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Peters · 06-07-2006, 05:26 PM

pets aren't supposed to be allowed in stores that have food in them. it's against health regulations. if they are caught in the stores with food by a health inspector they can shut down the store.

Bailey's Peeps · 06-07-2006, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Peters

pets aren't supposed to be allowed in stores that have food in them. it's against health regulations. if they are caught in the stores with food by a health inspector they can shut down the store.

That's the reason why as much as I might sometimes want to sneak Bailey into a business establishment, I just don't think it's fair to the business to do that to them.

bchgirl · 06-07-2006, 06:08 PM

Mikey....Baxter is so stinking cute in his bag.

I hated Walmart before your post and to anyone considering taking their dog inside....if you do indeed inform them they are therapy dogs (not mentioning that the therapy is for you

), they will be allowed to stay in most cases......

Oscar's Mom · 06-07-2006, 06:10 PM

I am always up front with Oscar...he is never in a bag. And most of the time if I am in doubt if he would be welcome or not, I ask if he can come into the store. This past weekend when Glad, Dave and Wosie were riding the Harley's with us, we stopped at a little diner on the lake to eat. We asked if the dogs were allowed in the outdoor eating area and to our surprise, they were allowed! It was a nice lunch and we did not have to worry about what to do with Oscar and Wosie! I heard that they passed a law or there was one in the works where if a restaurant in Florida had an outdoor eating area and welcomed pets, it was no longer against the law for them to be there with you when you wanted to eat outside...this is a nice thing to do for pet owners.

londonteatime · 06-07-2006, 06:27 PM

PLEASE don't use that "therapy dog" line unless you DO have a real therapy dog. Because if people pull that just so they can bop around stores with their dogs, then those who REALLY have therapy dogs are going to have to provide all sorts of verification that theirs is indeed a therapy dog.

Sorry if I seem crabby about this but I'm disabled and may need a therapy dog in the future. It's not funny to need one and certainly not a joke.

Julie

KiKiPie · 06-07-2006, 06:50 PM

When I had my maltese a long time ago I snuck her into walmart in her bag. We didnt get kicked out but people looked at me like I had roaches crawling all over me! I wonder why people think its so strange when you have your dog with you?? It confuses me =

BabyFidgette · 06-07-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mikey

A) do your puppie's feet stink? baxter's feet always smell a lil funky no matter how much i try to wash them.

B) do your pups like to ride in bags or backpacks? i have a green messenger bag that baxter LOVES. he'd ride in that bag for hours without barking or whining or trying to get out. i feel so lucky to have gotten a yorkie who likes that.

C) the other day i took him to the a bunch of stores in the mall and no one said anything to me about him not being allowed. i also took him to Pier 1, a furniture store, and a fabric store (i was with my friend who is decorating her apartment.) no one in any of the stores cared. it was fun and baxter really enjoyed it.

D) i tried to sneak into walmart today with baxter. at first i tried to go through to garden center, but a man at the door saw him peeking out of my bag and laughed and started playing with him while trying to explain why i couldnt bring him.. sigh..

sooooo. being stubborn, i decided to try again through on of the front doors.

we made it past the door watcher woman, but some woman was like "OH AW OH LOOK AT THE PUPPY AW" and that got the attention of the door watcher woman.

DANG IT.

so she hesitantly said "um.. it's against the rules, but.. well he's in the bag.. let me ask," and she asked and her superior said no.

dang it.

He looks so cute in there!!!!!

Sadie's Mom · 06-07-2006, 07:10 PM

At Christmas last year, when I went to leave my parent's house, I got a flat & we got it aired up enough to go to Wal-Mart (the ONLY place open on that day/at that time). I had Sadie with me because I was all ready to travel back to Dallas. I took her in (in her bag) thru the service dept. entrance. No one said anything. I didn't go wandering all over the store, but she was there!

I have also succeeded in taking her to Target several times. She's also made the trip to Blockbuster a lot.

shecass · 06-07-2006, 07:16 PM

I've never thought about taking mine anywhere except petsmart or petco. I've seen other people do it but, I just leave them at home when I'm going somewhere other than the petstore.

Don't blame you for trying. He is adorable.

Dan & Corinne · 06-07-2006, 07:25 PM

Dan always says doggie paws smells like Fritos! and I agree! We have only smelled our girls paws so I can't say ALL doggie paws smell the same.

