Personally, I dont mind if the dog is well behaved and I love to see service dogs. But I think it is also a health dept issue and, unfortunately, some people just dont like dogs. Also, what happens if a dog is in a store, but isnt allowed to be, bites someone? There would be the biggest law-suit against the store.

[KimberlySRN]

Very good post and so true. It is the irresponsible owners who ruin it for everyone else and it is understandable. I have seen a few people at the pet stores with their dogs running wild, just imagen if it was at a regular store...

Originally Posted by megansmomma

The title of this thread is bringing a DOG in to stores. As I posted earlier, I have brought Bogey into many store because he is well behaved, can fit into a sling bag and never makes a peep while out. I do not bring the other 2 because the one is too heavy for a bag and the other one barks.

Not everyone is that considerate when it comes to their dogs. The last time I was at Joann Fabric and had Bogey, they told me about a woman that brings her YORKIES into the store in a stroller. They bark and growl at everyone while she shops, the entire store was up for grabs and when the manager went over to talk to her she told her to "be careful because the little one isn't friendly". Then you also have to look at ALL DOGS not just Yorkies. What if you had a pit bull (or any other large dog) and wanted to walk through the mall with it just like you are with your little yorkie? Would you have a problem with this? The place would turn into a zoo if everyone were to bring their dogs into wherever they wanted. We all know what would happen, every irresponsible pet owner would drag their out of control dog to the mall. Pretty soon we would hear on the news about someone being attacked at the local Walmart because a customer brought a dog into the store and there was a fight over the last box of cookies in aisle 6.


I agree that yorkies do not cause a lot of allergy problems BUT what about other dogs that are very much the cause of allergies? Let's not talk about cats because before long the cat lovers would want to bring their cats. Then I wouldn't be able to go to the mall because I am so allergic that I would be hauled out in an ambulance.

So I have to say, as much as I love taking Bogey with me I am always very careful where I take him. You can't even say they could set a weight limit or size limit because then it would turn into discrimination again dog size or breed.

Dogs do mark in public and that is probably the reason that they are no longer allowed at the craft show that was mentioned. I would not be happy if someone was not paying attention to their pet and it lifted its leg on my antique or craft. Just think about how much a lab would pee if it decided it wanted to mark on the antique dresser. Then there are the irresponsible people who do not clean up after their pets. Doberman poop is about the size of a yorkie But I am sure that is exactly why they no longer allow pets. There are just too many people that think they do not need to be courteous of others and ruin it for everyone who is very responsible.

I don't want everyone to think I am being mean or trying to disagree about bringing our yorkies into the store because believe me I would love to take mine lil Bogey into even more stores. But I just know what would happen with so many irresponsible pet owners in this world. Where would they draw the line? Would a cocker spanial that weighs 20 lb be acceptable to bring into the store if he owner stuffed it into a carrier? You know what would happen, someone would show up with their 40 lb dog and swear up and down it should be allowed in since Scruffy only weight 20 lb.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by KimberlySRN

Very good post and so true. It is the irresponsible owners who ruin it for everyone else and it is understandable. I have seen a few people at the pet stores with their dogs running wild, just imagen if it was at a regular store...

It is true with just about everything now days. If you go into Petsmart it state your pet must be leashed and supervised. Many years ago when my son (now 20) was about 8 or so we were in Petsmart. There was a man with a Doberman that Drew walked up to and looked into his eyes. The dog LUNGED at him! I grabbed him and pulled him backward and out of the dogs reach. This was a 2 way problem IMO since the owner should have known better and my son should never have done something like that but he was use to my sister's dobie and that was how they played. Another time at the same store, there was a "pet owner" that had his pit with him. He was walking around the store and encouraging agressive behavior by his dog! What a fool! I'll never forget it since there was a puppy obedience class going on and the guy was letting his dog lunge and barkand growl at everyone. We left because I was so upset and fearful that this dog would attack at any minute.

