What stores can dogs go into

[Monday]

Originally Posted by cchu

.HE STARTED BARKING!! The mall is a open area so there were echoes of his bark everywhere that I had to cut shopping short and take him home. He's CRAZY!

carry treats with you ... and i heard that if you give the pup peanut butter he can't bark ... I never did that though ... (Warren Eckstein, the pet psychologist said that about the p-nut butter) ....

and I bet the barking was not any worse than a screaming kid ....

[Monday]

Originally Posted by JeanieK

Home Depot says NO. We live in a sue happy society.

Yep, I had trouble at Home Depot .... even after I said she was a therapy dog, they came back and asked me WHY? I said epilepsy ... I didn't walk 2 steps and they asked me if I had a note from my doctor. Now my little Yorkie (4lb) was in a carry bag .... with her head down much of the time. Yes, I do understand insurance companies can impose that on stores ... oh well.

[ellie81]

I take Bengi to a lot of different places. I used to carry him in a bag with his head out (this one didn't have the option to keep him inside) and I took him to the grocery store, walgreens, CVS, target, home depot. Then, one day I was asked to leave when I got into a Target because a security guy say his head out. So I purchased a bag that looks like a regular bag and he stays inside. The other day I went to walmart, and the greeter at the door didn't even notice him. I haven't had problems overall, but I'm gonna used this new bag from now one, just in case.

[Monday]

Originally Posted by ellie81

I take Bengi to a lot of different places. I used to carry him in a bag with his head out (this one didn't have the option to keep him inside) and I took him to the grocery store, walgreens, CVS, target, home depot. Then, one day I was asked to leave when I got into a Target because a security guy say his head out. So I purchased a bag that looks like a regular bag and he stays inside. The other day I went to walmart, and the greeter at the door didn't even notice him. I haven't had problems overall, but I'm gonna used this new bag from now one, just in case.

Hi Ellie,
Home Depot was the one who gave me trouble .... I have dared to take Monday with me whenever I can .... my bag has her all the way in but it has a velcro closing on top and her hair gets caught ....
and then there was that dog-hating lady at Home Depot who was saving the world from my 4.5 lb Yorkie ....

have you ever tried a restaurant? I don't think I'd dare!!!!

thanks for the response ... much appreciated ...
Debbie

[ellie81]

Some people are unhappy and they try to make others unhappy too... but they are not going to succesful!
I think it also depends on the area where you live in. Where I live, people are pretty dog-friendly
And Home Depot!!! and don't understand what's the problem! it smells like dirt in there! it's not like there is food in there or it's extremely clean...

Oh, and I think I would not dare to sneak Bengi into a restaurant unless they allow dogs in the outdoor patio (some places are starting to allow them in my area)

[doortego]

I hate not being able to take Little Bit in with me as well because sometimes it keeps me from going places I really wanted to go but we do have to consider that some people really are allergice to the dog dander or whatever and they should not have to have their health endangered without their knowledge. If it is a place that is dog friendly then they have the option of not going in but if they are under the impression that there will not be exposed, it could possibly present a serious health risk.

The businesses are only going to do whatever makes the most money for them. If they lose money because we are shopping at dog friendly places, they will begin to allow dogs as long as the health code permits it.

[Monday]

Originally Posted by ellie81

Some people are unhappy and they try to make others unhappy too... but they are not going to succesful!
I think it also depends on the area where you live in. Where I live, people are pretty dog-friendly
And Home Depot!!! and don't understand what's the problem! it smells like dirt in there! it's not like there is food in there or it's extremely clean...

Oh, and I think I would not dare to sneak Bengi into a restaurant unless they allow dogs in the outdoor patio (some places are starting to allow them in my area)

Yes, Home Depot blew me away .... I have had her in supermarkets but she was not noticed until I was checking out and no one said anything ....

Yes, there is one outdoor restaurant here that allows dogs ...
I can understand the "allergic" part ... but Yorkies are really hypoallergenic... and in Home Depot I am not shoving the dog in anyone's face ... but so be it .... (and how many years did you have to sit and inhale someone else's cigarette smoke????) .... However, we abide by the health codes and do our best!

I could also understand if we were talking about Saint Bernards here!

Debbie

[irishawk]

I wish more places were pet friendly. I work full time and while I get to come home at lunch to take Howie out and spend time with him, I really dread having to run to the supermarket or somewhere after work because it means I can't get right home to him. It would be awesome if I could swing home, pick him up and run my errands. As a result, I plan my week around him. If at all possible I wait until the weekend to do any type of non-dog friend shopping OR socializing. I give up a lot of happy hours because I want to come home to him!!

With that being said, I guess I understand why dogs aren't allowed more places. Yes, our furkids are small and largely hypo allergenic but the majority of breeds are not.

[keri1973]

i have to agree with rae rae on this..

[keri1973]

Originally Posted by Rae Rae

It's funny how you want people to understand where you're at in life, but you in no way have shown effort to undertand where others come from. And your allowed to bring furbabies places, just NOT EVERY place. And for saying leaving a dog home alone and a baby home alone is the same? Do you have kids? I don't think anyone in their right mind would leave a toddler home alone. Dogs mature faster, think of it as like leaving your 14yr old home alone for a little bit during the day. And w/ all the law suits, stores who dont allow pets are probably saving their own asses. I'm sure that even if your dog is in a handbag, if you walk in the store and someone is by you who is severly allergic and ends up in the ER, it could come back to the store for allowing you in it w/ your dog, and the store can get sued. We all know that their are stupid lawsuits out their, so I'm sure this could happen, and probably has happened. Not to mention dogs biting. Your dog might not bite, but someone elses dog does. So what should that dog not be allowed to go places?

