I bring Shio everywhere with me when traveling around Manhattan. He may have his lay-down protests on the street when I take him shopping, but I’ve never found it unusual to take him to run errands with me until recently when I posted the Sephora video and had some comments about bringing him in the store.
I have to say, NYC and it’s non-food establishments are extremely tolerant of dogs. Half of the stores that I bring Shio into either have treats at the counter for dogs or a water bowl in front of the store for thirsty canines. Shio is well versed in riding elevators and escalators as well as waiting patiently in line for me to pay for items or sifting through clothing racks.
Manhattan dog owners are steps away from treating their dogs as service dogs because we treat them as an extension of ourselves. Though NYC may seem like a cold city, under that layer of indifference are hearts that immediately open to our furry canine friends.
Sitting pretty in the Apple store
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Lookin’ good!
Shio: “One iPad please and thank you!”
This is so wonderful to hear! San Francisco is very tolerant of dogs and frankly, while many food establishments post “no dogs allowed” if you enter with your dog to pick up something no one says anything. I see dogs (non-service) at the coffee shop, the farmers market, the grocery. I think SF dog-owners just keep pushing the limits in hopes of changing the rules some day.
HOW did you get Shio use to escalators? We never took Zuko on one during the socialization stage and when he was about 9 mths we took him on one. He melted down after we got off it. He stopped, dropped his tail a bit and just stood there shaking like a leaf.
I felt horrible.
That is so awesome! I wondered about that after the Sephora video. I wish Romeo had been with me in NYC! People love dogs in Arkansas but you don’t see them in stores. At my salon, we always tell people to bring their dogs inside when they walk by because we all love dogs so much! But people are so hesitant to bring them in! Its funny! I love that Shio gets to go all over the city! They are such good buddies!
Keep pushing those limits away and we’ll do the same on the East coast!
The first time we went on an escalator ride, Shio just stepped onto it without being fussy so I treated it as if it weren’t a big deal as we rode up. When we neared the end, I said, “Jump”, and he hopped off the escalator. After moving out of the way, I gave him a treat and told him he did a good job. Frankly, I was more nervous than he was!!!
Many of the smaller boutiques and hair salons out here have their pets with them in the stores. Maybe you should have Romeo in your salon to keep you and your clients company all day!
omg Shio acts so well. Why can’t Lucas be like that.
Forgot to add: We sometimes we got to hold him. He so energetic!
Shio is a model city dog! Do you ever take him on the subway?
Ting and I take Shio on the subway to go to Central Park sometimes. Also, he rides the LIRR with no problems whatsoever.