Aside from those, other companies do not have strict no-pets policies and instead leave the decision of whether or not to allow pets up to each individual store location. Therefore, there may be some pet-friendly stores near you that you didn\u2019t even know about.<\/span><\/p>\n Today, we\u2019re going to be sharing over 30 pet-friendly stores and their policies. So next time you run errands, you might not have to leave Fido in the car!<\/span><\/p>\n When you read our list, you will see that there are a surprising number of stores that allow dogs inside. However, many of them only welcome dogs that are friendly and well-behaved. Just because you <\/span>can<\/span><\/i> bring your dog to these stores doesn\u2019t always mean you <\/span>should<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n If your dog has behavioral issues that could cause a disruption in the store, you\u2019re better off leaving them at home. After all, stores don\u2019t <\/span>have <\/span><\/i>to allow dogs, and bringing an unruly, noisy, or aggressive dog could make stores rethink their policies and ruin things for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n Similarly, your dog should be potty-trained. If a potty accident does happen, you should ask a staff member for materials to clean up the mess. Don\u2019t let your embarrassment get the better of you; too many episodes of dog messes being left for staff to clean could lead to the store changing its policies.<\/span><\/p>\n Without any further ado, here is a list of dog-friendly stores. All of the stores we cover below are stores that allow dogs.<\/span><\/p>\n Though Ace Hardware\u2019s pet policy isn\u2019t posted on its website, most Ace Hardware stores do allow dogs. However, because each Ace Hardware is individually owned, some locations may deny entry to pets. For this reason, it is good to call ahead. The Ace stores that do allow dogs may have some rules. Usually, dogs must be vaccinated and kept on a leash while in the store.<\/span><\/p>\n Because Apple is selling tech, they don\u2019t have to worry about any laws or regulations regarding food hygiene, which is one of the biggest reasons some stores don\u2019t allow pets. However, this doesn\u2019t mean that all Apple stores allow pets.<\/span><\/p>\n Some are happy to receive well-behaved, leashed pooches. Other Apple locations would prefer you leave your dog at home. Be sure to check with your local Apple store before attempting to bring your dog inside.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Barnes & Noble\u2019s<\/span> website<\/span><\/a>, each store has to follow local health codes set by their state, county, or town. As such, policies can vary from store to store. We have found that some Barnes & Noble locations are dog-friendly, whereas others do not permit dogs in their stores. Be sure to check with your local Barnes & Noble before bringing your pup along.<\/span><\/p>\n Bass Pro Shops is a dog-friendly store, with<\/span> most locations<\/span><\/a> welcoming dogs inside with open arms. Some locations even have indoor and outdoor kennels where you can leave your dog while you shop.<\/span><\/p>\n This is a nice touch for people who want to make a stop at Bass Pro Shops but have dogs who are nervous or unfriendly, and it\u2019s too hot to leave them in the car. The only reason Bass Pro Shops doesn\u2019t allow dogs at all locations is because, in some areas, there are laws that prohibit pets in the store.<\/span><\/p>\n Bed Bath & Beyond is well-known for being a pet-friendly store. As such, the chances are high that you\u2019ll be able to bring your pooch into the store with you. In fact,<\/span> some stores in NYC<\/span><\/a> even had carts outfitted to comfortably carry customers\u2019 furbabies.<\/span><\/p>\n While it is likely that your dog will be allowed in the store, individual stores can turn you and your dog away. Furthermore, some Bed Bath & Beyond locations sell food and may not be able to let dogs in due to local laws.<\/span><\/p>\n Best Buy does not have a pet policy that extends to all of its stores. As such, policies can vary from store to store. Some Best Buys will allow pet dogs inside as long as they are kept on a leash, potty-trained, and well-behaved.<\/span><\/p>\n Cabela\u2019s policy is similar to Bass Pro Shops. Almost all locations allow dogs to accompany their owners. However, some locations may prohibit pets due to local laws.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re wondering whether or not you can bring your dog into CVS, the answer is maybe. CVS has no overarching policy regarding pets, which means each store may have different policies. As such, there will be some CVS locations that are dog-friendly and some that are not. You\u2019ll have to contact your local CVS to see whether or not you can bring your dog inside.