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Can I bring my dog to a showing?

Can I bring my dog to a showing? I'm spending hours seeing houses, and can't be away from my dog for that long. It's so hard to find a home and I want to start taking my dog with me. Maybe my dog will help lead me to a good home and I'd like to start taking him with me to the houses.

Asked by Olivia | Long Beach, CA| 11-06-2024| 1,110 views|Buying|Updated 1 year ago

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Keith Jean Pierre

REMAX First Realty · East Brunswick, NJ

(151 reviews)
Taking your dog to showings only complicates the process. Unless it is a service dog, find someone to take care of your dog while you look at properties. Bringing a dog into someone else's house without their knowledge is a bit rude and can result in possible confrontation and anger from the sellers. Keith Jean-Pierre Managing Principal The Dapper Agents Operations In: NY, NJ, FL & CA
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04-24-2026 (5 days ago)··
Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group · Fort Myers, FL

(13 reviews)
Usually no. For safety, allergies, and seller preferences, pets should stay home. Service animals are the exception. If you must bring a dog, ask your agent first, get seller approval, keep the dog leashed outside, and avoid entering occupied homes with pets.
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10-27-2025 (6 months ago)··
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Raquel Penas Fernandez

RE eBroker Group · San Marcos, CA

(15 reviews)
Hello, I hope you found a house by now but if you haven't I would also suggest you not bringing your dog to showings. It sounds like you may have to screen your homes before going out. I usually only show 5 houses everytime I go out with a client with an average of 6 to 7 outings before we find the right house. ( Some buyers take longer) A lot of seller's have kids that are allergic to dogs and we should respect their space. I hope this helps.
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06-29-2025 (10 months ago)··
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Peg Walsh

Four Seasons Sothebys International Realty · Peterborough, NH

(91 reviews)
You may ask your agent to request permission from the owner in this situation. You may ask if you can walk the exterior of the property with your dog or pet. Some condo associations and HOAs have rules about pets on the property, so it is best to find out in advance whether this would be possible.
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11-18-2024 (1 year ago)··
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Kim Lingbeck

Exp Realty · North Mankato, MN

(19 reviews)
That is a tricky question. You can ask, but be prepared that the answer may be no. People either love or dislike animals.
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02-23-2025 (1 year ago)··
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Bill Heenan

William Raveis · Niantic, CT

(418 reviews)
Hi Olivia. I get what your saying, my fur baby (english bulldog) loves going for rides. That being said, you really cannot bring your pet with you inside other peoples homes. They may have allergies, fears, etc. Not to mention that your dog might accidentally damage something. My suggestion would be to bring your dog for the ride around while you are looking, in your own car.
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11-13-2024 (1 year ago)··
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