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YorkiesInDixie · 07-06-2007, 02:08 PM

Perhaps the original poster meant bringing her dog into a store while on a leash....I could see the problem with that.

In a carrier, as people have mentioned, it doesn't seem to be a big deal. Then again, ours doesn't whine or bark.

genie · 07-06-2007, 03:21 PM

I just got back from Lowes and I took Hannah in with me. She stood in the buggy and several associates seen her and didn't say a word, actually 2 of them talked to her.

I can understand why stores would have a no dog policy though. My daughter thinks that it should be ok as long as they never touch the ground. I think that there should be a "yorkie only" policy at stores......

Amy81 · 07-06-2007, 05:33 PM

i understand now..
but i agree too Yorkie-only policy! lol

xBUTTERCUPx · 07-06-2007, 05:46 PM

I don't agree with the idea where dogs are allowed in stores. Maybe some stores but not all. I wouldn't want to bring home anything with another dog's pee on it. That would be gross!

MyFairLacy · 07-06-2007, 05:48 PM

I take Lacy almost everywhere with me including work everyday, the mall, most stores, and even to the tanning salon (she's in her carrier so she doesn't get exposed to the light). I've never taken her into a grocery store and hardly ever into restaurants. She went into McAlisters once in her carrier and we've sat on the patio of On The Border several times. I wish we could carry our little dogs with us everywhere as well. So far as grocery stores - have you seen some of the nasty people that walk around and grubby kids?? I've seen a couple men before that look like they have been working outside in the hot sun all day, dirt all over them, nasty clothes, body odor to kill..look like they haven't had a bath in a week. I would absolutely much rather have someone's dog around my food than someone like that. I do take my dog in anywhere that doesn't have food for sell...if they ask me to leave I will and I probably won't go back to shop there. I used to take her into Target with me until they stopped it because they sell some food...now I don't go to Target nearly as often...I have snuck her in in her carrier before though. Walmart also doesn't' allow dogs - I don't ever go to Walmart because I hate walmart - not because they allow dogs but for quite a few other reasons. I'd much rather go to Target than Walmart, but I always try to stick to places that let me take my baby in with me. I've only been asked to leave a mall once (the one in my parent's small town that sucks..most big city malls are fine with small dogs) and Target once when they stopped allowing dogs in my town. Other than that, in our 2 1/2 years together, we haven't had any problems going anywhere.

Amy81 · 07-06-2007, 05:52 PM

i agree... some of the people that i see in there are nasty looking. id rather have my dog in there then them ... lol

i guess i should have posted it as i wish we could take our babies into all stores that would allow it or make more stores that are dog friendly!
i caused too much of a stir up i think.. sorry

it was just on my mind.

Janie616 · 07-06-2007, 05:52 PM

if they are in carriers, then why can't they be allowed inside????

Amy81 · 07-06-2007, 05:58 PM

i live in a small town so all i have is walmart and kmart. and the common hardware stores which i dont go in there. we have a strip mall you cant even call it a decent mall. so theres not too many places i can take him w/me around here. but man he sure loves to ride in the car. he falls asleep in his car seat ... he is soooo cute

Judy in Waco · 07-10-2007, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Judy in Waco

Recently on the way home from the vet, I had to stop in at Walmart to grab some supplies. I stopped at the service desk and asked if I could bring Gizmo in with me. I explained that it was wayyy too hot to leave him in the car. The manager told me that they never have a problem with small dogs in carriers. They just have to STAY in the carrier and NEVER be put on the floor. If they start whining or barking, we would also be asked to leave. (That didn't happen - he was an angel). Different stores have different policies I'm sure, but in this case it was better than leaving him in a hot car. I could have gone home and then gone back to the store, and I would have if the manager hadn't been as agreeable. Most people didn't even notice him.

I have a correction to make here. I saw that manager again the other day and he came up to talk to me. (I didn't have Gizmo with me.) He very nicely explained that he had given me some incorrect information. He found out that it is against state law for any animals to be in any establishment that sells food items UNLESS they are service animals. He said that all he would do is ask someone to leave, but he didn't know what a police officer or health official would do. He thinks that Walmart could get cited by the health dept.

So, no more trips to Walmart! But I understand.

Ozzie'sperson · 07-10-2007, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by genie

I just got back from Lowes and I took Hannah in with me. She stood in the buggy and several associates seen her and didn't say a word, actually 2 of them talked to her.

I can understand why stores would have a no dog policy though. My daughter thinks that it should be ok as long as they never touch the ground. I think that there should be a "yorkie only" policy at stores......

Ozzie has been to Lowe's, too. But he was in his soft-sided carrier. Since they don't sell or serve food -- and as I was plunking down a major chunk of change while I was there -- I would have been REALLY angry if someone had tried to give me grief over it.

Anna Banana · 07-10-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Janie616

if they are in carriers, then why can't they be allowed inside????

Thats what I don't understand. There is no damage that a dog in a completely enclosed carrier can do, except to someone with the most severe allergies.

Tina_Luvs_Missy · 07-10-2007, 11:43 AM

Wal-Mart won't allow them in if it's a superstore, because of the food and what not.

My friends always get a way with it though. They either have them hidden under their arm, with their little heads just popping out, or placed in their bag, with their little head popping out as well.

YorkiesInDixie · 07-10-2007, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tina_Luvs_Missy

Wal-Mart won't allow them in if it's a superstore, because of the food and what not.

