In the US, many hardware stores and lumber yards actively encourage paying customers to bring their dog, even if it is not a service dog: http://www.sittingfor

In the US, many hardware stores and lumber yards actively encourage paying customers to bring their dog, even if it is not a service dog: http://www.sittingforacause.com/blog/dog-friendly/the-only-list-of-dog-friendly-retail-stores-in-the-united-states-youll-ever-need/ http://www.sittingforacause.com/blog/dog-friendly/the-only-l... In my experience the store employees at Lowe's/Home Depot (Seattle) are often very friendly to my dog when I bring her, and it seems to brighten these employee's day...