Do you take your baby with you

[nenamos]

My husband loves to take our two with us, although sometimes I do have to put my foot down. Mine are both around 3lbs and love to go on car rides. It's taken prActice but they will let us eat at restaurants with patios. I general assess were we are going first and determine whether it will be safe and comfortable.

[YorkieTherapy]

Originally Posted by Britster

Jackson is a bigger Yorkie at 19lbs so I definitely don't carry him around, however I bring him almost everywhere he's allowed to go on leash. He's very well behaved in stores & loves to be with me. Any type of errands... I travel between houses a lot so he's often with me, so like little things like getting my oil changed, car washed, etc, he's always welcome at places like that. Downtown area here is very dog friendly- many stores allow dogs. Outdoor patios at restaurants... home/garden type stores, places like Home Depot, etc....

I'm very respectful. If a place specifically states no dogs, I do not bring him in. If I was ever asked to leave, I would leave respectfully. Any place that sells food I do not bring him in. Just be courteous to others, make sure your dog is socialized & trained, and be aware that not everyone likes dogs and you should be good.

I recently learn that our local mall changed their policy and was now dog friendly, except dogs were not allow down in the food court and you needed to ask permission before entering any store. Husband had an appointment with the Apple store (located inside the mall) to have his cell phone serviced after our dog training classes. The pups and I waited in the car when he came and got us. There were 3 other well behave dogs in the store and more walking around in the mall.

[lilgidget]

My Gidget will get her last shots next week. The following week my sister and I are taking a trip to Highlands, NC. The place where we're staying is pet friendly and most restaurants are also since many of them have outdoor seating. This will be a test for her since I've not been able to take her too many places up until now. Many people who are not dog lovers don't realize what a service our little companion dogs perform for us. They love us without question, don't judge us and love being with us. They perform as much of a service to many of us but can't be classified as service dogs. Gidget will be either in a purse/bag, in her stroller with the stop down (she doesn't like being confined so I leash her in and tie the leash to the handle of the stroller) or in a carry bag around my neck. She might weigh 3 lbs at this point but no more than that. Her full adult weight will be around 5 lbs. Since husband of 55 years passed away recently, she is a great companion for me. She keeps me busy just taking care of her. She's being trained to the wee wee pads and is good about 98% of the time. I think she's doing really well since she's not even 4 months old yet. Luv my Gidgy-girl!

[lovestiny]

it isn't very common but there are actually yorkies who are trained service dogs

[lovestiny]

and ps-I have a few different bags I use when she needs to be in a bag rather then walked. I love them each for different reasons but her favorite is a flat bottomed bag I bought on amazon. o

[LadyGemma]

I take her everywhere as long as long as I can keep her with me (so not the gym or yoga or a doctor's office). In nyc and the bay area, no one seems to mind, especially if I carry her the whole time (in my arms or a carrier), even in grocery stores, etc. A lot of people here in the bay area seem to like actually
As long as your dog won't bark at other dogs or bark randomly at people in general, I don't see how it disturbs anyone. Yorkies are hypo-allergetic and are not a danger in the way taking around, say, a rottweiler might be. Dogs are social creatures and enjoy stimulation. And if yours is anything like mine, she always wants to be with her human "mama."

[Rachael1983]

Sorry for your loss.

I take Emma whenever possible.

[Piddle Place]

My sweet Kippers passed away last month, but my Jazz still comes with me. I bring her to work with me, and on the road when I travel. She is not yappy or needy, so at the office she make the rounds, and I can see everyone smile as she walks by. She knows who the grouchy people are in the office, and she makes an extra effort to make them smile.

As a nurse, I can tell you that having the sweet face of your Yorkie around (and they are all sweeet faced) will lower your blood pressure, lower your stress, and break tension of those around you.

As you all know, I have my indoor pet potty with me at the office, and in the trunk of my car. Jazz uses her potty in the office, in our hotel room, and when I am visiting friends. It makes travel with my baby easy.

Okay, maybe I am over-the-top in loving my dog, but many of you feel as I do, my fur baby is family. I like the question here about bringing your dog with you. I say YES get out and share. Make it your goal this week to take your Yorkie out and share that sweet face with a grouch. Together you can make someone smile today, and your dog will feel, well, like they now have a job as well.

