At ARISTOPET, we have told you about companies that allow bringing pets to the office. Now that more means of transport allow pets, as do some food establishments, we are sure you would like to get around with your dog and avoid leaving them home alone or tied up outside store entrances. Faced with this situation, we asked ourselves: if I wanted to go shopping with my dog, could we enter the stores?
Rather than have a bad experience, we decided to carry out a brief investigation into the Pet Friendly policies of the most frequently visited stores and share it with you.
Inditex stores:
Zara, Zara Home, Bershka, Pull & Bear, Stradivarius, Massimo Dutti, Oysho, Uterqüe.
Perhaps the best-known stores in Spain and internationally not only have an animal-friendly policy in their clothing lines, but have also recognized that pets are members of our families and allow dogs into their establishments, regardless of the animal's size.
When we contacted Inditex, they told us that they do not prohibit pets from entering their establishments. Their policy is subject to the legal regulations of each city (if a dog is considered dangerous, it must follow the rules regarding muzzles, leashes, etc.). In shopping centers, the center's own regulations apply.
Since there are no signs on the doors prohibiting dogs, it is understood that access is permitted, as they see no reason to deny them entry and try to make coexistence easy in the store for customers, owners, and dogs.
H&M: In other European countries, its Pet Friendly policy was already well known, and it has recently begun to be applied in its Spanish stores. They prefer dogs to be carried or to wear a muzzle if they are very large.
Mango: Another chain of stores that does not display signs on its doors or windows prohibiting pets from entering. In its establishments, we have seen small dogs calmly walking alongside their owners. Although it does not have an official policy, its employees have indicated that they allow access and dogs to remain as long as the dog is well behaved and does not generate complaints from other customers.
Decathlon: As explained on its Facebook page , the decision of whether to allow pets to enter is made by the director or manager of each store; there is no single criterion. They recommend calling the nearest store before going to ask.
Casa del Libro: Its doors say, “Dogs are welcome.” Buying a good book will be more than a pleasure.
El Corte Inglés: After a year of controversy over dogs' access to its establishments, El Corte Inglés has allowed small dogs to enter some of its stores. This Pet Friendly trend has not been imposed in all stores, so it is necessary to check whether there is a notice on the doors indicating whether access is permitted.
Zakka: this home décor store allows dogs to enter regardless of size. At ARISTOPET, we went with one of our largest ARISTODOGS (a 20 kg mixed-breed dog), and it was welcomed without any problem.
Note: if the stores mentioned are located inside a shopping center, pet access will depend on the center's regulations.
To ensure that this trend continues to grow, we must follow each store's basic regulations: The dog must be well behaved so as not to disturb other customers or visitors, must be on a leash (or carried), and, if considered a potentially dangerous breed, must wear a muzzle. As good ARISTOPARENTS, we must pay attention to our companion's behavior to avoid possible discomfort for both other people and our pet.
So, let's update our wardrobes together with our beloved furry friends!