I am like the other girls 'because I want to'.. Some of you here are SOOOO critical of other people I can hardly believe it.

No I don't take my yorkies to draw attention to myself. The one I had for 15 years loved to just GO. The baby now 11 mos old loves it too. I enjoy the company of them and most places don't even know she's with me because she is contained. Some places get excited when they see me coming so they can do the 'pass around' with her.

I also travel with mine so they are in places that most dogs don't go. Have I taken them in restaurants? Yes. When I am traveling in airports especially, and I want to eat, no one even knows she's with me.

The rest of you that think it's so bad...get over it! :p

I totally agree! I take Aggie with me most of the time (except at work) because I'd miss her if I didn't. She's very well behaved, never causes any trouble. I don't let her walk on the leash when we're in stores or restaurants; I put her in her carrier. Most of the time, people don't even know she's there.

I think because I take her everywhere, she has no fear in anything and has become very well socialized. She loves to go outside. When she sees me dangling her leash or picking up her carrier, she runs right over.

Who wants to be at home all day?!

Yes, if you don't like it, get over it.

I am the one who is totally against sneaking our pups into places or taking them places where they aren't allowed.

But -- I certainly do agree that there are emergencies - times when you can't leave them in the car and you have to get something or go to the bathroom, etc.

Even I - did this once. I unexpectedly got my little 8-week old pup on my way home from work. It was winter and very very cold. I had to get some food for him, karo syrup, etc. It was late, I was tired, and I live 9 miles past the store. And, I was afraid to live him in the car.

So - I put him under my jacket and went on the fastest shopping trip I have ever been on in my life. I ran - got what I needed - and was out of there in only a few minutes. Only one person even noticed him -said he was cute - I said "Thanks" and continued running to get out of there as quickly as I could.

If someone had stopped me and told me he couldn't be there, I would have taken him home and then have gone back to the store. But - we made it!!!

So - yes - I know there are times when we might need to bend the rules. This was the only time my pup has been any place he shouldn't be. I would never deliberately take him anyplace he isn't allowed.

Carol Jean



Carol Jean

Balance is key. I think it's good to take Bobby to Petco so he learns to deal with other people/dogs/sounds and situations and so he doesn't think that every ride in the car ends up at the vet! I take him for rides to places where I don't have to get out of the car, like the motor bank or drive thru dry cleaner.

I do NOT think it's healthy for him to think that every time I go out, he will, too. Dogs need to have coping skills for the times when they will be alone and, yes, I do believe that "alone time" is as good for dogs as it is for people. I don't want my dog to turn neurotic if he isn't constantly played with, acknowledged and cosseted. I want to raise an emotionally healthy dog who is self-assured.

There will be times, invariably, that they will be separated from us for an extended time and as good pet parents it's our responsibility to make sure they handle those times well. Bobby will be spending the night at the vet's office when he's neutered and I need to prepare him for that. He will also go to the kennel when I move my son into his college dorm at the end of the summer and I want to leave him there with confidence that he will have fun and do well. My other dogs love the place and have a great time!

Julie

My Question is.....
 

This is my Question.....I don't have an opinion against all of you that do NOT take your dogs with you...Why do you care so much about what we do? :confused:

The allergy thing is a lame excuse...People with life threatening allergies usually carry the anecdote to their allergins and those with milder allergies are certainly aware of the risk of being around the public. Do not take this as I don't care what happens to them...if someone were to say to me that my dog was causing them discomfort I would leave. As for the MIL, it sounds like she would have issues just standing next to any of us WITHOUT our dogs due to the hair or scent or whatever it is that makes her sick. I feel bad for her to have to live her life in this much discomfort. :(

Yeah, I'm not buying the allergy excuse either. but I do think it's gross for an animal to be in a food store. And I think it's rude for people to subject store owners to large fines or license revocation for "allowing" a dog in their establishment.

So, in short, if little LeeLee Yorkie is in a carrier w/ her owner in a store and an inspector is walking around, the store owner is screwed. LeeLee's owner doesn't get in trouble for sneaking her dog in, but the owner of the store gets large fines and may even get shut down. I don't know about anyone else, but I would feel pretty awful if I ruined someone's business.

