For the most part, establishments here will not allow them unless they are service animals. (I know that Wal-Mart and the POs here all have signs up about it.) I have seen people in the garden center of Lowes and Home Depot with dogs...even big dogs. I did hear a mgr ask someone to leave once, but have seen dogs back there again since then.)
There are some places that will let you have them on leashes and eat outside. (Moe's, Starbucks) At the 'open' malls.

Other than that, they are pretty much not allowed, which I actually completely agree with. I love my dogs, more than some family members, but fact is, they are dogs, not humans. I am of the opinion that if they are not allowed somewhere, suck it up, deal with it and don't take them and don't try to sneak them in. (And especially don't try to pass them off as service animals if they really aren't.) I think that in these situations, 'a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch'. Yes, maybe OUR Yorkies are cute and well behaved and UTD and clean, and potty trained but that's not the case for everydog out there and there's no way to draw a line there.

From the establishement's standpoint, I can completely understand why they would prohibit it. The number of people who would want to take their dogs out to eat, or to Wal-Mart, per say, is likely very low in comparison to those who don't. For liability reasons alone, I can understand them being prohibited.

I used to be able to smuggle Zeus into the grocery store when he was baby and didn't bark. As he got a little bigger he would stand in his bag and look out the top and a manager saw him and asked me to leave. Now he is way to noisy to even attempt it.

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Totally agree.

I love taking Jackson as many places as he can go but I would never try to sneak him in somewhere (even if he was tiny!) somewhere that he's not allowed. You've gotta remember that some people in the world are NOT dog people like us and may not appreciate it.

I also think it's not entirely fair to tell a person with a 100lb German Shepherd, for example, that their dog is less welcome than my 12lb Yorkie.

I love the baby stroller idea! I live in CT and have found most stores that don't sell food will allow me to carry her through the stores and the mall. I have found the upscale malls to be more pet friendly like another YT stated. I took Lia to the Boca Town center in Florida and she was welcomed everywhere which I loved and security did not seem to mind that I was walking her on a leash through the mall. I have carrier called a "pet pouch" that you can hang across your body like a purse, and the interior is like fleece, it's cool. Key West FL is all pet friendly and pets are allowed in the restaurants before 6pm. We have a few restaurants in my home town that allow the girls in the outdoor seating-love that!
I'm seriously considering buying a baby stroller. I'm taking the girls to Boston MA for the weekend in February and I think a stroller would be very handy for the girls. That lady is a genious!

I found a stroller today! It is pink and just gorgeous.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/04...17_215X215.jpg

Thats one I want the other is at Babies R Us. So tute!



Glad someone agree's. My uncle takes his Mastiff into Target where he lives and they allow it. So therefore, someone has to allow it? And why not?? If they are well behaved, there is no reason. If you are one to leave your dog at home or in the car, so be it. Who am I to judge you?
Thanks for the opinions.

I take Maximo to both of our local Home Depots often, sometimes once a week, just to look around. No one has ever said anything to me, even when I let him walk on the floor.

About a month ago, I noticed the sign at the front door that indicates no pets other than service animals are allowed. Oooops! :blush: I still take him with me.

Well, that's great. The majority of places wouldn't allow a Mastiff into a store (unless they're service animal, of course). I think that's great. Like I said, if Jackson's allowed, I'm the first to take him with me. I LOVE having him with me but some places, I see why it's not allowed and don't think it's right to "sneak" and such. I think places like Home Depot and Lowe's are different because it's kind of like an "outdoor" place, in my opinion.Even though Jackson is very well behaved, not everyone's dog is and how do you set the rules for that, ya know?

I don't think ANY one in this thread stated they leave their dogs in the car or enjoy leaving them at home? I would never in a million years leave Jackson in a car but it's not out-of-the-norm to leave your dog at home sometimes either. I would think about 99% of dog owners leave their dog at home when they go most places. I'm lucky that Jackson gets to be with me a lot, I couldn't stand leaving him home alone all the time.

Mmmk.

Everyone has opinions. Maybe two were different. I NEVER SAID anyone liked leaving their dog at home. I don't leave ZZ anywhere unless I absolutely have to. Which is rare. She even goes to work with me and chills under the desk with the other doggies that get the priviledge to do that.

Have a great day.

I don't know why you have an attitude? I'm not disagreeing with you? I'm just saying I don't agree with sneaking dogs in where they're not supposed to be. But if a certain store doesn't have a problem with it, that's great. I rarely leave Jackson either. You said If you are one to leave your dog at home or in the car, so be it. in a way that seems like anyone who lives their dog at home are bad people or something, but maybe I just took it the wrong way.

I didn't. I have no idea where you got that from. I am probably the most chillaxed people on here. I know people leave their pets at home, and I think you did take that the wrong way. Sorry for the misunderstanding!:animal-pa

We got kicked out of a Walmart in GA. We have a bag now, so I'm fixing to sneak him back in some time. We did a test run at Hibbett Sports (called first for manager ok). It didn't go well, since Frisco got all antsy so I closed the zipper on him for the first time and then he was miserable. Should never have showed him all the balls they have there.

Shocking information! I was told you can't take dogs to South Coast Plaza, so I would go to the Irvine Spectrum, and on occasion to Fashion Island. I've even taken him to the old navy out there. He also goes into Home Depot all the time. My dad goes for work reasons and we just tag along. Workers see him and just swoon!

No, you "cant'" take them to south coast, but people sneak them in, I've seen. Outdoor malls are all ok.

btw, LOVE THE NEW AVATAR AND SIGGY!!!! I've got to change mine now too! :love::love:

Haha! Can you tell it's his bed-head-stash? I'm just surprised about Home Depot. I've seen people with big dogs in there.

Yea I've never been kicked out of Home Depot before.

K, done with my siggy, whatcha think? :D