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yorkietalkjilly · 05-04-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

omg! same thing happened to me- I took Armani to a movie and I don't even remember the movie I was so scared the whole time- never did that again.

Tibbe would hate being confined for that long in a dark place. He just hates confinement more than anything. He would start scratching, growling or barking and letting his mommie know he didn't not appreciate it!!!

KazzyK810 · 05-04-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I once even took him to a movie theater (I KNOW), but I was terrified he would bark the whole time. There was a cartoon alligator in one of the previews, and he let out a little growl. I sat in fear for the next 90 minutes.

Me too! The movie part...not the fear part, though. ZoE does great. I sit her on my lap & she snuggles in her blankie & sleeps. She only ever yipped on time during a movie. It was during the movie I Am Number Four, when the dog barked...and she felt the need to answer back

ArmaniMan · 05-04-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

Tibbe would hate being confined for that long in a dark place. He just hates confinement more than anything. He would start scratching, growling or barking and letting his mommie know he didn't not appreciate it!!!

he wasn't confined- he was sitting on my lap!

He is used to be confined though, he was crate trained as a pup and needs to be good in his carrier since he travels frequently with me which can mean up to 10 hours in the bag between the drive to/ time at the airport and then the actual flight. On the flights he is always fine- but if he did bark or something it would be okay since he is allowed to be there.

Cali_Baby · 05-04-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Elizabet

We live in Europe and I take Muggsy EVERWHERE. Grocery stores, drug stores, cafes whatever. Muggsy lays down on my lap and sleeps at cafes. No one carea, I've never even gotten a dirty look. Most of the time people think he's cute and ask about him. The first few times I was a little uptight (I AM American after all...) about it but now I don't even give it a second thought. Everyone is either positive or indifferent.

We're going home this summer to visit for a few months and I'm getting a little bummed thinking about American and all the rules. As far as Muggsy is concerned - otherwise I can't wait to be home. :-)

Yes, in Europe (except England I think), you can take your dog everywhere (besides some grocery stores). Dogs are much more accepted over there, and there are less rules about them. Wish it would change here in the U.S, too many rules lol!!!

gardengirl77 · 05-04-2011, 03:37 PM

I worked up the nerve last night to take Heidi to a movie with me for the first time. She did great! I was so proud of her. Not even a peep. Just sat on my lap & snoozed or look around. when it was over I picked up her purse carrier (which she has hardly even been in except for in the house practicing.) As soon as I unzipped it she jumped in. My friends got a chuckle out of it.

kionini · 05-04-2011, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by gidget529

Just had to let PA people know...we were at Hostetter's Hardward Store this past week, got a weber grill, and we had pup in carrier. Employee that helped us made a point to ask us if bringing in our pet helped decide if we shopped there. We said yes. He said please tell friends that have pets, Hostetter's is a pet-friendly store and welcomes customers with pets. We live in the Lancaster area, so if anyone lives in this area, Hostetter's welcomes pets.

I don't mind a pet in a carrier next to me in a restaurant or a service dog. We actually tend to gravitate towards stores that welcome our little one - she lies in her carrier and you never hear a peep from her.

Ooooh, I'm so there

whatever they sell, I'm buying something

Just a couple of weeks ago we went to a leather store in Monroe. We weren't planning on spending much, in fact we were talking about tightening our budgets in general because of times being hard.
We were so happy with the welcoming Nicky and Nini got from everyone at the store, that hb told me to buy myself something nice as a mother's day gift and hb's brother told his wife the same. So we splurged

We spent about $600 (combined) two pairs of boots, belts and cowboy hats. This past weekend we went back for the boys turn to splurge. I don't know what it is, but it does makes us want to spend some money when our babies are treated nicely

I studied marketing and I'm a sales person, I know what tactics are being used to get me to open the purse strings, yet I don't care, in fact, I encourage them to keep it up by opening my wallet

From a customer's point of view, I think it's sweet. From a sales person/marketer point of view----it's just good business

kionini · 05-04-2011, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

Me too! The movie part...not the fear part, though. ZoE does great. I sit her on my lap & she snuggles in her blankie & sleeps. She only ever yipped on time during a movie. It was during the movie I Am Number Four, when the dog barked...and she felt the need to answer back

yeah, mine would answer back too---but, LOUDLY, they can argue a point to death and they have to have the last word

gardengirl77 · 05-04-2011, 05:42 PM

I think most likely Heidi would've been alright with a dog barking in the movie. My biggest concern was a doorbell. If there had been a doorbell, goodness knows most likely she would have the need to give it a good talking to.

QuickSilver · 05-04-2011, 07:32 PM

I just thought of something. I actually do NOT take Thor to restaurants with dog friendly patios, because Thor goes bananas when I'm eating something and other people/dogs walk by. He's normally very friendly with people, but I really think he believes everyone going by is planning to steal "our" food.

