10 nationwide stores that allow dogs

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

People do not have to take their pups out to stores to be good pet owners. I don't think anyone means that all! At least I hope not!!

Oh yeah I didn't mean that. I like to think I'm a good owner but I rarely take her to stores other then pet stores.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by calismama

You said I was being nasty. That's being personal about it. Specifically saying me, as a person, was being nasty. But it's all good.

Please show me where I said that. It is not something I recall...and I just looked back and don't see it. So, no, it is not all good right now because I want to know where you read that.

[calismama]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

I did?

Maybe that wasn't you? I'm sorry if it wasn't. Both of my comments were misdirected if so.

[calismama]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Please show me where I said that. It is not something I recall...and I just looked back and don't see it. So, no, it is not all good right now because I want to know where you read that.

It was not you. I apologize. It was another user.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by calismama

You said I was being nasty. That's being personal about it. Specifically saying me, as a person, was being nasty. But it's all good.

Originally Posted by calismama

Maybe that wasn't you? I'm sorry if it wasn't. Both of my comments were misdirected if so.

Maybe when you accuse someone of such things, you should quote them. Makes it easier to follow.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by calismama

It was not you. I apologize. It was another user.

Apology accepted.

[calismama]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Maybe when you accuse someone of such things, you should quote them. Makes it easier to follow.

Yes, I'll do that from now on.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by ladyjane

People do not have to take their pups out to stores to be good pet owners. I don't think anyone means that all! At least I hope not!!

Exactly! I know plenty of perfectly content and well taken care of dogs that don't see much besides their house and backyard. That's fine.

It's just not the lifestyle I personally live with my dog. But it's also easier only having one dog and no kids to live that way. But "not seeing a need for them in stores" is your opinion. The area becoming more dog friendly is a positive thing for us.

Jackson drives me crazy if he doesn't get out of the house for a few days. But it could just be that he was raised that way so he's used to it. But even a little ride up to the bank or the store can 'satisfy' him for the day and he comes home and will chill. Whereas when he's been at home for 3-4 days with little to no exercise, and never leaving house at all, he can get a bit needy. But he's an extremely active high energy dog. My dads dogs are for the most part content to lounge around the house and run in the yard occasionally -though they do get bored too sometimes so we will take them somewhere every once in a while.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by kreuer

I love my dogs, but I also do not take them out with me except to the pet store on occasion. I already have a 3 year old to lug around with me everywhere I go, take 2 dogs with me is not my idea of fun. I also do not "go out" very often so they are not usually left alone for long hours and I don't work, but if I had to be out they would have to stay home. I also think people like us with small dogs think it's okay to take our dogs everywhere we go because they are so small and can be carried, but what about people with large dogs like Pit Bulls or Great Dane. They can't carry their dogs around and take them everywhere so does that me their not dog friendly.

I've actually seen both pit bulls and great danes out and about with their families at the outlets and randomly at Best Buy. I think it's cool and make it a point to ask the owners if it's ok to say "Hi" to their pups. I love it!

[Britster]

I find it intriguing that in so many other countries, dogs being around all over is just a normal every day occurrance. I remember reading a travel site of a woman who went to... Italy? I believe with her dog and when she would call to ask if her dog was allowed, most of the time they were confused and met with a "duh! of course they are!" response. Apparently you see dogs curled around tables at pubs/restaurants/etc all the time, on trains, buses, etc.

I believe one of the reasons so many dogs are misbehaved in the US is because likely 90% of dogs in the US never leave their own yard and house. Again, NOT saying it's "bad" or "cruel" in any way. Just an observation.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Britster

I find it intriguing that in so many other countries, dogs being around all over is just a normal every day occurrance. I remember reading a travel site of a woman who went to... Italy? I believe with her dog and when she would call to ask if her dog was allowed, most of the time they were confused and met with a "duh! of course they are!" response. Apparently you see dogs curled around tables at pubs/restaurants/etc all the time, on trains, buses, etc.

I believe one of the reasons so many dogs are misbehaved in the US is because likely 90% of dogs in the US never leave their own yard and house. Again, NOT saying it's "bad" or "cruel" in any way. Just an observation.

I noticed that on a show I was watching a few months ago. People seemed happier too

[chickensmith]

Originally Posted by Britster

I find it intriguing that in so many other countries, dogs being around all over is just a normal every day occurrance. I remember reading a travel site of a woman who went to... Italy? I believe with her dog and when she would call to ask if her dog was allowed, most of the time they were confused and met with a "duh! of course they are!" response. Apparently you see dogs curled around tables at pubs/restaurants/etc all the time, on trains, buses, etc.

I believe one of the reasons so many dogs are misbehaved in the US is because likely 90% of dogs in the US never leave their own yard and house. Again, NOT saying it's "bad" or "cruel" in any way. Just an observation.

This is true....when I was in Italy/Germany for my best friends wedding a great deal of her guests had their dogs with them (she lives in Germany, wedding was in Italy) and while I was there dogs were everywhere. Restaurants included.

[DvlshAngel985]

Originally Posted by Britster

I find it intriguing that in so many other countries, dogs being around all over is just a normal every day occurrance. I remember reading a travel site of a woman who went to... Italy? I believe with her dog and when she would call to ask if her dog was allowed, most of the time they were confused and met with a "duh! of course they are!" response. Apparently you see dogs curled around tables at pubs/restaurants/etc all the time, on trains, buses, etc.

I believe one of the reasons so many dogs are misbehaved in the US is because likely 90% of dogs in the US never leave their own yard and house. Again, NOT saying it's "bad" or "cruel" in any way. Just an observation.

I think of it this way, if you don't teach them how to behave outside of your home, how will they ever know? I'm sure there are some dogs that are perfectly content to hang out in their house or yard all the time. The issue is those that bolt out of the gate or the front door whenever they see a chance. I have a few friends and family that are absolutely amazed that Kaji never runs out the door. If I leave the gate or front door wide open, he doesn't leave or the farthest he'll go is a good sun spot on my front porch. One word from me and he's inside again. Being "out" just isn't a big deal to him.

[Britster]

Originally Posted by DvlshAngel985

I think of it this way, if you don't teach them how to behave outside of your home, how will they ever know? I'm sure there are some dogs that are perfectly content to hang out in their house or yard all the time. The issue is those that bolt out of the gate or the front door whenever they see a chance. I have a few friends and family that are absolutely amazed that Kaji never runs out the door. If I leave the gate or front door wide open, he doesn't leave or the farthest he'll go is a good sun spot on my front porch. One word from me and he's inside again. Being "out" just isn't a big deal to him.

Yep! This is how Jackson is too... I just don't worry too much. Do I trust him off leash like... anywhere? In a new place? No, lol... he is a sniffer and wanderer sometimes, BUT, we can have doors open, etc, he's not going to go 'FREEDOMMM'! He just ignores it and acts like it's no big deal.

I took a video a while ago with us practicing, as I like to do every once in a while just to 'freshen up' - of course the phone died too early, but you get the idea... lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKoxF4NNuf0

But Jax has gone his whole life with walking in stores and public places, it just comes so natural to him. I always feel for for the dogs who cower, or are extremly fearful, or barking/lunging etc because it's just a scary thing for them.

[Jkpal]

I pretty much take Piper everywhere I go; we've been to BigLots, Lowe's, Home Depot, Wal-Mart, DollarTree, Payless, pet stores (of course)...I do, however, carry her while browsing these stores (although I allow her to cruise Lowes & Home Depot if not busy). So far we've been accepted...Gotta say, however, when we arrive at store, Piper weighs about 8 lbs, by the time we leave, she seems to weigh more like 30!