stupid walmart.
 

A) do your puppie's feet stink? baxter's feet always smell a lil funky no matter how much i try to wash them.

B) do your pups like to ride in bags or backpacks? i have a green messenger bag that baxter LOVES. he'd ride in that bag for hours without barking or whining or trying to get out. i feel so lucky to have gotten a yorkie who likes that.

C) the other day i took him to the a bunch of stores in the mall and no one said anything to me about him not being allowed. i also took him to Pier 1, a furniture store, and a fabric store (i was with my friend who is decorating her apartment.) no one in any of the stores cared. it was fun and baxter really enjoyed it.

D) i tried to sneak into walmart today with baxter. at first i tried to go through to garden center, but a man at the door saw him peeking out of my bag and laughed and started playing with him while trying to explain why i couldnt bring him.. sigh..

sooooo. being stubborn, i decided to try again through on of the front doors.

we made it past the door watcher woman, but some woman was like "OH AW OH LOOK AT THE PUPPY AW" and that got the attention of the door watcher woman.

DANG IT.

so she hesitantly said "um.. it's against the rules, but.. well he's in the bag.. let me ask," and she asked and her superior said no.

dang it.

haha well you *almost* did it!! baxter is soooooooo cute!

awwwww
 

well if i had a store he would be allowed in mine!

That sucks :( I wonder what there reasoning is, especially since dogs are allowed in so many other stores.

We used to always bring my older boxer to old navy. I worked there so I would leave her w/ my coworkers and go shopping! I think she liked hanging out there, lol.

Where did you get yoru messenger bag from? I'm trying to find a messenger back for mine when I get him but havent really found anything I really liked yet.

i got that bag from american eagle a year or two (or three) ago. you could prolly find one on urbanoutfitters.com. they have a lot of cute/cool ones for men and women.

I use a small clipper and remove the hair on the pads and between the toes..that way their feet are easy to wipe with a baby wipe..dries faster.

You know people here in FLorida are so different then Maryland...and no one is from here..so that makes no sense..anyway, people ignore rules in stores, everywere. My daughter took her dog to Target and the man at the door said NO..she walked past him...said "don't be silly, I will only be here a few minutes and it is too hot in the car..he walked away. It happens all the time..people do as they pelase and act like the don't understand English or can hear..whatever.

I was in Penney's and the cashier told the woman her the register said her coupon had already been used that day..the woman said " I DO NOT care what your cashier register days, I do not use it and I am too old to stand in line any longer"...the cashier apologized and gave her the discount...all you have to do is say you forgot, can't find, don't understand, too old, too sick, any excuse..and you can do anything you want...this is a great place to live. LOL

That stinks I know my niece and I took our Yorkies to a mall in Durham, NC and no one said a word. Well except AWWWW look how cute:D

Lol
 

When I first moved to England I got to use the I didn't know thing.....but I been here long enough it don't work now, LOL

That is funny we live in Maryland and have pretty much our whole life and will hopefully be moving to Florida in the next year or so. I look forward to being able to take Georgie places and being around nice people:D

Baxter is so cute!!!
 

I went to an outlet mall this weekend. I had only two stores to hit and refused to leave Oscar in the hot truck. So with him on his leash we walked to the first store, Fresh Produce - a clothing store. I picked him up and asked the two little gals in there if he could come in. They said "of course and please put him down on the floor!" They even offered to baby sit him while I shopped. Everybody shopping in the store even loved on him. Then I went to Perfumania - they sell ONLY perfume. I picked him up again and walked in. The lady was snooty but asked if she could help me. I asked for Calvin Klein Truth and she got it for me. While checking out, I apologized for not asking if Oscar could come in and she very snobbily remarked "Well, you were already in the store"... If I had not already paid for my purchase, I would have turned around and walked out. She did not have to be so rude. But we just have to realize that not everyone is as crazy about these babies as we are. I was very observant of the windows and doors I passed tho and none of them said "no dogs allowed".

Good try...lol. I guess they are hesitant becasue they carry food items.

Sucks!

Yes, Wal-Mart is strict here too. I once took Ginger in her new Juicy bag and thought no one noticed her, but the next time the greeter stopped me as soon as she saw my bag asked if I had a dog in there. I should have known better though. It was a “super”Walmart with a grocery section.

But that’s good to know Pier One is animal friendly.

you fergot to tell em
 

the reason none of you get into a wllmart is because you forget to mention its your service animal for emotional support.

Ha ha...I love that one. Good one. Let me know if it works.

There is absolutely no accounting for some people's taste!!!

bagged
 

pets aren't supposed to be allowed in stores that have food in them. it's against health regulations. if they are caught in the stores with food by a health inspector they can shut down the store.

