Bussinesses that have dogs inside their store??

[Ozzie]

I thought I would start this topic just because I'm curious, what are everyone's thoughts on having any type of dog in a public establishment (meaning that the business owner has their dog inside their business establishment). Here is mine: My dad, mom and myself went into a small pizza parlor that is connected on with a floral shop. While we waited for our pizza to cook we went over to the floral business and while we were looking around I saw a brown boxer, full grown and was very cute. I'm all for big dogs (Rotts, Pitt's, boxer, eng. bulldogs--there not big but there cute) as I approached this dog, he got up and started to growl at me. So I backed off, as I was walking in the other direction he came up behind me and started to growl. Why would the business owner have a dog that growls at customers? He was old because he had some gray where his nose and mouth is. I am just wondering if anyone else has ever had an experience such as mine or worse.

[WWII]

I think it's perfectly fine as long as it's a mom & pop kinda store. And if the dog is well behaved.

[idgie]

i wish people could bring their dogs inside more stores. in some other countries, having dogs in retail stores and even restaurants is perfectly ok. americans are too uptight about having dogs contained IMO (except for pit bulls, and then they are not careful enough). i used to manage a thrift store years ago and loved taking one or more of my mutts with me every day. some customers didn't like it, and it didn't bother me at all if they left angry, lol. a dog that doesn't like people or other dogs is another story however - taking a dog like that to work is just asking for a problem.

[LegendsMami]

I think its fine as long as the dog can behave. In your case if the dog is growling at customers I dont think the dog should be there or should be behind a babygate behind the counter with the owner who can correct the behavior.

[mydawgs]

My husband owned his own business for many years, the stores were open late. The dog in my signiture was always with him behind the counter. If not for that dog my husband may have been killed when a thief came in the store right before closing and drew a knife on my husband. When the man stuck his hand over the counter with the knife my boy who slept behind the counter went over the counter and grabbed the mans arm. So I'm for it!

[MercedesMama]

I think its ok to have dogs in a store, if they are potty trained and well behaved. I love it when people bring their dogs into Lowes. Makes my day a little better at work. I wish I could take mine to work with me.

[Esse818]

I think its ok they're protectors, as long as its in a small bussness.

[LegendsMami]

I think its ok to have dogs in a store, if they are potty trained and well behaved. I love it when people bring their dogs into Lowes. Makes my day a little better at work. I wish I could take mine to work with me.
When I used to work at a doggie daycare I used to take my dog Legend. Some nights I would have to be their and close up by myself and the place is basically surrounded by woods. It use to freak me out. I use to make Legend walk me to the dumpster which seemed like it was so far from the front door and it was very dark. And I think thats where he learned how to heel so well off leash now If only I could get him to do it on leash without having to stop sit him down and re adjust his martingale collar.

[bahamutt99]

I think in the case you described, its a liability. A well-trained security dog with a barrier between him and the customers is fine, if the store owner's insurance policy will allow it. A lot of them wont. I've always dreamed about running a pet supply shop with a counter I could have my dog behind.

[goodbyexgirl]

I live in an apartment building, where were are the only apartment and there is also an office. One man who works in the office brings his dog to work with him everyday. Granted, that it is also like a 10 year old ****zu, but i think it can be perfectly okay in some cases. It's good that he brings his dog since it's pretty elderly and has to be carried around alot, and walks pretty slow and feeble, it's good he can come to work with his owner and keep him company.

[PitBull_30]

I think in the case you described, its a liability. A well-trained security dog with a barrier between him and the customers is fine, if the store owner's insurance policy will allow it. A lot of them wont. I've always dreamed about running a pet supply shop with a counter I could have my dog behind.

A well trained security dog should be fine with customers. I think a lot of people think guard dogs should be mean when in reality those dogs are liabilities.

[miakoda]

i wish people could bring their dogs inside more stores. in some other countries, having dogs in retail stores and even restaurants is perfectly ok. americans are too uptight about having dogs contained IMO (except for pit bulls, and then they are not careful enough). i used to manage a thrift store years ago and loved taking one or more of my mutts with me every day. some customers didn't like it, and it didn't bother me at all if they left angry, lol. a dog that doesn't like people or other dogs is another story however - taking a dog like that to work is just asking for a problem.I agree.

I do, however, have one question. I like to watch "Miami Ink" & I'm curious as to how the guy with the pit bull manages to have his dog living in a city which is notorious for it's ban on pit bulls. The show has shown the dog both in the guys home & at loose in the shop. How has he gotten away with it?

[LuvinBullies]

I agree.

I do, however, have one question. I like to watch "Miami Ink" & I'm curious as to how the guy with the pit bull manages to have his dog living in a city which is notorious for it's ban on pit bulls. The show has shown the dog both in the guys home & at loose in the shop. How has he gotten away with it?Think about that national show, drawing good publicity for the city. Possibly generating revenue.The city isn't going to say anything until someone calls bull@#$%. Then they will just make the dog stay out of camera view during filming.

That's just my opinion, BTW:)

[Esse818]

No trained gaurd dogs, there was a museum for got detail but had thing of a died guy that was worth lots of money, well they wanted extra securaty so they hired a trained gaurd dog. Nobody stole anything but the dog made sure everyone had a piece to take home.

[mike89]

my fathers pit bull is a fine example of the breeds temperament because of him many people that have met him have bought the same breed.my father owns a mechanical works shop and his dog is there with him every day in the work shop with out a chain its free to walk about he has been in the workshop since he was 6weeks.we have never had any problem with any of the coustumers but we have had people come to see the dog inistead of geting their car fixed.i know never trust a pit not to fight and i have told my old man many times but this dog realy is a fine example.i think its great to have your dog at the work if its the right enviroment but it also depends on the dog you must know what the temperament your dog has.

[NC]

I think its ok to have dogs in a store, if they are potty trained and well behaved. I love it when people bring their dogs into Lowes. Makes my day a little better at work. I wish I could take mine to work with me.
Dogs are allowed in Lowes?

[NC]

I agree.

I do, however, have one question. I like to watch "Miami Ink" & I'm curious as to how the guy with the pit bull manages to have his dog living in a city which is notorious for it's ban on pit bulls. The show has shown the dog both in the guys home & at loose in the shop. How has he gotten away with it?
Money... and nobody has turned him in yet..maybe?

[bahamutt99]

Dogs are allowed in Lowes?
No kidding, seriously? I remember seeing dogs at this gun show we went to, and I was like WTF? Made me want to run home and get mine but I didn't want to pay the $10 to get back in.

[NC]

No kidding, seriously? I remember seeing dogs at this gun show we went to, and I was like WTF? Made me want to run home and get mine but I didn't want to pay the $10 to get back in.I take Boomer to a place we called little Mexico, its a big flea market. But i didn't realize I could have them in Lowe's thats awesome.. now I am still fighting the car sick thing with them.

[Evil_Elvis]

the groom shop I work for also has a doggy day care where the dogs have free run of the building. I occasionally take a puppy into work for socialization or an adult to bath ...

its great but it can also be highly distracting when you're trying to groom and you have 10 dogs running about playing.. (the purpose of the day care is to allow the dogs to be dogs and not have to sit at home in crates all day)

It's a great business though. We actually have to turn people away from the daycare part (they make more money off the daycare than for groomings) because we have so many dogs signed up..