Dogs in stores

[pomtzu]

Ok kids - play nice - I'm out of here. I know that will make a select few very happy.

You see - I have a couple of friends stopping over for a visit and they will have their kids with them. Maybe they'll even bring their dogs! See that - I don't even have to leave the house - and my dogs will get to socialize.

Nitey-nite now.

[Husky_mom]

ok.. where to start... lol

if dogs are allowed.. then I´d feel free to make mine (but wouldn´t as I know how they behave, good but not store perfect).. the thing is there are sooo many irresposible owners/parents.. just as the ones described.. turning to the other side when their pooch poops or something.. and maybe that´s why not many places accept dogs.. and they are in their right to so do..

but I think if you have a well trained dog that won´t harrass customers/kids, if you are responsible for his/her actions poop/eat/etc.. and it´s allowed by the store you should be able to... but, the "law" or rules should be reinforced.. you break it, you pay it.. YOU are responsible of what your kid/dog does.. and some kind of fine in case you didn´t..

also what´s up with slipping and suing.. just get up, dust off and walk away .. come on.. this is something i just don´t get..

as for bringing posts of the back and letting go.. i think this is a different topic just mentioned in another thread.. so to me is fair game..IMO..

and I didn´t saw the other as going into flames... threads don´t burst up by themselves.. it´s WE who light them up.. a thread might be about a confrontional subject.. don´t take the step forward and light it up..

and yes.. we should be able to debate.. as long as it´s politely.. not callling names or anything.. debates may get heated.. but they can be controlled.. at least i think we can control ourselves

and about the going somewhere else to debate?.. what is it with that?.. can´t we do it here?..I know this is a Pet forum... but pet relates issues are being discussed.. so why go somewhere else... if anyone doesn´t likes to debate.. then don´t and let the ones that do.. do so.. if i want to see pics I will.. if i want to debate I will.. if i want to post about something I will.. if i couldn´t then why be here at all?.. we can be nice to each other even when things get heated.. at least i know I can

[Candy317]

Ok kids - play nice - I'm out of here. I know that will make a select few very happy.

You see - I have a couple of friends stopping over for a visit and they will have their kids with them. Maybe they'll even bring their dogs! See that - I don't even have to leave the house - and my dogs will get to socialize.

Nitey-nite now.

I've been nothing BUT polite and I have never once used mr.

I don't get the whole 'it'll make people happy if you leave' where did you get that vibe off from?...seems very attention-seeking if you ask me.

And yes you can socialize in the home, I suppose....but I rather my dogs get new scents, meet new dog friends, ect.

[Aidan]

exactly, theres a huge difference in socializing a dog at home around other people and dogs, and having him out in public well behaved around new people and dogs.

[Alysser]

Personally, I think dogs should be allowed in pet stores(which they are), outdoor cafes/restuarant, and maybe outdoor shopping centers - but really I don't see a need for a dog in a store. Especially a food or clothing store..I mean I just don't see the point in it. I see people walk around the mall with small dogs in purses and sometimes even strollers and I just find that stupid personally. I am not a person who would tote my little dog around, and I know nobody who would - I can't see how it can possibly be comfortable for the dog.

Dogs are welcomed many places, and the places they may not be welcome - well there are reasons and rules that need to be followed. Yes, it sucks that some people ruin it for the enjoyment of all, but that's the way it is. It happens with EVERYTHING in life. Being the owner of a medium sized dog, I also hate when people sneak smaller animals into places because of their size or because they are in a purse or something. Sure, it's cute, but really - if one dog isn't allowed neither should any. I've never thought this was fair, so even when I had Sassy, I never brought her anywhere either.

Also, to me, comparing kids and dogs is like comparing apples to oranges. There are rules that need to be followed for public safety and enjoyment and unforutnately sometimes you should just leave your pup home.

[MonicanHonda]

I'm by no mean agreeing or disagreeing because the fact is, dogs aren't allowed anywhere but petstores here, but I WOULD ENJOY IT if they were. Lol Something that just popped into my head while reading this though...

- You say there are lots of peepee smells in the pet stores because dogs frequent there. But won't that just happen to all the stores if they all allowed dogs in them?
- Pet stores stink... I wouldn't want my store smelling like that...
-I want to move to South Florida and bring my dog everywhere!!! LoL!!!

[Candy317]

exactly, theres a huge difference in socializing a dog at home around other people and dogs, and having him out in public well behaved around new people and dogs.

Yup. I love the fact of dog parks, because I have a dog who is GREAT with the dogs in my home, but could be a little skittish with strange dogs, so I take her to dog parks and she's getting better at not being skittish around other dogs.

Princess my dachshund also had a fear of men, especially black men, from I guess either being abused by them or not so familiar with them, and from socalization outside the home, she no longer has a fear of them.

Its just me, my mom, and two younger brothers. I don't often have visitors over, so socialization outside the home is key for my dogs. They might be friendly with each other and my family, but that might not always be the case with strange people/dogs.

