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High Rise Life: Dog’s Elevator Etiquette

February 25, 2013

Living downtown and in a high rise, riding the elevator several times a day is a normal routine. I’ve ridden an elevator before so it was not unfamiliar to me. Since it takes longer time for me to go out, I’m very good informing my peeps that it’s almost time. Mom timed it … by the time she puts on my boots and she wears her coat, its about five minutes. Walking and waiting for the elevator is about 1 minute. There are 6 elevators that provide service for 52 floors.
I say it’s not bad at all.

The elevators are busy only during the early mornings, which is not a problem since I like to sleep in. Most of the time it’s just me and my peeps in the elevator. However, there were times I had to share an elevator ride with some of our neighbors
(some of them have a dog). My mom always reminds me of the elevator rules …


First, here are the DO’s of Dog Elevator Etiquette
1) At all times I have to be on a leash, in the hallway and in the elevator.
2) I typically get excited when the elevator doors open and there’s people but I have to be calm as I enter the elevator.
3) In the elevator, I have to stay on the side in a sitting or standing position.
4) Before exiting the elevator, I need to look down and check the landing floor is clear.

Yes, these DO’s are reasonable and I totally understand it.
I’m actually good at following these DO’s rules.


Besides the DO’s mom also made rules of DONT’s of Dog Elevator Etiquette
1) No Staring. I am not allowed to stare at the passengers in the elevator. What? Why? I try my very best to do this. Mom says it’s rude to stare at people. What if they are staring at me too?
2) No Sniffing. I am a dog and I sniff especially if I smell something … I just could not help to sniff this guy behind me, he showered with cologne.
3) No Barking in the elevator. I Woof Woof to communicate. There were times I needed to get mom’s attention and I just could not help not to Woof! Woof!.
4) No ‘Silent’ Noises which means farting. What can I say, it happens as I am a senior dog.


It is important to know these elevator etiquette especially if you live in a high rise.
I hope it was helpful.

To be honest, the process of going out (doing my business) is a total adjustment.
No back door and no backyard I can just dash and do my business.
It’s just temporary but the experience is good to know.

Oh! watch out for the puparazzi in the elevator.
Many passengers have taken my photos from their phone (one of them is my mom).
All the photos above was taken from my mom’s iPhone.

Lots of Golden L♥VE n Woofs
SUGAR

I’m joining this post to Monday Mischief for my mischievous behaviors in the elevator.

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Comments

  1. prancer pie says

    February 25, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Sounds like you have better etiquette than most humans! Happy Monday, Sugar. xoxoxo

  2. Jen K says

    February 25, 2013 at 1:57 AM

    Cute photos – not sure where you find an elevator with good photography lighting, but you did!

    These are a great set of rules – keeps everyone safe and happy.

  3. acd6pack says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:23 AM

    Hi Sugar, so glad that things are going well with the elevator rides! It would be a big adjustment but sounds like you’re doing great. Have a good day.

  4. Roo says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Elevators are magical and Fun! 🙂 I wouldn’t worry bout those silent noises – if their silent, who knows about em anyway 😉

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  5. Abby Dabby Doo says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I was nervous on my first elevator ride because it was strange, but after that, I have no problem anymore. I usually lead the way! I only have a short ride though when I visit the nursing homes. There are only two floors.

  6. 2 brown dawgs says

    February 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    Not sure we could live buy those “don’ts” Sugar. Those are hard ones. We have stayed in hotels a few times and it is a whole process to go out. 🙂 Snow is one thing, but rain is meh! (Not for us of course, but the humans complain.)

    Happy Monday!

  7. MadSnapper says

    February 25, 2013 at 7:37 AM

    so now we know you are totally beautiful even inside an elevator… i would be a puparazzi if i were there with you. that is a lot of rules to remember.

  8. CharleyChops says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    I’m a country boy and have tried elevators a few times and just cannot get on with new fangled technology BOL!

  9. Madi and Mom says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Sugar you are such a smart and thoughtful lady and KUDOS on how well you have adjusted to the temporary situation…OMDS 52 floors up I bet that is a pretty view but even this well balanced kitty would take an elevator over trying to jump doooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwn to the ground
    Hugs Madi your bfff

  10. Jen says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    Sounds like you are getting this elevator riding down! It would be hard for me not to stare at people, especially if they were staring back!

  11. Molly, Taffy, Monty and Winnie says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    We are really impressed with your elevator skills. Not sure we would cope, rather think we would all end up going in different directions to get away from it.

    Have a good week Sugar.