Look out for poopy or pee pee paws!

Oscar's Mom · 06-07-2006, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan & Corinne

Dan always says doggie paws smells like Fritos! and I agree! We have only smelled our girls paws so I can't say ALL doggie paws smell the same.

Look out for poopy or pee pee paws!

How Funny!!! Oscar's paws smell just like Frito's too! I made my hubby smell em and he agreed...Frito's!!!

Rae Rae · 06-07-2006, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

There is absolutely no accounting for some people's taste!!!

Yeah but its not like it's a person. To owners, their pet is their family and friend, but to another person it's just a dog. Some are allergic, some are afraid of dogs (yes even small dogs), so you have to respect that. Especially if its a place where food is being sold. Another thing is, it might be their company policy and theres nothing that the store employees can do about it. I'm sure the dogs are fine being left at home if you must go somewhere where you cant bring your dog.

Rae Rae · 06-07-2006, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by londonteatime

PLEASE don't use that "therapy dog" line unless you DO have a real therapy dog. Because if people pull that just so they can bop around stores with their dogs, then those who REALLY have therapy dogs are going to have to provide all sorts of verification that theirs is indeed a therapy dog.

Sorry if I seem crabby about this but I'm disabled and may need a therapy dog in the future. It's not funny to need one and certainly not a joke.

Julie

You're totally right! It happens w/ everything, people abuse policies and take advantage of it, therefore the ones who really need it dont get it anymore.

SnowWa · 06-07-2006, 11:45 PM

LondonTeaTime -- I agree with you 100%. I think it is totally irresponsible to present any dog as a therapy dog when it isn't.

Therapy dogs provide a great help to the people who need them - and the jobs they do should be highly respected. I can't say enough good things about these animals, and I have the highest regard for them -- and respect for the people who need them.

And, you're right -- if a lot of people start doing this - it will only make it harder for those people who truly need these pets at their side.

I am constantly amazed at what people will sink to - to get their dogs into places where they aren't allowed. I used to think it was only the teenagers at the mall who did this --- but on this forum, I can see that even "senior citizens" do it and think it is a "cute and funny thing to do." Plus - they can't survive without their little dogs with them every minute of every day (I can't believe this either.)

My dog(s) never get in the car with me unless I am going where they are allowed. More and more places are allowing pets - and I'm the first one to think this is great - but until they are allowed - my dogs aren't going. They have grown up this way - and fully understand and accept the fact that they can't go with me every place I go. I really believe for them, it makes it all the more exciting and fun when they can go.

**** I doubt any healthy person (or even a crippled person) walking into a store could convince me that the little 5-pound Yorkie they are toting around is a therapy dog anyway -- get real!

Carol Jean

dolcegal2002 · 06-08-2006, 02:46 AM

i have a messenger bag as well, next time try putting a sweater on top of your yorkies head until is safe (aka: you are away from the door minders, security) cameras cant always tell is a dog, often it gets confused with a stuffed animal. if you put a sweatshirt, and pat his head gently he may stay down (mine does, and you wouldnt believe the places i am able to take him in! LOL

06-07-2006, 05:26 PM	#16
Peters YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,225	bagged pets aren't supposed to be allowed in stores that have food in them. it's against health regulations. if they are caught in the stores with food by a health inspector they can shut down the store.

06-07-2006, 06:08 PM	#18
bchgirl Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: at da beach Posts: 15,444 Blog Entries: 2	Mikey....Baxter is so stinking cute in his bag. I hated Walmart before your post and to anyone considering taking their dog inside....if you do indeed inform them they are therapy dogs (not mentioning that the therapy is for you ), they will be allowed to stay in most cases...... __________________ Deb, Reese, Reggie, Frazier, Libby, Sidney, & Bodie Trace & Ramsey who watch over us www.biewersbythebay.com

06-07-2006, 06:10 PM	#19
Oscar's Mom My Little Biker Dude Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,065	I am always up front with Oscar...he is never in a bag. And most of the time if I am in doubt if he would be welcome or not, I ask if he can come into the store. This past weekend when Glad, Dave and Wosie were riding the Harley's with us, we stopped at a little diner on the lake to eat. We asked if the dogs were allowed in the outdoor eating area and to our surprise, they were allowed! It was a nice lunch and we did not have to worry about what to do with Oscar and Wosie! I heard that they passed a law or there was one in the works where if a restaurant in Florida had an outdoor eating area and welcomed pets, it was no longer against the law for them to be there with you when you wanted to eat outside...this is a nice thing to do for pet owners. __________________ ****************** Debbie G. - Oscar's Mom ****** PRAYERS FOR ALL THOSE KICKING CANCER'S BUTT!!! **************** RIP SHARON 8-10-63 to 9-21-08

