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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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Poopoolittlekitten · 01/05/2023 20:14

Go to places that don’t allow dogs then.

Inkblue · 01/05/2023 20:11

There was a dog wandering around in Aldi the other day. No lead, no sign it was an assistance dog, though it seemed to be owned by someone, and it got under my feet. I reported it to the manager who was horrified and went to find it.

XenoBitch · 01/05/2023 20:11

00100001 · 01/05/2023 20:07

You wouldn't hesitate to choose the dog licked plate??

Really??.

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I would not care, as they will have been properly cleaned.

I can't think of a scenario where choosing between the two would be presented as a choice anyway... so a bit odd for you to attack my hypothetical answer.

00100001 · 01/05/2023 20:09

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 18:41

And that's life! As a proprietor it's their choice to decide their clients.

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What if they choose to decide they're only serving men? Or white people? That's their choice...

00100001 · 01/05/2023 20:07

XenoBitch · 01/05/2023 19:58

I would not care. It has been cleaned.
My dog licks my plates at home.

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You wouldn't hesitate to choose the dog licked plate??

Really??.

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XenoBitch · 01/05/2023 19:58

00100001 · 30/04/2023 23:15

Oh so if I gave you a choice of a plate for your dinner, and I said this plate has been licked by a dog, this one hasn't... They've both been through the dishwasher....You'd happily choose the dog licked one?

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I would not care. It has been cleaned.
My dog licks my plates at home.

RampantIvy · 01/05/2023 19:46

Our local shopping mall only accepts assistance dogs.

BSB30 · 01/05/2023 18:55

I wonder if it depends on the area because everywhere round where I live, doesn't allow dogs in as far as I know. Even the local cafe.

literalviolence · 01/05/2023 18:52

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 18:41

And that's life! As a proprietor it's their choice to decide their clients.

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It is indeed but I think we do need to be clear what we mean when we say go to places without dogs and there may be very few.

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 18:41

RampantIvy · 01/05/2023 18:19

Go to places that don't allow dogs..... problem sorted!

You are completely missing the point. The number of places that don't accept dogs is shrinking, but as long as you are welcome with your dog then sod everyone else Hmm

BTW I like dogs and am not allergic to them, but I am grown up and responsible enough to understand that not everyone is like me.

But I think it’s unfair that people who can’t share space with animals are being pushed out of places.

I agree @SquareRootOfAllEvil

And that's life! As a proprietor it's their choice to decide their clients.

RampantIvy · 01/05/2023 18:19

Go to places that don't allow dogs..... problem sorted!

You are completely missing the point. The number of places that don't accept dogs is shrinking, but as long as you are welcome with your dog then sod everyone else Hmm

BTW I like dogs and am not allergic to them, but I am grown up and responsible enough to understand that not everyone is like me.

But I think it’s unfair that people who can’t share space with animals are being pushed out of places.

I agree @SquareRootOfAllEvil

SquareRootOfAllEvil · 01/05/2023 17:31

I don’t personally mind sharing cafe space with well-behaved dogs, so no need to travel, which is just as well.

But I think it’s unfair that people who can’t share space with animals are being pushed out of places. I literally don’t know where my nearest dog-free cafe would be - there are none in my local town, and Googling “dog-free cafes” just seems to bring up dog-friendly ones.

I would like there to be more options.

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 17:00

@SquareRootOfAllEvil travel to ones that are...... problem sorted!

And don't say well I don't want to travel, then stay home.

But the cafes etc are entitled to invite dogs if they want, you don't own them, you don't run them!

SquareRootOfAllEvil · 01/05/2023 16:58

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 16:56

Go to places that don't allow dogs..... problem sorted!

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There may not be any locally! Problem not sorted…

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 16:56

whirlyswirly · 01/05/2023 16:32

I like dogs but i don't want them in clothes shops nor particularly in cafes unless there's an outdoor area.

Went to a cafe for brunch last week where two dogs took against each other and we were trying to catch up with friends with a backdrop of sharp barking. Really inconsiderate to make other people put up with that.

Go to places that don't allow dogs..... problem sorted!

whirlyswirly · 01/05/2023 16:32

I like dogs but i don't want them in clothes shops nor particularly in cafes unless there's an outdoor area.

Went to a cafe for brunch last week where two dogs took against each other and we were trying to catch up with friends with a backdrop of sharp barking. Really inconsiderate to make other people put up with that.

BSB30 · 01/05/2023 16:21

@Violinist64 Does it matter? It's not like the plates don't get washed. And what's the point in dirtying another bowl that's already been cleaned?

Violinist64 · 01/05/2023 16:09

BSB30 · 30/04/2023 23:19

I sometimes let the dog have a little bit if there's some left on the plate, like a bit of potato or meat. She loves it.

How difficult would it be to scrape these scraps into the dog’’s bowl for goodness’ sake? How unhygienic can you get?

fitzwilliamdarcy · 01/05/2023 12:17

Why does it matter what @BSB30 does with her own plates?

This is kinda why I feel sympathy with dog owners on these threads despite not liking dogs, because it’s never just about public communal spaces. The dog haters always have to comment on things that don’t affect them at all.

sunnydaytoday0 · 01/05/2023 11:53

I wonder if Wilko made the decision to allow dogs ultimately because of financial pressures and wouldn't have done so if it the business was more profitable. Only a few months ago they announced hundreds of job cuts.

Playingchesswithpigeons · 01/05/2023 09:11

@XenoBitch Not sure how many people in a pub, lick their own arse and eat shit though...

I'm giving my opinion. Genuinely not interested in yours.

RampantIvy · 01/05/2023 07:22

Another dogs vs children post. It's getting boring.

Badly behaved dogs and children are annoying. It isn't one or the other. In both cases it is the responsibility of the dog owner/parents to control their dogs/children.

Member869894 · 01/05/2023 07:18

Come to think of it I would sooner have a meal in a cafe with a few dogs present than young children with their parents loudly talkin to them as if trying to show the whole world how wonderful their parenting is

nomoredrivingytu · 01/05/2023 07:15

Member869894 · 01/05/2023 07:06

I think its great and welcome it..its very convenient for me to be able to pop into wilko and have a coffee with dog in tow on the way home from a dog walk

Agree!

Member869894 · 01/05/2023 07:06

I think its great and welcome it..its very convenient for me to be able to pop into wilko and have a coffee with dog in tow on the way home from a dog walk