Smart A$$

[jmdt]

I guess I just don't agree with giving the people who are just enforcing the rules, a snotty attitide when the ask you to take the dog outside thats all. It is not their fault.
Your baby is just the cutest little thing. I could see why you would want her with you all the time.
My 16yr old used to put Wally in the pocket of her sweatshirt when we had him with us. hehe

[Teresa Ford]

Some of us treat our dogs like babies but, they are dogs, not children. I am guilty of taking my Yorkies in my purse, to places they are not allowed. If we get caught, I say I am sorry and leave. I go to retail stores, restaurants, even the library. But on the other side of the argument I don't think I want to shop while stepping over piles of dog poo. If people don't pick it up on my lawn, why would they pick it up in ROSS !

[KizzieKins]

Originally Posted by jmdt

I guess I just don't agree with giving the people who are just enforcing the rules, a snotty attitide when the ask you to take the dog outside thats all. It is not their fault.
Your baby is just the cutest little thing. I could see why you would want her with you all the time.
My 16yr old used to put Wally in the pocket of her sweatshirt when we had him with us. hehe

I 100% agree with you on that, no reason to get snotty or rude about it, for either the store people or the dog owners, it's not always fun being the person who has to enforce those rules.. sometimes it's not a choice and you don't agree with the rule but you have to do it anyway.

Putting Wally in the pocket to hide/stash him is funny, I did that with Kizzie while I was working one day, but I was sitting at my desk not out and about

[Britster]

Wow, just wow, at the sense of entitlement that people feel.

I love bringing Jackson with me wherever he can go. But if someone asks him to leave, I completely understand, and comply with the rules and could never imagine being rude. He is my baby but he is still a DOG.

And to even question why service dogs are allowed and our PET Yorkies aren't is mind boggling to me. I hope you never suffer from seizures and RELY on "that dog" to alert you of them, or become blind and rely on that dog to lead you around. I think they are a little more important than just having our dog with us as good company.

[mscat]

Originally Posted by KizzieKins

I'm not arguing for dog owners rights in stores, nor do I get mad or snotty when people tell me she's not allowed.. But for me personally leaving the house usually is a 8-12 hour thing, not a quick 1-2 hours out and back.. So if she's not allowed I just don't shop there, end of story, no drama or retaliation or anything. I just don't go, like I said it's their choice to not allow dogs in purses in and I respect that choice. It's unlikely however that I will make a special trip all the way out to that store without my dog to shop so they are loosing business, but that's a business decision they make like any other. I don't go telling them they are loosing my business, I just stop going.

My real point is, some people have busy lives and can't be home all the time to give the proper attention and care to a dog (especially to a large breed dog, that really has to stay home due to it's size). I chose a small breed because I can take her almost everywhere, and in being able to do that I'm not neglecting her or leaving her for hours and hours alone. She gets LOTS of socialization, play time, training, love, and comfy carriers and places to take naps when mommies busy.. I just hate to see people get judged for taking their dogs in to places, if it's a rule it's a rule, but don't judge me because I choose to take my dog with me when I'm gone, and in that I also choose to not shop places that won't allow me to bring her..
It's becoming so common for busy people to bring their dogs with them that hotels, airlines, stores, resorts, and even Disney Land has a place for dogs now!

MOst people lead busy lives, that is beside the point. Before ever getting a dog it ought to be thought out very carefully. If your lifestyle is that busy then a dog may not of been the right choice. Cats are much more independent. It was a choice you made , most people are not carrying dogs in purse's. It actually looks silly, plus dogs are not assessories No matter how cute it may look... Perhaps those who like to do so Need or crave that extra attention. Look ar me ! I have a dog in my purse! I am special! I am rich! I have a yorkie! Wow see me, I am cool, wait a minute until I vomit. i am just trying to figure it out and understand. Guess I don't get it?
You say you don't want to be judged? You set yourself up for that. Disneyland has a boarding facility. They do not allow dogs inside the park. Only a handful of hotels will allow dogs, and when they do their are very strict rules .
Most places Do NOt Allow dogs , NY< does sound nice for that though. Good thing that people just look the other way... It still looks dumb. I rather see a dog in a persons jacket or in your arms then a purse.
I got anther little dog for my yorkie and they are as happy as can be when we are not home.
The attitudes of some of those who carry around their dogs everywhere and in stores is astounding. RIDICULOOUS>

