Home & Garden Show in OK Would Not Allow Dogs

[yorkiegirl83]

Even though I own dogs, I have allergies so I can understand why that is reasoning for some stores to not allow pets. BUT in a huge area, the chance of an allergic reaction to someone who does not pet the dog is soooo ridiculously minimal. I also think not allowing dogs in carriers is so silly especially in parks and outdoor areas. I didn't own dogs when I lived in Boston but I worked at a huge mall Copley Place and the rule was that dogs were allowed as long as they were held/carrier/stroller.. ect. Even huge luxury stores like Saks Fifth Avenue allow dogs!

I have a question, if it isn't posted that pets are not allowed and I was to bring my pup in, in a carrier do you think it would be an issue?

I've wanted to try so many times because it's so inconvenient to leave them at home while I'm out running errands.

[Kathy LaMar]

Originally Posted by yorkiegirl83

Even though I own dogs, I have allergies so I can understand why that is reasoning for some stores to not allow pets. BUT in a huge area, the chance of an allergic reaction to someone who does not pet the dog is soooo ridiculously minimal. I also think not allowing dogs in carriers is so silly especially in parks and outdoor areas. I didn't own dogs when I lived in Boston but I worked at a huge mall Copley Place and the rule was that dogs were allowed as long as they were held/carrier/stroller.. ect. Even huge luxury stores like Saks Fifth Avenue allow dogs!

I have a question, if it isn't posted that pets are not allowed and I was to bring my pup in, in a carrier do you think it would be an issue?

I've wanted to try so many times because it's so inconvenient to leave them at home while I'm out running errands.

I was told that signs don't have to be posted because they can refuse service to anyone.

Thank you so much for your comments. I have so much more to add to my letter!

[Kathy LaMar]

Originally Posted by Passionfruition

Aww, I'm sorry to hear that! I have been working an exhibitor's booth all weekend at our home expo show here in Charleston, and one family came by with a 11 week old yorkie pup that totally made my day!

So, my advice is, next year, come to the Charleston one instead and bring your yorkie to visit me. LOL.

Sully is absolutely precious!!!! We just may have to come to Charleston next year!

[lapi's yorkies]

As a matter of fact today my husband and I went to Costco the warehouse food store withour baby Chloe 2.6 lbs in her carrier and they did not let me in either. It was not like her head was out or anything she was napping in her carrier. They made a big deal about it. Yet Publix the local food store has never had a problem. I was very surprised!

[yorkiegirl83]

It's so hard to know where they'll be accepted

[bettyeanne]

Please send the letter .... it will make us both feel better!! We weren't allowed to bring Toto, in her bag, to an old car show in the park, on the grass in Grand Junction!! We even offered to buy Toto a ticket, assured them that she was never allowed on ground that we weren't familiar with and the witch at the gate smiled and still said no!! I smiled back and simply said "You have got to be kidding"!! So, yes, please do send the letter for all of us who feel the way you do!

[TatumsMom]

Well, I'm one of those that it really doesn't bother if I see dogs at an event but there are rules and regulations that the store owner or event coordinator has every right to set and we have to obey them. I actually saw a college girl grocery shopping at a very busy HEB on Friday with a HUGE standard poodle on a leash!! I've seen standard poodles before but I think it was something about the type of store we were in and the crowd of people that seemed to make it a little "unreal". I swear it was like seeing a small horse walking around a grocery store! The dog didn't have a service vest on or anything and I have no idea why she had to have the dog in the store but I did think that was a little weird. Now that I think about it, that's not the first time I've seen a very large dog in that HEB but the other time was a service dog - had his vest on to prove it. For the record, I don't take Tatum into any stores (except for the couple of times we've gone to Petco) but that's mostly because I run all my errands in the town I work in before heading home to "my town".

[bbs-chewy]

Chewy comes to our antique store evryday, but it is my store.
This may be an unpopular view but really I don't want anybodies dogs in grocery stores and reataurants. Hair everywhere ick.

[MarilynMonroe]

if i have a problem with services or whatever i alway let them know. they may not know how many people want to go with dogs, unles you let them know, and if your the 100th person to write into them about the same issue or even just the 20th its a start... and may make them think

[Rusty's Momma]

Originally Posted by lapi's yorkies

As a matter of fact today my husband and I went to Costco the warehouse food store withour baby Chloe 2.6 lbs in her carrier and they did not let me in either. It was not like her head was out or anything she was napping in her carrier. They made a big deal about it. Yet Publix the local food store has never had a problem. I was very surprised!

I was told by a certain MAJOR SUPER CENTER that the reason they would not allow pets in the store is: since they carry food, if the health dept were to come there and see an animal in the store, other than service animal, they would get in a lot of trouble. I see where they are coming from. I can appreciate that people have to have service dogs to live & function. So I really have no problem with them being in there, they are a NECESSITY, my little Rusty isn't.

