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to be alarmed that more and more places are allowing dogs?

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wheelings · 26/04/2023 12:12

Just went to Wilko recently who had a sign up saying all dogs welcome. Went to a bistro and they allowed dogs too. Had lunch listening to small yappy dogs.

Since when did it become acceptable to allow dogs into shops and food places?

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kitsuneghost · 26/04/2023 21:52

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Totally agree. Was stood at a gig last week and a dog owner came and stood next to me and I was nearly sick due to him being so close,

Also remember trying to buy a second hand car and it reeked of dog. The salesman said it would be cleaned but it very obviously had been but that reek just doesn't go.

Irequireausername · 26/04/2023 21:49

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It's true though sadly isn't it. A particular friend of mine really stinks of dog, especially her coats and jumpers. She does clean her house but the smell still hits you as soon as you walk in.

vodkaredbullgirl · 26/04/2023 21:48

@CheerIeader and @Chasingadvice

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CheerIeader · 26/04/2023 21:42

TwoFluffyDogsOnMyBed · 26/04/2023 15:36

I’ve got a ‘yappy little bastard’ and he really is friendly…he’s never even done the mouthing thing that puppies do let alone bite. He’s just anxious and not the brightest spark! A lot of people can’t read dog language and can’t tell the difference between a normal bark and a snarly bark with teeth.

That said, I rarely take him in shops/cafes because it can be embarrassing and occasionally someone will over-react and not take it in good humour, and act as if he’s an XL Bully and not a bichon frise.

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I don't want to know the different types of barks. That's the thing. I don't want to hear the horrible barking, yapping, howling, yelping, irritating noises of dogs. Perhaps I have dog misophonia, but they drive me absolutely mad.

You think reacting to a snarling beast is an overreaction. I say it's perfectly reasonable to react to a beast growling, when it has sharp fangs and looks rabid.

Blossomtoes · 26/04/2023 21:33

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Why do you assume that? Because I object to your rudeness? In fact I smell of Portrait of a Lady as does my dog.

Chasingadvice · 26/04/2023 21:29

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vodkaredbullgirl · 26/04/2023 21:26

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charming

Blossomtoes · 26/04/2023 21:25

Ffs is it really necessary to be so bloody rude @Chasingadvice? You might smell of roses but your attitude stinks. If you represent high standards I don’t want them.

Chasingadvice · 26/04/2023 21:21

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elephantmarchingin · 26/04/2023 21:13

I honestly get so confused about the dogs are so unhygienic and dirty comments.

How do you think us dog owners cope. If they were that bad for human health all dog owners would die early and be consistently sick!

missmollygreen · 26/04/2023 21:12

YABU, dogs are better then people

Tinybrother · 26/04/2023 21:10

MN isn’t going to have a dog haterz section any more than they are going to have a child haterz section

Tinybrother · 26/04/2023 21:09

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 20:06

THIS!!!!!

My Mum has always said "NEVER trust ANYONE who isn't an animal lover - there's something not quite right with them up here (points to head). They're not to be trusted"

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You can be cautious about animals in certain settings and still love animals. Or are you the only one who gets to decide animal lover/hater?

maddy68 · 26/04/2023 20:52

I live in Spain. Dogs are welcomed everywhere in shops , restaurants libraries etc
There are zero issues. Brits are so uptight

Chasingadvice · 26/04/2023 20:43

@Blossomtoes gross

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WalkingAwayNow · 26/04/2023 18:21

More dogs as people have lost the skills to communicate with other human beings
So more selfish owners
Companies want more business so cater to dog owners.

Yes it’s gross going to cafes and having to avoid dogs; most places accept them these days. This is London so I can only imagine what it’s like rurally.

I stay quiet and do nothing. It’s a business decision. Just hope that the bad owners with dirty inquisitive licky mutts don’t sit near me. We have to accept this now.

You are so right.

They seem incapable of being considerate of other human beings. That's probably my they anthropomorphise their dogs- lack of ability to form or human relationships. Must be lonely.

Sunshineandrainbow · 26/04/2023 20:41

Wow I wondered this after seeing 2 dogs in wilko last week. Put me off to be honest.

Theunamedcat · 26/04/2023 20:41

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 20:06

THIS!!!!!

My Mum has always said "NEVER trust ANYONE who isn't an animal lover - there's something not quite right with them up here (points to head). They're not to be trusted"

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And my mum said keep paws on the floor and no release without recall

Chasingadvice · 26/04/2023 20:40

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 20:03

@Chasingadvice So you genuinely believe that dirt from dirty dogs is going to fly across the room and make a beeline for your meal? Why?

Can you direct me to where I said 'the dirt will fly across the room onto my plate' please?

2X4B523P · 26/04/2023 20:37

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 20:06

THIS!!!!!

My Mum has always said "NEVER trust ANYONE who isn't an animal lover - there's something not quite right with them up here (points to head). They're not to be trusted"

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I love animals. I love my cat, my mums dogs and my friends dog. I don’t love sitting in a cafe trying to enjoy something to eat with a random dog barking constantly like the last time I was in a garden centre cafe. I don’t love it when I’m with a young man with severe autism and petrified of dogs, whom I’m a carer for, have a dog off the lead running up to us and the owner couldn’t care less.

WalkingAwayNow · 26/04/2023 20:19

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 20:06

THIS!!!!!

My Mum has always said "NEVER trust ANYONE who isn't an animal lover - there's something not quite right with them up here (points to head). They're not to be trusted"

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That’s such a cliched silly little comment. So you wouldn’t trust say a great teacher or doctor just because they didn’t like dogs? What a stupid thing to say.

kitsuneghost · 26/04/2023 20:12

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 19:58

How dare you tar all dog owners with your ridiculous & untrue insult!!!

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Well a dog is hardly a good choice for the more hygienic person so I can see where she is coming from. I wouldn't want to go out smelling every day.

SchoolTripDrama · 26/04/2023 20:09

@Elphame Total nonsense and very dangerous advice! Even a tiny amount of chocolate could kill a dog of any size.

And yes, of course there's chocolate in chocolate bars. Please don't make stuff up

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