Shih Tzu Attack in Home Depot - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Britster · 04-24-2011, 05:37 PM

The Canadian Press: Home Depot bans pets after vicious dog attack sends employee to hospital

Thoughts?

LIL MIS' MAGIC · 04-24-2011, 05:42 PM

I wonder if this is just a policy change in Canada or will it be company wide.

I hate that an employee was injured!

megansmomma · 04-24-2011, 05:43 PM

The owner sounds like she is to blame for the actions of her dog and now she has ruined it to everyone else.

dogbert · 04-24-2011, 05:44 PM

We took our Yorkie into Home Depot in Canada last summer. Glad we may not have to go again.

KazzyK810 · 04-24-2011, 06:09 PM

Our Home Depot doesn't allow dogs anyway.

But, sounds like the employee just reached out to pet the dog. Wish the article gave more information. Like did the employee ASK to pet the dog first? or just reach out at the dog?

I'm always amazed at anyone that reaches out to pet a dog they don't know, without the owner's permission. There's this assumption that if it's a small cute dog, it's ok.

NUmOmmie · 04-24-2011, 06:19 PM

I didnt know that dogs were allowed either. I wish that the article had more detail as well, people will start assuming.

SophieKatesMom · 04-24-2011, 06:21 PM

WOW, I am at a loss for words.

I take Sophie Kate to Lowes with me all the time, they welcome dogs and usually the employees have treats in their pockets and will share (with the owners permission).

One thing I have noticed is the employees always ask permission to pet Sophie Kate, I like that part a lot.

I have to wonder if it was a case of the employee petting a dog that just is not friendly. In that case should the dog be in Home Depot? Should the employee have asked permission to pet the dog?

ArmaniMan · 04-24-2011, 07:03 PM

Another instance of the bad spoiling it for the good.

While I do think every person should ask before they pet any dog from 1-100 pounds- I also think if your dog is vicious enough to send someone to the hospital it shouldn't be carried around in public without some sort of carrier or muzzle.

boopster · 04-24-2011, 07:15 PM

Sounds like the employee may have approached the dog too quickly. My Tallulah isn't vicious, but I bet she'd snap at anyone who put their face in hers, too. But as dog owners, we have to be prepared all the time to stop anyone getting in our dogs' space, don't we?

CouversMom · 04-24-2011, 07:30 PM

It is horrible that one person can ruin it for everyone else. My two come with me to Lowes, Home Depot and Ace every time we go (and we go a LOT... like twice a week), and we have never had any issues.

I'm really hoping this won't become a company wide thing...

lovespandp · 04-24-2011, 07:31 PM

I just took Pnut in Home Depot today!

Maybe the lady shouldn't have went in that close to the dog, or asked the owner if she could pet the dog... You dont go putting your face all up in a dogs area without knowing the dog! IMO

BUT If the owner knew the dog was a little touchy the owner should have said something before hand... It is bad on both parts if you ask me.

KazzyK810 · 04-24-2011, 07:58 PM

Other sites have more info on the incident, including pics of dog & bitten employee. Dog was 12 yrs old & employee did reach out to pet the dog. Who knows how good the dog's eyesight is at that age.

While I agree that people should be responsible for their pets, I'm so sick of people just assuming that they have the right to lay their hands on your small dog. They probably wouldn't attempt it with a pit bull or rottweiler...why with a small dog? I've even had employees at Petsmart & Petco do it & you'd think there of all places, employees would be instructed better.

DvlshAngel985 · 04-24-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by boopster

Sounds like the employee may have approached the dog too quickly. My Tallulah isn't vicious, but I bet she'd snap at anyone who put their face in hers, too. But as dog owners, we have to be prepared all the time to stop anyone getting in our dogs' space, don't we?

I agree. Our pups may look cute, but they can be snappy little things if approached too quickly. I think that's why Kaji doesn't like kids.

I know they don't allow pets at Home Depot here. I found out after I had been taking him in (often) and no worker ever said anything. They do come to comment and ask if they may pet him. I love it when people ask first. It helps me control the situation and reduce the chance of a negative consequence. Not that Kaji's a biter, but it helps to be extra cautious.

yorkietalkjilly · 04-24-2011, 09:02 PM

There are so many people who won't or can't control their dogs anymore, I guess we will be seeing more things like this. I used to take Jilly absolutely everywhere with me in her carrier but kept her secured inside.

RachelandSadie · 04-24-2011, 09:22 PM

i've never taken mine in Home Depot, but i'm sad to know that someone ruined it for us all by not keeping their pet at home if it's mean and i'm sad the employee tried to pet a mean doggie. both owner and petter are responsible here.