<\/span><\/p>\n We spoke with Everlane customer service and confirmed that Everlane stores allow dogs at all of their locations! However, dogs must be on a leash, friendly and well-behaved. Otherwise, staff may have to ask you to leave your dog in the car (which may not be possible depending on the weather).<\/span><\/p>\n Like many of the stores on our list, it is not uncommon for GAP stores to be attached to malls or strip malls. Therefore, some GAP stores will not allow dogs because they have to follow the rules of the buildings they are in.<\/span><\/p>\n However, other GAP stores may be in pet-friendly malls or have entrances that don\u2019t require customers to enter the mall. So, some GAP stores are dog-friendly, but others aren\u2019t. Check with your local GAP store to see if it\u2019s okay to bring your pooch along for a shopping trip.<\/span><\/p>\n If you enjoy books, then you\u2019ll be happy to hear that Half Price Books is pet friendly. A customer service representative told us that the majority of their locations allow dogs, but they still recommended that you call your local HPB just to be certain.<\/span><\/p>\n Hobby Lobby does not have an official company-wide pet policy listed, but many stores are pet-friendly. It is up to each individual location to determine if dogs are allowed there or not, so you\u2019ll want to call ahead before bringing your pup into a Hobby Lobby.<\/span><\/p>\n Home Depot is another store on our list that doesn\u2019t have a pet policy outlined on its website. After some digging, we have found out that <\/span>some <\/span><\/i>Home Depot locations do allow dogs. Because not all locations are dog-friendly, you\u2019ll want to call ahead before bringing a dog into the store.<\/span><\/p>\n Most L.L. Bean stores are pet-friendly and allow dogs inside as long as they are kept on a leash. However, the flagship L.L. Bean store in Freeport, Maine, does not allow dogs inside because they have a cafe.<\/span><\/p>\n Lowe\u2019s doesn\u2019t have their pet policy online, but most locations do allow dogs in their stores as long as they are well-behaved and kept on a leash.<\/span><\/p>\n Because the<\/span> LUSH UK Facebook<\/span><\/a> page posted that they are dog-friendly, many people think that dogs are allowed in all LUSH stores, including those in the USA. However, that is unfortunately not the case.<\/span><\/p>\n While many LUSH stores will welcome your dog, pet policies can vary by store. A LUSH customer service rep told us whether or not dogs are allowed depends on the shop\u2019s location, as well as restrictions in that area.<\/span><\/p>\n Since some shops are inside malls, dogs would not be allowed inside if the mall is not pet-friendly. Similarly, if there are any states or counties that have laws against dogs inside certain types of buildings, dogs may not be allowed in LUSH stores. Therefore, it\u2019s best to call ahead to see if your local LUSH is pet-friendly.<\/span><\/p>\n Macy\u2019s does not have an overarching pet policy for all of their stores. As such, stores decide this on an individual basis. This means some locations will be happy to invite well-behaved, leashed dogs inside. Others will turn dogs away. Contact your local Macy\u2019s to learn more about their pet policy.<\/span><\/p>\n Marshalls is owned by the same company as T.J. Maxx and thus has a similar pet policy. Many Marshalls stores do allow dogs inside, but it is ultimately up to each store to decide about pets in-store, so it\u2019s best to call ahead just to make sure. If you do bring your dog to a Marshalls, be sure they are leashed and well-behaved.<\/span><\/p>\n Michaels\u2019 policy on dogs is not readily available online. So, we spoke with a customer service agent and learned that Michaels stores do allow dogs. However, they said that dogs must be leashed and cannot be taken into any areas with food.<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to allowing pets in stores, Nordstrom does not have any overarching policy. Therefore, some stores may be okay with you bringing your dog inside, whereas others will turn your dog away. If you want to bring your dog to a Nordstrom store, you\u2019ll have to call ahead to make sure it\u2019s okay first.<\/span><\/p>\n Much like their sister store, GAP, some Old Navy locations are part of malls and thus would have to follow the building\u2019s rules and could not allow dogs. However, that doesn\u2019t mean all Old Navy stores will turn away your pooch. Some may have entrances that aren\u2019t part of the mall or may be part of pet-friendly malls. If you want to know if your local Old Navy is dog-friendly or not, give them a ring.