Sorry, I just got off topic. I just wanted to pose the question as to why it is so important to have your dog with you. I love having mine with me, but I realize it's impossible and it subjects his comfort and my efficiency in running errands.

I realize restaurant owners have their difficulties in allowing dogs in their establishments and thus if they said no, I don't bring Aggie in, not even in her carrier.

However, if the restaurant people (like the ones I have been) don't mind (I know because they even greeted her) I don't see any problems.

Again, I don't prance Aggie around. Most places I have been allowed her because they see she's confined in either her carrier or her pouch. She won't be able to do any harm or damages in the store.

If, I were like the girl mentioned in the post, walking around the store, showing everybody her puppy, I have no doubt I'd be kicked out too. The thing is, I don't.

Maybe where I live is just different.

I just think that a dog is a dog.. Regardless of size.. Do we want a 105 lb lab walking around in a grocery store? No, and I realize that our babies don't walk, most of the time they are carried, but to some people, labs and great danes are their babies.. Obviously, they can't be put in a carrier.. Should they be treated different?? No, I just think it's unfair. If you have to sneak them then you know it's not allowed, regardless of a sign or not.. Food establishments should not have dogs in them period.

Each person is entitled to their opinions and do whatever they'd like to do. We come to YT to express and to share our love the one common thing in our life: yorkies.

However, in this case, why do I feel "judged" just because I bring my dog almost everywhere?

It's absolutely ridiculous that I'd have to feel this way.

Again, if people in the stores expressed to me that they do not like my dog in their establishment, I'd take her and leave. But so far, I haven't encountered any.

I take my OZ just about everywhere with me ... the drug store, target, my grandma's dr appointments ... to friend's houses ... the mall ... I took him to my niece's Christmas musical at school ... I mostly keep him either in his stroller or the carrier. When I go to the doctor or dentist .. I get a sitter for him ... When I go to get my hair done.. he sits quietly in his stroller next to me .. I've started to order my groceries online and have them delivered ..it only costs $4.00 ... it's the ONLY place it seems he isn't welcome. ( I've sneaked him in more than a few times in my bag when it was too cold to leave him in the car.) but nobody knew he was there.. quiet as a little mouse.

I do it for several reasons .. Number ONE..I don't like being away from him! I have 2 larger older dogs who are doggie door trained and WILL go potty in the house if I block it off .. Little Oz tends to aggravate them and I am concerned about a tussle breaking out ...I have a pool and don't feel comfortable ever letting the little guy outside alone. I have a playpen for him ..but he hates it .. I mainly use it when I can't watch him for a few minutes ...I'm certain that if I were to leave him in there for more than a few minutes he would scale the top and get out ... While it's true he does attract an awful lot of attention in the stroller ...what's so bad about people thinking your puppy is cute? but honestly, that's not one of the reasons I take him along ...

I'm an empty nester ... I need someone to lean on ..and I love the company.

To each their own ...

Thanks. I guess I am just venting as I have two other threads on this.

I feel so sorry for Sadie. She is so un-energetic. So not like her.

The only time I take mine in where its questionable is when I'm already out and need to stop somewhere. I used to take her to work with me, and since I didn't get off until 5:30 or 6:00 pm, sometimes, going the whole way home, dropping her off and running back out, when I only had to grab a couple of things at the drug store...well her carseat doubles as a carrier...it was just easier to take her in with me.

Leaving her in the car is not an option. I'd never forgive myself if something happened to her!

When we're traveling, we look for restaurants that allow dogs on their patios - just ask, there are more than you think - and places where she's allowed. I usually research the area we're heading to (or through) and located dog parks, parks where dogs are allowed, and activities where they are welcome. For example, we spent some time at the finger lakes in NY last year. While we left her in the home we had rented for much of the time, we also took her along to several wineries (not sneaking), to an indoor/outdoor flea market that welcomed pets and found a bike trail where we could spend a day riding (with her safely ensconced in her basket). But sometimes, you're in a pinch, and you've gotta do what you've gotta do. I've never taken her into a grocery store or restaurant (except as explained above) but have seen another yorkie in the grocery store once.

Regardless, I think dogs should be allowed more places. BIG DOGS AND SMALL DOGS. In some parts of Europe, they're everywhere, even restaurants!
One of the best things you can do for your dog is socialize them, and that's hard to do when it's NO DOGS ALLOWED. :)

"This is my Question.....I don't have an opinion against all of you that do NOT take your dogs with you...Why do you care so much about what we do?"

