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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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nomoredriving · 28/04/2023 13:57

Lemondrizzlerain · 28/04/2023 13:18

I like dogs but I don't own one.

There was an office dog trend post covid but I'm beginning to notice its phasing out and more dogs are being left at home / rehomed.

That's a shame

123Sharon · 28/04/2023 13:38

I don’t think it’s strong enough. How dare anyone say that. I don’t criticise people’s children.

Hongkongsuey · 28/04/2023 13:36

123Sharon · 28/04/2023 13:23

I only go to dog friendly places just like people with kids go to kid friendly places. I think it’s disgusting anyone has a problem with it. Dog owners have a decent disposable income especially ones like me who choose not to breed kids. It’s a good economic decision for businesses to accept dogs.

Disgusting? Bit strong!

123Sharon · 28/04/2023 13:23

I only go to dog friendly places just like people with kids go to kid friendly places. I think it’s disgusting anyone has a problem with it. Dog owners have a decent disposable income especially ones like me who choose not to breed kids. It’s a good economic decision for businesses to accept dogs.

Lemondrizzlerain · 28/04/2023 13:18

I like dogs but I don't own one.

There was an office dog trend post covid but I'm beginning to notice its phasing out and more dogs are being left at home / rehomed.

kitsuneghost · 28/04/2023 13:12

EthicalNonMahogany · 28/04/2023 06:52

It’s speciesist to exclude dogs generally.

It really is. I want to eat at restaurants that are inclusive and welcoming to all, goddamit.

I want to check the kitchen to make sure they are friendly to rats, and cockroaches, and I need an open window so pigeons can come in easily and enjoy a pile of rotting bread with me at my table. And please ensure there's sugar on the floor for the ants.

😁😁
Exactly
If someone let their pet rat, snake or tartantuala loose in a restaurant people would be hysterical

angela99999 · 28/04/2023 10:50

ohdamnitjanet · 27/04/2023 20:53

I used to work in a deli / cafe that allowed dogs and it got on my bloody nerves, noisy, dirty, in the way, snappy messy and slobbery. And I have had dogs in the past before anyone says I hate dogs, but a workplace with food is not an appropriate place for them.

Yes, this. Some dogs (and their owners!) and well-behaved and under control, but not all.

QueefQueen80s · 28/04/2023 10:49

These places have to do what they need to do to attract customers these days and a huge amount of people own dogs and want to take them places.

vodkaredbullgirl · 28/04/2023 10:48

nomoredriving · 28/04/2023 10:46

Thank god we've got yet another anti dog thread, it takes the hate away from the cyclists!

But then you get the cyclists, with their dogs running beside them.

nomoredriving · 28/04/2023 10:46

Thank god we've got yet another anti dog thread, it takes the hate away from the cyclists!

phoenixrosehere · 28/04/2023 10:43

ArmWrestlingWithChasNDave · 28/04/2023 10:18

Almost all the reasons anti-dog people give for not wanting dogs in public places apply equally to children.

I would say to humans, not just children. I don’t want to deal with a loud, messy human regardless of age nor do I want to deal with a loud, over-friendly dogs.

As long as both sides are being considerate, I’m good, but I will move if there’s a dog and we’re in an enclosed space because they’re currently one of my trigger smells for nausea as is cigarette smoke.

vodkaredbullgirl · 28/04/2023 10:38

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 28/04/2023 10:24

Wah wah wah, dog haters, why do you hate dogs, dogs are my CHILDREN so much nicer than ACTUAL children etc.

YANBU OP.

🙄

RampantIvy · 28/04/2023 10:35

In a nutshell, no-one wants to endure badly behaved children, adults or dogs in public.

wildinthecountry · 28/04/2023 10:31

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 28/04/2023 10:24

Wah wah wah, dog haters, why do you hate dogs, dogs are my CHILDREN so much nicer than ACTUAL children etc.

YANBU OP.

Fucking seriously get a grip 🤦🏻‍♀️

RampantIvy · 28/04/2023 10:29

The vast majority of dog owners I've ever encountered are considerate to the point of being apologetic that their dog exists

Yes, same here.

