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achie74 · 03-08-2010, 11:23 AM

I have bella for a couple of months now. Since winter is almost over and i want to bring her out more often like to the mall, Is it acceptable. Will the store owner have a problem bringing their yorkie on the carrier. I sometimes bring her to michaels or joann's( big scrapbook fanatic) and the staff are giving me this nasty look. Share your stories and experiences please.

Adi-and-Missy · 03-08-2010, 11:29 AM

I've taken Missy into Old Navy (to get a rain coat, hoodies and toys for her) and had no problem. The people who work there said she was so cute. Hey, I would not have been in there spending money if it wasn't for her so I'm glad they're nice.

viviansnickers · 03-08-2010, 11:29 AM

I just got a Kwigy Bo Carrier and will be smuggling Snickers into places now

!!! I would not just have my dog out in the open, most public places do not allow pets (well in MI at least.) I tried out the carrier with Snick this past weekend at the doggy mall (where dogs are allowed) and he did well. I think we will try Target next!

Some places are more lenient, many places will give you dirty looks and kick you out!!

Be Careful

Snick & Viv

DerbyLayne · 03-08-2010, 11:31 AM

We bring Derby to the mall ALL the time and he's 10 pounds now! the carrier we have is enclosed, and the kind that is acceptable to bring on the train. It has wheels, so it can be like a rolling suitcase, but it can also be a backpack style. It zips up all the way. It's mesh so you can tell there is a dog in there, but there's no way he jumps out. I think because of that store owners are more than likely to allow the dog in the store because he is confined. I think it also depends on your attitude... I've seen people try to bring their pets in as if it was a baby (in their arms, in the carts etc), but you have to remember it is a PET ... and some people don't allow it. I've never had a problem, ever since I bought that carrier. Keep in mind we can also zip down the tip so he can stick his head out, and he quite likes that. If someone has a problem with it, we zip it back up.

MyPann · 03-08-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by viviansnickers

I tried out the carrier with Snick this past weekend at the doggy mall (where dogs are allowed) and he did well.

where's the doggy mall at i live right on the border of ohio and michigan so I'm always in both states

I would love to take Pann shopping with me! even if I have to drive an extra ways

MaxwellHouse · 03-08-2010, 11:34 AM

We did okay in all shops (except the Post office), but I never went into stores that sold food items.

kandikalistar · 03-08-2010, 11:38 AM

I straight up will not shop somewhere if they won't allow my Lucy in

I don't let her down, she doesn't touch anything. She's either in her little carrier or my arms. It's okay if they don't let us in, I just won't spend my money there

Kandi

Dana2657 · 03-08-2010, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by achie74

I have bella for a couple of months now. Since winter is almost over and i want to bring her out more often like to the mall, Is it acceptable. Will the store owner have a problem bringing their yorkie on the carrier. I sometimes bring her to michaels or joann's( big scrapbook fanatic) and the staff are giving me this nasty look. Share your stories and experiences please.

When i bring Paris to the mall i keep her in her carrier and try to keep her as inconspicuous as possible. Places where they sell food items are more strict as i have been told to leave Walmart a couple of times due to them being fined for having animals where they sell food i have been told.

adamsmom729 · 03-08-2010, 02:03 PM

Vivian, I'm in Michigan too, which Doggy Mall are you refering too? i'd love to take Sam sometime. Thanks!

viviansnickers · 03-08-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MyPann

where's the doggy mall at i live right on the border of ohio and michigan so I'm always in both states

I would love to take Pann shopping with me! even if I have to drive an extra ways

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Originally Posted by adamsmom729

Vivian, I'm in Michigan too, which Doggy Mall are you refering too? i'd love to take Sam sometime. Thanks!

Partridge Creek Girls!!!!! It's on Hall Rd and Garfield in Clinton Twp. So much fun! Go!!!!! Spent all day there on Saturday...had a ball!!! They have a 3 dog bakery for the pups!!! So many dogs!!

Smiles-
Snick & Viv

Jennxling · 03-08-2010, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Partridge Creek Girls!!!!! It's on Hall Rd and Garfield in Clinton Twp. So much fun! Go!!!!! Spent all day there on Saturday...had a ball!!! They have a 3 dog bakery for the pups!!! So many dogs!!

