the dog does not go in the house unless the dog is picked up and held during the entire showing.... not negotiable...

Pick it up and carry it. Period.

I am with Susan Emo on this one.  Unless the seller has given express permission to carry the dog inside the home ... it does need to stay outside.

You never know who has allergies and their little feet do not need to touch the ground to have their dander in the air.  I love dogs more than people and even I make them stay outside, in the car or with their person.

Sellers decision. Don't assume you can bring pets into someone else's house without permission.

Anyone who knows me knows that I love dogs. In fact in most cases I love dogs more than I would love their owners.   I have a dog and would never, ever take my dog to someones home that I was not invited to do so.  

Why do people think they can bring dogs to other peoples homes, open houses, grocery stores, the mall or anywhere else that do not have an open door policy to dogs?  

They cannot be left in cars in most situations, they should not be carried through someones home,  they cannot be tied up on the front porch while the owner goes through the house.  

Bad manners no matter how you look at it. 

At an open house I request they leave the dog outside or in the car. I had a dog poop in the middle of the front room and as I was cleaning that up he raised his leg on the wall as the owner of the dog was trying to get him out the front dog. I don't think this support dog was legit...

Pick it up, or leave it in the car.  Period.. It does not come into someone else's home.

If the dog can be picked up and carried I don't see a problem. Mine has gone on a lot of showings but they're usually buildings and she stays in the truck until/unless it's for sure cool. And never in a nice home. Having said that, I'd rather have most people's dogs than some people's children. LOL

As it is not mine or theirs the dog goes to the car.

Tell them the little darling must wait in the car.  I just had this happen at an estate sale that I was at.  Lady thought it was ok to bring them into someone else's house.

If they are qualified to buy, pet that dog! If not, walk that dog....

I'm with Susan Emo ..what clients shows up with a dog to enter someones home??

The propert thing is for a buyer to have enough senses not to bring a dog to someone elses home. 

Is that a pooch in your pocket or are you just happy to see the house?

The dog shouldn't enter the home. What if the dog does his thing and ruin  the carpet?

Same reaction if they brought an unruly child, remind them this is someones home.

   Tie the leash to a tree or a bush, and leave Fido outside.

Make sure the dog stays outside.

One of the parties stays outside with the dog or put him in the car. No pets allowed!

Would have to say that dog will have to stay in the car.

Tell them they need to leave the dog outside or in a car or with someone. We cannot bring an animal into a listing without approval.

Large dogs must be kept in the vehicle. A small dog could be carried or left in the vehicle.  I would never allow anyone to enter a property with an animal. 

Should leave dog in car.

chain to a post outside while I watch the dog.....

William Piotrowski Pets should stay home with the kids when viewing properties.

I'll take the dog any day...I will even carry it myself.  The kids need to stay in the car. (If owner is there, I ask permission to bring the dog in).

I have never had a dog bark, bite, break anything, have a tantrum, or poop.

Eve

Never had that happen in 30 years.  

William 

I agree with Barbara Todaro 

Take the dog through the house while the owner waits outside

I've had it happen for a tour, 1st stop, their house to drop off the dog (dog in their car me following).

I do not let dogs and sometimes kids in my listings. 

I will say I did not get permission to bring the dog into the home. Would she like to reschedule or leave the dog in the car?

Whenever a client with any size dog shows up I warn them to keep them close to them so that the wolves do not make a lunch of them.

Leave the dog in the car while we tour the house. 

Please carry your dog.

Or let your agent stand with your dog in the driveway.

But, this  one who may have embraced the entitlement mentality will point to the sweater on the creature and declare, "It a service critter that helps me stay calm. You can not forbid our entry!"

That's when you pull out the contract. Which states any fleas, pees or petunias will prove expensive.

Ask them to leave it outside unless they can prove it's a certified service animal. Emotional support animals are not covered.

Does not come in.  Leave it in the car.  And I love dogs.  My husband showed up to one of our rentals once and the property manager had given the prospective tenants the lockbox code to let themselves in (big problem #1!!) and they walked up to the door with their dog right behind them to come in with (big problem #2!).   Not ok.

Tie them up at the front porch.

As Barbara Todaro wrote

Ask them to follow me.

I'm a big animal lover, and even I will tell the buyers the dog has to stay outside. 

In my experience I tell the dog owner they can not bring the dog inside. 

No pets allowed.  Too much "marking the territory" issues to worry about.

I don't allow buyers to bring pets with them. Not into the house.  It's their decision, but they will get the message on the first showing.

Pick it up and carry it or leave it in the vehicle.

Depending on my sellers wishes, either ask them to leave the dog outside or allow them in.

I would not be bringing a buyer to my listing - no dual agency

Barbara has answered.

I ask them to tether the dog outside the home or leave it in the car. In 25 years I've yet to have a client show up to a showing with their dog and I work with lots of dog lovers.

William Piotrowski - if the guidelines say, NO PETS, means no pets! Simple.