[RachelandSadie]

Originally Posted by mscat

MOst people lead busy lives, that is beside the point. Before ever getting a dog it ought to be thought out very carefully. If your lifestyle is that busy then a dog may not of been the right choice. Cats are much more independent. It was a choice you made , most people are not carrying dogs in purse's. It actually looks silly, plus dogs are not assessories No matter how cute it may look... Perhaps those who like to do so Need or crave that extra attention. Look ar me ! I have a dog in my purse! I am special! I am rich! I have a yorkie! Wow see me, I am cool, wait a minute until I vomit. i am just trying to figure it out and understand. Guess I don't get it?
You say you don't want to be judged? You set yourself up for that. Disneyland has a boarding facility. They do not allow dogs inside the park. Only a handful of hotels will allow dogs, and when they do their are very strict rules .
Most places Do NOt Allow dogs , NY< does sound nice for that though. Good thing that people just look the other way... It still looks dumb. I rather see a dog in a persons jacket or in your arms then a purse.
I got anther little dog for my yorkie and they are as happy as can be when we are not home.
The attitudes of some of those who carry around their dogs everywhere and in stores is astounding. RIDICULOOUS>

I did this so I wouldn't have to bring them all over the place with me. Also whoever thinks that dogs are equal to children are CRAZY. I feel really really bad if there is someone who cannot have a child and chose to have dogs rather than adopt human children, yes dogs are our family and we love them but as a soon to be mother I now understand that there is a HUGE difference between an animal and a human being.

As for entitlement attitude I totally agree. If the store says NO DOGS or you are told to take the dog outside then LISTEN don't back talk and mouth off. It's their rules and policies. You wouldn't ask to break the law for a child so why break the rules of the store for a DOG???

Take em' everywhere you can but leave em' at home with a pet sitter or another puppy friend when you know that you can't take them into a store.

[BabyGirl Rosie]

Originally Posted by ArmaniMan

Some people enjoy taking their pets out with them- I don't get what is hard to understand about that?

I always ask before entering a store with mine, unless I know it is allowed already- mostly, I am told "if they are not let down it is fine".

My bank is TDBank, they are on almost every corner in NYC- they all have huge signs that say to please bring your dog in to get a treat (and a picture of a bone)- so yes, I would take my dog into the bank and I have.

My dad is a CPA and owns his own practice- people bring dogs in all the time- he started buying treats for the secretary to give out because so many doggies came to visit.

I am a lawyer- I plan to have my own office someday- I would welcome any dog through the door who wanted to come- big, small, or in between.

I guess maybe it is a regional thing- in NYC dogs are allowed almost everywhere- it is very common for people to include their dogs in their activities, errand running, or shopping, even eating (at outdoor restaurants) and I have never once encountered a problem with a dog being too dirty, nasty, or noisy.

I agree. I take Rosie everywhere I can. That is why I bought a Kwigy Bo.

[gidget529]

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie

I did this so I wouldn't have to bring them all over the place with me. Also whoever thinks that dogs are equal to children are CRAZY. I feel really really bad if there is someone who cannot have a child and chose to have dogs rather than adopt human children, yes dogs are our family and we love them but as a soon to be mother I now understand that there is a HUGE difference between an animal and a human being.

As for entitlement attitude I totally agree. If the store says NO DOGS or you are told to take the dog outside then LISTEN don't back talk and mouth off. It's their rules and policies. You wouldn't ask to break the law for a child so why break the rules of the store for a DOG???

Take em' everywhere you can but leave em' at home with a pet sitter or another puppy friend when you know that you can't take them into a store.

Originally Posted by mscat

MOst people lead busy lives, that is beside the point. Before ever getting a dog it ought to be thought out very carefully. If your lifestyle is that busy then a dog may not of been the right choice. Cats are much more independent. It was a choice you made , most people are not carrying dogs in purse's. It actually looks silly, plus dogs are not assessories No matter how cute it may look... Perhaps those who like to do so Need or crave that extra attention. Look ar me ! I have a dog in my purse! I am special! I am rich! I have a yorkie! Wow see me, I am cool, wait a minute until I vomit. i am just trying to figure it out and understand. Guess I don't get it?
You say you don't want to be judged? You set yourself up for that. Disneyland has a boarding facility. They do not allow dogs inside the park. Only a handful of hotels will allow dogs, and when they do their are very strict rules .
Most places Do NOt Allow dogs , NY< does sound nice for that though. Good thing that people just look the other way... It still looks dumb. I rather see a dog in a persons jacket or in your arms then a purse.
I got anther little dog for my yorkie and they are as happy as can be when we are not home.
The attitudes of some of those who carry around their dogs everywhere and in stores is astounding. RIDICULOOUS>