That's the reason why as much as I might sometimes want to sneak Bailey into a business establishment, I just don't think it's fair to the business to do that to them.

Mikey....Baxter is so stinking cute in his bag. :) I hated Walmart before your post and to anyone considering taking their dog inside....if you do indeed inform them they are therapy dogs (not mentioning that the therapy is for you ;) ), they will be allowed to stay in most cases......

I am always up front with Oscar...he is never in a bag. And most of the time if I am in doubt if he would be welcome or not, I ask if he can come into the store. This past weekend when Glad, Dave and Wosie were riding the Harley's with us, we stopped at a little diner on the lake to eat. We asked if the dogs were allowed in the outdoor eating area and to our surprise, they were allowed! It was a nice lunch and we did not have to worry about what to do with Oscar and Wosie! I heard that they passed a law or there was one in the works where if a restaurant in Florida had an outdoor eating area and welcomed pets, it was no longer against the law for them to be there with you when you wanted to eat outside...this is a nice thing to do for pet owners.

PLEASE don't use that "therapy dog" line unless you DO have a real therapy dog. Because if people pull that just so they can bop around stores with their dogs, then those who REALLY have therapy dogs are going to have to provide all sorts of verification that theirs is indeed a therapy dog.

Sorry if I seem crabby about this but I'm disabled and may need a therapy dog in the future. It's not funny to need one and certainly not a joke.

Julie

Another walmart story
 

When I had my maltese a long time ago I snuck her into walmart in her bag. We didnt get kicked out but people looked at me like I had roaches crawling all over me! I wonder why people think its so strange when you have your dog with you?? It confuses me =:rolleyes:

He looks so cute in there!!!!! :D

At Christmas last year, when I went to leave my parent's house, I got a flat & we got it aired up enough to go to Wal-Mart (the ONLY place open on that day/at that time). I had Sadie with me because I was all ready to travel back to Dallas. I took her in (in her bag) thru the service dept. entrance. No one said anything. I didn't go wandering all over the store, but she was there!

I have also succeeded in taking her to Target several times. She's also made the trip to Blockbuster a lot.

I've never thought about taking mine anywhere except petsmart or petco. I've seen other people do it but, I just leave them at home when I'm going somewhere other than the petstore.

Don't blame you for trying. He is adorable.

Dan always says doggie paws smells like Fritos! and I agree! We have only smelled our girls paws so I can't say ALL doggie paws smell the same.

Look out for poopy or pee pee paws!

How Funny!!! Oscar's paws smell just like Frito's too! I made my hubby smell em and he agreed...Frito's!!!

Yeah but its not like it's a person. To owners, their pet is their family and friend, but to another person it's just a dog. Some are allergic, some are afraid of dogs (yes even small dogs), so you have to respect that. Especially if its a place where food is being sold. Another thing is, it might be their company policy and theres nothing that the store employees can do about it. I'm sure the dogs are fine being left at home if you must go somewhere where you cant bring your dog.

You're totally right! It happens w/ everything, people abuse policies and take advantage of it, therefore the ones who really need it dont get it anymore.

LondonTeaTime -- I agree with you 100%. I think it is totally irresponsible to present any dog as a therapy dog when it isn't.

Therapy dogs provide a great help to the people who need them - and the jobs they do should be highly respected. I can't say enough good things about these animals, and I have the highest regard for them -- and respect for the people who need them.

And, you're right -- if a lot of people start doing this - it will only make it harder for those people who truly need these pets at their side.

I am constantly amazed at what people will sink to - to get their dogs into places where they aren't allowed. I used to think it was only the teenagers at the mall who did this --- but on this forum, I can see that even "senior citizens" do it and think it is a "cute and funny thing to do." Plus - they can't survive without their little dogs with them every minute of every day (I can't believe this either.)

My dog(s) never get in the car with me unless I am going where they are allowed. More and more places are allowing pets - and I'm the first one to think this is great - but until they are allowed - my dogs aren't going. They have grown up this way - and fully understand and accept the fact that they can't go with me every place I go. I really believe for them, it makes it all the more exciting and fun when they can go.

**** I doubt any healthy person (or even a crippled person) walking into a store could convince me that the little 5-pound Yorkie they are toting around is a therapy dog anyway -- get real!

Carol Jean

i have a messenger bag as well, next time try putting a sweater on top of your yorkies head until is safe (aka: you are away from the door minders, security) cameras cant always tell is a dog, often it gets confused with a stuffed animal. if you put a sweatshirt, and pat his head gently he may stay down (mine does, and you wouldnt believe the places i am able to take him in! LOL