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

It’s speciesist to exclude dogs generally.

The default should be dogs allowed everywhere except when there is legitimate medical/health reasons for excluding them. Then of course a business owner can obviously make their own minds up what they want for their private business premises. Imho.

I love it in Vienna where it seems all cafes allow dogs but their human companions are more sensible there in my experience.

I hope he was ok though I know chocolate can be toxic for dogs, he did look massively happy with himself I have to say 😂

A caravan site I stayed at does exactly this. They have a list of banned breeds and if you aren't sure (our D Dog is of indeterminate origin) they ask for photos.

I like dogs but think there is a time and a place for them. The occasional, well-behaved dog in a pub or casual cafe is fine. But a pack of bustling dogs right next to me when I'm eating is not fine. Nor is a little dog peeing under my chair.

Too many dog owners think their dogs are little gods and far more important than other people. (This also applies to cellos)

There are too many places allowing dogs these days, but also too many places allowing children too. It's probably for the same reasons though, trying to increase football and business.

MNHQ - time for a separate section for the rabid dog haters please.

I think she expected me to have seen and picked it up before Arlo ate it but he was so quick !!! She started shouting ‘oh Arlo ! No ! No ! Drop it!’ And shoving her hand in his mouth then had a go at me and said she had to see the vet as an emergency how he could die and stood in my way saying ‘give me YOUR details for the vet !’ 😳

Yes, but how do you vet (har har ) well-behaved dogs from non-trained hell hounds? You can’t say you only allow poodles, but not XL bullies.

Oh goody another dog hating thread, just what we need.

Marvellous, isn’t it! Bloody love seeing dogs in shops and the like. Wonderful.

There's too many chavs with poorly trained dogs who think it's their right to encroach on others enjoyment. What's with dogs being off lead in parks allowing them to jump up on members of the public?

Or don't allow dogs in places they have no business being in. Like places that serve food and drinks. You may be happy with dirty dogs running around you when you eat but other people are not. And yes- all dogs are dirty. Your 'perfectly clean' animal still licks other animals arses.

Totally agree.

Went to a RHS garden at the weekend which was blissful for the absence of dogs (except assistance dogs). I can remember when they were the only ones allowed in shops and restaurants/cafes. They seem particularly unsuited for such places and unhygienic.

Feel sorry for those that are allergic or have a phobia. Quite hard to avoid them. Those that say go elsewhere - sometimes it's not obvious it's a dog friendly place until someone walks in with one. Really can't see why they can't be left at home...

I feel like COVID and lockdown produced a lot of bad dog owners who never did separation work with their dogs so can't leave them alone for fear they'll destroy the house.

I have a dog whisperer dog behaviourist friend and am constantly fascinated by her job. She tells me if dogs wreck stuff it’s because they aren’t looked after properly with appropriate physical and mental exercise.

YANBU, it's ridiculous. The latest place in my neighbourhood to put up a dog friendly sign is an art gallery. I mean, why?!

No wetherspoons has shit food. The problem isn't dogs per say but people who never would have got one did so in lock down but haven't bothered to train them. I don't mind well behaved quiet dogs but sadly many owners are lazy.

How is your child accidentally dropping something your fault but her dog eating something he shouldn't not her fault?

They should have left the mutt at home. Children always get treated like dirt by (some) entitled dog owners.

Alarmed

Dogs have been allowed in Wilkos for ages. I don't understand the issue there.

I can understand why people aren't happy them being on chairs etc in places that serve food but don't see an issue with a placid dog sitting under the table.

Alarmed?

Must be miserable existence to be such a dementor!

I'm delighted.

Non dog lovers can always go to Wetherspoons. No dogs are allowed there even in the outside spaces.

Lots of people in real life don't like dogs too, or at least could do without them in cafes, restaurants or shops. Or all over us in the park. We just don't say it.

Post-pandemic footfall in shopping centres etc. is down.
Research shows that allowing people to bring their dogs shopping etc. increases footfall, thereby increasing profits.
That is, I understand, the logic behind the exponential rise in the number of shops, cafes etc. allowing dogs. Any business is entitled to ban pet dogs and they would if, by allowing them, it dented their profits, so it obviously does increase footfall/profits.
Having said that, I’m not overly keen and don’t take my dog -neither of us would enjoy the experience!

Was fairly surprised to see the Gaucho restaurant near my office advertising being dog friendly. It seems to pitch itself as a swanky glam place. Seemed wrong.

I don't really get it to be honest. I have three dogs, I love dogs, they're great... but I don't want to take them shopping with me or to restaurants or pubs, if I'm going out they stay home. That's the benefit of dogs over children, you don't have to take them with you everywhere you go!

I feel like COVID and lockdown produced a lot of bad dog owners who never did separation work with their dogs so can't leave them alone for fear they'll destroy the house. My three can be happily left for hours if necessary, they just loaf on the sofa until we get back.