Can you bring dogs to Bloomingdales?
Leashed, well mannered dogs are welcome in the store; they must be under their owner’s control at all times.
Fashionista dog lovers, take note: Nordstrom and the Nordstrom Rack welcome well-behaved dogs on a leash (see this Twitter exchange as proof—via Doggone Seattle). There’s even a #dogsofnordstrom tag on Instagram if you’re so inclined.
Much to my surprise, an employee waved us in, explaining that Sephora is a dog-friendly store where leashed pets are welcome! … If you’re more of a department-store goer, Ross, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue all have open pet policies, allowing well behaved dogs to shop with their owners.
Gander Outdoors/Gander RV & Camping World
If your holiday shopping list includes items like fish-finders and hunting cameras, you’re definitely going to want to check out Gander Outdoors or Camping World and bring your pup with you! Gander Outdoors and Camping World (owned by the same parent company) have liberal pet policies and welcome your four-legged friends in-store. They even have a section of dog supplies!
Michaels has everything you need to assemble the best holiday craft collection in town, just save some room in your cart for your MVS (most valuable shopper)! We reached out to Michaels and they let us know that their stores are all pet-friendly, but in order to respect all customers, they do ask that your pup be well-behaved. The only exception is that dogs are not allowed in food preparation classes. Otherwise, bring them along! They even make sure to sanitize the carts for the next customer who may have a pet allergy.
Ann Taylor, and their more casual offshoot LOFT, are favorites among both two-legged and four-legged shoppers. When we reached out to the store, they confirmed that pets and service animals are welcome in their stores under the guardianship of their owners. Management is allowed to use their best judgement to determine which pets are appropriate in the store (in order to keep all clients safe), so please make sure your pup is well-behaved, and maybe leave your pet T-Rex at home.
When it comes to Bed Bath & Beyond, it looks like the “beyond” might stand for “beyond dog-friendly.” This major home retailer has a dog-friendly policy in all of their locations in the US. They even piloted a “canine cart” program in their NYC stores to deliver a comfortable and easy shopping experience for dogs and their people.
Department stores are pretty dog-friendly for the most part, and that’s definitely true for Macy’s, one of the most well-known department stores in the country. We reached out to Macy’s, who confirmed that all their stores are pet-friendly, but asked that your pets please be well-behaved and respectful of other clients.
Stores Whose Pet-Policy Varies By Location
With wide aisles and plenty of space to move around, Home Depot is pretty much a dog-loving shopper’s dream. They’re so well-known for being dog-friendly, you can find SO many adorable pics from pet parents in their stores! However, when we reached out to Home Depot they did clarify that the decision is left up to the individual store owner as to whether well-behaved pets are allowed to shop with you, so please call ahead to check.
Sephora is the world’s largest beauty retailer and the best place to stock up on all the lipsticks, eyeliners, and face masks your little heart desires. Some locations can also be great places to shop with your pup! When we reached out to Sephora, they let us know that it’s best to call your local store ahead of time to ask if that location is pet-friendly.
LUSH Cosmetics is well-known in the industry for their cruelty-free lines of beauty products. They love animals, and it shows in how they treat dogs! We reached out to LUSH and they let us know that it’s best to contact your individual location for their store pet policies, but they did mention it’s not usually a problem because they do love dogs!
Barnes & Noble is a great place to sit, relax, and curl up with a good book. And sometimes that can include your pup! The pet policy on their website says that service dogs are always welcome, but if you’re wanting to spend a rainy afternoon reading to your non-service dog, then you’re going to want to call ahead and ask if your location is pet-friendly.
Bloomingdales dog
In the United States, chain stores have different policies when it comes to allowing dogs into their locations. Regardless of store policies, however, it’s up to the manager of that specific store location to decide whether or not your pup would be allowed into the establishment, so it’s always good to call ahead.
While individual locations may have different policies and calling ahead to double check is always a great idea, here’s a comprehensive list of the most well-known dog-friendly stores in the U.S.!
Are you and your pup fashion forward? If you are, why not bring them with you into this clothing retailer!
This clothing store allows owners to bring their dogs into its locations as long as the dog is well-behaved.
American Apparel is proudly dog-friendly and happy to allow your pup to shop with you!