[MissLola]

This happened to us just a couple weeks ago. We went to the stock show here, which is indoors, and a lady told me I couldn't have Lola in there. Keep in mind this is a show where they have hundreds of cows and horses indoors, but my yorkie in her carrier wasn't acceptable. She told me to leave her in the car. The wind chills here that day were about -14 degrees...and she wanted me to leave my 4.5 yorkie OUTSIDE in the CAR. I was a little angry. What bothered me the most about it was that we had walked by 10 different employees that day and none of them said a word about her, but this broad wouldn't let us stay. So we left. I can respect rules in public establishments, and I don't take my dogs into restaurants or grocery stores, but a stock show??? Come on already. I also considered writing to someone about it, but haven't yet.

[Francie]

Originally Posted by MissLola

This happened to us just a couple weeks ago. We went to the stock show here, which is indoors, and a lady told me I couldn't have Lola in there. Keep in mind this is a show where they have hundreds of cows and horses indoors, but my yorkie in her carrier wasn't acceptable. She told me to leave her in the car. The wind chills here that day were about -14 degrees...and she wanted me to leave my 4.5 yorkie OUTSIDE in the CAR. I was a little angry. What bothered me the most about it was that we had walked by 10 different employees that day and none of them said a word about her, but this broad wouldn't let us stay. So we left. I can respect rules in public establishments, and I don't take my dogs into restaurants or grocery stores, but a stock show??? Come on already. I also considered writing to someone about it, but haven't yet.

Maybe they were afraid she'd bark up a storm and scare the Cattle into a Stampede!

[Francie]

Originally Posted by lapi's yorkies

As a matter of fact today my husband and I went to Costco the warehouse food store withour baby Chloe 2.6 lbs in her carrier and they did not let me in either. It was not like her head was out or anything she was napping in her carrier. They made a big deal about it. Yet Publix the local food store has never had a problem. I was very surprised!

There are so many Health Ordinances for any of these Large Chain Stores that carry Food. They don't have a lot of control over it. They could lose their License...

Personally....I don't care WHERE dogs go....you can sit one under the chair of the table next to me in a restaurant....fine with me!

The Europeans are much more laid back about that sort of thing. Sigh...we're so Germaphobic around here and people have so many allergies. I'm beginning to think we've made our environement TOO Sterile!

I was never so healthy as when I spent every day in Barns. riding horses.....mucking stalls, surrounded by Horses, Cats, Dogs...Mice...God know what. And there I'd be , sitting on a Haypile, eating a Sandwich with my dirty hands...lol.


Francie

[jencar98]

Originally Posted by Francie

There are so many Health Ordinances for any of these Large Chain Stores that carry Food. They don't have a lot of control over it. They could lose their License...

Personally....I don't care WHERE dogs go....you can sit one under the chair of the table next to me in a restaurant....fine with me!

The Europeans are much more laid back about that sort of thing. Sigh...we're so Germaphobic around here and people have so many allergies. I'm beginning to think we've made our environement TOO Sterile!

I was never so healthy as when I spent every day in Barns. riding horses.....mucking stalls, surrounded by Horses, Cats, Dogs...Mice...God know what. And there I'd be , sitting on a Haypile, eating a Sandwich with my dirty hands...lol.


Francie

Francie - you are so right about this, in fact, I've recently heard of a study that backs you up. It was talking about the health of children exposed to everyday ordinary germs verses those that have been isolated and protected from them. The exposed children in general were much healthier.

I can understand how some are offended at dogs being allowed in restaurants, I'm not personally, but would respect their wishes. Many other places though could allow them with no real harm to anyone, especially if they are in a carrier.

[LoveMyGirlz]

Write the letter! I get so frustrated if we are turned away!! IF the tiny dog is enclosed in a purse carrier, I feel like "what right do you have to tell me what I can carry in my purse?!?" Hello! I COULD have a gun in my purse and I'd be more concerned with those kind of people walking around than one with a harmless doggie! Anyway, thats a crazy example, but you know, I feel it is pretty crazy if your doggie is "hidden" away and you know their little paws cannot touch the floor of where you are at. I agree if the dog is walking on a leash and they don't want dogs, but the "rules" should be modified to accept enclosed carriers.
We drove 1.5 hours to my stepsons baseball game...OUTSIDE...but at a school and Vixxen was in her carrier and they told me to leave! I was livid! I understand there are irresponsible owners, but one more time, if the dog never comes out of the carrier, what is the harm? Really.
Oh I also was turned away at the SF dog show...I was surprised but could kind of understand with all the other show dogs there, you never know how a dog will act and that could be an ugly situation. So though I was surprised that a dog show said no to bringing my dog, I could respect that one I guess! LOL!
Good luck!