Originally Posted by yorkiekist

Nice post!! These are my thoughts too. If you open the door for a Yorkie, then soon, all dogs will be allowed. I work in a grocery store. I have seen alot of pets come and go through the store over the years. Personally, I dont mind if the dog is well behaved and I love to see service dogs. But I think it is also a health dept issue and, unfortunately, some people just dont like dogs. Also, what happens if a dog is in a store, but isnt allowed to be, bites someone? There would be the biggest law-suit against the store.

I love service dogs! They are just amazing the way they are so focused on their job! They are a very elite group that make it into service.

It isn't even not liking dogs but they have a FEAR of dog, whether they are big or small so people are deathly afraid of dog.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by PrincessDiana

The cat was in a completely different room as her uncle. He wasn't touching it either.

No, but the cat probably had touched the stairs and other places her uncle touched in the house!

[PunkinPie]

We shop in as many pet friendly stores as possible. They get more of our business. We always carry Punkin or put her in a sling carrier (which she loves) for her own safety more than anything. We are lucky to live in a mostly dog loving city.

We don't bring her in stores that sell food and we understand. Although I have seen a couple of people in our grocery store lately with dogs in the cart (laying on a blanket). Not sure how they got away with that.

We often get takeout and sit in the car and eat so that we don't have to leave her home alone.

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

But if your dog is in a carrier its not touching anything or anyone!

The cat wasn't touching anyone either. She was locked in one of the bedrooms, but, as soon as my uncle walked in the door, he knew as soon as he walked in the cat was in there

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by chloesMama

I never even thought about the food center in my Target. The manager of that Target has seen us a couple of times and he has never said anything to us . I don't think I would have considered doing it but I saw a lady with her dog in the back of the cart , and no one said anything to her, so I just made an assumption about taking a small dog in that store. It never occurred to me it was a health issue ( although I have never taken her to that part of the Target, just really through the pet and home goods isles ) but I can see now why it would be. I most likely will not take her to Target now , just in case . I don't want to cause an issue with anyone.

As for the size issue . My friend has bull mastiffs and while I don't have a problem with small dogs in a store I would have a problem with big ones.That is mainly based on my own personal fear of big dogs , but also on the big mess they could leave behind. I know I am being very hypercritical about the situation..It know isn't fair to be O.K. with the small dog and not O.K. with the bigger ones , but I feel it's easier to accept a small one easier based on fear ( irrational or not) of being bite or jumped on by a larger dog vs a smaller one being carried. Like I said ...I know that is hypercritical

You need to come visit, I have a german shepherd. She would help you get over your fears of big dogs. I was attacked by a shepherd when I was young, but, was always in love with the breed. Shepherds teeth can scare anyone, but, mine has never bitten anyone, nor would she(unless they were hurting hubby or me, and I still don't know if she would bite then). My nephew is a deputy, he has seen what shepherds can do, so when he came to visit, you could see him going to pet her very cautiously. I opened the gate and let her out, and off she went. She hardly even paid him any attention. Of course, i would never own a mean dog.. A lot of big dogs are like gently giants!

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

No, but the cat probably had touched the stairs and other places her uncle touched in the house!

LOL My uncle didn't have a chance to even touch the stairs, he barely got through the door

[Bhikku]

I personally am not crazy about dogs in stores other than pet-based stores like Petsmart. Petsmart has pet cleanup stations to sanitize any area where a pet might have an accident. Other stores don't, and I don't trust some dog owners to clean up after their pets the way they should.

I don't want to be shopping around in a place which is covered with trace amounts of urine and feces. *shrug*

That being said, I enjoy taking Ollie to Petsmart where he can be around other dogs and a variety of people in a controlled environment. But every time I bring him in, no matter how recently he has been taken out, it seems like he always poops as soon as we get in the door. It's a nervous reaction or something. Very embarrassing...

[BamaFan121s]

As long as the establishement allows dogs, I see no problem with it. And I think that every establishement reserves the right to determine that as they see fit, without being criticized for their decision.

