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Posted: 1/7/2012 8:22:15 AM EST

[#1]

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i take my dog to petsmart with me every time I go there.

Posted: 1/7/2012 8:56:47 AM EST

[#2]

My ACD listens better than my wife!

I dare you to stand between him and the trucks door if I tell Cole to "Get in the Chopper!" And please don't expect to sit "shotgun" he'll tell you to get your bitch ass in the back seat.

When my wife comes with me he'll let her sit shotgun. He'll crawl onto my lap and pout.

If my wife asks me to take her to Starbucks, theyll give him a squirt of wipcream on a cup lid. Cole FUCKING KNOWS the word Starbucks.

I used to be a traveling sales rep, he's been in 120 bicycle shops with out an issue.He has been kicked out of a Home Depot, we now shop at a smaller family owned place and seldom go to a HD

There's a local resturant that caters to dog owners and they have a patio for dog owners. the food is pretty damn good for the $$$

Cole goes to work with me 3-4 days a week. He sleeps by the front door in the sun. If your a guy coming in I'll know it. If your a HOT chick, well...his bark is differant! I'll know it.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:00:13 AM EST

[#3]

Do like me and get a dog whistle that plays the Chinese anthem.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:04:22 AM EST

[#4]

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I guess I'm really old school, and think that if you want to make the rules for a business, you should be its owner.

THANK YOU.

Don't like the rules? Don't do business with them.

FWIW, petco and the local gunshop are the only places that allow animals.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:11:23 AM EST

[#5]

We took Max to Home Depot and Lowes when he was a puppy. He always rode in the cart and had done all of his business before we went to the store. People loved him. It was a great ooportunity to socialize him and we only went after we had the store managers approval.

We still take our 6 year old Lab in since the children love to pet him. We have never had any issues at all. Again, we get the store managers approval before we take him in.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:37:20 AM EST

[#6]

Some of you guys amaze me how the mere mention of a dog in public will send you all into spasms.

I will never willingly socialize with people who don't like dogs.

And I will never trust a man or woman that does not love a dog.

But please train your dogs properly. You are doing a disservice to them if you don't.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:39:10 AM EST

[#7]

No!

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:39:48 AM EST

[#8]

I take mine into the pet store and the feed and grain store. They know my dogs and like them.

Walmart, home depot etc, they stay in the truck if they are with me.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:48:28 AM EST

[#9]

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My ACD listens better than my wife!

I dare you to stand between him and the trucks door if I tell Cole to "Get in the Chopper!" And please don't expect to sit "shotgun" he'll tell you to get your bitch ass in the back seat.

When my wife comes with me he'll let her sit shotgun. He'll crawl onto my lap and pout.

If my wife asks me to take her to Starbucks, theyll give him a squirt of wipcream on a cup lid. Cole FUCKING KNOWS the word Starbucks.

I used to be a traveling sales rep, he's been in 120 bicycle shops with out an issue.He has been kicked out of a Home Depot, we now shop at a smaller family owned place and seldom go to a HD

There's a local resturant that caters to dog owners and they have a patio for dog owners. the food is pretty damn good for the $$$

Cole goes to work with me 3-4 days a week. He sleeps by the front door in the sun. If your a guy coming in I'll know it. If your a HOT chick, well...his bark is differant! I'll know it.

Got kicked out of Home Depot? That seems to be one of the local dog parks around here.

Dont get me wrong I have 2 dogs . When they come anywhere with me they stay in the back of my truck.

Posted: 1/7/2012 9:56:50 AM EST

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Why do you take your dog to PetSmart?

Unless you're going there to have the dog groomed or use other on-site services.

You can't stop at other stores, do you just make a special trip?

I know it's allowed, I know you can, but I'm interested in what makes people take a special trip to PetSmart just so they can walk the dog around in the store.

Sometimes, yeah. Other times if I'm running errands that are just a quick stop in and out then he waits out in the car.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/kendall1911/385649383173.jpg

That is a damn nice looking dog. Looks like a lab mix?

Posted: 1/7/2012 10:06:43 AM EST

[#11]

ah, so this means dogs in stores are therefore OK? Non sequitur.

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I've seen far more destruction and poor behavior from people's shitty little kids.

Dogs don't bother me. I've never seen one jump on a display BMX bike and tear through the isles.

