yeah home depot used to always allow dogs but just recently, I believe within the last few months or so, they now have signs posted on the doors saying no dogs allowed!!! >:O I am really bummed that so many places dont allow dogs. I have seen a few dogs in fred meyer, including a white standard poodle! haha but I dont think they really like it since they sell food in 2/3 of the store! I have seen a few dogs at hollywood video, and I brought Brock in the other night and one of the employees came rushing over to visit. and Ive taken my friends' golden into the same store with no problems. both times the store wasnt busy at all, I dont think any other customers were there actually. but Ive never asked if it was okay or not.. I usually just see puppies at the mall, but once I saw a rottie! he wasnt wearing a service jacket or anything, he was just there with his family and his dad was holding his leash and pushing a stroller! Id really love to be able to bring Brock in the mall (esp in the summer- cant leave him in the car and hate to leave him at home all the time!) but I have no idea if it is okay or not. I should ask one of these days!