04-24-2011, 05:37 PM	#1
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04-24-2011, 05:42 PM	#2
LIL MIS' MAGIC Yorkie Lover Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Midlothian, Texas Posts: 4,377 Blog Entries: 3	I wonder if this is just a policy change in Canada or will it be company wide. I hate that an employee was injured! __________________ Kristin, Mom to: Lil Mis Magic, Sailor and Captain

04-24-2011, 05:43 PM	#3
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	The owner sounds like she is to blame for the actions of her dog and now she has ruined it to everyone else. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain

04-24-2011, 05:44 PM	#4
dogbert Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern, MN,USA Posts: 3,271 Blog Entries: 1	We took our Yorkie into Home Depot in Canada last summer. Glad we may not have to go again. __________________ Mammadoodle to my Yorkiedoodle Barney and our crazy cat Ms. Sassy Pants. RIP Audrey-Belle Within the heart of every stray lies the singular desire to be loved

04-24-2011, 06:09 PM	#5
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	Our Home Depot doesn't allow dogs anyway. But, sounds like the employee just reached out to pet the dog. Wish the article gave more information. Like did the employee ASK to pet the dog first? or just reach out at the dog? I'm always amazed at anyone that reaches out to pet a dog they don't know, without the owner's permission. There's this assumption that if it's a small cute dog, it's ok. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

04-24-2011, 06:19 PM	#6
NUmOmmie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MARYLAND Posts: 379	I didnt know that dogs were allowed either. I wish that the article had more detail as well, people will start assuming. __________________ Proud Mommie Gizmo

04-24-2011, 06:21 PM	#7
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	WOW, I am at a loss for words. I take Sophie Kate to Lowes with me all the time, they welcome dogs and usually the employees have treats in their pockets and will share (with the owners permission). One thing I have noticed is the employees always ask permission to pet Sophie Kate, I like that part a lot. I have to wonder if it was a case of the employee petting a dog that just is not friendly. In that case should the dog be in Home Depot? Should the employee have asked permission to pet the dog? __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

04-24-2011, 07:03 PM	#8
ArmaniMan I ♥ Armani & Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 3,895	Another instance of the bad spoiling it for the good. While I do think every person should ask before they pet any dog from 1-100 pounds- I also think if your dog is vicious enough to send someone to the hospital it shouldn't be carried around in public without some sort of carrier or muzzle. __________________ Armani & Chloe

04-24-2011, 07:15 PM	#9
boopster Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Southern California, USA Posts: 1,643 Blog Entries: 1	Sounds like the employee may have approached the dog too quickly. My Tallulah isn't vicious, but I bet she'd snap at anyone who put their face in hers, too. But as dog owners, we have to be prepared all the time to stop anyone getting in our dogs' space, don't we?

04-24-2011, 07:30 PM	#10
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	It is horrible that one person can ruin it for everyone else. My two come with me to Lowes, Home Depot and Ace every time we go (and we go a LOT... like twice a week), and we have never had any issues. I'm really hoping this won't become a company wide thing... __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

04-24-2011, 07:31 PM	#11
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	I just took Pnut in Home Depot today! Maybe the lady shouldn't have went in that close to the dog, or asked the owner if she could pet the dog... You dont go putting your face all up in a dogs area without knowing the dog! IMO BUT If the owner knew the dog was a little touchy the owner should have said something before hand... It is bad on both parts if you ask me. __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

04-24-2011, 07:58 PM	#12
KazzyK810 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK Posts: 4,119	Other sites have more info on the incident, including pics of dog & bitten employee. Dog was 12 yrs old & employee did reach out to pet the dog. Who knows how good the dog's eyesight is at that age. While I agree that people should be responsible for their pets, I'm so sick of people just assuming that they have the right to lay their hands on your small dog. They probably wouldn't attempt it with a pit bull or rottweiler...why with a small dog? I've even had employees at Petsmart & Petco do it & you'd think there of all places, employees would be instructed better. __________________ Karan & ZoE (Chelsea )

04-24-2011, 09:02 PM	#14
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	There are so many people who won't or can't control their dogs anymore, I guess we will be seeing more things like this. I used to take Jilly absolutely everywhere with me in her carrier but kept her secured inside. __________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis

04-24-2011, 09:22 PM	#15
RachelandSadie No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 5,748	i've never taken mine in Home Depot, but i'm sad to know that someone ruined it for us all by not keeping their pet at home if it's mean and i'm sad the employee tried to pet a mean doggie. both owner and petter are responsible here.