Posted: 1/7/2012 10:51:45 AM EST

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ah, so this means dogs in stores are therefore OK? Non sequitur.

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I've seen far more destruction and poor behavior from people's shitty little kids.

Dogs don't bother me. I've never seen one jump on a display BMX bike and tear through the isles.

Damn, you got me. Thanks for that, mister "find a goofy way to bend someone's point into an argument I can win".

It means exactly what it says, that dogs in stores don't seem to be as obnoxious as some people's children, not that dogs are ok. If they're allowed, they're allowed. If they're not, that's fine too.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:05:40 AM EST

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ah, so this means dogs in stores are therefore OK? Non sequitur.

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I've seen far more destruction and poor behavior from people's shitty little kids.

Dogs don't bother me. I've never seen one jump on a display BMX bike and tear through the isles.

Damn, you got me. Thanks for that, mister "find a goofy way to bend someone's point into an argument I can win".

It means exactly what it says, that dogs in stores don't seem to be as obnoxious as some people's children, not that dogs are ok. If they're allowed, they're allowed. If they're not, that's fine too.

But if they're allowed, then someone's anus starts to burn with an angry rage.

After reading this thread, I'm starting to think that most people find a puddle of dog piss almost as offensive as female nipples.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:20:03 AM EST

[#14]

My Boxers are better behaved than most peoples brats. The local gun shop I spend a lot of time at, New Frontier Armory (shout-out to Guido and Cliff and everyone else) allow dogs in the store and my boys always get petted and compliments. Helps that the store has their very own Bella (the Pug) to keep everybody in line. I also take them to PetSmart, PetCo, 3-Dog Bakery, and every other place that allows dogs. If you have a problem with that, buy the business and make the rules. Otherwise, STFU.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:31:58 AM EST

[#15]

I take my Corgi everywhere. If you don't like it, too bad.

My main reason for starting to do this was when he was a puppy...I wanted him to be calm and sweet around people...totally socialized...and it worked.

He is welcome at Home Depot, Lowes, Tractor Supply, and a few hardware stores.

Hell, there is a lady manager at HD that will sometimes just take my dog for a walk around the store while I shop.

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I guess I'm really old school, and think that if you want to make the rules for a business, you should be its owner.

I am well aware of who allows dogs into their stores...and those who know me, are well aware of where I do my shopping.

I don't mind paying the extra 20% at Home Depot if it means I can walk my dog at the same time when it's -30 degrees outside.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:35:14 AM EST

[#16]

My dog goes almost everywhere with me.

Though, she usually waits in the truck while i'm in the store.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:36:15 AM EST

[#17]

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Petsmart and sometimes Home Depot.

My beagle rides in the cart at Home Depot, doesn't bother anyone.

LOL, I make mine PULL the cart.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:37:42 AM EST

[#18]

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Why do you take your dog to PetSmart?

Unless you're going there to have the dog groomed or use other on-site services.

You can't stop at other stores, do you just make a special trip?

I know it's allowed, I know you can, but I'm interested in what makes people take a special trip to PetSmart just so they can walk the dog around in the store.

For the same reason I take him on walks, out to the park, and for rides in the truck, he loves to get out of the house.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:41:28 AM EST

[#19]

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Who was the guy on here that used to put a service vest on his cat and pretend he was blind with his 'seeing eye cat'?

That was a riot!

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:54:04 AM EST

[#20]

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The store I work at is pet friendly as long as they're on a leash. We let customers with pets outside know. We like selling stuff.

No kidding! Our pug goes everywhere, except food stores and restaurants. I carry him under my arm like a football and he's on a leash and harness. As one guy said, "He's better behaved than most of the customers. "

He goes to hardware stores, Lowe's, Home Depot, everywhere, incl. the Toyota dealership. At ALL of these places, suddenly dog treats appear for him.

It's either that, or I leave him at home alone, or stuck in a hot car.

The only place any one has ever objected to him was at some crabby local gunshop, whose owner had the rep of being a wackjob and an asshole. When he started into me about "the fucking dog" under my arm, I reached for my wallet and started fanning 100 dollar bills, and turned to walk away in full view of him and his staff. "Hey, wait a minute, not so hasty..." I heard him say as I was walking out the door.

