My rant for the day-carrying small dogs

fel bautista · Post by **fel bautista** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 10:34 pm

I was at lunch and this guy comes to the lunch counter with a small dog in his arms. I assume that carrying an animal into an area where food is prepared (coyotes in Chicago comes to mind) is cause for the health folks to get alarmed. I go out side with lunch and see another person holding a small dog in their arms. Is this a new, happening thing?? Can't small animals walk in L.A. any more?

Lambchop · Post by **Lambchop** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 1:10 am

It's happening here, too. I've seen two small dogs in the baskets of shopping carts, another couple being carried, and one in a kind of dog-bag.

There've even been a few wearing home-made "companion dog" vests. I mean, really! Pink with fringe? The letters were obviously iron-on.

Granted, I'm glad they're not leaving them in the car, but can't they leave them AT HOME? Since when did dogs develop social needs that can only be fulfilled in the deli section?

It wouldn't be so bad if they kept to themselves. A few weeks ago in Petsmart -- where I realize they're encouraged -- I was innocently standing in line to pay for a fish-tank plant when I was . . . snorfled . . . by an enormous beast. It licked me. Its owner was oblivious.

Tsk.

harpmaker · Post by **harpmaker** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 3:49 am

"snorfled" I love it! It made me snerf some coffee out onto my keyboard I was laughing so hard!

I've seen the little dogs showing up in odd places too. Kind of freaks me out. Makes me want to go get my daughters Rotwieler , point it at the little dog and say "Look! Lunch!"

Martin Milner · Post by **Martin Milner** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:03 am

Did the shop have a "No Dogs" sign visible? In the UK these are highly visible on the doors to resturants and food retailers. Guide Dogs are usually allowed anywhere. It's up to the retailer to enforce the restrictions, as far as I know, as it's a civil offense (I think).

Pubs will usually allow dogs, even if they sell food, but it's polite to check, and many times I've sat in the garden at pubs with a dog or two tied to a garden table.

Innocent Bystander · Post by **Innocent Bystander** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:34 am

"Yeah I know that Guide Dogs are usually Labradors or Alsatians. So what have I got, then?"

missy · Post by **missy** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:07 am

at one festival we were at, a lady had one of those "teacup" poodles (sorry, I refuse to call THAT a dog) in this little pouch thing she had around her (the lady's) neck. She was taking hammered dulcimer classes, and the dog "hung" there all day.
I guess Buster and Wyley will just continue to live deprived lives........

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:22 am

Lambchop wrote:Since when did dogs develop social needs that can only be fulfilled in the deli section?

Since they started being diagnosed with epilepsy and can't be left alone?

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:23 am

missy wrote:I guess Buster and Wyley will just continue to live deprived lives........

Awww, don't tell me you ain't gonna buy those beautiful boxers a cute neck pouch to ride around in

emmline · Post by **emmline** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:26 am

I guess Tamagotchis became too predictable?

fearfaoin · Post by **fearfaoin** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:39 am

I agree that it's silly to carry small dogs around everywhere, but
I don't know why we worry so much about bringing them into
restaurants. Many dogs I've seen are better behaved than some
people's children, and no one kicks those kids out of the restaurant.

missy · Post by **missy** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:40 am

Tyler Morris wrote:
missy wrote:I guess Buster and Wyley will just continue to live deprived lives........
Awww, don't tell me you ain't gonna buy those beautiful boxers a cute neck pouch to ride around in

yeah - as soon as YOU take that slobbering one you have and do the same!!!!!!

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:42 am

missy wrote:
Tyler Morris wrote:
missy wrote:I guess Buster and Wyley will just continue to live deprived lives........
Awww, don't tell me you ain't gonna buy those beautiful boxers a cute neck pouch to ride around in
yeah - as soon as YOU take that slobbering one you have and do the same!!!!!!

Y'know, I did once have to physically pick her up and carry her home while out on a walk because some little poodle got aggressive and scared the poop outta her....

djm · Post by **djm** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:51 am

Lambchop wrote:I was innocently standing in line to pay for a fish-tank plant when I was . . . snorfled . . . by an enormous beast. It licked me.

Okay! Okay! I get the message. Next time I'll shave first. <grumble, grumble>

djm

fearfaoin · Post by **fearfaoin** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 6:55 am

Lambchop wrote:There've even been a few wearing home-made "companion dog" vests. I mean, really! Pink with fringe? The letters were obviously iron-on.

Are you implying that folks are trying to pass their dogs off as
companion dogs when they are not??? That's almost worse than
parking in the handicapped spot...

Lambchop wrote:I was innocently standing in line to pay for a fish-tank plant when I was . . . snorfled . . . by an enormous beast. It licked me. Its owner was oblivious.

I must admit, most people would not be happy if their child licked
you (they don't know where you've been), so score one for the
human cubs...

Tyler · Post by **Tyler** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 7:07 am

djm wrote:
Lambchop wrote:I was innocently standing in line to pay for a fish-tank plant when I was . . . snorfled . . . by an enormous beast. It licked me.
Okay! Okay! I get the message. Next time I'll shave first. <grumble, grumble>

djm

What were you doing on a leash in Petsmart?