ChiefWiggumsBoy · 28/04/2023 10:24

Wah wah wah, dog haters, why do you hate dogs, dogs are my CHILDREN so much nicer than ACTUAL children etc.

YANBU OP.

ArmWrestlingWithChasNDave · 28/04/2023 10:18

Almost all the reasons anti-dog people give for not wanting dogs in public places apply equally to children.

EspressoMePronto · 28/04/2023 09:58

LadyGrinningSoul85 · 28/04/2023 08:43

There's always one that has to compare dogs to kids.

Louder for those at the back.
Dogs 👏 Are 👏 Not 👏 Comparable 👏 To 👏 Kids!

And no, dogs aren't 'better' either 🙄

I cannot stand dogs.
I don't know your dog, I don't care if it's 'friendly'.
It smells, I don't want it jumping up at me, I don't want it sniffing at me, keep your disgusting PET (note, not a child!) away from me.

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EVEN LOUDER FOR THE SMUGGOS AT THE FRONT:

YES 👏THEY 👏BLOODY 👏 WELL 👏 ARE!! 😂(Comparable - not necessarily 'better')

I mean, they literally are!! Kids are loud, sticky, don't shut-up, think they're the centre of everything.... Last week I was at an event that was supposed to be a lovely immersive art exhibit and it was totally fooked by 3 under-10s treating it as a playground. Parents doing nothing at all to control them. I mean, surely, SURELY, you can see that they absolutely are vaguely comparable in annoyingness?!

I think it's daft how many places they're allowed but, as both a parent and dog owner - they are SO SIMILAR!! Only difference is I generally can't tolerate other peoples' children as well as I love tolerate other peoples' dogs.

I mean, this is no great political debate, but given the choice between walking into a cafe with 10 dogs or 10 kids I would pick the dogs every time.

LaLoba · 28/04/2023 09:55

InSpaceNooneCanHearYouScream · 28/04/2023 09:21

Human children come before dogs
Children are the next generation, they grow up, contribute to society
Your dog is a useless shitting nuisance

I love dogs, but I do agree with this sentence Grin

It was directed at me. My terrier does fit that description, I call her similar on a regular basis 😂

HP456 · 28/04/2023 09:48

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habbiespond · 28/04/2023 09:39

WhatTheHeckyPeck · 28/04/2023 09:37

All this " I'd rather a dog than kids in cafes" rhetoric makes me laugh. When the day comes that a kid is lying on a floor in front of me licking their balls and arse whilst I'm trying to eat, then I might agree.

Having a poo in the middle of a cafe and then eating it 😂

Blossomtoes · 28/04/2023 09:38

WhatTheHeckyPeck · 28/04/2023 09:37

All this " I'd rather a dog than kids in cafes" rhetoric makes me laugh. When the day comes that a kid is lying on a floor in front of me licking their balls and arse whilst I'm trying to eat, then I might agree.

As long as they’re not using your tongue, why would you care?

WhatTheHeckyPeck · 28/04/2023 09:37

All this " I'd rather a dog than kids in cafes" rhetoric makes me laugh. When the day comes that a kid is lying on a floor in front of me licking their balls and arse whilst I'm trying to eat, then I might agree.

InSpaceNooneCanHearYouScream · 28/04/2023 09:21

Human children come before dogs
Children are the next generation, they grow up, contribute to society
Your dog is a useless shitting nuisance

I love dogs, but I do agree with this sentence Grin

gannett · 28/04/2023 09:16

RampantIvy · 28/04/2023 09:05

Dogs, cars, trans people and retail staff are the four things MN is truly batshit and toxic about.

People just need to be more considerate.
Why do some dog owners just not get that not everyone loves dogs?
I don't mind them BTW.

The vast majority of dog owners I've ever encountered are considerate to the point of being apologetic that their dog exists. Most of the time I'm the one saying "no, it's OK, not only do I not mind that your dog is saying hello but I am enjoying it!"

The batshittery is the frothing rage and demands that Something Must Be Done and the sheer bile based around the tiniest minority of bad behaviour.