Do you take your dogs everywhere?

[Kilter]

Just found this so odd with some people, including a gal yesterday. She said she normally always takes her dog with her to other people's houses even if they have dogs, and assumes if the person has a dog who doesn't like other dogs that that dog is the 'problem' and will be locked up. She was saying that she brought her dog to someone's place and the 'bad' dog wasn't locked up like he should have been, nobody heard/saw what happened, but her dog had a bite that bled (and it was all the 'other' dogs fault, not her dog's fault of course).

Now personally, I don't truck my crew to someone's house if we're invited, I just don't. If we travel and have to bring them, I don't assume they can waltz in the front door and plop on the couch, or that they'd lock their dogs up so there's no problems...

Just wondering what other people thought.

 

[OutlineACDs]

I do bring my dogs everywhere they're invited. I also bring travel crates to set up so they can be out of the way if needed.

We rarely take trips anywhere the dogs can't go. I have a couple of people who will watch them for me if needed, but I prefer to bring them. I won't board them at a vet/kennel unless it's an absolute emergency. I don't agree with them having to have every vaccination known to man just to stay overnight in a kennel.

If we go somewhere they aren't allowed then we try to make it a day trip and just come back that night. If that's not possible we'd have to stay in a hotel room.

 

[MandyPug]

Almost all of my friends have dogs and welcome my dog into their home so when I'm invited, she's invited too. But that's because I surround myself with dog people and it's kind of commonly accepted among us. I also don't travel anywhere that she wouldn't be allowed to come, especially since the travel i do is typically for the dogs anyways lol.

 

[Linds]

The way your friend goes about it seems pretty incredibly rude to me and I would never just assume that my dog belongs there and the other person will lock up their dogs.

That being said, if my dogs aren't welcome at someone's house more than likely I'm not that interested in going. I do go pretty much everywhere with the dogs. Not work, cause my boss doesn't think Traveler would make an AWESOME store greeter.

 

[JessLough]

No, but shes happy that i dont i also have a dog who believes she is people and wouldnt think twice about sitting on the couch with the other people. She also doesn't enjoy going anywhere without the ferrets, so it's really not an issue to leave her home

 

[Toller_08]

I do take my dogs out a lot for playing, training and socializing but not generally to peoples' homes unless they invite a dog. And I never take all three of them. Just one.

I hate when people bring their dogs to my house without asking us first. Especially in the winter when the dogs don't want to play outside. Mine fortunately are all very good about behaving and ignoring the antics of hyper visiting dogs now, but when they were younger it was chaos when certain people would just show up with their dog in tow. They assume because we have three dogs, and we love dogs and are dog people, that we want everyone's dog in our house. And if they were to ask first, chances are we'd say ok. I just think it's so rude for people not to ask first though, unless we've already told you that your dog is always welcome (because some dogs are). I never, ever show up to anyone's house with my dog without asking first. And like I said, I tend not to even ask and only take them when the dog itself is invited (which does happen a lot).

I also don't get the mentality of someone expecting me to lock one of my dogs up because you decided yours deserved to come over. I have locked dogs up at my house before because of an uninvited visiting dog, but only because it was easier that way. And it was my decision - the guest didn't ask me to. I hate doing it though. It's our house and I feel bad because I have to put my dog away because some else's can't behave politely.

 

[RBark]

Kobe goes with me everywhere that allows dogs. He's even gone out on dates with my GF. (San Francisco wins for outdoor restaurants). I bring him with me when I visit family, neighbors, etc. He comes with me on quick trips to stores when its cool out, and goes to Home Depot or pet stores. I do ask first, however. But I work 12 to 16 hours a day. So I make it a point to involve him in my life as much as possible, and my GF understands he is a huge part of my life and treats him with the love and respect she treats me.

 

[cliffdog]

I take my dogs as many places as I can, but I always ask to bring them! I never just do it and expect they will be welcome!

 

[Fran101]

I only bring my dog places IF people specifically invite us both lol

Like calling up and asking for a +1 when you weren't offered one.. it puts people on the spot. People feel bad about saying no..and I don't want to put someone in that situation so I don't ask and generally assume people are inviting JUST ME and not my dog unless THEY state otherwise.