Personally, I don't care. To each his/her own; We're all individuals with different lifestyles and such.

I do think the breed gets a bad rap, though, and finds itself the brunt of jokes. When I told friends I was going to get a Yorkie, I was teased mercilessly by a few and found myself having to defend myself and the breed. Folks joked that I should just splurge on a Dooney-Bourke handbag because those don't need to be potty-trained; I was asked if I wanted a dog or a fashion accessory; and I was called "Paris."

It was all good-natured fun and I laughed it off but it is sad that's what a lot of people think of Yorkies. They're such bright, loyal, cool dogs!

Julie

Why do you care what others think of Yorkies?

Let's all agree to disagree :) YT is made up of an amazing group of people. Thanks for the chance to even argue about our dogs...I can't imagine having this conversation with my non YT friends...Sorry about the tone of my last post...I didn't mean it to be as abrasive as it appears :eek: If we were actually talking about this you would all know that I am not in the least bit upset..But it sort of looks like it in my posts...so I'm sorry :rolleyes:

I don't believe for a minute that a business would be closed down or even fined for someone having brought a dog into their business. That is something that is completely out of their control. Show me news reports where this has happened, but I truly think you all are grasping at straws to try to make us that don't agree with you look irresponsible. Good grief!

Enough of this hogwash! I've got better things to do...Maddie and I need to go to Walmart! If you should hear on the news tonight about Walmart in Minot, ND being shut down, you will know who was the cause of it!

Hahah!! I took Ozzie to Walmart today ... and it's still open! The world didn't come to an end! :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa :animal-pa

enjoy yourselves and your shopping, and may walmart just count themselves lucky to get your money while you shop with your pup.

You act liek my mil lives with us,My mother in law does'nt live with me!!!! Me and my husband and children own our own home and they own there own. She does'nt have dogs because of her allergy, we don't take our dogs there and are very careful on washing hands etc. I would'nt have them if they lived with us, but then again I would never let ANYONE live in my home, so I would'nt haveto worry about that!

as i said your info was confusing and i had a question. calm down and take for what it was, a question.......

I like dogs and yes I am very respectful of her allergy in her home, however I am not going to sacirfice what I want in my home. Me and my husband and children love dogs and we have our two and we don't worry about her unless we are going into her home where I have the utmost respect for her sickness to them! I don't mind her not being able to come to my house I kinda like it taht we have to go there!

My daughter and I just drove 1 hour to go to the mall, and we took Kloey with us, she loves to ride in the van when we go places, I see no problem with this, when were in the store, she sleeps in her carrier, then when we get back in the vav she gets right back on my lap, as I drive, she lays or sits right by the window and looks out, she does not wiggle around, she simply just sits there. We also went into petco and I got to take her in, she loves it!
As for Stewiesmom, it sounds to me that your dog is anti social, I'm not sure if that is good or bad, I guess to me I would rather have Kloey be social, a anti social dog is more prone to bite someone then a more social dog, When I take Kloey to the pet store and there are little girls there, they just go nuts over her, and Kloey loves the attention! Alot of times I have to be the one to pull her away or they will pet her for who knows how long.
And I don't ever sneak her in any where, I take her in places and if they don't want her in there, then I leave. In my opinion a Yorkie is a show dog, they are cute and thats why we have them. Don't we all want some sort of attention?

I wish my MIL was allergic...I'd have 50 dogs running around my house to keep her out.