That gun store is now under new management, BTW. I now go back, and they love the dog- and my money.

In Europe, businesses have no problem with you bringing in your dog. Along with that is the understanding YOU are responsible for your dog's behavior.

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Posted: 1/7/2012 11:54:48 AM EST

[#21]

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ah, so this means dogs in stores are therefore OK? Non sequitur.

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I've seen far more destruction and poor behavior from people's shitty little kids.

Dogs don't bother me. I've never seen one jump on a display BMX bike and tear through the isles.

Damn, you got me. Thanks for that, mister "find a goofy way to bend someone's point into an argument I can win".

It means exactly what it says, that dogs in stores don't seem to be as obnoxious as some people's children, not that dogs are ok. If they're allowed, they're allowed. If they're not, that's fine too.

But if they're allowed, then someone's anus starts to burn with an angry rage.

After reading this thread, I'm starting to think that most people find a puddle of dog piss almost as offensive as female nipples.

Naw not really I just like to shop somewhere that things dont piss and shit on the floors. That is just me though.

Posted: 1/7/2012 11:59:41 AM EST

[#22]

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Naw not really I just like to shop somewhere that things dont piss and shit on the floors. That is just me though.

So you don't shop anywhere that has a public restroom. That must severely limit your ability to shop.

Posted: 1/7/2012 12:04:51 PM EST

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Naw not really I just like to shop somewhere that things dont piss and shit on the floors. That is just me though.

So you don't shop anywhere that has a public restroom. That must severely limit your ability to shop.

Go to a Wal-Mart lavatory and look at what the humans do in there. Utterly disgusting.

After that, the occasional dog poop or puddle of piss won't look so daunting.

Posted: 1/7/2012 12:05:33 PM EST

[#24]

Was in the local Hobby Lobby and some goddamned fucking cunt had her titty dog in her purse. Nope, not acceptable. If I had been the manager, said cunt and titty dog would have been told to GTFO!

If not a service animal, and it's not a pet store, or some other business that encourages animals inside, keep the fucking thing at home. With the women who have their titty dogs in their saddlebag purses, I think it's attention whoring/trying to be like a celebrity. JMHO

Posted: 1/7/2012 12:47:01 PM EST

[#25]

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Was in the local Hobby Lobby and some goddamned fucking cunt had her titty dog in her purse. Nope, not acceptable. If I had been the manager, said cunt and titty dog would have been told to GTFO!

If not a service animal, and it's not a pet store, or some other business that encourages animals inside, keep the fucking thing at home. With the women who have their titty dogs in their saddlebag purses, I think it's attention whoring/trying to be like a celebrity. JMHO

He mad.

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Posted: 1/7/2012 12:50:44 PM EST

[#26]

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Was in the local Hobby Lobby and some goddamned fucking cunt had her titty dog in her purse. Nope, not acceptable. If I had been the manager, said cunt and titty dog would have been told to GTFO!

If not a service animal, and it's not a pet store, or some other business that encourages animals inside, keep the fucking thing at home. With the women who have their titty dogs in their saddlebag purses, I think it's attention whoring/trying to be like a celebrity. JMHO

He mad.
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Posted: 1/7/2012 12:52:35 PM EST

[#27]

I will take my pups one at a time with me to Petsmart because they have pet scales to check their weight.

Kids love petting them also.

Posted: 1/8/2012 4:51:41 AM EST

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I have found that these are people who think their dogs are kids. These are also the same people who, when in a group of people talking about their kids, pull out pictures of their dog and act like it's a human being. A guy I work with is like this. He talks to his wife on the phone every day and asks about "the little man" and asks if the dog misses him. I also heard him telling another coworker that he needs to have a talk with his dog about maybe getting a little brother....

That's creepy fucking behavior, man. I was just having that same conversation with my son Bullet. That's him in my avatar picture.

Now i know why Bullet has THAT expression on his face...

Posted: 1/8/2012 4:57:28 AM EST

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Who was the guy on here that used to put a service vest on his cat and pretend he was blind with his 'seeing eye cat'?

That was a riot!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j260/95thfoot/seeingeyecat.jpg

Only thing better would be a Kangaroo.

Posted: 1/8/2012 5:16:07 AM EST

[#30]

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Who was the guy on here that used to put a service vest on his cat and pretend he was blind with his 'seeing eye cat'?

