Nope. If he isn't allowed I don't take him. I see no point in sneaking him in where he can't go. I personally don't think it is fair to those shopping that might be allergic or even scared of dogs. Plus when I go shopping I don't want to have to take care of him at the same time. When he can go and is allowed he does go.

Clothing stores are your best option. I have one of those fully enclosed carrier bags, but it's too bulky and she prefers to stick her head out. She rides around in a sling style bag and likes to just tag along. She is hyper in general but she just chills when she gets in that bag. Therefore, we can't really "sneak" since she is totally visible. Anyway, our local outdoor mall and outlet mall are semi pet friendly. Lots of restaurants with outdoor seating and a ton of stores that have paw prints in their windows to signify they are pet friendly.

Taking Sammy does keep me from buying too much because they DO look at you funny when you take your dog in the dressing room and have a conversation with her. (Which is something I would only expect other YT people to understand.)

BB&B, Michaels/JoAnns (especially when shopping for dog themed fabric! you can claim they needed to come to pick it out!), Lowes, OfficeMax, etc. are all good options. Obviously stay out of anywhere that serves or sells food and respect "no dogs" signs.

You will find that the kids notice before the adults do. I get lots of giggles and smiles from kids and their parents never notice.

Agreed.

The reason dogs aren't allowed in so many places is because of those who bring or, even worse, sneak their dogs in muck it up (thus making dogs allowed in less and less places)..

I think you're thinking of a therapy dog. To make him a service dog, you'd have to have a disablity that hinders your daily life, and that he could help you with. Look into the different therapy animal organizations, because a lot of places are a lot more lenient about letting in therapy animals because they're so well behaved.

Lol, kids notice Wobie all the time too. I carry him, not even in a bag, but a lot of adults don't notice him.

Well, I don't really take mine places because 1) they don't really enjoy car rides that much and 2) I'm sure they'd rather spend that time napping on my bed....but, my general rule of thumb is, if I have to stop and wonder if it's OK to take them XXX, then it's probably not and it's better to just leave them at home than risk being asked to leave.
I say just go where you want--it no one says anything great and if you are asked to leave, that's just how the cookie crumbles...rules are rules and there's not much you can do about it. Not the end of the world. I would never knowingly 'sneak them in' somewhere I knew they weren't allowed, but that's just me. I don't think I am above restrictions that apply to the general public, so I see no reason to try it.
I can certainly understand why there would be rules against it and if I owed a business of anykind, as much as I love dogs, I wouldn't permit dogs (except service animals) either.

Sam doesnt go all the time... like today.. I took him to Doggie Daycamp @ Petsmart while my mom and I shopped around.

But normally he goes where I go. He has gone to Wal~Mart.. Target... the movies...etc... he lays in his purse and sleeps. He is good when we go.

Lacy goes almost everywhere with me. I just don't take her into grocery stores or restaurants. Well, she went in McAllister's once in her carrier, and she has been to restaurants and sat with me on the patio. We go to On The Border all the time and sit on the patio. She just sits in my lap. She goes to work with me everyday and in most stores with me. Yesterday we went to the mall, and I had her in her stroller. Today we went to Petsmart and then I took her with me to go Pottery Painting. She slept in her stroller. Most malls allow little dogs (esp. in big cities) as long as you don't take them in the food court areas. The only mall that ever asked us to leave was back home where my parents live and it's a little crappy mall tha I don't really care to go to anyway. I told them they needed to get with the times LOL. I don't have a problem with dogs being anywhere...I think they are cleaner than a lot of people and cleaner than almost all kids. My dog is also much quieter and better behaved than most kids I see. I've never had a problem taking her anywhere with me except once in a Victoria Secret store. I had Lacy in her stroller and the girl working there walked all the way across the store to tell me she was allergic to dogs. Okay..if she was allergic shouldn't she have stayed where she was, and also most people aren't allergic to yorkies (especially since Lacy is bathed once a week). Anyway, most people just think she is so cute and well behaved. She goes pretty much everywhere with me and I plan to keep it that way

my sister came with me for Zekes vet check and after she needed to run into Costco to pick up pictures... I dont know if every Costco is the same but in ours the photo pick up is on the left side next to the door and the rest of the store is on the other side of the gate. I went in with her thinking it would be ok because 1) we were literally ten steps into the store and 2) he still fit in my hand (he still didn't even weigh a pound). A man saw and kicked us both out. He wouldn't even let my sister get her pictures :(

I have two stories to add to this thread:

1) After my Mom fell and broke her hip , had surgery, and was sent to a rehab center, I would sneak her dog, Sonny into her room and let them have visits. We got "caught", by a nurse, and she quickly shut the door, and played with Sonny too. The doctor was amazed by my Mom's quick rehab, and he was told about being able to see her baby, and the doctor officially OKed Sonny's visits.....he was her medicine!!

2) After this, I researched how I can legally take my Yokies into rehab and nursing homes in the area, and found Therapy Dog, International. I found out what the test intailed, worked with my Davie and Lexie for about 3 months and went and had them tested at the nearby Hospise. They both passed, I had the vet check them and he filled out paperwork, and sent in the papers. Both of my babies are offical therapy dogs and we visit a local nursing home and schools as much as we can.

I take my chihuahua everywhere(Except the cinema though I want to take her once but I know she will bark) I think I will do the same with Sophie

:thumbup: Same here!

We can't sneak Sophie because she will bark at times. We had quite a time with her in her carrier while we were in Estes Park. She barked at all the other dogs and tried to jump out of the carrier. We finally gave up and used the leash in Vail. But there she barked again! At home we only take her if she is allowed. Last week we were told that now that Menards carries groceries, no dogs will be allowed. :( I heard that a lady I know here in town who had three Yorkies was asked to leave Hobby Lobby once.

Layla comes everywhere except restaurants, for the obvious reason! she is so good in her carrier. yesterday we went to the mall and to a fabric store... she's even come into an ice cream shop with me! not a peep out of her!

I take Lillybelle most of the time...she is just devasted if I get my keys to go somewhere and don't take her. She knows the the difference - when we are getting out of the car and I say, "lets get your 'shhh purse' rather than her regular purses".
I have taken her in restaurants in her "shhh purse" if they dont have an outdoor patio...but I dont like too, because I dont like to break rules..but sometimes...like on vacation...there really is just no choice...she's quiet as a mouse ...(acts better than my own boys did when they were young and in a restaurant and is probably cleaner, no coughing, sneezing, spilling, running,).
If she is in her "shhh purse", we try not to go anywhere that we have to stay very long.
Dont think I would take her to a movie though...she would be too traumatized--it would be way too long and way too LOUD.
We trained her on her "shhh purse" at home...in short intervals with praise, and treats when she was young, and I give her treats on occasion still and she has chew toys in her purse to keep her busy.
Good luck with your little one and have fun!