I really don't care what anyone else does with thiers....meaning it doesn't affect me so I just don't have an opinion one way or the other about it...just about what I do. Trixie really isn't too fond of riding in the car, so it's not really a problem. Even if she loved it, I probably wouldn't take her with me. A 5 yr old and a dog to worry about in Wal-Mart with the crazies...enough to drive me insane. :rolleyes:
Another reason is, if I had her with me, I wouldn't be shocked for someone to want to come up and pet her...I mean, I brought her in, why wouldn't they and why would I have a good excuse to tell them no? Because I don't know where they've been and what germs they may have? Well then why would I have her out in the first place? Because she may bite someone? Why would I takle a dog that may bite around people? Just doesn't make sense to me. Others see differently and that's their business.
Do I really want to be eating, putting food in my mouth with someone's dog at the next table staring at me? No. Not because I don't like dogs, but I don't know where THEIR dog has been, what it may have, etc. (But, I guess that could be said for other people too...right?)
I don't PERSONALLY know anyone who has dog allergies, but my husband has extreme cat allergies...to the point of needing injections if around them. The strays around here have been known to sleep on our porch chair, him sit in it, and be in the ER an hour later. I guess it is feasible for some to react the same w/ dogs? My general rule of thumb is just that if I have to wonder, "Hmm...is anybody going to care if I take Trixie in here...?" I just don't take her. If there is the remote possibility that it is "against the rules" or "offending others," I just have no desire to intentionally do that. Just me though....

I for one, would not have a problem if all dogs were allowed anywhere, provided of course that they were well behaved. That being said, I think it is the attitude I hear a lot about little dogs being children, or whatever that gives them the reputation of being spoiled, etc. I have German Shepherds, and just got my little Lucy a few months ago. My kids had a fit! Why on earth would I want a spoiled little yapper? Well, she was not spoiled when I got her. She sure is now, and she can be a yapper, but I still love her.

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Trace gets to go to the petstores, that's it. He goes to work with me every day, perhaps if he spent huge amounts of time alone, I'd feel differently.

Yorkie Talk now has two threads on this subject. It shows that us Yorkie owners are very passionate about this subject.

It seems however that there are some posts that can lean towards the "offensive" side and we need to remember to think as we post.

Keep it clean, keep it on topic, keep it non offensive....

We are lucky to have a diverse group with whom each share their opinions and each of which needs to be respected.

I personally "sneak" Ransom. So be it. I for one do not feel I need to justify why, how, when, or why. It is my choice. It has never not once invaded on anybody's business.

We do take the girls places with us....they LOVE to go!!! We DON'T take them into food places or near food if we have go into Target real quick.....the girls love to be with us and we love for them to go with us!!

Everyone has their opinion on this, and we do get comments on why are there dogs in the store? but we just ignore them and move on....there are some people who like them and some that don't and we don't hold that against anyone!!

The girls CAN stay at home but we CHOOSE to take them with us!!

Oops, hit post before I intended too. I did also want to say that I see people at the craft fairs I do with their little dogs in their carriers or hanging from the packs and they do not look happy to be there at all. I think they would all rather be snoozing in their comfy soft little beds. Sure they are well behaved, but what choice do they have?

I used to take Griff, my big German Shepherd to work sometimes. I worked in an office at a trucking company and he liked to be there and get all the love when the guys came in. Plus, I did feel safer. The owner had three little Maltese that were obnoxious and a royal pain. But of course they could do no wrong, and were allowed to run around and well, you can imagine. Luckily she was not there often. Griff would lie quietly behind my chair and never cause a problem. I guess my point is that big dogs do not poo and all that everywhere they go. And little dogs can be just as much a problem. I think it is really not the dogs at all, it is the owner.

I also used to take Griff with me to my sons BMX practices.He was always on a leach and under control. We did it for protection more then anything else because the track was not in a great part of town. I also ran the practice so I kinda made the rules. Now, I had no problem when others brought their dogs as long as they were on a leach and well behaved. But there would be people that would bring a little dog and let it run all over. If it got on the track it could a cause major wreck and kids could get hurt and it could get killed. Once a gal brought a little chi to the track and it barked and snapped at Griff. He ignored it for the longest time, then just turned and looked at it. No bark, no snarl, no growl. The gal snatched up her "baby" and acted like its life had been threatened. Why? Yes, Griff could have snapped up that little monster like it was nothing, but he didn't. HE has been trained not too. Plus he actually loves little animals. Any kind.

I guess it all boils down to manners. If your dog has manners, and can behave, then it should be allowed wherever, but if it has to be stuffed in a carrier or on the end of a huge chain to control it, then it should be left at home.

I have never read anything that gave me the impression that Stewie is antisocial. I think it is really wrong and rude of you to make that remark when you dont know Kristy or Stewie. My dogs only go to the pet stores and to home improvement places and they arent antisocial. I really dont think anyone can make the statement that their dog is more social because it sits in a bag while you go in a store.