Smiles-
Snick & Viv

OMG!! I wish they have one CA!

It does sound like a ball!! My babies would LOVE it...

adamsmom729 · 03-08-2010, 02:16 PM

Seriously?? that is so funny, i was there last weekend but we parked right by the Croc store and then left after we got our shoes. I had no idea! Thanks, we will be going back the first nice weekend. Sam will love it!

Jennxling · 03-08-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by achie74

I have bella for a couple of months now. Since winter is almost over and i want to bring her out more often like to the mall, Is it acceptable. Will the store owner have a problem bringing their yorkie on the carrier. I sometimes bring her to michaels or joann's( big scrapbook fanatic) and the staff are giving me this nasty look. Share your stories and experiences please.

I almost brought my babies into Joann's, but they have a sign that indicate no pets...so I had to put them back in the car. I got kicked out of walmarts with them and I was in the dog section...It sucks that not many places allow dogs...

MommysBabyRoxy · 03-08-2010, 05:49 PM

I keep track of places where they let me take Roxy. I like to go to those places more than others.

I have taken her in 2 malls. Westmoreland and Monroeville, which are near me. Nobody has a problem unless security sees me... lol. Or unless I'm in the food court. They dont like Roxy at the food court, but as long as I stay in the stores, they dont say anything, usually.

I have no problem taking her to some Burlingtons, and then I had 1 guy tell me once, an assistant manager, tell me to remember "next time, dont bring the dog", and I said... "well, then next time I will remember not to bring my $400 spending self as well."

All the employees and visitors loved her tho, she stays in the cart in her carrier, and on her leash so nobody can grab her up.

I have taken her in WalMart too altho it is not allowed and Ive been told on several occassions. So, I started putting her in her little pink stroller, and putting a blanket over the front.

I got away with it too... until Roxy started barking once... lol

They let her in Michaels, and my bank, S&T actually asks me to bring her all the time. They just love her... Old Navy, Macy's...

Really, it depends on who is working and how they feel about it. I've gone places one day where they absolutely fawned over Roxy, then the next time one of the managers would say she had to go. (GetGo, Panera Bread, TJ Maxx, Burlington, America's Best, a few I cant remember)

When I am not sure if she is allowed, I pull the old stroller out and the blanket so that ppl think I just have a sleeping baby. lol, but usually they are cool with her in a carrier.

They love her at Hot Topic.... lol

Ive thought about moving to France.... lol... in France youre even allowed to bring your dogs to restaurants and eat at the table!!! They consider dogs family... just how it should be.

JukkasMommy · 03-08-2010, 06:28 PM

Well since im new to having a puppy i never even thought of my little jukka not being allowed anywhere...lol i just bring him....so far he has went to the bank 2 pet stores target and wal mart..no issues yet...lol I dunno if its different state to state but Florida seems ok so far...fingers crossed

03-08-2010, 11:23 AM	#1
achie74 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: woodridge,illinois usa Posts: 13	acceptable to bring a dog to the mall. I have bella for a couple of months now. Since winter is almost over and i want to bring her out more often like to the mall, Is it acceptable. Will the store owner have a problem bringing their yorkie on the carrier. I sometimes bring her to michaels or joann's( big scrapbook fanatic) and the staff are giving me this nasty look. Share your stories and experiences please.

03-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#2
Adi-and-Missy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 495 Blog Entries: 2	I've taken Missy into Old Navy (to get a rain coat, hoodies and toys for her) and had no problem. The people who work there said she was so cute. Hey, I would not have been in there spending money if it wasn't for her so I'm glad they're nice. __________________ "Yorkies aren't our whole lives, but they make our lives whole."

