Do you take your dog w/you in a doggy "purse?"

[DukesMommy]

I have 1 dog carrier for Lucie, the only purse style ones I could find were way too expensive so the one I have is cute but is obvious it's for a dog.
Whenever I try putting her in it, she gets sick when I move her around. So I gave up on it till she gets bigger.
The only places I have taken her are either in the car or into petsmart, because of her motion sickness I can't put her in anything so it makes it harder to take her places.

[LauraLove]

Iv taken Bentley into the grocery store on several occasions and no one seems to even see him, even if hes in my arms! the person bagging my groceries just told me he was cute. It seems like store should put signs saying NO PETS if it really wasn't ok, along with the NO SHOES, NO SHIRT, NO SERVICE signs haha

I once saw a lady with her yorkie in her purse walking through the mall and in Macy's and it never seemed like a big deal. I hope Bentley gets more used to being in my bag, seems like he would since he knows he is with me and HATES being left home alone but knowing him he would want it HIS way and just frolick behind me where ever I go instead of being in a bag.

[KimberlySRN]

I love my Pets Fly carrier but they are a bit akward to carry around I usually buckle it into the front seat and use the chain attached to her harness, then I leave the front flap open. (This is the only way she can travel and not get sick)

[adorame]

Jeter love's his puppy purse! Axl and Yumi Yasha hate it they rather not be put in one. I take Jeter to a lot of places and people never have asked us to leave their establishments I usually get a lot of people oohing over him If they are not familiar with a Yorkies look at different stages, they think he is a puppy cause he is so small, and are shocked to find he is 15 months old.

[kelly jo]

I usually wrap Roxy in her pink blanket or zip her in my coat, she loves it ! I'm gona have to find something for the warmer month's because she's use to going in all the stores....the only one I was ever asked to leave was....believe it or not......WALMART !!!!!!! boo boo boo boo.....I'm with you also on if there is no sign on the door then there should be no problem. Come on, it's not like I'm going to let her down and walk around. These are carry on's.......lol

[rosey442]

I have the Kwigy Bo Alexa which looks like a purse that I carry Molly around in. I love it as it does pass for a purse and has plenty of room for my wallet, cell, etc. in it and it allows Molly to discreetly look out at the sides. She doesn't like being put in it for some reason, but once in it, she's fine as she likes to be with me wherever I go. I've had her at Pet Shops of course, Target, Wal-Mart, CVS and a few grocery stores as she's very quiet. And, when I visit friends and family. Perhaps, as she gets more used to it, she'll just hop in it as I recently have gotten it and have started using it. Before I had a tapestry Sherpa bag that she liked going in to travel. The problem with it was, it "looked" like a pet carrier! I also plan on purchasing a pet stroller off of eBay for her for the spring and summer for outside activities such as picnics, the boardwalk at the shore and flea markets. lol

[minnies mom]

Minnie loves her purse. The minute you say "Do you want to go for a ride?" She runs for the bag. I have a pink one when I take her out and a black one when my husband or boys take her. She doesn't even move in it in the car.

[Cinq1964]

We sure did, until the last few months. Nolee is now 9lbs. It is kinda hard to carry him around in our purse. Before, of course we brought him everywhere!

[newproudmom]

i just brought myself a doggy bag to so that charlie can go places with me I am excited. I put him in it the minute I got home from walmart. He is scare to be in the bag. Hopefully he will get use to it. I thought the bag was going to be too small for him but it is perfect. The bag fits a 10lb or less puppy.

[ketters12]

Originally Posted by kelly jo

I usually wrap Roxy in her pink blanket or zip her in my coat, she loves it ! I'm gona have to find something for the warmer month's because she's use to going in all the stores....the only one I was ever asked to leave was....believe it or not......WALMART !!!!!!! boo boo boo boo.....I'm with you also on if there is no sign on the door then there should be no problem. Come on, it's not like I'm going to let her down and walk around. These are carry on's.......lol

That is funny you say Walmart kicked you out! I have always been scared to take Tobey places but recently he has been staying with my parents so i can focus on my job and night school. My dad said he puts him inside his coat with his head sticking out and took him to Walmart no problem! he said the biggest problem was that it took longer with all the people wanting to pet him

[wemple2]

I do not carry Winston in a purse or bag, but I know many people do. I just carry him in my arms.

[zenzele]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I inherited several doggie purses from Thor's former owner, and I've been taking him everywhere in them, even (ahem) grocery stores and casual restaurants. He doesn't like being put in the bag, but once he's in, he relaxes. They all have some discreet meshing on every side so he can see out, but it's not obvious there's a dog inside.

I do find it a little awkward to carry the bag on my arm, because I don't want to clamp down on him the way I normally would with a purse. It would also be nice to have a purse that has a separate comparment on the end for other things I need to carry, like my wallet. And I have my eye out for a smaller carrier, since he's so tiny.

If you're interested, I can post some pictures.

Yes, definitely post the pictures!!

[zenzele]

My 7 yr old female LOVES traveling in purses, she's the perfect Yorkie, very quiet and contented. People don't know she's in the bag until it starts moving or when I open it and she pops up like a Jack in the box!! I have a 6 mth old male that I hope will adjust to the bag... he does not mind getting in the bag but he barks at everything!! so there goes traveling with him incognito!! I have carried my female with me to just about everyplace except doctor's office and church!! I love the purses because one it's safer than leaving them in a car to be stolen and two you can bond with them and provide stimulating outings for them.

[kcook323]

I don't yet, but I'm really wanting to get a Bone Bag where he can start getting use to it.

[Moses]

No, I do not carry my boy in a purse, some may not like this but my personal opinon is he is a DOG and I treat him like one, and I do love him to death and he is very spoiled. I use a harness and leash when i take him on walks and if so I will pick him up and carry him. He goes absoulety every where with me. When in the car he has his own seat so he can see out the window. but I could never imagine carrying him in a purse.,...LOL