[Piddle Place]

Originally Posted by lilgidget

My Gidget will get her last shots next week. The following week my sister and I are taking a trip to Highlands, NC. The place where we're staying is pet friendly and most restaurants are also since many of them have outdoor seating. This will be a test for her since I've not been able to take her too many places up until now. Many people who are not dog lovers don't realize what a service our little companion dogs perform for us. They love us without question, don't judge us and love being with us. They perform as much of a service to many of us but can't be classified as service dogs. Gidget will be either in a purse/bag, in her stroller with the stop down (she doesn't like being confined so I leash her in and tie the leash to the handle of the stroller) or in a carry bag around my neck. She might weigh 3 lbs at this point but no more than that. Her full adult weight will be around 5 lbs. Since husband of 55 years passed away recently, she is a great companion for me. She keeps me busy just taking care of her. She's being trained to the wee wee pads and is good about 98% of the time. I think she's doing really well since she's not even 4 months old yet. Luv my Gidgy-girl!

I am so sorry about the loss of your husband, I know your Gidget will be a comfort to you. I live in Highlands NC, so you will love it there. Almost everywhere is pet friendly. Are you staying at the Bark on Main?

Yes, many restaurants are pet friendly. Cypress and Wild Time have outside pet friendly areas. Perhaps I will see you there. I will make sure to stop everyone I see with a Yorkie and ask "are you Gidget?"

Have you been to Highlands before?

Kathy

[murphygirl]

I am new, but being that my little girl is so young and doesn't eat well when left alone... I have been taking both mine with me if I am going to be gone longer than 2-3 hrs, or no one else is home! This Saturday we are driving 4 hours to take our son to a football camp in PA, so we are taking pups too. I found an app called "BringFido" it uses your current location/or one you plug in to show you nearby "Pet friendly" Hotels, Restaurants, Parks, Beaches , etc! Will try out Saturday!

[murphygirl]

Hi all!
I am new. But I have discovered an app that helps you to know where the pups are welcome!
Its called "BringFido" it uses your current location or you enter one and it will show you "pet friendly" Hotels, Restaurants, Parks, Beaches etc.
I plan on giving it a try this weekend , when my husband and I drive our son to a football camp 4 hours away in PA!

[1014hernandez]

I take my baby with me with me; she has a booster chair for the car and when I'm doing errands she's in a side satchel and so far have had no problems while out. I've taken her to markets, home depot, usps, ups, Michaels, you name it she's there... lol.
My baby sleeps with me as well, but she has access to her bed beside mine in case I'm hogging my bed.. = )


Good luck and my condolences.

[Jkpal]

Together you can make someone smile today, and your dog will feel, well, like they now have a job as well.
I am with you 100%!! I cannot tell you the number of times a stern-faced person has glanced down at Piper and I see their face soften. If it's appropriate, I pick up Piper and introduce her, saying she's friendly...Inevitably, the stern, bored look disappears and smiles appear. These individuals may or may not speak to me, but they always have a smile and comment for Piper. To be able to share a little bit of the joy and laughter Piper has brought into my life makes me feel wonderful. I am continually and sincerely amazed at the affect our Yorkies have on soooo many. I've seen more pictures, heard more stories, been asked more questions standing in the aisles of Wal-Mart or the Dollar Store. And for sure if fellow shopper has or has had (a few heartfelt, teary-eyed memories shared) a Yorkie, well we're pretty much old friends from the first hello---never experienced anything like this before and I simply love the camaraderie, humor, and kindness of Yorkie people, for sure. And I delight in Piper's ability to connect with and bring happiness--if only for a moment or two, to so many. It's truly a Yorkie thing!

[AlexandraKimbal]

I take my Frankie everywhere with me.....even to my part time job! He is almost 5 lbs and I have an Alfie pet sling he rides in.....I also have a "fundle" but he prefers the sling.....have not had any issues bringing him anywhere...most people are surprised that he is "real".....

[SLR49]

Originally Posted by LunarBerry

I take my girl with me as much as I could. So I got several suggestions there are carriers that you can strap to yourself, strollers, purse carriers or even "purse" harness (where you can carry them like a purse). There's also car-seats/boosters. I have everything, myself, and am awaiting a stroller I just bought. I also find out about places that are pet friendly or don't mind pets. Aside from pet stores, I've found craft stores such as Hobby Lobby and Michael's are pet friendly. I think home depot is too but I do know that Lowe's stopped allowing pets. I remember seeing a list on pinterest on pet friendly places, but it's still advised to call ahead of time and be sure if they'll allow it as some specific store's management may not allow it. Also there's parks and stuff. I'd check the local areas for such places. Any place that serves/sells food will not allow pets and I know that service fields that are personal, like spas and salons, don't allow pets because of sanitation reasons, as well.

Lowes is manager dependent from my understanding. I take my little guy into our local Lowes. It had stopped temporarily after a dog bite occurred but now lets them back in. Many ATT stores are dog friendly too as well as some malls and high end stores in the larger cities.