06-07-2006, 06:50 PM	#21
KiKiPie Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,162	Another walmart story When I had my maltese a long time ago I snuck her into walmart in her bag. We didnt get kicked out but people looked at me like I had roaches crawling all over me! I wonder why people think its so strange when you have your dog with you?? It confuses me = __________________ Kristi and spoiled rotten Tiffany

06-07-2006, 07:10 PM	#23
Sadie's Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 3,180	At Christmas last year, when I went to leave my parent's house, I got a flat & we got it aired up enough to go to Wal-Mart (the ONLY place open on that day/at that time). I had Sadie with me because I was all ready to travel back to Dallas. I took her in (in her bag) thru the service dept. entrance. No one said anything. I didn't go wandering all over the store, but she was there! I have also succeeded in taking her to Target several times. She's also made the trip to Blockbuster a lot. __________________ Christie and Sadie

06-07-2006, 06:27 PM	#20
londonteatime Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: USA Posts: 170	PLEASE don't use that "therapy dog" line unless you DO have a real therapy dog. Because if people pull that just so they can bop around stores with their dogs, then those who REALLY have therapy dogs are going to have to provide all sorts of verification that theirs is indeed a therapy dog. Sorry if I seem crabby about this but I'm disabled and may need a therapy dog in the future. It's not funny to need one and certainly not a joke. Julie

06-07-2006, 07:16 PM	#24
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC Posts: 2,785	I've never thought about taking mine anywhere except petsmart or petco. I've seen other people do it but, I just leave them at home when I'm going somewhere other than the petstore. Don't blame you for trying. He is adorable. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723

06-07-2006, 07:25 PM	#25
Dan & Corinne Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 4,387	Dan always says doggie paws smells like Fritos! and I agree! We have only smelled our girls paws so I can't say ALL doggie paws smell the same. Look out for poopy or pee pee paws! __________________ Jazzie Jolie Jen & I'm Corinne Loving Memory of Jewel 4/28/2003~4/18/2006

06-07-2006, 11:45 PM	#29
SnowWa YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA Posts: 2,992	LondonTeaTime -- I agree with you 100%. I think it is totally irresponsible to present any dog as a therapy dog when it isn't. Therapy dogs provide a great help to the people who need them - and the jobs they do should be highly respected. I can't say enough good things about these animals, and I have the highest regard for them -- and respect for the people who need them. And, you're right -- if a lot of people start doing this - it will only make it harder for those people who truly need these pets at their side. I am constantly amazed at what people will sink to - to get their dogs into places where they aren't allowed. I used to think it was only the teenagers at the mall who did this --- but on this forum, I can see that even "senior citizens" do it and think it is a "cute and funny thing to do." Plus - they can't survive without their little dogs with them every minute of every day (I can't believe this either.) My dog(s) never get in the car with me unless I am going where they are allowed. More and more places are allowing pets - and I'm the first one to think this is great - but until they are allowed - my dogs aren't going. They have grown up this way - and fully understand and accept the fact that they can't go with me every place I go. I really believe for them, it makes it all the more exciting and fun when they can go. **** I doubt any healthy person (or even a crippled person) walking into a store could convince me that the little 5-pound Yorkie they are toting around is a therapy dog anyway -- get real! Carol Jean __________________ http://tinypic.com/ipxhmb.jpg A Yorkie is worth a thousand words.

06-08-2006, 02:46 AM	#30
dolcegal2002 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: london and nyc Posts: 102	i have a messenger bag as well, next time try putting a sweater on top of your yorkies head until is safe (aka: you are away from the door minders, security) cameras cant always tell is a dog, often it gets confused with a stuffed animal. if you put a sweatshirt, and pat his head gently he may stay down (mine does, and you wouldnt believe the places i am able to take him in! LOL __________________ AGAPI IS MY GUARDIAN what is a Yorkie's favorite food? Whatever you are eating right now!