10 nationwide stores that allow dogs

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by calismama

I guess I'm in the minority here but I don't think any stores should allow dogs unless it's a pet specific store. Too many irresponsible owners, too many people with phobias/allergies/etc...

Safer for pets AND people if they are not out and about IMO.

Many people have allergies to perfume that people wear or phobias to screaming kids or sick people. My dog is probably cleaner then at least have the kids in the store. What about if the dog is in there purse or stroller?

[ShowGirlLola]

Joanns was downright nasty to me about Lola, all they had to do was ask me to leave.

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I was out yesterday with Callie we went to a pet expo but it was very small and we were where there were a lot of stores over an hour away from home and I thought about just taking Callie in her stroller into a few of the stores but decided not to. I would have taken her only into like hobby lobby and Tuesday morning. If you use the stroller is it best to zip it closed? Mine has tethers and Callie prefers to be tethered in and have it open.

She probably would have been ok it both stores unzipped, I've carried Lola in AcMoore, Michaels, and Tuesday Morning.
How was the expo? I went to one in NJ a few months ago and it was awful, we had to leave because they were BLASTING music and it was upsetting Lola and me.


I have no guilt about bringing Lola with me. She's quiet, friendly, and doesn't shed. I do keep her away if I can tell she's making someone uncomfortable.
Other people cause me extreme discomfort in stores every day. I have sensory issues and screaming kids, whistleing, humming, yelling, perfume, cigarette smoke, deodorant sprays, etc. are barely tolerable to me.
Seriously it takes all my self control to not flip out about these things. Lola helps me stay calm.

[Teresa Ford]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Personally, I would rather be around dogs than people and their coughing, snotty nosed kids. Irresponsible parents dragging their sick kids out make me want to scream.

Me too! I also agree that the more wealthy a neighborhood, the more accepting of dogs. Pets are BIG business.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Personally, I would rather be around dogs than people and their coughing, snotty nosed kids. Irresponsible parents dragging their sick kids out make me want to scream.

True that!

Plus with all the traveling I do w/ Jax, sometimes it's just not convenient to bring him home first. I don't see why him either walking or being in the cart is any different than a 3 year old running around grabbing and touching everything. At least mine is on a leash

Luckily this area is pretty dog friendly in general. Going into downtown Annapolis, almost all clothing stores will allow them in too.

But there's always idiots that ruin it for the rest of us with well behaved dogs in public.

[Faboosh]

Unless we're at a petstore, Billi is always in my purse and I've managed to take her in plenty of stores (even a couple restaurants) without anyone saying anything. Most people don't mind her in the purse, since she isn't touching anything. I think one store asked me to put her in the bag all the way (I have the Jaraden, where she can hang out a little if she wants to) and no biggie, I just popped her in and closed the opening on her.

I was allowed (actually, requested) to take her out and let her run around at Hancock fabrics in my town tho. They got a kick out of her.

[yorkiemini]

[QUOTE=ShowGirlLola;4489224]Joanns was downright nasty to me about Lola, all they had to do was ask me to leave.


Jo-Ann staff isn't even respectful and pleasant to their paying human customers.
I quite going there

[yorkiemom76]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Personally, I would rather be around dogs than people and their coughing, snotty nosed kids. Irresponsible parents dragging their sick kids out make me want to scream.

Me too! And to add to it, their misbehaving kids! My dogs listen WAY better than some kids I see these days!

[dawn27]

[quote=yorkiemini;4489265]

Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

Joanns was downright nasty to me about Lola, all they had to do was ask me to leave.


Jo-Ann staff isn't even respectful and pleasant to their paying human customers.
I quite going there

That's sad that the employees at your local JoAnn's aren't as pleasant as at mine. I love all of the ladies there, always very friendly and helpful. They should be I spend a gob of money there !!


We have 3 off that list. I have never even tried to take my pups into any store other than Pets Supplies Plus, so maybe I'll give JoAnn's and TJ Maxx a try.

[dottiesyrky]

I was really upset when I was turned away from San Clemente Pier when I had my previous dog in a purse carrier!!! She was never to touch the ground!!!

[Vereen]

Our local Lowe's allows dogs. In fact, on really hot, humid days we'll head there and get in a few laps around the store (while shopping) for exercise. The concrete floor is cool and we are extremely careful not to let Joni get anything in her mouth, step on anything or annoy anyone.

With all the money we've spent there over the years I can't see them kicking us out!

[calismama]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Many people have allergies to perfume that people wear or phobias to screaming kids or sick people. My dog is probably cleaner then at least have the kids in the store. What about if the dog is in there purse or stroller?

Again, minority here, but dogs in strollers and purses is hilarious to me and not in a good way. I just think that is weird! And to answer your question, it wouldn't make a difference to me if they were contained or not. If it's not a pet-specific store (where one should EXPECT to encounter animals) it's not cool. Stores are meant for people. Service dogs are one thing, but just toting around your pet for funsies? Not my thing.

[calismama]

Originally Posted by ShowGirlLola

Joanns was downright nasty to me about Lola, all they had to do was ask me to leave.


She probably would have been ok it both stores unzipped, I've carried Lola in AcMoore, Michaels, and Tuesday Morning.
How was the expo? I went to one in NJ a few months ago and it was awful, we had to leave because they were BLASTING music and it was upsetting Lola and me.


I have no guilt about bringing Lola with me. She's quiet, friendly, and doesn't shed. I do keep her away if I can tell she's making someone uncomfortable.
Other people cause me extreme discomfort in stores every day. I have sensory issues and screaming kids, whistleing, humming, yelling, perfume, cigarette smoke, deodorant sprays, etc. are barely tolerable to me.
Seriously it takes all my self control to not flip out about these things. Lola helps me stay calm.

I do understand where you're coming from on that! I have similar issues. I went through a time period where my anxiety was so bad I couldn't sleep and nothing helped except my Golden Lab sleeping next to me.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by Britster

True that!

Plus with all the traveling I do w/ Jax, sometimes it's just not convenient to bring him home first. I don't see why him either walking or being in the cart is any different than a 3 year old running around grabbing and touching everything. At least mine is on a leash

Luckily this area is pretty dog friendly in general. Going into downtown Annapolis, almost all clothing stores will allow them in too.

But there's always idiots that ruin it for the rest of us with well behaved dogs in public.

Yep, that's always the problem.

[lisaly]

I shop a lot at the Ralph Lauren factory stores. A lot of my clothes come from there because they are so pet friendly. Even their retail stores allow pets. Katie enjoys going into Williams Sonoma Outlet because she sits in her carrier in the cart, and she loves saying hello to people. They sell food, but none of it open. At one time, they didn't allow dogs, but their policy has changed. She is always well behaved, friendly, and clean. The outlet center is on the way to the east end of Long Island, and many people stop en route to their summer homes in the Hamptons, so the stores are generally friendly.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by calismama

Again, minority here, but dogs in strollers and purses is hilarious to me and not in a good way. I just think that is weird! And to answer your question, it wouldn't make a difference to me if they were contained or not. If it's not a pet-specific store (where one should EXPECT to encounter animals) it's not cool. Stores are meant for people. Service dogs are one thing, but just toting around your pet for funsies? Not my thing.

Funsies? I take my pups out with me and always have a stroller so that they don't bother anyone in a store. I don't do it for fun...I do it because the enjoy going out and meeting people. I don't "expect" to see children in the lingerie department, but I must put up with them crawling about....at least my pups are contained.

The only place I understand not allowing well behaved pets is in a restaurant and even then, I think my pups are healthier than a lot of humans who sit in them.