Well-behaved pooches are welcome at Conran and what better companion to check out the designer store’s range of handcrafted toys, woven dog leads and doggy shampoos (conranshop.co.uk)?
Dogs of any size are allowed in the landmark West End department store – unlike Harrods and Fortnum & Mason, which only permit assistance dogs and guide dogs (libertylondon.com).
Dogs are welcome in the fashion store, and you can combine human and canine shopping by checking out the brand’s matching dog collars and leads available in both of its signature “swirl” and “stripe” designs (paulsmith.com).
Eye up your new iPad, or should that be iPaw-d, in any Apple store with your dog in tow – as long as they’re well-behaved and on a lead (apple.com).
Some of their bookshops are more dog friendly than others, even leaving out bowls of water – but it’s down to the manager’s discretion, so check with your local branch first (waterstones.com).
Health Reasons
Those are the two ‘h’s’ we need to think about here.
Firstly, in the context of their food stores.
We need to consider that dogs are a contamination risk to unpackaged food.
Fruits, vegetables, bakery items. These are all aisles where food is mostly uncovered.
And dogs could quite easily transfer saliva, bacteria, germs, hair, or something else undesirable over to these foods.
But what about their more general, clothing stores? Where food is not involved?
Well, we need to consider hair here.
Dogs shed their hair (some more than others).
But this will literally fall and collect all over the store.
And it could collect on clothing.
Here we need to consider allergies.
Allergies that some members of staff or other customers have.
Now it wouldn’t be fair that a customer with an allergy bought a new jumper with a strand of hair that set off their pet allergies.
Or a member of staff who came into work and was set off by the dander across the store.
Working on a new home reno project? Your pooch will be thrilled to tag along as you shop for all your home improvement needs. Here are some pet-friendly home decor and home improvement stores to shop with your dog. Keep in mind that pet policies vary location to location, so call ahead before heading out.
Petsmart, Pet Value, Petland and Global Pet Foods are some of the most popular big chain pet stores to shop for your dog. These pet-friendly establishments offer a range of products and supplies to help improve your dog’s health and quality of life. But for anyone looking to shop more locally, there are plenty of smaller, local pet stores in each province that offer specialty products for your beloved pup.
Did you know some Garden Centres are pet friendly? What better way to spend your day than picking out a new houseplant with your furry companion? If your dog is known for getting into things, you’ll be happy to know there’s a variety of houseplants that are 100% safe for pets, just ask an employee for more information. While individual locations may have different policies, calling ahead is always a great idea.
Is Canadian Tire dog friendly? Yes, they are one of many retail stores that are happy to welcome your pet. However, The Canadian Tire dog policy is set by each store so it’s important to call ahead before going. Canadian Tire offers a range of items to suit your automotive, outdoor, sports and recreation needs as well as home decor, tools and more.
Old Navy is happy to welcome your dog with you in their stores to help search for that perfect outfit. Old Navy provides the latest fashions at a great price with something for the whole family, including your dog! Pet policies are left up to individual locations so be sure to contact the store ahead of time.
No Dogs Allowed | What Stores Allow Dogs ?!
We all wish that we could just spend all day with our dogs. Unfortunately life gets in the way and we have to leave our dogs to go to work and run errands. Good news is that more and more stores are becoming pet friendly! Here are a few establishments that will welcome your furbaby with open arms.
Need a nice vase or a new sweater? Your dog may provide some valuable insight on which option to choose.Â
TJX companies inc is the corporation that owns Winners, Homesense and Marshalls. They sell a variety of retail products including clothing, home decor, stationary and even pet products! The staff are also excited to see the shopping doggos and are equipped with treats for the hungry pups.
Bed, Bath and Beyond is a home goods company that sells anything from home decor to cooking supplies and bedding. Your dog will love to walk around with you while you shop for a new frying pan!
Surprisingly there are a number of home improvement stores that accept canine customers. Perhaps dogs make good trades people?
Canadian Tire is a Canadian classic. More than just a home improvement store, they also sell outdoors equipment, vehicle supplies and plants. Your dog will be happy to pick out a new bike for adventures!
Home Depot is a home improvement haven. Obviously a dogâs insight is needed on which light fixture is the right one for your home reno.
Who knows more about plants and trees than the dogs that pee on them? Many garden centres will welcome your doggy friends. Visiting a plant store and supporting local businesses is a great option for those Canadian winters when itâs too cold to go for a walk!
In the past, you would never see dogs in a restaurant. It seems nowadays that more and more restaurants are welcoming dogs onto their outdoor patio. Check out which restaurants in your area have pet friendly patios and enjoy a great meal with your pup. Some restaurants even have a dog menu with canine safe meals!
Probably the least surprising pet friendly stores are pet stores. Spoil your dog with some snacks, toys and a new bed. With the option to bring your dog in the store, they can even choose which ones they want! This is your dogs opportunity to spend all of your hard earned cash.
There are a number of chain pet stores that you can bring your dog into like Petsmart, Petvalue and Petland but also remember to check out the local ones as well!
Ultimately, we all want to spend more time with our dogs. Taking your dog to a dog friendly establishment is great enrichment for them and a fun way to bond with your dog. Another good resource to use is BringFido.com. They have a database and rating system of all the dog friendly stores in a certain area. Check it out and take your dog on an small adventure! *Please remember that the stores listed in this blog may be location dependent! If you are unsure if a store is pet friendly, always call ahead! Written by Reviewed by