  12. Goose says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    MOM says she is impressed that you let your mom know well in advance of needing to take the elevator. Some of those don’t list would be hard for me. The no sniffing. Not sure I could do that one. MOM said she would add Don’t press all the buttons with your nose.
    Blessings,
    Goose

  13. Amber DaWeenie says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Must be a lot different than living on the beach!!! But you’ve adjusted so well! (And go ahead….let a few ones rip while you’re in the elevator)

    🙂

  14. Daisy says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    That’s some great advice you gave there, Sugar! I wish more doggies would follow those Rules of Elevator Etiquette like you do. We’re so impressed!
    PS- If we’d been on that elevator with the guy who showered with cologne, my mom would have been sneezing for hours!

  15. Peggy Frezon says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    Those “don’ts” sound difficult. No staring or sniffing? What’s a dog to do! I’m glad that you enjoy riding on the elevator and let your mom know in plenty of time.

  16. easy rider says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    Wow you are such a brave girl Sugar! I would never enter such a thingy ;o) my dad has to drag me once , because I refused to use the elevator and mom said 5 flights up are not good for my back and my joints ;o)…poor dad what’s with his back and joints?

  17. Dawn says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    I can’t imagine what it would be like to ride with my dogs in an elevator every day. Maya rode in one once and she did not follow the etiquette. She tried to sniff, made whining noises, and wouldn’t sit. I’m sure if she had more practice, she’d be good like you, Sugar. 🙂

  18. Lori - What Remains Now says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:34 AM

    You are an exceptional pup, for sure, Sugar. Silent noises…tee hee!

  19. Emily @ Adventures of a Dog Mom says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    It sounds like you are a very good elevator rider. I know it’s hard to keep up with all the do’s and don’ts but it sounds like you have it mastered!

  20. Remington says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    WOWZERS! You are brave! I don’t know how I would do on an elevator….

  21. Roxy the traveling dog says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    I love the expressions on your face. We’ve never been in an elevator, so that was good stuff to know in case we do.

  22. Mister says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    I’ve ridden Lelevators before. I hate them! Instead of sitting or standing, I lay flat as a pancake until the floor stops moving. Those are good rules though.
    -Mister

  23. Two French Bulldogs says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Great tips Sugar. There was an incident one time when the human thought the pup was with her but lagged behind. The pup was in the elevator when the door closed. Problem: she was still holding the leash. Her and her friends ran the stairs panicking and crying. The pup was sitting in the elevator when the door opened on the second floor. Every buddy was ok. Boy did she learn a lesson
    Benny & Lily

  24. Reilly & Denny says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Excellent do’s and don’t. If we ever get to go in an elevator we will remember them. Mom always books us into hotels on the ground floor so we have never has this experience yet.

  25. freya rose blossom says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    You get more and more beautiful sparkly girl and I can see you love that lift… (elevator) 🙂
    luvs Freya Rose Blossom X

  26. Frankie Furter and Ernie says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Wow Sugar that is a LOT of stuffs fur you to remember… butt we can just TELL that you are super good at doing it all the RIGHT way!!

  27. Flea says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Oh my dog, Sugar. Your don’ts are so tough! Sounds like mom needs to get you some of these, to make the rules a little easier.

  28. Comedy Plus says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:11 PM

    I know that you are smart enough to figure out what needs doing and then doing that with class. I’m sure of it.

    Have a woof woof day Sugar. My best to your mom. 🙂

  29. emma says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Elevators are kind of creepy in my opinion…escalators are totally scary. We had to learn about these things in puppy school in Germany. We rarely take an elevator but when we do, we are always baffled by them. If you really want to embarrass your human just butt or crotch sniff a stranger that is in the elevator with you…that stuff gets mom all the time! Hope you get a home with a yard soon!

  30. Dugan says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Good information to have on file Sugar. Thanks to you and your Mom for sharing it with us.

  31. Molly The Wally says

    February 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Sugar you are one cool elevator dog. We’d do all the don’ts and probably attempt to goose someones’ butt as well. Have a marvelous Monday.
    Best wishes Molly

  32. Sherrell Fick says

    February 25, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    That would take a bit of getting used to. Just wondering Sugar how old are you ? You just seem to have had more exciting experiences (living in Hawaii, high rises, ect) than the average Joe dog. Have a great day. Thanks SammyandLacey woof woof

  33. Blueberry's human says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    BOL – love the “no silent noises” rule! Although if you did that when you had a fogger on board (over-cologner) then I think it is acceptable as the smells would hopefully cancel each other out. 😉

  34. BeadedTail says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    Sugar, then you have to watch out for people like my Mommy who would cause you to do several of the don’ts! She meets dogs on walks and gets them in trouble all the time when their peeps are trying to make them behave. She’s silly.