That was a riot!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j260/95thfoot/seeingeyecat.jpg

Only thing better would be a Kangaroo.

That is out very own Piccolo...and the "SEC" was Tokie The SEC stories are hilarious

Posted: 1/8/2012 5:55:08 AM EST

[#31]

I didn't know dogs were allowed in Lowe's, HD etc. but I wouldn't bring mine only because I'm usually stressing trying to find the thing I need there, and it would be a distraction, and my dogs are large and intimidating to non-dog people.

Posted: 1/8/2012 6:29:47 AM EST

[#32]

There's a Mexican restaurant in Fayetteville, WV, where dogs are not only allowed, but they bring them a bowl of water and a taco.

DiOGi's

ETA: Also saw a guy with a fox on a leash at a local pet store.

Posted: 1/8/2012 6:42:42 AM EST

[#33]

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Why do you take your dog to PetSmart?

Unless you're going there to have the dog groomed or use other on-site services.

You can't stop at other stores, do you just make a special trip?

I know it's allowed, I know you can, but I'm interested in what makes people take a special trip to PetSmart just so they can walk the dog around in the store.

Sometimes, yeah. Other times if I'm running errands that are just a quick stop in and out then he waits out in the car.

http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/kendall1911/385649383173.jpg

That is a damn nice looking dog. Looks like a lab mix?

Yes sir, he's a golden/lab mix and I really can't believe how lucky I am. I've had dogs in the past, but something about this guy just makes him special.

Posted: 1/8/2012 6:46:02 AM EST

[#34]

Stampy, my pet elephant doesn't fit in many stores so I leave him in the truck.

Posted: 1/8/2012 7:27:45 AM EST

[#35]

First two are of emma in home depots or lowes. The second one was some antlers on an end cap display that we tried on her for kicks.

Shes a female belgian malinois / german shepherd mix and i lived in a 1000 sq ft apartment with only 600 accessable to her for several years so i took her everywhere in houston tx so she could stretch her legs.

I rehab and flip foreclosures now so im gone all day and at worksites so i take her with me still just because she likes it.

She is better trained and socialized than many service animals and K-9's ive come across and i have zero issues with her in public.
She has a leash with a clip on both ends and loops at several points on the leash to allow you to adjust the length of the leash and wear around your body like a rifle sling so your hands free.

Basically she has to stay within 3 feet of my left side and i dont have to look at or touch her. I can move around town with her at this point so freely that sometimes i will be shopping at a store and not look at her directly or interact with her for half an hour. She knows whats expected of her in public and doesnt need any fuss.

I have taken her into almost all hardware stores, sporting goods stores, gas stations, barber shops, small private business's, restaraunt outside patios, pet shops, ect on the west side of houston, basically half of one of the largest cities in the country.

I have never had any kind of problem with her in public and never found a person that had a problem with her except for people who are fearful of dogs and usually they just step 2 feet to the right and go about their business. Occasionally some one will ask if she bites or is viscious and ill look at the like theyre stupid and ask them why i would take something dangerous out in public and they will drop the topic.

The biggest problem i will have with her is when oblivious people who arent paying attention bumping into her or knocking into her with shopping carts because they are distracted and never look down and from the waist up you wouldnt realize that i have a dog with me.

Posted: 1/8/2012 7:37:08 AM EST

[#36]

Also, to the tool who lies and represents his dog as a service animal, knock that shit off.

Its worse than stealing handicap spots and is a lie to allow you to take your dog places where the owner should be allowed to probibit pets but cant due to federal law, although ive never gone anywhere or found a place that doesnt accept them. ( aside from certain hotels)

Usually when a person asks "is that a service animal?" and theyre an employee of someplace, if you say no, the next words out of their mouth are going to be "no pets allowed" when you lie and say yes, it prevents them from exercising lawful control of their own property.

Ive only been asked that question about 10 times in the 3 years that emma's been old enough and well trained enough to go places and every time shes been allowed to stay because either they say "we dont usually allow dogs but you can stay because that ones surprisingly well trained" or they're just asking out of curiosity because they have never seen a service animal.

But im prepaired for that question to be asked one day and i say no and they throw me out. Thats how it should be, you shouldnt lie to hang out in a store with your personal pet against the staff's wishes.