03-08-2010, 11:29 AM	#3
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	I just got a Kwigy Bo Carrier and will be smuggling Snickers into places now!!! I would not just have my dog out in the open, most public places do not allow pets (well in MI at least.) I tried out the carrier with Snick this past weekend at the doggy mall (where dogs are allowed) and he did well. I think we will try Target next! Some places are more lenient, many places will give you dirty looks and kick you out!! Be Careful Snick & Viv __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

03-08-2010, 11:31 AM	#4
DerbyLayne YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 390 Blog Entries: 1	We bring Derby to the mall ALL the time and he's 10 pounds now! the carrier we have is enclosed, and the kind that is acceptable to bring on the train. It has wheels, so it can be like a rolling suitcase, but it can also be a backpack style. It zips up all the way. It's mesh so you can tell there is a dog in there, but there's no way he jumps out. I think because of that store owners are more than likely to allow the dog in the store because he is confined. I think it also depends on your attitude... I've seen people try to bring their pets in as if it was a baby (in their arms, in the carts etc), but you have to remember it is a PET ... and some people don't allow it. I've never had a problem, ever since I bought that carrier. Keep in mind we can also zip down the tip so he can stick his head out, and he quite likes that. If someone has a problem with it, we zip it back up. __________________ Last edited by DerbyLayne; 03-08-2010 at 11:32 AM.

03-08-2010, 02:03 PM	#9
adamsmom729 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: warren michigan usa Posts: 52	which mall? Vivian, I'm in Michigan too, which Doggy Mall are you refering too? i'd love to take Sam sometime. Thanks!

03-08-2010, 11:34 AM	#6
MaxwellHouse YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earlysville Posts: 976	We did okay in all shops (except the Post office), but I never went into stores that sold food items.

03-08-2010, 11:38 AM	#7
kandikalistar Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 130	I straight up will not shop somewhere if they won't allow my Lucy in I don't let her down, she doesn't touch anything. She's either in her little carrier or my arms. It's okay if they don't let us in, I just won't spend my money there Kandi

03-08-2010, 02:16 PM	#12
adamsmom729 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: warren michigan usa Posts: 52	Seriously?? that is so funny, i was there last weekend but we parked right by the Croc store and then left after we got our shoes. I had no idea! Thanks, we will be going back the first nice weekend. Sam will love it!

03-08-2010, 05:49 PM	#14
MommysBabyRoxy YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 363	I keep track of places where they let me take Roxy. I like to go to those places more than others. I have taken her in 2 malls. Westmoreland and Monroeville, which are near me. Nobody has a problem unless security sees me... lol. Or unless I'm in the food court. They dont like Roxy at the food court, but as long as I stay in the stores, they dont say anything, usually. I have no problem taking her to some Burlingtons, and then I had 1 guy tell me once, an assistant manager, tell me to remember "next time, dont bring the dog", and I said... "well, then next time I will remember not to bring my $400 spending self as well." All the employees and visitors loved her tho, she stays in the cart in her carrier, and on her leash so nobody can grab her up. I have taken her in WalMart too altho it is not allowed and Ive been told on several occassions. So, I started putting her in her little pink stroller, and putting a blanket over the front. I got away with it too... until Roxy started barking once... lol They let her in Michaels, and my bank, S&T actually asks me to bring her all the time. They just love her... Old Navy, Macy's... Really, it depends on who is working and how they feel about it. I've gone places one day where they absolutely fawned over Roxy, then the next time one of the managers would say she had to go. (GetGo, Panera Bread, TJ Maxx, Burlington, America's Best, a few I cant remember) When I am not sure if she is allowed, I pull the old stroller out and the blanket so that ppl think I just have a sleeping baby. lol, but usually they are cool with her in a carrier. They love her at Hot Topic.... lol Ive thought about moving to France.... lol... in France youre even allowed to bring your dogs to restaurants and eat at the table!!! They consider dogs family... just how it should be. __________________ RoxyLexi Proud Member of Petite Pups United Last edited by MommysBabyRoxy; 03-08-2010 at 05:51 PM.

03-08-2010, 06:28 PM	#15
JukkasMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa, FL USA Posts: 40	Well since im new to having a puppy i never even thought of my little jukka not being allowed anywhere...lol i just bring him....so far he has went to the bank 2 pet stores target and wal mart..no issues yet...lol I dunno if its different state to state but Florida seems ok so far...fingers crossed __________________ i LoVe My JukKa!!!