Wow, it's getting a little personal here. I'll tackle the least offensive of the two offensive/personal comments first. I don't think anyone I know carries a yorkie in a carrier bc they need special attention, are saying they are rich or cool. Some of us carry dogs in carriers when we travel. Some to local stores that know us personally and are pet friendly stores. Some of us when we go to places that we know do not allow dogs, don't take them.

As for why ppl would pick a dog and not adopt a child if they could not have children, some of us have diseases that are very serious. We have managed to survive them, have some semblance (sp) of a lifespan and life; however, child adoption agencies are not going to give us children to raise. Some of us must come to the acceptance that these are the cards we have been dealt and get a small dog to fill that void, as best can be w an animal.

I really think this thread is descending into something that is really quite ugly. I don't think it needs to be this heated or personal over someone venting bc she thought the clerk was not very polite when asking her to leave a store she usually frequents w her pet. I don't know if the clerk meant to be rude - I am not her nor was I there. Hopefully, if the OP knew her dog was not allowed she would not have taken her in there.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by mscat

MOst people lead busy lives, that is beside the point. Before ever getting a dog it ought to be thought out very carefully. If your lifestyle is that busy then a dog may not of been the right choice. Cats are much more independent. It was a choice you made , most people are not carrying dogs in purse's. It actually looks silly, plus dogs are not assessories No matter how cute it may look... Perhaps those who like to do so Need or crave that extra attention. Look ar me ! I have a dog in my purse! I am special! I am rich! I have a yorkie! Wow see me, I am cool, wait a minute until I vomit. i am just trying to figure it out and understand. Guess I don't get it?
You say you don't want to be judged? You set yourself up for that. Disneyland has a boarding facility. They do not allow dogs inside the park. Only a handful of hotels will allow dogs, and when they do their are very strict rules .
Most places Do NOt Allow dogs , NY< does sound nice for that though. Good thing that people just look the other way... It still looks dumb. I rather see a dog in a persons jacket or in your arms then a purse.
I got anther little dog for my yorkie and they are as happy as can be when we are not home.
The attitudes of some of those who carry around their dogs everywhere and in stores is astounding. RIDICULOOUS>

Wow. That was a little uncalled for.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by gidget529

Wow, it's getting a little personal here. I'll tackle the least offensive of the two offensive/personal comments first. I don't think anyone I know carries a yorkie in a carrier bc they need special attention, are saying they are rich or cool. Some of us carry dogs in carriers when we travel. Some to local stores that know us personally and are pet friendly stores. Some of us when we go to places that we know do not allow dogs, don't take them.

As for why ppl would pick a dog and not adopt a child if they could not have children, some of us have diseases that are very serious. We have managed to survive them, have some semblance (sp) of a lifespan and life; however, child adoption agencies are not going to give us children to raise. Some of us must come to the acceptance that these are the cards we have been dealt and get a small dog to fill that void, as best can be w an animal.

I really think this thread is descending into something that is really quite ugly. I don't think it needs to be this heated or personal over someone venting bc she thought the clerk was not very polite when asking her to leave a store she usually frequents w her pet. I don't know if the clerk meant to be rude - I am not her nor was I there. Hopefully, if the OP knew her dog was not allowed she would not have taken her in there.

Yes I agree.

[ArmaniMan]

Originally Posted by gidget529

Wow, it's getting a little personal here. I'll tackle the least offensive of the two offensive/personal comments first. I don't think anyone I know carries a yorkie in a carrier bc they need special attention, are saying they are rich or cool. Some of us carry dogs in carriers when we travel. Some to local stores that know us personally and are pet friendly stores. Some of us when we go to places that we know do not allow dogs, don't take them.

As for why ppl would pick a dog and not adopt a child if they could not have children, some of us have diseases that are very serious. We have managed to survive them, have some semblance (sp) of a lifespan and life; however, child adoption agencies are not going to give us children to raise. Some of us must come to the acceptance that these are the cards we have been dealt and get a small dog to fill that void, as best can be w an animal.