[Aidan]

This is all kind of retarded cause no one is arguing that its right to take a dog where one doesn't belong, if the store is pet friendly like some non pet stores are, then thats wonderful.

I think its just not right to see people arguing about being able to fully socialize their pets at home and thats good enough. It may be for you, but not everyone. Some of us would like our pets to be able to be out walking the town, even if its not in stores, that takes more socialization for a dog to be completely comfortable in any setting.

[Candy317]

I'm by no mean agreeing or disagreeing because the fact is, dogs aren't allowed anywhere but petstores here, but I WOULD ENJOY IT if they were. Lol Something that just popped into my head while reading this though...

- You say there are lots of peepee smells in the pet stores because dogs frequent there. But won't that just happen to all the stores if they all allowed dogs in them?
- Pet stores stink... I wouldn't want my store smelling like that...
-I want to move to South Florida and bring my dog everywhere!!! LoL!!!

Well people bring their dogs to stores, but its not a daily thing nor is it like every customer has a dog in the store. Its no doggy meetup by any means, jsut once in a blue moon sort of thing. But you might see people dining with their pooches at times though. You might encounter one person shopping with their dogs, say once every two weeks. I've seen two dogs in the store I work for and so far no accidents. Oh except one day the mall had a day for the dogs to take a picture with Santa, so there were tons of dogs in the mall. They had doggy bags just incase any accidents.

[Candy317]

This is all kind of retarded cause no one is arguing that its right to take a dog where one doesn't belong, if the store is pet friendly like some non pet stores are, then thats wonderful.

I think its just not right to see people arguing about being able to fully socialize their pets at home and thats good enough. It may be for you, but not everyone. Some of us would like our pets to be able to be out walking the town, even if its not in stores, that takes more socialization for a dog to be completely comfortable in any setting.

Good post!!!

[GiantSchnauzer]

There are many ways outside the home to socialize and exercise a dog. You need to expand your horizon if the mall is your only outlet for that. My two get plenty of exercise and socialization even here in the cold, snowy, New England states.

Is this mall you speak of outdoors? Those are very few and far between here. The two that I know of often have people walking their dogs outside the stores, sitting on benches, etc.

[Candy317]

Personally, I think dogs should be allowed in pet stores(which they are), outdoor cafes/restuarant, and maybe outdoor shopping centers - but really I don't see a need for a dog in a store. Especially a food or clothing store..I mean I just don't see the point in it. I see people walk around the mall with small dogs in purses and sometimes even strollers and I just find that stupid personally. I am not a person who would tote my little dog around, and I know nobody who would - I can't see how it can possibly be comfortable for the dog.

Dogs are welcomed many places, and the places they may not be welcome - well there are reasons and rules that need to be followed. Yes, it sucks that some people ruin it for the enjoyment of all, but that's the way it is. It happens with EVERYTHING in life. Being the owner of a medium sized dog, I also hate when people sneak smaller animals into places because of their size or because they are in a purse or something. Sure, it's cute, but really - if one dog isn't allowed neither should any. I've never thought this was fair, so even when I had Sassy, I never brought her anywhere either.

Also, to me, comparing kids and dogs is like comparing apples to oranges. There are rules that need to be followed for public safety and enjoyment and unforutnately sometimes you should just leave your pup home.

Just FYI, I don't bring/sneak my little dogs near supermakets or places with food, unless its an outdoor place nor do I carry them in purses/tote bags/strollers. Though I do see the reason why for some dogs, because they might be seniors who have problems walking or whatever the case is.

[Candy317]

There are many ways outside the home to socialize and exercise a dog. You need to expand your horizon if the mall is your only outlet for that. My two get plenty of exercise and socialization even here in the cold, snowy, New England states.

Is this mall you speak of outdoors? Those are very few and far between here. The two that I know of often have people walking their dogs outside the stores, sitting on benches, etc.

No its not my only outlet, its not like its the ONLY place I take them too. They also go to waterparks, dog parks, dog beaches, ect...

Actually I have a small dog/dachshund meet up to the dog park on Sunday hopefully and a dachshund winterfest meetup in South Beach on the 23rd, where hundreds of dachshunds will invade the beach!! LOL.

[Alysser]

Just FYI, I don't bring/sneak my little dogs near supermakets or places with food, unless its an outdoor place nor do I carry them in purses/tote bags/strollers. Though I do see the reason why for some dogs, because they might be seniors who have problems walking or whatever the case is.

I'm aware of that, I do not recall singling anyone out.

[GiantSchnauzer]

No its not my only outlet, its not like its the ONLY place I take them too. They also go to waterparks, dog parks, dog beaches, ect...

Actually I have a dog meet up for the dog park on Sunday hopefully and a dachshund winterfest meetup in South Beach on the 23rd, where hundreds of dachshunds will invade the beach!! LOL.

The one thing I wish we had more of...Dog beaches!