I did this all the time when I was single and had no car if I needed to go out at night. I always secured his leash with only enough slack for him to move a little bit without being choked, and never in an area where he was blocking an entrance or walkway.

My dog is large, and while he's very friendly, people often think he is part wolf and are afraid of him, so I didn't worry about anyone stealing him or harassing him. Part of the reason I got that particular dog as a single woman was due to his sweet and snuggly nature but intimidating appearance, so he was doing his job accompanying me.

Anonymous wrote:?? I live in a walkable neighborhood and would like to bring my dog when I'm walking to get a coffee or run a quick errand. She is really well behaved and does fine being tied up on a leash. She loves getting out and I hate leaving her behind when I'm running an errand. Thoughts?

I do this all the time. Go for it!

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Anonymous wrote:No, its annoying.

NP here. What is?

You leaving your dog tied up outside. I hate dogs. If I saw it and could not get around the dog easily, I'd leave the business and they would lose their income. Leave your dog at home. It is not just about you. My kid was scared ones too by a dog and now will not go near them. When he is with me, we don't even try to go anywhere near. You may like dogs, but not everyone does.

I leave my dog tied up all the time, while I run inside someplace quickly, but I agree with you 100% on this. It drives me nuts when people tie up their dog in a manner that blocks a pathway, wheelchair ramp, entrance, stairs, gate etc . . . If there's no way to tie my dog up that allows people to pass with plenty of distance, then I won't do it.

I also have a very calm, gentle, medium sized dog. If a child climbed all over him he'd either sit there and take it, or start rubbing his side against them to get them to do it more.

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Anonymous wrote:No, its annoying.

NP here. What is?

You leaving your dog tied up outside. I hate dogs. If I saw it and could not get around the dog easily, I'd leave the business and they would lose their income. Leave your dog at home. It is not just about you. My kid was scared ones too by a dog and now will not go near them. When he is with me, we don't even try to go anywhere near. You may like dogs, but not everyone does.

oh and one more thing about me which is that I wrote the message above with one finger and also my unemployment check came today I am watching you and will mumble something nasty when you walk by if you are dressed nice in color

??? Ok.

I have called Animal Control about dogs tied up in front of stores jumping on my children. The owner tried to claim that the dogs were the sweetest thing and would never hurt anyone. Well they were jumping and blocking the sidewalk. Not okay.

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Anonymous wrote:No, its annoying.

NP here. What is?

You leaving your dog tied up outside. I hate dogs. If I saw it and could not get around the dog easily, I'd leave the business and they would lose their income. Leave your dog at home. It is not just about you. My kid was scared ones too by a dog and now will not go near them. When he is with me, we don't even try to go anywhere near. You may like dogs, but not everyone does.

oh and one more thing about me which is that I wrote the message above with one finger and also my unemployment check came today I am watching you and will mumble something nasty when you walk by if you are dressed nice in color

Anonymous wrote:If you're just getting a coffee to go, yes. If you're going to sit and drink it, no.

Same here. We have a Starbucks and a small market a few blocks from my house. If I'm walking over there for a coffee or to pick up a couple items at the market, I'll walk my dog at the same time and tie her up. BUT I can see her through the window the whole time, she's a friendly mutt (not a desirable breed that I'd worry would be stolen), she's tied on a very short lead so she can't go up to/pester people, and if Starbucks had a long line I'd just skip that part.

Anonymous wrote:Interesting. In Germany many, many stores have tie racks for leashes outside them with signs that have dog faces that say "we have to wait here".




Clearly it's cultural.

Don't they leave babies outside unattended too? In Sweden, at least, I know that's common.

I only leave my dog if I can keep an eye on him through the window. I wish people weren't awful and I could leave him outside without fear of being stolen, because he'd get a lot more walking in that way. I feel bad when I walk somewhere and can't take him because I won't be able to see him from inside.

Yes, I would. The risk is that the dog is stolen, which can happen, particularly if it's a recognizable breed.

Depending on the place and how long I would be away, yes. I bought a European lead/6-in-1 leash for this purpose.

I only do it when I wil be in a store very briefly and where there is a window so I can see her. She also needs to see me and will cry if she feels I left her.

My dog would totally get stolen. It's a big fear of ours. He's beautiful and so sweet. He got lost once and the people who picked him up offered us money to let them keep him.

But I wouldn't think it's bad if I see a dog tied up outside. My dog absolutely LOVES staying in the car (when the weather isn't warm) and begs to go on car rides.

If you're just getting a coffee to go, yes. If you're going to sit and drink it, no.

Anonymous wrote:Interesting. In Germany many, many stores have tie racks for leashes outside them with signs that have dog faces that say "we have to wait here".




Clearly it's cultural.

Maybe in Germany people don't steal dogs. Here they do.

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Anonymous wrote:No, its annoying.

NP here. What is?

You leaving your dog tied up outside. I hate dogs. If I saw it and could not get around the dog easily, I'd leave the business and they would lose their income. Leave your dog at home. It is not just about you. My kid was scared ones too by a dog and now will not go near them. When he is with me, we don't even try to go anywhere near. You may like dogs, but not everyone does.

You aren't doing your child a service by passing on your fear of dogs, you know.

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Why would a responsible parent do this?

My fear and my child's fear are separate. He was at a friend's house and a large bigger than him jumped on him and scared him. The owners refused to have him in a separate room when he was over (I was not there and my husband immediately left). Dog was not dangerous but except for a few dogs, my kid will not go near them. Not all owners are responsible. I hate dogs, and always will. Just because you like them does not mean I should be forced or feel comfortable around them. There are plenty of places to bring dogs and a business is not one of them.

Interesting. In Germany many, many stores have tie racks for leashes outside them with signs that have dog faces that say "we have to wait here".




Clearly it's cultural.