Basically, you're exploiting handicapped people and you know damned well that you're wrong for it.

Posted: 1/8/2012 7:47:19 AM EST

[#37]

I just learned this weekend that Gander Mountain and Bass Pro both allow dogs. I never would have thought of bringing a dog into those places.

Posted: 1/8/2012 7:53:49 AM EST

[#38]

My local Lowe's employees would encourage me to bring my Boxer into the store with me. She never relieved herself or marked any territory in the store. She was a very well mannered animal and friendly with everyone without forcing herself on any "uninterested" parties. Your experience may differ.

Posted: 1/8/2012 8:08:29 AM EST

[#39]

I recently had a incident with a customer about him bringing his dog into my place of business. I told him that the chihuahua was not allowed in this business and that only service dogs were allowed. He stated that his chihuahua was a service dog. Then went on telling me that he was supposed to have the dog with him where ever he goes because it was to calm his nerves! I looked at the Chihuahua that was inside his coat with his head peeking out. The dogs eyes were twitching uncontrolably and it's body was shaking like a leaf in a storm. WTF, the dog was shaking uncontrolably and it was there to calm the guy's nerves!!! Service Dog my ASS!!! I lol and then repeated that the dog was not allowed and to not bring him in again. He left. The next day he came in with the dog tucked in his coat again and presented me a note from his so called doctor who has his office in a nearby town. It stated that the chihuahua was to be kept with him at all times to help him keep his nerves under control!!!!! Again WTF!!! I LOL'ed again and repeated again to not bring the dog in. So far he has complied. The whole town still laughs over that one. Someday I will write a book about everything that has happened in my workplace.

Posted: 1/8/2012 8:42:08 AM EST

[#40]

Two of my springers are therapy dogs. The first few times I took them to the hospital were I visit (and work) and to the church where we council grief affected children it was weird! It felt totally unnatural to walk a dog into a patient room. I was extremely nervous about their behavior and "accidents". Good training and temerament won out. There has never been a problem.

ETA: pet owners that leave messes in public are like shooters that fire into the air or use schools for backstops. Great ambassadors.

Posted: 1/8/2012 10:14:42 AM EST

[#41]

My first job was working at a Petsmart. I had to clean up doggie diarreha on a few occasions. That said I still do not mind seeing a dog in a store, so long as it is a pet store or if it is helping a disabled person. That said, unless helping a disabled person, I see no reason to bring a dog in to a Lowe's, Best Buy , Grocery store, Target, etc.

Posted: 1/8/2012 10:34:19 AM EST

[#42]

I take my dogs to my local gun store, they get attention and show ppl that pits can be friendly.

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Posted: 1/8/2012 10:43:32 AM EST

[#43]

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There's a Mexican restaurant in Fayetteville, WV, where dogs are not only allowed, but they bring them a bowl of water and a taco.

DiOGi's

ETA: Also saw a guy with a fox on a leash at a local pet store.

I love their food!

Posted: 1/8/2012 10:44:08 AM EST

[#44]

I see it all the time in Austin. Many owners think their pets are perfect little angels even though the dogs jump on people or run around wildly.

Posted: 1/8/2012 11:34:16 AM EST

[#45]

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My dogs>your kids.

Not even close. Pretty sad for you. Makes you look like

Posted: 1/8/2012 11:38:42 AM EST

[#46]

I take my dogs to the vet.

Posted: 1/8/2012 12:18:25 PM EST

[#47]

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I see it all the time in Austin. Many owners think their pets are perfect little angels even though the dogs jump on people or run around wildly.

I see it all the time in Vegas. Many parents think their brats are perfect little angels even though the brats whine, scream, annoy and run around wildly with little to no supervision in places they don't belong.

Posted: 1/8/2012 12:19:21 PM EST

[#48]

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My dogs>your kids.

Not even close. Pretty sad for you. Makes you look like

Posted: 1/8/2012 12:27:53 PM EST

[#49]

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My dogs>your kids.

Not even close. Pretty sad for you. Makes you look like

Posted: 1/8/2012 12:32:19 PM EST

[#50]

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I've seen far more destruction and poor behavior from people's shitty little kids.

Dogs don't bother me. I've never seen one jump on a display BMX bike and tear through the isles.

true dat

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