<\/span><\/p>\n Being a pet store, all of Petco\u2019s locations are dog-friendly. However, dogs must be on a leash. In fact, Petco\u2019s pet policy doesn\u2019t just apply to dogs. They allow just about any animal into their store as long as it is leashed. In 2019, they were even visited by an<\/span> Ankole-Watusi<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n Being a pet store, it\u2019s no surprise that PetSmart allows dogs into their stores. However, there are some rules that you have to abide by if you want to take your dog to PetSmart with you. Your dog must be vaccinated and must be kept secured on a leash for the duration of your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n As with the other pet stores on our list, Pet Supplies Plus allows dogs in their stores. Like most stores, your pup will need to be on a leash for the duration of your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n Pottery Barn stores are often inside malls or shopping strips, which means they may have to follow the rules of the buildings they are in. This is why only some Pottery Barn locations are pet-friendly. If you want to take your pup into Pottery Barn with you, you\u2019ll want to call ahead to make sure it\u2019s okay first.<\/span><\/p>\n Though it\u2019s difficult to find Ross\u2019s pet policy online, they do allow dogs in their stores. We spoke with a customer service representative who stated that Ross stores welcome leashed pets.<\/span><\/p>\n Many Sephoras are inside department stores or malls. Therefore, they have to follow the rules of the buildings they are in. Of course, some locations are pet-friendly stores because they are inside pet-friendly buildings, or they have an outdoor entrance to the Sephora that isn\u2019t connected to the rest of the shopping center.<\/span><\/p>\n T.J. Maxx is widely known to allow dogs in its stores, but there is no official pet policy posted on the company\u2019s website. As such, the decision to allow dogs in a store is often up to the store manager\u2019s discretion. So, while many T.J. Maxx stores do allow dogs, there will be some that don\u2019t. Be sure to call your local T.J. Maxx to find out if your dog is welcome.<\/span><\/p>\n Tractor Supply Co. is one of our few non-pet stores that allow dogs at all locations. They only require that pets be friendly and leashed. In fact, their pet policy is so lenient that they\u2019ll welcome just about any animal into the store as long as it is friendly and leashed. In 2019, they shared a<\/span> photo<\/span><\/a> on their Facebook page of a man visiting with his cow!<\/span><\/p>\n Though many articles online will tell you that all Victoria\u2019s Secret locations allow dogs, this may not be the case. We spoke to a customer service representative who told us that most Victoria\u2019s Secret stores follow the rules of the buildings they are located in.<\/span><\/p>\n Since the majority of stores are within malls, policies will vary. Some malls may allow dogs, whereas many do not. You\u2019ll have to call your local Victoria\u2019s Secret to find out if your pup can accompany you inside or not.<\/span><\/p>\nShould You Bring Your Dog to Dog Friendly Stores?<\/span><\/h2>\n
What Stores Allow Dogs? 31 Stores That Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Ace Hardware: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
2. Apple: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
3. Barnes & Noble: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
4. Bass Pro Shops: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
5. Bed Bath & Beyond: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n6. Best Buy: Some Stores Allow Pets<\/span><\/h3>\n
7. Cabela\u2019s: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
8. CVS: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
9: Everlane: Allows Dogs in All Locations<\/span><\/h3>\n
10. GAP: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
11. Half Price Books: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
12. Hobby Lobby: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
13. Home Depot: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
14. L.L. Bean: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
15. Lowe\u2019s: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
16. LUSH: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
17. Macy\u2019s: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
18. Marshalls: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
19. Michaels: All Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
20. Nordstrom: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
21. Old Navy: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
22. Petco: All Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
23. PetSmart: All Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n24. Pet Supplies Plus: All Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
25. Pottery Barn: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
26. Ross: All Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
27. Sephora: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
28. T.J. Maxx: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
29. Tractor Supply Co.: All Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
30. Victoria\u2019s Secret: Some Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
31. Warby Parker: Most Stores Allow Dogs<\/span><\/h3>\n
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