Which stores can you...
 

Which stores can you get away with bringing your little furbutt in with you? Of course in a carrier, but if their little head is sticking out. I just ordered a bag and I would love to be able to take her on small errands with me, but was wondering how your experiences go with bringing you babies???

Hi there...well I see you are in Columbia..it may be different for you..but over here in the U.K. we can't take our little ones into hardly any stores at all..even in a carrier...All shops etc. say "No Dogs" except Guide Dogs...which does make socialising pups a difficult thing...as crowded shops would be good I reckon . Markets are o.k. as are some Garden Centres..but again not that many. We wouldn't get away with it..even in a carrier.

Last year when I carried my little Sammie everywhere with me in my arms..I tried several places...to see if they would let me in with him...only a few were understanding...

So over your way..it seems a lot more doggy friendly than over here...:confused:

Chris..x

Prince has been to Macy's, Barnes and Noble, Bed, bath and Beyond, Walmart, the post office, Hallmart, Home Depot, Lowe's, Starbucks (outside only), and Kroger grocery store. He was in his carrier, and no one knew he was there, except at Hallmart. They wanted me to take him out so they could see him!

I could never sneak Jackson in anywhere, he's 13lbs LOL. But I've heard of places like Lowe's, Home Depot, etc. When I was purchasing my iPhone in the AT&T store there was a woman with a little yorkie in her purse! lol.

We covered most of the Silver Sands outlet in Destin, FL with Sophie in a bag. The only stores we weren't welcome in served food, which makes sense. Most of the stores welcomed her (but then she is mighty cute, hehe). My son used to work at Target and he's told me that Target will not allow you to bring in a dog unless it's a service dog. I really think the trick is not to try if food is served at all (Even Target has a food court).

I think the key here is that they were in a carrier and 'hidden'.
Heck, I've taken mine in restaurants and eaten, with them them in a carrier that looks like a purse sitting at my feet. As long as they were quiet. God forbid they were to bark.

But, as far as being seen. I use a sling that they sit side by side in, each in a halter with a clip. 1/3 of their bodies are sticking out. Gas stations, malls, most any stores that don't sell/serve food have never been a problem. I don't ask, just stroll on in. It's up to them to notice, stop and send me away. If there is a sign out front saying no. Then I'm not going in. No sign, then I'll give it a shot. Most employees don't want confrontation and if you look like you assume it's acceptable they really don't know how to stop you.

Also, I think it has to do with how you dress and carry yourself. Unfortunately, 'money' really does talk. If you dress decently, are 'wearing' an 'expensive' dog and look like someone who is going to probably spend some money, odds are they are going to let you shop. You dress sloppy and you have a smelly hairball in your arms, and look as though you feel like you 'dont belong' the shopkeeper may think you don't.

P.S. to clarify 50% of the time, I leave 'em home and run to walmart in my sweats...LOL 'cuz me and the hairballs can't always afford to 'dress'...okay 80%...ok...

Smelly hairball :yelrotflm

Hello fellow Missourian!

Bailey is not a fan of the purse thing so I take her in my arms - Hobby Lobby, JoAnn's, Westlakes, Home Depot, Old Time Pottery, Lowes, The Grass Pad and Feldmans. I too stay away from food places.

Have fun!

Yeah, but I'd bet money Bailey neither smells nor resembles in any way shape or form a 'smelly hairball'.....LOL

I wish i could take my yorkie in stores.
He is a 7 kilo yorkie, i cant find a purse that fits him well, and he would propably bark in it if i had one.
I've once taken him in the pet store that is in the mall here, everybody watched us (i had him in a plastic cage), all the kids came and wanted to pet him :P

some people r nice , some r not !!!!
 

I take my anyway they don't sale or sever food, but the post office in Orlando in Waterford lake, told me no pets and the poor thing was in a carrier on wheels on the floor, a little girl got excited and saw us. The postal witch , almost went over the counter. I told her I wasn't in her line and I was next and the dog was in a carrier on the floor, and I didn't see any sign that said no pets. Well I finish my business and for now on, no post office for us.
bark@ulater!!!!!
manina,miley:aimeeyork,max:aimeeyork

There was a thread about this awhile back. Some of us take ours pretty much everywhere and others don't. My girl stays in her bag, I put it in the cart with her facing me unless I keep it on my shoulder and even if she stickes her head out a bit nobody says a word if they notice.

Maddy comes to Homegoods, TJMAxx, outlet malls, Target, Wal-mart, etc. I put her in her carrier and she is content. She would rather walk, but its the only way to sneak her!

A lot of the retail stores will allow you in as long as they don't serve food (health code violation.)

Generally, the stores don't really allow you in with a dog (most stores have some kind of rule against this) but they'd rather see you shop and spend money then send you away. The whole "we have rules but we turn a blind eye" kind of thing. They're more concerned about an animal making a mess then they are about you having a dog that is not bring attention to itself.

If you don't call attention to yourself (especially if you're using something that doesn't scream that you're carrying a dog) you should generally be fine. Most employees and managers want to avoid having any kind of confrontation that would potentially cause a problem.

I've worked part-time in several retail stores over the years, and in all the stores I've worked at, the general consensus has always been:

"as long as the feet don't touch the floor leave them alone"

Your best bet is to really just... risk it (and don't test on days when you really have to shop there :) ). Attitude makes a huge difference too, since you're a lot more likely to be noticed and checked out if you appear nervous and such. If they make a big deal, just quietly leave and put em on your "no" list.