CEO Best Buy

[F, Calla & Luca]

I took the dogs today to get a new power source for my laptop, an emergency you'll agree, I'm sure. They would not let the dogs in and it was too warm to leave them in the car. There were bollards right in  front of the door where I could tie them in the shade, but the guard did tell me the power cords were all the way on the other side of the store. So we walked around the mall to the other side, where I tied  them, almost within my view the whole time, and certainly within the guards view.  On the way back, we walked through Bed, Bath and Beyond. The staff and customers all smiled at the dogs.  I plan to write to the CEO of Best Buy to complain about their no dog policy. If enough of us complain, maybe some stores will change their policies.
Update Here is the email address for the CEO
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[F, Calla & Luca]

Gee Jane, now you made me laugh.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Here is the letter I sent:
Dear Mr. Dunn,
Today I went to a Best Buy store with my two labradoodles. I was informed that dogs are not allowed in the store. The day was too warm to leave them in the car so I briefly tied them outside the store. I did not find what I wanted and I quickly left. No chance I would browse and leave my dogs for any length of time. No chance I will be back any time soon. I left the mall by exiting through Bed, Bath and Beyond. The staff and customers all greeted my dogs with smiles. My dogs are welcomed at my Bank America Branch where they receive treats. They are also welcome at Home Depot, the post office and many other.places. Thirty nine percent of households in this country own dogs. It seems to make good business sense to allow responsible owners of well trained dogs to shop with them. A quote from a online discussion I posted this evening illustrates this:
"Stupid Best Buy! They just don't know what they're missing! I took Maddy to Barnes and Noble for the first time today! An employee asked me if Maddy wanted water or treats and was very friendly! I wish Best Buy was like this because we would definitely hang out in there more often while hubby is looking at toys if we could bring Maddy with us!"

[F, Calla & Luca]

No butt needed thanks but the CEO has heard of her now!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Wait, so some Bed Bath and Beyonds allow dogs? Please say yes, I go there all the time!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Yes, some do. My policy is to waltz in to stores and leave if asked to do so. Most of the time no one says boo other than to pet, or interact with the dogs. I think stores with gurds at the door are most often the problem.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

I agree stores with "gurds" are a real problem! Just teasing. I have had very poor luck doing just what you do. I wonder if it is because I live in a suburb of LA and we are so densely populated. I do notice though that people with the little tiny dogs usually are allowed in. If I were a weight lifter and could just wander in with a 50 pound dog under each arm perhaps I would have no problems. Or at least not the same problem.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Typos and wise guys are a problem too : )

[Adina P]

I really think we need a designation, something slightly above a CGC that would allow dogs license to do more things like:

-enter various stores
-be off leash in designated areas

It would be a great incentive to get one's dog well trained and allow those responsible folks to enjoy more of life with their dogs!!!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Great idea, Adina.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

That is a fantastic idea! The other members of my Therapy class mentioned to me that they put their dogs' vests on and they've taken them everywhere and not been asked to leave.....except restaurants (I think there's a health code issue). It sounds like something similar to that where once the dog had passed they would have some sort of identification that could be shown to gain access. Great idea, but probably difficult to implement and monitor.

[Maryann,Roo and Tigger]

Excellent super idea, have you ever considered running for public office? Seriously. You have a lot of common sense, patience and good ideas.

[shelly]

I agree, Adina... Perhaps a special tag/license i.d. can be worn by those dogs....As much as I would LOVE to take Tori to stores... I can see their point... not everyone who visits the stores are dog-people... probably more than not, but... young children could be afraid, even some of the clerks. Some customers can have such allergies to animals that trigger an asthma attack. (Remember - we're not just talking "doodles" here). WE know our dogs, but they do not and if they make one exception, they would have to do it for everyone, and just when will that irresponsible owner with an untrained, or aggressive dog come in? Then they'll me dealing with law suits...Sad, but true...