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FidoTheYorkie · 08-21-2009, 04:09 PM

Why do you take your dog everywere with you??
When i take Fido to the mall he is just one big stressbomb, and wines all the time.
I wouldnt dare to take Fido with me in Grocerystores, he's much better in the car or just at home in his creat

manina · 08-21-2009, 04:12 PM

My Miley was ok in the bag , until one day a lady started to talk really loud and my Miley started to bark at her. I couldn't get out fast enough from that store lol !!!!!!.
U should start them young and I always leave my bags on the floor and they think they can sleep in them. So when u go out they love to b in the bags.
bark@ulater!!!!!
manina,miley

,max

Fancy_Pants · 08-21-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FidoTheYorkie

Why do you take your dog everywere with you??
When i take Fido to the mall he is just one big stressbomb, and wines all the time.
I wouldnt dare to take Fido with me in Grocerystores, he's much better in the car or just at home in his creat

Fancy hates being home alone. I feel bad if I do have to leave her so it is easier just to bring her with me. She gets nervous if she sees me putting my shoes on and I haven't asked her yet if she wants to go bye-bye. Fancy is more stressed staying home alone than going with me.

uhxohxcece · 08-21-2009, 08:07 PM

I think it all depends on your dog. Some dogs are fine being home, maybe more independent and not going out ...louis likes to be with me. He'll do anything to go run errands with me and of course it doesn't bother me

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CouversMom · 08-21-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by FidoTheYorkie

Why do you take your dog everywere with you??
When i take Fido to the mall he is just one big stressbomb, and wines all the time.
I wouldnt dare to take Fido with me in Grocerystores, he's much better in the car or just at home in his creat

It does take training to get them to be quiet in the bag. I think some people think it should just happen naturally.

Start out small. Put them in the bag at home and give them a treat. Then start carrying it around and praising your pup. Then go on short trips where they are allowed to stick their head out. Just get them used to being in the bag as much as you can, and if they enjoy it... they will have no problem being quiet for you

Couver knows that if he's quiet in his bag, he gets to come with... He would way rather be with mom than be at home, so he is happy to be in his bag!

It is important to start them young

Lioncross4 · 08-21-2009, 10:42 PM

Purse train them the minute you get them! We had ours in her cute Alex luxe bag from day 1--she goes everywhere with us! Museums, restaurants, plays, dance competitions, the mall, Target...and noone knows we're packing a fur baby!

We always make sure her needs are met--and take her out for frequent walks/potty breaks outside. we put a few toys in her bag and keep the ends up for circulation. We also check inside frequently to make sure she's not getting warm...and no clothes on if it's a long bag day--too toasty.

She loves it so much if it is sitting on the living room floor-she jumps in and pops her little head out, like "ok guys...let's go have fun". We started with the small bag....and she outgrew that bag---so got the large and re-homed our first bag to another yorkietalk family! She's about 6 lbs. she fit in the small---but, didn't have room to get comfy on her long days out!

charly · 08-21-2009, 11:45 PM

Rockie has been traveling in his doggie bags since he was four months he's now 2 12 years old. He loves being in them especially since he does'nt like to stay home. l take him in out alot. lf he starts whining l just leave out of the store.

ritzydaisy · 08-22-2009, 05:01 AM

My Yorkie is 8 lbs. Would she fit the large Kwigy Bo? She likes to ride around in her Fundle with her head poking out. I need something that can be zipped for sneaking her in stores.

yorkiegirlz2 · 08-23-2009, 10:34 AM

i rescued my dog when he was 4 and he just loved carriers from the start, so you don't necessarily have to start young for them to enjoy it. luckily, he is an extremely quiet dog and doesn't move about in the bag, so i can take him anywhere i want. taking him along eases my 'parent' guilt - when i'm at work during the week he's alone so i try to take him with me on days off and weekends.

i just recently bought an alex bag (size small, putty color) and i have to concur with the rave reviews. it looks like a regular purse and is just perfect for going into stores. my dog is 5 pounds and he just fits length-wise in the carrier. i have read that many people 'size up' when buying a carrier, but i was always told that a carrier should feel secure to them and if it's too long/wide they will be moving about. unless it's for a long duration (like flights) i'd buy a bag without too much extra room.

