Can we talk dogs?

[Houndoc]

I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings or get in an argument about this, but help me understand people who bring their dogs to stores. Why? I have a hunting dog, I don't take him into Cabela's or Sportsman's but especially a store with food and other people who are allergic to them.

I'd like to understand so my ire toward these folks can be tempered. I just don't get it. Granted, my dog isn't a kid to me, but then again, it's not a kid. I love having a dog, he sits with me most of the time while I work, but that doesn't affect anyone else.

It was interesting in the Philippines last month that most the malls have signs specifically stating that dogs are welcome. And most the owners diapered their dogs in public. I didn't expect that at all based on previous trips there.

With the exception of certified assistance dogs, I do believe in the US it is illegal to take dogs into grocery stores out of hygiene concerns. Of course doesn't stop some people and not all stores enforce it.

As far as allergies, that is a tough one. My main thought is that no one is responsible for other people's allergies (dog, peanut, whatever).

 

[ID Bronco]

As far as allergies, that is a tough one. My main thought is that no one is responsible for other people's allergies (dog, peanut, whatever).

I agree if those people go to a dog park, or a place where they expect to have interactions with the animals. (or peanuts, or whatever) I see way more:

non certified assistance dogs and

pretend assistance dogs

The real deal is great, the amazon dog vest with velcro patches I'm not so good with.

 

[jeeper]

Drives me crazy also.
The problem is that Dog people thing everyone is a dog person.
I keep my dog away from people unless they initiate.
I HATE it when someone's dog is sniffing me up at the home depot. Your dog doesn't need to be there, and if it does, do a better job of controlling it.

 

[DAA]

I totally get not everyone is a dog person, or even if they are, don't want to deal with dogs in grocery stores. Personally, I don't mind it at all though. Last week my daughter and I encountered a comically fake "service dog", pittie, at Walmart. We were all kinds of exchanging love with the dog. But we both laughed our arses off at how it was acting in the store, as a supposed "service dog". So not a service dog it was truly humorous. Seeking attention from people like us, and getting aggressive towards an unfortunate legit service dog in the store at the same time. A so called service dog, straining at his leash to come say hi to us every time he saw us. It was good humor.

It doesn't bother me at all. But I can sympathize with anyone it does bother. I'm like that with some types of people.

- DAA

 

[Kiel]

I love seeing behaved dogs anywhere. Super loved a legit service dog I saw at the gym. Made my work out day bearable

 

[STAG]

I worked at Home Depot for a few months a few years ago. And I became convinced that 99% of the people that brought their dogs in-store were just attention seeking.

The majority of dogs were fairly well behaved. Only a few that were barking or causing any sort of nuisance. And only seen one, maybe two accidents in store.

Many of you know Beer is very well behaved, but zero part of me has ever considered taking him into a store.

 

[Cody]

I'll take my dog into home depot on occasion. Usually it's only when he's been at the house all day and hasn't had a chance to run or walk. He has no interest in other dogs and only approaches people when they show him attention so he's not too annoying. That's about the extent of it for me though.

 

[jems07]

Big fan of taking my dog out. He’s well behaved though. He goes to Home Depot and Scheels. It’s good for him and it’s not hurting anyone—but he also doesn’t go up and ask for unsolicited attention or bother anyone.

I may be be alone in this but I think some of the worst behaved dogs are labs and golden retrievers. And goldendoodles. Everyone wants them and they are ultra high energy. I have a mutt, cattle dog, great pyranees mix and he’s very respectful of kids, other dogs, etc.

 

[mbryson]

Here's my active dog (he's not a pup any more). He gets to go to Lowe's every now and then. The vets sometimes

 

[TRD270]

I bring my mutt to Home Depot and thats the only real store. For me its to keep her socialized with other people outside of the house. I keep her on a tight leash and don't let her interact with people unless they ask. She is an attention whore and wants to say hi to everyone which is part of the training on making her ignore people that don't like dogs and keep her focused on what I want her to do.

Long story short for me, its for training.

"service dogs" and I mean the amazon ID kind not the actual kind have no business in grocery stores, restaurants or airplanes. I wish businesses would grow a spine and start enforcing it.

 

[Rot Box]

I may be be alone in this but I think some of the worst behaved dogs are labs and golden retrievers. And goldendoodles. Everyone wants them and they are ultra high energy.

Hey now.. my Golden (rip Olly) was very well behaved in public—it just took twelve or so years for him to get there 😂

 

[DAA]

Next door neighbor has two Goldens. Every chance they get, they run away from their yard and into my garage to check my dogs food bowls, then they both hide behind me while the neighbor is yelling at them to come back. They climb all over me and act like they would do anything to stay. I usually end up having to drag them back over. Guess they just really like the food at my house.

- DAA

 

[Herzog]

I may be be alone in this but I think some of the worst behaved dogs are labs

You're not wrong! We only take our lab to outside events and stuff randomly, not too many times per year though. Mostly to keep him used to being around strangers. He now does really good with people but we have to distract him with treats when other dogs come near, he gets really excited and wants to play aggressive with them. It's strange though, only certain breeds he acts up, others he ignore.

Our border heeler mix does really well around other people and dogs and only pays attention to people if they bend down to pet or say hi. But she's a complete psycho at home and has to play 24/7

 

[lhracing]

My Boston "Si" generally is not too bad with others and loves camping, his obsession with sticks can be a little too much at times.

 

[DAA]

Si is great to have in camp. He cracks me up.

- DAA

 

[Tonkaman]

I’ll admit it sure is. I’ve to have businesses that are open to well behaved dogs. When the dog has been left home alone all day or we’re on a road trip it’s nice to bring the pup inside.

This is especially true for restraints with outdoor seating. My dog is well behaved and is grateful to just be part of the group outing.

 

[Pile of parts]

I'll just put this here, from today actually. This is her 3rd year hunting. We're still working on some things but she's coming along. Nothing that experience won't cure. She had a nice point. I shot two/winged one. She retrieved the dead one and then went to work finding the winged one and brought it up the hill to me.


We retired her hunting partner of the last 3 years, and mine of the last 11. He's almost 14 now. I got him from my uncle when he was 3. Chukar hunting is tough hunting and his last trip looked like it was going to do him in. As much as hated leaving him home today, I didn't think it was right to put him through it again. His last hunt resulted in a great point and me shooting another double.

 

[Pile of parts]

This was probably my best, all around, hunting partner. She was extra smart in the way she worked the birds. Rock solid points, great retrieves and even honored the other dog's points. I had a friend go hunting with me. He actually just came along for the hike and I didn't know he was videoing. Glad I didn't completely miss... Kind of fun having the footage. Great memories of a great dog.

 

[Cody]

My dog is a mutt. He's also called a golden doodle (aka a mutt) . He's 3/4 retriever, which isn't usually the desirable cross, but he is a retriever by personality, loves to swim (poodle), doesn't bark, zero flight risk (you can leave him out with the gate open all day and he won't budge), listens to me 99% of the time, and doesn't shed a hair. I basically paid $500 to not have to lint roll or vaccum every day for a decade, which I consider a net positive financially.

 

[SoopaHick]

I wish I could take my dog out to more social events/stores because she needs the socialization. She is one of the best trained dogs I've ever had in my family but loves new people more than life itself. Doesn't really care about dogs, loud noises, etc. But if somebody new walks by that she could potentially be friends with, all her training goes out the window and SHE MUST SHOW THIS PERSON HOW MUCH SHE LOVES THEM!