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Old 01-14-2006, 12:18 PM   #1
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Default Im Never Taking My Babies To Petsmart Again!!!!!!!!!!

I just got back from Petsmart. While we were shopping for clothes, food, shampoo, etc., a lot of these big dogs were gathering and playing together and their owners were talking. One of the big dogs was a pitbull. The pitbull was pulling on his owner to let him see a boxer puppy, so his owner let him see and the pitbull growled and grabbed onto the boxer puppy's head!!!!! It was so scary! I just thought, if that would have been Riley or TJ that the pibull grabbed onto, they'd be dead!!!!!! That was officially their LAST trip to Petsmart. I'm not taking any chances!!!
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wow that's scarey!
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Old 01-14-2006, 12:30 PM   #3
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Omg That's scary!

That's scary. When I walk our dogs I always try to be careful not to walk in the direction where there would be owners with a much bigger dog than my babies. Not that all big dogs are bad but my dogs sometimes would get intimidated by their bigger sizes and they would still bark even though I would ask them not to. Most of the time they listen but not all the time. So I don't want to take the risk of making other bigger dogs think that my babies are challenging them and I don't want to wait and see how they would react. But it's different when my husband and I take them for a walk together. I'm not as scared as when I am alone walking them. I've heard enough scary stories about bigger dogs harming smaller ones without really intentionally hurting them. Sometimes it's just bigger dogs strenght and sizes that harm smaller ones and not them being naturally bad. But I don't want to take the risk, so I just take the initiative to be extra careful. It makes me sad though that I can't comfortably let them play with bigger dogs without worrying too much. since I love big breeds too. I used to have two big female Doberman when I was still in college and they were so nice ...too bad.

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What did the Boxer's parents do? I would have flipped out...
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You know, I'm glad you brought the petsmart thing up. I NEVER take my dogs to petsmart. I just feel that so many animals come in and out all day long every day, and there is no rule about having them vaccinated or wormed before bringing them in. So I don't chance it. I even take my shoes off that I wore into petsmart when i get home and wash them. I've seen some really "mangy" looking animals in there in the past and it got me to thinking...

I do LOVE petsmart though. Just don't think its a good idea to have my babies in there.
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What did the Boxer's parents do? I would have flipped out...
They just like backed up a little bit and like acted like nothing happened. My stepdad said that if the boxer was his he would've kicked the owner's ass. lmfao
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That is soooo scary! And if I had been the owner of the boxer I would have been p'oed!!!
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I just got back from Petsmart. While we were shopping for clothes, food, shampoo, etc., a lot of these big dogs were gathering and playing together and their owners were talking. One of the big dogs was a pitbull. The pitbull was pulling on his owner to let him see a boxer puppy, so his owner let him see and the pitbull growled and grabbed onto the boxer puppy's head!!!!! It was so scary! I just thought, if that would have been Riley or TJ that the pibull grabbed onto, they'd be dead!!!!!! That was officially their LAST trip to Petsmart. I'm not taking any chances!!!
This is exactly why I didn't like the petsmart in my area. All those big stinky dogs everywhere and sniffing everything and everybody and the owners standing idly by looking at stuff. I hated it and the store smelled awful.
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They just like backed up a little bit and like acted like nothing happened. My stepdad said that if the boxer was his he would've kicked the owner's ass. lmfao
Hahahaha! I would have wanted to kick the owner's ass.
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My attitude toward PetSmart and PetCo -- who let animals visit their stores is:

First - it's nice that there are places where dogs can visit - mine have gone to these stores several times and think they have died and gone to heaven. They love going there.

My larger dog knows when we turn the corner near PetCo and is already excited about getting out and going in. I love taking her there, but still keep my eyes open. My little Yorkie is in my arms the whole time we visit PetCo, and loves going there also.

I enter the store tentatively (with my dogs in a cart or in my arms) and check the store out before I let them down. (I still carry my Yorkie.) If all seems well - we are off and running and having a great time. But, I do keep my eyes open. And - I do let my Yorkie down occasionally to visit with another little dog.