My friends always get a way with it though. They either have them hidden under their arm, with their little heads just popping out, or placed in their bag, with their little head popping out as well.

When are people going to learn to respect the rules stores have in place?? They may not agree with it, but if that's the case, they can take their business elsewhere. It's so ridiculous to be sneaking animals anywhere they're not welcome.

BamaFan121s · 07-10-2007, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by artie merlino

I love all Animals, especially my 3 Yorkie's and I'm sure everybody loves their Pets as well, but if I ever see any Dog of any size or any Breed in Walmart or any other Dept. Store that has food - Target etc. I would report it to the Store Manager, I'm Sorry but I have to draw the line here I don't want any one's "Pet" near or around any Food that I may or may not purchase!
Besides there are alot of different People that go to Walmart and not all People are "Dog Lover's"? It sounds foriegn to us since we are all Yorkie Fanatics. The thought of any dog around food does not sit well with me.
What about my Human Right? All 3 of mine are bathed twice a week, and 2 of them even sleep with me. I take them every where except Walmart and Target for that very reason, out of respect for others. And if they were allowed in there I wouldn't take them and I would never try to sneek them in either, it just seems wrong and gross! But that's just my opinion and feelings
sorry if anyone got offended, that was not my intention. Aloha

I completely agree with you.

I love dogs...all dogs, not just mine. But I don't think they should be in stores...ANY stores other than pets stores for a multitude of reasons. And I can completely understand why stores have policies prohibiting them from being in the store, again, for many reasons. The facination behind 'sneaking' your dog in somewhere is logic that I, for the life of me, cannot understand.

maggiesmom01 · 07-10-2007, 12:05 PM

i think that as long as its not somewhere that sells food and they are in their carriers its shouldnt be a big deal i could understand if the dog is barking and disrupting things than you should be asked to leave but other than that i think they should be aloud in stores.

07-06-2007, 05:48 PM	#20
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	I take Lacy almost everywhere with me including work everyday, the mall, most stores, and even to the tanning salon (she's in her carrier so she doesn't get exposed to the light). I've never taken her into a grocery store and hardly ever into restaurants. She went into McAlisters once in her carrier and we've sat on the patio of On The Border several times. I wish we could carry our little dogs with us everywhere as well. So far as grocery stores - have you seen some of the nasty people that walk around and grubby kids?? I've seen a couple men before that look like they have been working outside in the hot sun all day, dirt all over them, nasty clothes, body odor to kill..look like they haven't had a bath in a week. I would absolutely much rather have someone's dog around my food than someone like that. I do take my dog in anywhere that doesn't have food for sell...if they ask me to leave I will and I probably won't go back to shop there. I used to take her into Target with me until they stopped it because they sell some food...now I don't go to Target nearly as often...I have snuck her in in her carrier before though. Walmart also doesn't' allow dogs - I don't ever go to Walmart because I hate walmart - not because they allow dogs but for quite a few other reasons. I'd much rather go to Target than Walmart, but I always try to stick to places that let me take my baby in with me. I've only been asked to leave a mall once (the one in my parent's small town that sucks..most big city malls are fine with small dogs) and Target once when they stopped allowing dogs in my town. Other than that, in our 2 1/2 years together, we haven't had any problems going anywhere. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

07-06-2007, 05:52 PM	#22
Janie616 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,093	if they are in carriers, then why can't they be allowed inside???? __________________ Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Louis Pasteur, Michaelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein." -- H. Jackson Brown

07-06-2007, 02:08 PM	#16
YorkiesInDixie BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 15	Perhaps the original poster meant bringing her dog into a store while on a leash....I could see the problem with that. In a carrier, as people have mentioned, it doesn't seem to be a big deal. Then again, ours doesn't whine or bark.

07-06-2007, 03:21 PM	#17
genie Loves Hannah & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington Posts: 1,752	I just got back from Lowes and I took Hannah in with me. She stood in the buggy and several associates seen her and didn't say a word, actually 2 of them talked to her. I can understand why stores would have a no dog policy though. My daughter thinks that it should be ok as long as they never touch the ground. I think that there should be a "yorkie only" policy at stores......

07-06-2007, 05:33 PM	#18
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	i understand now.. but i agree too Yorkie-only policy! lol

07-06-2007, 05:46 PM	#19
xBUTTERCUPx YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 905	I don't agree with the idea where dogs are allowed in stores. Maybe some stores but not all. I wouldn't want to bring home anything with another dog's pee on it. That would be gross!

07-06-2007, 05:58 PM	#23
Amy81 No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Palatka, Florida Posts: 6,523	i live in a small town so all i have is walmart and kmart. and the common hardware stores which i dont go in there. we have a strip mall you cant even call it a decent mall. so theres not too many places i can take him w/me around here. but man he sure loves to ride in the car. he falls asleep in his car seat ... he is soooo cute

07-10-2007, 11:43 AM	#27
Tina_Luvs_Missy YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 326	Wal-Mart won't allow them in if it's a superstore, because of the food and what not. My friends always get a way with it though. They either have them hidden under their arm, with their little heads just popping out, or placed in their bag, with their little head popping out as well.

07-10-2007, 12:05 PM	#30
maggiesmom01 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 5	i think that as long as its not somewhere that sells food and they are in their carriers its shouldnt be a big deal i could understand if the dog is barking and disrupting things than you should be asked to leave but other than that i think they should be aloud in stores.