Anthropologie would be glad to welcome your pup to shop with you during your next shopping spree!
This auto parts retailer wouldn’t make your pup wait outside while you’re shopping, so bring them in with you!
Employees of this clothing and accessories store have been reported to hand out treats to owners’ dogs!
Your pup would love to venture between the shelves of this book store chain! The Barnes and Noble café, however, has separate rules, so you would have to ask a manager before going into that section of the store.
Are you planning a fishing or hiking expedition? Take your pup with you to this retailer to gear up for your next adventure!
The scents in Bath and Body Works will drive your pup up the wall! However, since the aisles of this store tend to be compact, large dogs may not be able to come inside, but small dogs that you can carry are more than welcome.
The spacious interiors of this retailer’s locations are perfect for your pup to explore- as long as they’re leashed of course.
This department store is so dog friendly they once included a customer’s pup in a photo shoot!
This furniture, home décor, and wedding registry store would gladly allow your pup to shop with you. However, they would have to be leashed and well-behaved while with you because of the fragile merchandise.
This popular shoe store chain would likely welcome your pup through their doors. Foot Lockers are usually connected to larger malls, so you should check the specific mall’s dog policy before bringing your pup to the location.
Why not bring your pup with you to get some comfortable and affordable fashion pieces at this retailer?
At Hallmark locations, you can bring your pup with you while you search for the perfect card for a loved one!
Do you have an artistic endeavor that you need supplies for? Head over to this arts and crafts retailer with your pup by your side!
Home Depot is happy to welcome your pup with you in their stores to help you search for any of your home improvement needs. With wide aisles and plenty of open spaces, your pup would love a shopping excursion here with you!
This crafts and fabrics store allows your pup through their doors! However, only small dogs are allowed, so if you have a large dog you’ll have to leave him or her at home.
This fashion house even sells dog collars so you can shop for yourself as well as your dog!
In Lowes, the Outdoor Living section is generally dog-friendly everywhere, but there have been reports of store managers not allowing dogs into their locations, so calling ahead is always recommended.
Lush Cosmetics is an animal-friendly organization with a no-animal testing policy. Since they share a love for animals, naturally, they would likely welcome your pup to shop with you at their locations!
Macys has a reputation for being dog-friendly and they would likely welcome your pup to shop with you at their locations! However, Macys stores may be connected to larger malls that may or may not be dog-friendly, so have to find out the specific mall’s dog policy before bringing your pup with you.
Do you have the urge to go on a shopping spree? Bring your pup with you to this luxury department store!
Nordstrom is another clothing store that would be happy to welcome your pup to shop with you at their locations. However, they would prefer if your pup were leashed and well-behaved.
You can find this store at almost any mall location. You would probably just need to find out the specific mall’s dog policy before bringing your pup in with you.
This pet store welcomes dogs, cats, and other animals into their stores on a daily basis!
If you bring your pup here, chances are the employees will offer them treats and compliments.
Pottery Barn’s across the country allow your pup into their stores. However, it would be wise to only bring your dog if he or she is well-trained, as the items in the store are fragile.
As a home-furnishings company, your pup needs to be well-behaved when inside this retailer’s stores since the items for sale are fragile.
Not only is this department store budget-friendly, it’s dog-friendly and has merchandise for your pup in stock too!
This huge department store is dog-friendly, but they would prefer if your pup were leashed and well-behaved.
Is your pup just as much of a makeup lover as you are? If they are, you can bring them with you to any of this cosmetic supergiant’s locations!
This dog-friendly store even sells dog merchandise so you can shop for both yourself and your pup.
The Apple Store will allow your pup into their stores as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. If there is heavy foot traffic though you may have to pick your dog up, which could be a problem if your pup is too big to carry.
Bring your pup with you to this jewelry chain and watch them be mesmerized by the store’s dazzling diamonds and colorful gemstones!
If you’re looking for the latest fashions, bring your pup with you to a TJ Maxx/ Marshalls location to find this season’s trends!
This huge home-improvement, agriculture, and garden maintenance store would be a great place for your leashed pup to take in some new smells!
Do you have experience shopping with your pup at other dog-friendly chain stores? Comment below and let us know!