I think the policy is that dogs are to be leashed or held in these stores. This alone, should prevent most problems.

I wouldn't expect these stores to say only certain size dogs or certain breeds are welcome. Any size or breed can be well behaved and/or constrained.

Those of us who have small little dogs have already learned that our dogs need special protection and care wherever we go. So - going to PetSmart or PetCo is no different, and in fact, we know there are often other dogs there and should be even more careful. It is much more our responsibility, than it is the store's open-door policy, to protect our dogs.

****** A couple of years ago, I saw two people in Petco with a dog that wanted to growl and bark at the other dogs in the store. An employee ask one of the people to stand outside with the dog while the other shopped. They weren't offended and agreed that their dog was not being nice and were happy to comply.

Next time I'm there - I'm going to ask them about what sorts of problems they have with dogs visiting - and what their policies are. I know if I worked there, "bad dogs" would be asked to leave. And "good dogs" could stay. And ---most dogs are good!

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When I take Cali to petsmart I keep her in her little zipper purse where her head can pop out. There are too many big dogs there woth pwners who aren't paying attention also, Cali si so small I don't want her catching anything. I have actually had people come up to me when I am out with Cali and ask if they can hold her. I tell them she is too scared and just walk away. You can't be too careful.
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The last time I took my yorkies to Petsmart was Christmas time when I got their pictures taken. Jewels barked at all the dogs and Chachi lifted his leg and sprayed some doggie door mats they had on this low shelf thing. The clerk that cleaned it up wasnt impressed with him at all.I havent taken them back since.
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as an employee I can say this, we do NOT discriminate agianst what type or size of dog can come in. We have a sign right outside the door that says "Pets must be Leashed at all times."The floors are cleaned (mopped, brushed, and waxed) a few times per week, and the poop stations are cleaned out daily. (To discriminate would just be wrong.)

It should be Common sense to people that If they bring in their dog, they're taking a chance. It should also be COMMON SENSE for the owners of big and small dogs alike to watch their dogs AT ALL TIMES. Also everyone MUST understand that MISTAKES DO HAPPEN. Not everything can be prevented. Especially in a high volume store.

As an employee, If I see a dog off his or her leash I kindly ask the owner either carry the dog or Borrow/buy a leash. Now if the dog's are growling or if there is any mishapes we as employees are urged to ask the aggressive dog owners to leave and invite them to return later without the dog.
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The last time I took my yorkies to Petsmart was Christmas time when I got their pictures taken. Jewels barked at all the dogs and Chachi lifted his leg and sprayed some doggie door mats they had on this low shelf thing. The clerk that cleaned it up wasnt impressed with him at all.I havent taken them back since.

Well no one likes to clean up pee and poop especially after other peoples pets, but the employee should have said something to the affect of "I'm sorry, let me get that for you." as employees it is our duty to help out even if it means cleaning poop and pee. I've had days where it I would go looking for the pee and poop spots just to get it cleaned up. I always volunteer for the customer but most of the time they're too embarrassed and do it themselves.

Am I saying that I'm perfect? Heck no, I've had my days where I didn't want to do it, or couldn't rather due to being busy at the registers or tied down with someother task. When this happens I simply let the customer know that there is a oops station right around the corner with bags, sanitizer and hand gel. They usually will understand.
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Well no one likes to clean up pee and poop especially after other peoples pets, but the employee should have said something to the affect of "I'm sorry, let me get that for you." as employees it is our duty to help out even if it means cleaning poop and pee. I've had days where it I would go looking for the pee and poop spots just to get it cleaned up. I always volunteer for the customer but most of the time they're too embarrassed and do it themselves.

Am I saying that I'm perfect? Heck no, I've had my days where I didn't want to do it, or couldn't rather due to being busy at the registers or tied down with someother task. When this happens I simply let the customer know that there is a oops station right around the corner with bags, sanitizer and hand gel. They usually will understand.
Well I offered to clean it but she did but she was in a real huff because it happened. The only time Chachi sprays is when he smells other dogs he doesnt do it at home. So I am not gonna take him to places like that anymore.
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