I really think this thread is descending into something that is really quite ugly. I don't think it needs to be this heated or personal over someone venting bc she thought the clerk was not very polite when asking her to leave a store she usually frequents w her pet. I don't know if the clerk meant to be rude - I am not her nor was I there. Hopefully, if the OP knew her dog was not allowed she would not have taken her in there.

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Wow. That was a little uncalled for.

Agreed.

I often travel with mine and they are obviously in a carrier for those trips- as required by the airline- I actually HATE when people notice I have a dog in the carrier- I much prefer when I pull the dog out of the carrier at baggage claim and people start commenting that they never noticed I had the dog. I hate that people want to ask a million questions and ask to see the dogs, etc.

I actually find it hilarious when people who have yorkies act like people who have yorkies are all stuck up, show off-y people- if all you want to do is complain about people who own yorkies- both on this site and on other sites- why own them? I am not going to hide my dogs away and never take them anywhere with me because someone might think that having a yorkie with me is a way to show off- I don't apologize for the breed I own.

Also- don't feel bad for people who don't have kids- not everyone wants them.

[TresCutePiggies]

Wow. I can't believe how heated his debate has gotten. I love to take my girls with me when I go places, and they aren't small by yorkie standards. However, if I'm asked to leave, I would certainly do so politely (even if the person asking was snotty). I respect the rules, and I'm a self admitted rule follower. I chose to frequent places who have no problems with dogs being in there, and the places who don't allow dogs I'm not as likely to go to. I don't see what is wrong with that, and I certainly don't see why enjoying having my dogs with me everywhere makes me a bad dog owner or in need of attention.

They are certainly not accessories to me, nor are they treated that way. Do I dress them up everyday? Yes.

Do they eat a "good" food and get appropriate vet care? Absolutely. Do they get intense exercise every day? Yes.

Do they go to daycare when I have a bunch of non dog friendly errands to run? Yes.

They both keep up when we do long walks (4+ miles) around the lake. They also go to doggie meetups, farmer's markets, outdoor festivals, pet expos, malls, and other doggie events - sometimes being pushed in a stroller, which has been a life saver when I feel an event gets too crowed or the girls get hot or tired.

A lot of stores are thrilled to see their sweet little faces and want to pet them and ask all kinds of questions, which is nice when you aren't in a hurry. Since January this year, the girls have gone out of town with us four times I think. Rory has easily been on over 25 flights and Lane probably 15 or so. I guess bringing them with me when I go out of town rather than boarding them means I want attention to? When I travel, I'd really people rather not notice I even have them with me. Usually, once we are waiting on our bags they'll pop their heads out and people are shocked that dogs were on the flight. They are like my children, and I only want the very best for them. As long as they are happy being with me and not a nuisance to others, I really don't see what the problem is. They bring so much joy to my life...I think the real question is why wouldn't I want them there with me.

[TresCutePiggies]

I forgot...regarding big dogs and small dogs. Before my yorkies, I had a 135 lb bullmastiff. There is a lot of discrimination against big dogs (the most obvious example is weight restrictions at hotels/apartments). It's one of the reasons I decided to get a smaller dog. My bullmastiff obviously couldn't fly places on board the plane, so we drove for our vacations and found hotels that would allow giant dogs. It's just a fact of life, so I don't necessarily think the argument that if big dogs aren't allowed then small dogs shouldn't be is fair, though a lot of the larger department stores have no problems with leashed pets of all sizes walking around.

[Lil Sis]

Originally Posted by McheleM

Not allowed in the garage??? How do people get them in and out of their car?

That is the other side of extreme!!

no biggie, if it was his rule so be it!! I walked.. got lost

Again, if we all treated each other with respect, and was treated with respect the "issues" would not be such a big deal. I really don't understand why some people think that rules don't apply to them, not just with dogs but other stuff as well. I think it is a "etiquette" issue.

As to treating dogs like children. I have children, now I have an empty nest. Remy, Bailey and Sammy are my children. They are not as important as humans of course, but they give me love and I will not have to pay for their college!!!!!

[shodanusmc]

Pretty much universal that dogs are not allowed in stores that sell food, as well as other venues. I know COSTCO does let them in, but next door, Home Depot Does, and Carlo is well known there!