So I'm saying, I am allowed to take him in certain areas, but I don't, because my standard is generally, will this bother other people, or bother my dog. I really think that a small, non-shedding dog in an enclosed bag is not going to cause an allergy attack or cause a restaurant to get fined - I think these are extreme arguments, like saying that if you jaywalk, you could cause a horrible car accident.

It's not like I'm a career criminal, but I break rules from time to time. I do think there is a clear difference between a dog you can carry in a bag and a large one - just like, no shoes, no shirt, no service. I think it would be reasonable to change the rules that if your dog is in a bag, it's allowed. Your dog really can't be a sanitation risk at that point.

I can respect that other people disagree.

BTW, there's an easy way to avoid being bothered by kids on planes: EAR PLUGS! I never fly without 'em.

ArmaniMan · 05-04-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

BTW, there's an easy way to avoid being bothered by kids on planes: EAR PLUGS! I never fly without 'em.

This is also how I avoid being bothered by kids NOISE- but I still need a plan for the child sitting next to you and continually dancing around on the seat and kicking you- kicking back was the only plan i could come up with in my head but never executed it to see whether it would work or not.

QuickSilver · 05-04-2011, 07:39 PM

Yeah, that doesn't solve kicking. Um.... ALWAYS FLY FIRST CLASS! That way, the seats are far apart, and kids' legs will be too short to connect with your seat.

Problem solved. Next!

QuickSilver · 05-04-2011, 07:41 PM

Alternatively: ALWAYS CHOOSE THE REAR-MOST ROW IN THE PLANE! Yes, you will be sitting next to the bathroom and it will smell disgusting, but no one can sit behind you.

There, problem double-dog solved!

ArmaniMan · 05-04-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Yeah, that doesn't solve kicking. Um.... ALWAYS FLY FIRST CLASS! That way, the seats are far apart, and kids' legs will be too short to connect with your seat.

Problem solved. Next!

LOL! Thats a little out of my price range

Especially considering I have to pay an extra 200 dollars to stuff the kiddos under my seat- but parents can bring giant two year olds on their lap for free!

oops- rant was a little off topic

ArmaniMan · 05-04-2011, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Alternatively: ALWAYS CHOOSE THE REAR-MOST ROW IN THE PLANE! Yes, you will be sitting next to the bathroom and it will smell disgusting, but no one can sit behind you.

There, problem double-dog solved!

haha- but it was the kid sitting next to me- not behind me.

QuickSilver · 05-04-2011, 07:45 PM

ALWAYS BUY THE SEAT NEXT TO YOU! That way you will have a buffer zone.

05-04-2011, 03:37 PM	#110
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	I worked up the nerve last night to take Heidi to a movie with me for the first time. She did great! I was so proud of her. Not even a peep. Just sat on my lap & snoozed or look around. when it was over I picked up her purse carrier (which she has hardly even been in except for in the house practicing.) As soon as I unzipped it she jumped in. My friends got a chuckle out of it. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

05-04-2011, 05:42 PM	#113
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	I think most likely Heidi would've been alright with a dog barking in the movie. My biggest concern was a doorbell. If there had been a doorbell, goodness knows most likely she would have the need to give it a good talking to. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

05-04-2011, 07:32 PM	#114
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I just thought of something. I actually do NOT take Thor to restaurants with dog friendly patios, because Thor goes bananas when I'm eating something and other people/dogs walk by. He's normally very friendly with people, but I really think he believes everyone going by is planning to steal "our" food. So I'm saying, I am allowed to take him in certain areas, but I don't, because my standard is generally, will this bother other people, or bother my dog. I really think that a small, non-shedding dog in an enclosed bag is not going to cause an allergy attack or cause a restaurant to get fined - I think these are extreme arguments, like saying that if you jaywalk, you could cause a horrible car accident. It's not like I'm a career criminal, but I break rules from time to time. I do think there is a clear difference between a dog you can carry in a bag and a large one - just like, no shoes, no shirt, no service. I think it would be reasonable to change the rules that if your dog is in a bag, it's allowed. Your dog really can't be a sanitation risk at that point. I can respect that other people disagree. BTW, there's an easy way to avoid being bothered by kids on planes: EAR PLUGS! I never fly without 'em. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

05-04-2011, 07:39 PM	#116
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Yeah, that doesn't solve kicking. Um.... ALWAYS FLY FIRST CLASS! That way, the seats are far apart, and kids' legs will be too short to connect with your seat. Problem solved. Next! __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

05-04-2011, 07:41 PM	#117
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	Alternatively: ALWAYS CHOOSE THE REAR-MOST ROW IN THE PLANE! Yes, you will be sitting next to the bathroom and it will smell disgusting, but no one can sit behind you. There, problem double-dog solved! __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

05-04-2011, 07:45 PM	#120
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	ALWAYS BUY THE SEAT NEXT TO YOU! That way you will have a buffer zone. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.