I do see the concern to an extent over how it could affect those with allergies, I suppose. I know how highly allergic my husband is to cats and if they were allowed EVERYWHERE than that would put him in a rather bad predicament. Given the infrequency of dogs in public places (at least as far as where I live is concerned) I can't imagine judging based of what I've experiences that it would be that much of a concern, but if dogs were widely excepted and became more of a presence in stores, I can see where it could become an issue.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

LOL My uncle didn't have a chance to even touch the stairs, he barely got through the door

It is the dander from the cat (or dog) that people are allergic to that causes problems. Two of my children and I are all very allergic to cats. If I go to a home that has cats it doesn't matter how much they have cleaned or if the cat is locked in another room for the day I still get sick. I do not need to touch anything just breath the air in the home. The dander is shed and then is on the furniture, in the carpet and in the air. If you walk around it stirs up the dander so locking up a pet when you have a visitor just does not work. For example, if I was to move into a home that the previous owners had a cat I would still be sick because it is now part of the environment even though the cat is gone. The only way to make it go away would be to remove all the carpets and clean all the duct work. An even better analogy would be someone who is allergic to pollen, it is in the air and you are breathing it in this is much the same way as dander is in the air from a cat/dog. This is also the reason that some people are more allergic to specific breeds of dogs, they produce different dander.

I hope this explained the questions about allergies and pets.

[phfgkl]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

It is the dander from the cat (or dog) that people are allergic to that causes problems. Two of my children and I are all very allergic to cats. If I go to a home that has cats it doesn't matter how much they have cleaned or if the cat is locked in another room for the day I still get sick. I do not need to touch anything just breath the air in the home. The dander is shed and then is on the furniture, in the carpet and in the air. If you walk around it stirs up the dander so locking up a pet when you have a visitor just does not work. For example, if I was to move into a home that the previous owners had a cat I would still be sick because it is now part of the environment even though the cat is gone. The only way to make it go away would be to remove all the carpets and clean all the duct work. An even better analogy would be someone who is allergic to pollen, it is in the air and you are breathing it in this is much the same way as dander is in the air from a cat/dog. This is also the reason that some people are more allergic to specific breeds of dogs, they produce different dander.

I hope this explained the questions about allergies and pets.

I already knew all of that, I said what I did because someone made it sound like he actually had contact with the cat, when he didn't.
I do remember a lady on here awhile back that was so upset, as she bought a yorkie, thinking her son wouldn't be allergic to it, and he was, so she had to rehome the yorkie, I just remember her being so upset over the whole thing as she loved that little dog(and it was a pretty little thing too)

[Dara311]

Im all for bringing your dog with you, if its the right store! HOwever, I would tell you that if your puppy is not fully vaccinated bring it with you, if your going to lets say a pet store, if you do, make sure you hold the puppy, rather than putting it on the floor or in a cart! Thats all i gotta say about that!!!!

[browniesmom622]

Living in New york You are pretty much allowed to bring your dog anywhere Most food places don't even say anything as long as the dog is in a stroller or bag.
I bring my Chihuahua Everywhere in his stroller expect places like shoprite.
Clothes places kmart etc places like that.
Funny thing is i have never brought my dogs to petsmart. I always keep them home, There are to many dogs in & out of there Who knows what that have so my boys stay Home.
Esp. since my Petsmart has a vet inside So sick dogs are there too.

I dont see anything wrong with bringing your dog shopping as long as the store allows it But again living in new york There are dogs everywhere. I run into several while i'm out in bags.

Btw let's keep this thread civil!

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by phfgkl

The cat wasn't touching anyone either. She was locked in one of the bedrooms, but, as soon as my uncle walked in the door, he knew as soon as he walked in the cat was in there

Yeah but hadn't the cat been walking around the house before that? I am badly allergic to cats and everyone on my dads side of the family has at least two and even when they lock them in a room I still have a really bad allergic reaction.