Bellas_mommy · 08-23-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkiegirlz2

i just recently bought an alex bag (size small, putty color) and i have to concur with the rave reviews. it looks like a regular purse and is just perfect for going into stores. my dog is 5 pounds and he just fits length-wise in the carrier. i have read that many people 'size up' when buying a carrier, but i was always told that a carrier should feel secure to them and if it's too long/wide they will be moving about. unless it's for a long duration (like flights) i'd buy a bag without too much extra room.

I completely agree. I also have the small Alex (denim with gold accents)for Bella (who is approximately 5.5 lbs). It has worked out great for her. She doesn't move about or cry when she's in her bag. I do plan on purchasing the large Alex Luxe for extended trips, but for day to day errands I prefer smaller carriers. When I do put her in one of her larger carriers I tend to put a blanket in with her to make her feel more secure (and so she won't slide side to side as I walk).
But that is just my opinion and what works best for my little princess. Each little one has different comfort needs.

rosey442 · 08-24-2009, 03:34 AM

I have the Kwigy Bo Alexa bag for Molly and she loves being in it. The only problem I have is if she's inside of the bag in the car. She gets car sick. So, I either have her on a washable pee pad on the car seat with a special dog seat belt or in the bag with it unzpped. Molly prefers the former in the car. I have also seen an inexpensive soft sided courier style carrier made by Outward Hound that has pink and brown polka dots on it and lots of mesh on the ends and front for air circulation. I was thinking of trying that since it's cute and doesn't immediately scream "dog" to see how Molly does in it.
While in the stores being carried about in the Kwigy Bo is great, as it really looks like a purse and since Molly is quiet in it, we've been able to go to Wal-Mart, Target, grocery stores, etc. without being "caught".

lfbussell · 08-24-2009, 05:31 AM

Just bought a Vera Bradley bag and hope my Tessa likes it! I think it looks great and has a big pocket for my stuff too! I have been taking Tessa with me since day one! They love her at my bank, if fact if I don't bring her for some reason, they are dissapointed! They also love her a Walgreens! Took her to Kroger with me the other day (in a carrier) and she was quiet till we got to check-out--then she started to bark! Guess she wanted to see who I was talking to! They were great, wanted to see her and didn't care about her being in the store--she's cleaner than lot of people that come in!!

klittle0024 · 08-24-2009, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by lfbussell

Just bought a Vera Bradley bag and hope my Tessa likes it! I think it looks great and has a big pocket for my stuff too! I have been taking Tessa with me since day one! They love her at my bank, if fact if I don't bring her for some reason, they are dissapointed! They also love her a Walgreens! Took her to Kroger with me the other day (in a carrier) and she was quiet till we got to check-out--then she started to bark! Guess she wanted to see who I was talking to! They were great, wanted to see her and didn't care about her being in the store--she's cleaner than lot of people that come in!!

I completely agree! My dog IS cleaner than a lot of people (especially where I live)!!! I hate it when people get fussy about me bringing Bayli in somewhere. I keep her in my purse and they still think it's horrible! So, I just bought an Alex Luxe bag hoping that she will love it!!!

sushidoodidoo · 08-24-2009, 07:53 AM

Not to highjack the thread, but can anyone suggest a good carrier to carry both my little dogs in? Sushi is 3lb and Mr. Big is 2lb.

I have a Lux Lucy back, which I absolutely love (they seem to like it too) but it can only accomodate one of them at a time.

Jessica leal · 08-29-2009, 07:42 AM

Hi i was wondering if anyone has heard of the Teafco brand? They make the Argo dog carriers, i really want to get the Petaboard bag for my puppy and all their bags are airline approved.

08-21-2009, 04:09 PM	#16
FidoTheYorkie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hafnafjörður, Iceland , North Europe Posts: 728	Why do you take your dog everywere with you?? When i take Fido to the mall he is just one big stressbomb, and wines all the time. I wouldnt dare to take Fido with me in Grocerystores, he's much better in the car or just at home in his creat __________________ Sun [Owner] ,Fido [Yorkie] ,Mímir [Chinese Crested] ,Kría [Icelandic cat] ,Skuggi [Forrest cat]

08-21-2009, 04:12 PM	#17
manina Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orlando/IL Posts: 1,223	My Miley was ok in the bag , until one day a lady started to talk really loud and my Miley started to bark at her. I couldn't get out fast enough from that store lol !!!!!!. U should start them young and I always leave my bags on the floor and they think they can sleep in them. So when u go out they love to b in the bags. bark@ulater!!!!! manina,miley,max