  35. urban hounds says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:41 PM

    Norbert Tubby and Ping used to live in an elevator building and your advice is excellent. What a considerate neighbor you are

    urban hounds

  36. Jackie Bouchard says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    You’re such a good baby, Sugar! I’m not sure my pup would be so great in an elevator. She is very shy with certain strangers – would not be good to be stuck in close proximity with someone she took an instant dislike too!

  37. Ruby & Penny says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Ha! No farting. We would never be able to ride in an elevator.

    Love Ruby & Penny

  38. caren gittleman says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    My goodness Sugar! You are a regular Gloria Vanderbilt of elevators!

  39. Nichole says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    Sweet photos… and now Zeus wants to go for an elevator ride!

  40. Rosemary says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:13 PM

    Hey Sugar! That last picture is especially dashing of you! Very Pretty!
    One other don’t mom probably forgot to tell you, do not hit all the floor buttons at once. That’s just rude!

  41. snoopy@snoopysdogblog says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Sugar,

    That’s a lot of rules, I’m impressed you even remember, let alone abide by them all – it must be fun though, I’ve been in elevators a few times and really enjoyed them.

    I hope you’re having a fun day,

    Your pal Snoopy 🙂

  42. BZ Training says

    February 25, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    I admit to being more than a trifle intrigued how your mom explained the No Silent Noises rule to you 🙂

  43. Dachshund Nola says

    February 25, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    Mom either has me sit/stay beside her, or holds me on elevators. It’s usually mom trying to keep people from mauling ME, not the other way around!
    Nola

  44. Casey the Boxer says

    February 25, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    That sounds like a lot to keep track of! I’m glad I don’t have to ride any of those things.

  45. Max's Mom says

    February 25, 2013 at 7:54 PM

    Wow…hadn’t thought about it much but I did take my Max in a few hotel elevators, he was in my arms though since he’s a little dude but will need to give that a whirl and see how he does! He like little kids a lot but a little iffy on men until he gets to know them-then they are equal opportunities laps to sit on. What great manners you have Sugar!! Very impressive-especially that sweet face 🙂

  46. Ruby says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Oh, those are great points Sugar!! You are such a good citizen, me I would be doin’ ALL the ‘don’ts’!!
    Kisses,
    Ruby

  47. Catherine says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Well aren’t you one cute and very polite elevator riding pup!
    Kisses on the nose for you!
    xo Catherine

  48. Murphy says

    February 25, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Sugar, you are so sophisticated that you need to teach classes!

    Your Pals,

    Murphy and Stanley

  49. Elizabeth says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:00 PM

    The don’ts must be so hard! We have to remind Luna of good elevator etiquette every time we travel across country and stay in hotels. Looks like you are doing a fantastic job!

  50. Duncan Breazeale says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Oh fabulous. So niceto know the rules in case I ever get to ride in one. Do you get car sick? I can’t imagine feeling the earth move under me!!!

  51. Bebe says

    February 25, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    The city is just not for me… I dont know how you do it!

  52. Maggie says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    Hey Sugar,
    It seems like you have mastered it! I too live in buildings will elevators and I know how tricky it can be. My peep gets mad if I stick my nose into other people bags that are on the elevator floor or at my nose level…jeez…just what to know what they got!
    Maggie

  53. Misaki says

    February 26, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    You are so well behaved Sugar:-)

  54. Dolly the Doxie says

    February 26, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Elevators are so fun! You are really learning a lot living in the big city! I got to ride in an elevator on our vacation in Washington DC. I didn’t know what to do so laid down, mom & dad thought that was pretty funny but they couldn’t get any good pictures or movies like your mom did. Thanks for sharing! Love Dolly

  55. Gizmo (@GizmoGeodog) says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Good rules to follow Sugar…Momz and I ride elevators in hotels but never one that high and only for a couple of days at a time…At the Expo I got to ride an escalator for the first time…That was tricky but Momz helped me on and off and i did OK…The rule there was that I had to stay on one step and not try to run down them all…We traveling dogs have to learn lots of skills but we’re smart and do just fine

  56. KG says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:24 AM

    My dog Charlie finds it VERY hard to follow the “No staring” rule in elevators (and anywhere!). She’s so inquisitive and friendly, and curious, she just wants to say hello to everyone, everywhere!

  57. Neeko Spaulding says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Ooooh Miss Sugar ♥
    You are one very classy Lady 🙂
    Meee and my siblings like to ride the elevators but boy, we always stare at Humans for attention 😛
    Smooches,
    Neeko ♥

  58. BJ Pup says

    March 2, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Your mom has very good ideas. They are courteous and considerate. People will think you are a perfect Golden and will be good public relations for Goldens.

    Licks and Woofs. BJ

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