People KNOW I have a dog who I love.. so if they invite him, great! If not, he stays home. Hell even if they do invite him..sometimes it's not worth the hassle to bring him or it's something I don't consider very fun for him at all so he stays home anyway.

Personally, I think up and bringing your dog somewhere with you when only YOU were invited is rude. People may be allergic, scared, or have their own dogs that don't get along with others.. or just not want dogs in their home! Which is perfectly reasonable IMO

 

[JessLough]

I can't imagine anybody i know being rude enough to just show up with their dog. Chances are, if they did, they'd be asked to go home/bring the dog home. It wouldn't be fair to Rosey or the ferrets to deal with that.

 

[Moth]

I ask before I bring my dogs to someone's home. I would want someone to to let me know if they were bringing their dogs to my house as well. Mostly because I need to be aware that there is another animal coming into my guy's space.

I do love taking them with me whenever and wherever I can

 

[Southpaw]

I can't imagine anyone just showing up at someones house with their dog. I would tell that person to lock THEIR dog up.

I don't bring my dogs to non-dog places. Even if they're invited, they stay home, unless I'm going to be there for some super long time. It's just unnecessary, I love my dogs but I don't want or need to be with them 24/7.

 

[houlahoops]

I love my dogs very much, but I don't bring them anywhere when I can't/won't give them 100% of my attention. They go on walks, swamp adventures, hunts, but rarely any space like a restaurant or someone's home unless they are explicitly invited. They don't miss out: mostly they are content to chill at the house while I'm gone.

If someone brought their dog to my house without my express say-so (for a non-dog activity obviously), you can guarantee them that I would be asking they take the dog home.

 

[Paige]

I brign him lots of places but NEVER uninvited.

 

[MicksMom]

I take my dogs as many places as I can, but I always ask to bring them! I never just do it and expect they will be welcome!

Same here. Even if it's someplace we've taken him before, I ask each time.

 

[Renee750il]

I ask before I bring my dogs to someone's home. I would want someone to to let me know if they were bringing their dogs to my house as well. Mostly because I need to be aware that there is another animal coming into my guy's space.

I do love taking them with me whenever and wherever I can

This! If I'm going someplace I'll ask. Generally, though, unless it's mentioned, if it's to someone's home, I assume I should NOT bring a dog.

Kharma has come to writing workshops though. She snoozes in the car and then goes to the tavern with us afterward She's inordinately fond of the chips and salsa, and likes dark beer.

Someone bringing their dog, without expressly asking me, THEN expecting me to lock mine up -- in their own home?

Kharma???

Yeah, you can all see that happening, can't you? :rofl1:

 

[BostonBanker]

I bring my dogs just about everywhere I go. But I would *never* expect that I could bring them into someone's home. Even with my friend who runs a rescue/boarding operation out of her home, and is used to having dogs come in and out constantly - the dogs stay in the car, parked in the shade, unless they are specifically invited in. If it is too hot or cold for that, I check with her before I leave the house. Any other friends...no. If they don't have dogs, I assume they don't want dogs in their house. If they do have dogs, I respect the space of those dogs, as I'd expect them to respect my dogs.

Unless the weather is extreme in either direction, I often bring the dogs places and just leave them in the car when it is not appropriate for them to accompany me. They are both very comfortable with it - the car is essentially their crate.

 

[Laurelin]

My dogs get left at home most the time unless I'm going to my dad's and then they sometimes come with. My dogs never get invited places- haha.

 

[BostonBanker]

Your dogs are welcome at my house any time you decide to come visit. Meg and Mia may kill each other, but welcome none the less.

 

[yoko]

I usually take Yoshi whenever it's a dog friendly place and I ask friend if I bring her over.

The thing that infuriates my family is I refuse to go on family vacations that aren't dog friendly. Haven't gone on one in six years. Missed cruises/weeks at the lake/cities. But Yoshi is my responsibility and I don't trust her to anyone.

But no I would never just take her to someone's house. Especially if they have dogs.