08-21-2009, 08:07 PM	#19
uhxohxcece Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: miami Posts: 121	I think it all depends on your dog. Some dogs are fine being home, maybe more independent and not going out ...louis likes to be with me. He'll do anything to go run errands with me and of course it doesn't bother me . __________________ -Claudia

08-21-2009, 11:45 PM	#22
charly Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: So Ca Posts: 2,376	Rockie has been traveling in his doggie bags since he was four months he's now 2 12 years old. He loves being in them especially since he does'nt like to stay home. l take him in out alot. lf he starts whining l just leave out of the store. __________________

08-24-2009, 03:34 AM	#26
rosey442 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Providence, PA USA Posts: 302	I have the Kwigy Bo Alexa bag for Molly and she loves being in it. The only problem I have is if she's inside of the bag in the car. She gets car sick. So, I either have her on a washable pee pad on the car seat with a special dog seat belt or in the bag with it unzpped. Molly prefers the former in the car. I have also seen an inexpensive soft sided courier style carrier made by Outward Hound that has pink and brown polka dots on it and lots of mesh on the ends and front for air circulation. I was thinking of trying that since it's cute and doesn't immediately scream "dog" to see how Molly does in it. While in the stores being carried about in the Kwigy Bo is great, as it really looks like a purse and since Molly is quiet in it, we've been able to go to Wal-Mart, Target, grocery stores, etc. without being "caught". __________________ Carolyn Molly

08-21-2009, 10:42 PM	#21
Lioncross4 YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 338	Purse train them the minute you get them! We had ours in her cute Alex luxe bag from day 1--she goes everywhere with us! Museums, restaurants, plays, dance competitions, the mall, Target...and noone knows we're packing a fur baby! We always make sure her needs are met--and take her out for frequent walks/potty breaks outside. we put a few toys in her bag and keep the ends up for circulation. We also check inside frequently to make sure she's not getting warm...and no clothes on if it's a long bag day--too toasty. She loves it so much if it is sitting on the living room floor-she jumps in and pops her little head out, like "ok guys...let's go have fun". We started with the small bag....and she outgrew that bag---so got the large and re-homed our first bag to another yorkietalk family! She's about 6 lbs. she fit in the small---but, didn't have room to get comfy on her long days out!

08-22-2009, 05:01 AM	#23
ritzydaisy Crazy Miss Daisy Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 1,904	My Yorkie is 8 lbs. Would she fit the large Kwigy Bo? She likes to ride around in her Fundle with her head poking out. I need something that can be zipped for sneaking her in stores.

08-23-2009, 10:34 AM	#24
yorkiegirlz2 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA Posts: 44	i rescued my dog when he was 4 and he just loved carriers from the start, so you don't necessarily have to start young for them to enjoy it. luckily, he is an extremely quiet dog and doesn't move about in the bag, so i can take him anywhere i want. taking him along eases my 'parent' guilt - when i'm at work during the week he's alone so i try to take him with me on days off and weekends. i just recently bought an alex bag (size small, putty color) and i have to concur with the rave reviews. it looks like a regular purse and is just perfect for going into stores. my dog is 5 pounds and he just fits length-wise in the carrier. i have read that many people 'size up' when buying a carrier, but i was always told that a carrier should feel secure to them and if it's too long/wide they will be moving about. unless it's for a long duration (like flights) i'd buy a bag without too much extra room.

08-24-2009, 05:31 AM	#27
lfbussell Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: sparta, tennessee, white county Posts: 42	Just bought a Vera Bradley bag and hope my Tessa likes it! I think it looks great and has a big pocket for my stuff too! I have been taking Tessa with me since day one! They love her at my bank, if fact if I don't bring her for some reason, they are dissapointed! They also love her a Walgreens! Took her to Kroger with me the other day (in a carrier) and she was quiet till we got to check-out--then she started to bark! Guess she wanted to see who I was talking to! They were great, wanted to see her and didn't care about her being in the store--she's cleaner than lot of people that come in!!

08-24-2009, 07:53 AM	#29
sushidoodidoo YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 298	Not to highjack the thread, but can anyone suggest a good carrier to carry both my little dogs in? Sushi is 3lb and Mr. Big is 2lb. I have a Lux Lucy back, which I absolutely love (they seem to like it too) but it can only accomodate one of them at a time.