And another thing, don't tell me where I'm at spiritually just because I take others into consideration and think of reasons as to why their are certain rules and regulations. You claim you think all living creatures are equal, but the way you talk I think that you consider you and your dogs above all else.

Rahter you read this or not, I just can't believe how out there your post is. If your so "spiritual" why don't you quit debating why your furbaby can't be allowed in the store and go out their and do something for mankind. Theres far more worse issues in this world then not allowing dogs in ALL stores.

sorry there is no comparison to kids and dogs being left home alone...

[chelbuddy]

Just to take this away from the debate for a minute...

I went to Target and was told to leave, no pets allowed, etc. so I said that i understood that they didn't want my money - that I had come to spend literally hundreds of dollars. I wrote to the email address on their website and let them know, and asked if they would consider a rule about small pets only in enclosed bags and they said no, it was about their "distraction-free" shopping experience.

Well, I certainly don't spend as much money when I need to get back home to the pup, so...if Nordstroms can allow pets, why not Target?

I think that a specific rule allowing small pets *in enclosed bags* is not too much to ask, and rules out the "if one can come in, we must let in all dogs" excuse, accidents and possibility of bites are pretty much nil - it also rules out most of the shedding dogs.

What do you think? And if you agree - maybe we could start a letter-writing campaign to Target?

[jacky]

neiman marcus, I take charlie there all the time. Its good fun and evreyone adores him

[chelbuddy]

Oh, and I forgot - (would love to go to Neiman Marcus - have to find a local one!)
Buddy and I go to :
Borders
Cody's (in Berkeley - bookstore)
video store
Old Navy/Gap
All pet stores (though I don't put him on the floor)
Z Gallerie (furniture store)
Restoration Hardware (furniture/accessories)
Pier One
Some Office Supply stores (not CompUSA for some reason)
I think Macys allows pets?

kicked out of:
Walmart
Target
Costco

Won't take him to the movies because anything loud makes him bark!

[Monday]

Originally Posted by chelbuddy

Just to take this away from the debate for a minute...

I went to Target and was told to leave, no pets allowed, etc. so I said that i understood that they didn't want my money - that I had come to spend literally hundreds of dollars. I wrote to the email address on their website and let them know, and asked if they would consider a rule about small pets only in enclosed bags and they said no, it was about their "distraction-free" shopping experience.

Well, I certainly don't spend as much money when I need to get back home to the pup, so...if Nordstroms can allow pets, why not Target?

I think that a specific rule allowing small pets *in enclosed bags* is not too much to ask, and rules out the "if one can come in, we must let in all dogs" excuse, accidents and possibility of bites are pretty much nil - it also rules out most of the shedding dogs.

What do you think? And if you agree - maybe we could start a letter-writing campaign to Target?

I think thatz a great idea ... have you noticed itz the low-end retailers who prohibit pets? not that I am putting them down, I shop at Target, WalMart, and Kmart whenever I get a chance ... (I must admit, I never got asked to leave WalMart), but probably b/c no "BIG SHOT" saw me.
Good idea to inundate Target with letters ... herez their address ..
http://www.target.com/gp/browse.html/ref=nav2_footer_contact/601-2114349-8292961?%5Fencoding=UTF8&node=3370571

but i see many wayz to contact them but none for GENERAL topics .... I shall try to compose a letter or if you (Chelbuddy) would send us a copy perhaps we can use that as a skeleton .... I like your remark about them not wanting your money!!!!

Now I want to stroll into Nordstroms simply b/c I can!!!!

strength in unity!

Woot woot,
Debbie

[Monday]

Originally Posted by chelbuddy

Just to take this away from the debate for a minute...

I went to Target and was told to leave, no pets allowed, etc. so I said that i understood that they didn't want my money - that I had come to spend literally hundreds of dollars.

I just came across this article on a website that might interest y'all
http://www.epilepsy.com/articles/ar_1063676079.html

Research Articles Big Department Stores Welcome All Service Dogs
Tom Schram

Officials and managers of several national department store chains say that their policy is to welcome service dogs into their stores when they accompany people with epilepsy.

"Target does allow animals regardless of what disability they might serve," said Kristin Jahnke, spokeswoman for the Minneapolis-based discount chain.
Jahnke said that employees might raise the question of whether it was a service dog but that no documentation on the part of a person with epilepsy would be needed.

Jan Drummond, spokeswoman for Sears in Hoffman Estates, Ill., echoed Jahnke's statements.

"We certainly permit them in stores. That's not an issue for us. My understanding is that there isn't any signage in the stores, but it's part of the overall training and instruction that we give," she said.

Drummond said that any effort to prevent people with epilepsy from bringing in service dogs might well be a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the 1990 legislation that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.

Charlie Conner, manager of Wal-Mart in Jupiter, Fla., said that written notice welcoming service dogs is posted at the front door.

"If it's obvious that it's a service dog, we have no problem allowing it in the store," he said.

And Derek Cresto, manager of the L-Street Kmart, Omaha, Neb., said his store also posts written notice and would not turn anyone away.
"In general we wouldn't allow pets. But obviously if someone approached an employee and said 'It's a special dog for my epileptic seizures' then there really wouldn't be an issue."
Woot Woot, Debbie