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wheelings · 2023-04-26T11:12:32+00:00

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?

Dibbydoos · 28/04/2023 07:04

I wouldn't dream of taking my dogs with me, not even my littlest who is a perfectly well behaved lap dog.

It's unhygienic and who knows what could happen.

Privileged dog owners 🙄

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.

XenoBitch · 27/04/2023 23:58

Whyisitsosohard · 27/04/2023 23:44

Also some posters seem to forget what it's like for small children to come face to face with dogs bigger than them. My toddler was terrified of a jumpy Samoyed (in a lead to be fair) and the owner just kept saying oh she's very friendly.

Most things are scary to small kids at some point. Doesn't mean it should all be banned.

Whyisitsosohard · 27/04/2023 23:44

Also some posters seem to forget what it's like for small children to come face to face with dogs bigger than them. My toddler was terrified of a jumpy Samoyed (in a lead to be fair) and the owner just kept saying oh she's very friendly.

Whyisitsosohard · 27/04/2023 23:40

I love dogs but I have to agree with office dogs being an absolute liability. I know several people with real phobias who are expected to cop it even though they've got a genuine fear due to being attacked by dogs as children. It's also massively disruptive with the barking and unhygienic as they're never taken out regularly enough.

Floofydawg · 27/04/2023 21:44

brunettemic · 27/04/2023 20:03

I sort of get your point but to someone who doesn’t have kids (not me) it’s not that different to kids being allowed anywhere and everywhere and to be honest there’s a lot of dogs out there that are far better behaved than the feral kids you see running around in places. I know pre kids we would often make say a restaurant choice based on likelihood of kids being there.

YES YES YES!

XenoBitch · 27/04/2023 21:38

Because it makes business sense.
If you don't like it, don't go in dog friendly places.

MegaPixie09 · 27/04/2023 21:04

I love it! Take my dog with me everywhere I can! Went to a dog friendly restaurant the other day and they asked if she wanted a seat at the table and bought her out a bowl of fish.

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.

Anon1368 · 27/04/2023 20:48

Dh's work allow staff to bring dogs in. He is not keen on dogs as he has been bitten several times in the past, just walking down the road. I do think it's a bit much. He says they fight sometimes.

CatA27 · 27/04/2023 20:40

I love dogs, have 2 of my own but don't like them inside places. Pets at home, fair enough but other than that no. And especially not places that are serving food.

TheMummy1417 · 27/04/2023 20:29

7Worfs · 26/04/2023 12:16

It’s ill-thought because once it’s allowed it can get out of hand very easily.

No one would mind one small dog sleeping under a table, but what about 5-10 dogs milling about/yapping/tripping up a waiter/getting sick on the floor?

I mean, you could say that about anyone that’s let into the venue 🤣

brunettemic · 27/04/2023 20:03

I sort of get your point but to someone who doesn’t have kids (not me) it’s not that different to kids being allowed anywhere and everywhere and to be honest there’s a lot of dogs out there that are far better behaved than the feral kids you see running around in places. I know pre kids we would often make say a restaurant choice based on likelihood of kids being there.

dollybird · 27/04/2023 19:54

Thesharkradar · 27/04/2023 18:06

oh no, what did people do?

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The owners cleared it up with help from the staff, but it put me off my food somewhat

RampantIvy · 27/04/2023 19:17

Great Post @Runaway0

Runaway0 · 27/04/2023 19:08

The thing is actually responsible dog people which prior to the pandemic are in the majority are great. They realise that their dog is an animal with its own unique needs and didn't drag them round human centred places. My cat who is bengal cross has excellent recall and follows me around outside I won't be bringing him out to restaurants as he's a cat.
The owners now have only got a dog because they now wfh, dogs need good training and socialisation. They got the dog to slot into their lives and not the other way round.

I would like a certain dog but I realise my lifestyle things i want to do is not compatible with responsibile dog ownership and I wouldn't want that for the dog.

Emotionalsupportviper · 27/04/2023 18:56

Blackbutler86 · 26/04/2023 14:12

I don’t like it either and I say that as someone who owns 8 dogs.

Oooh!

What breed/s?

(We had 4 westies, 2 yorkies, a staffie and a great dane at one time - it was the pinnacle of my dog-loving life. Nice to meet someone as crackers as we are.)

Emotionalsupportviper · 27/04/2023 18:53

ChestermanBeach · 26/04/2023 14:05

At leads the dog’s were there to clean up.

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Yeeees . . . . might not have been an accident . . .

Emotionalsupportviper · 27/04/2023 18:50

Jitterybugs · 26/04/2023 13:53

When they pant or shake, they create a cloud of bacteria, mould spores and dander. They also leave traces of feces behind when they sit on furniture.

Youve just described my ex 🤣

Spat me tea out!

😂

Talapia · 27/04/2023 18:21

AlwaysGinPlease · 27/04/2023 14:09

Agreed. Had dogs my whole life, frequented many a Dog friendly establishment many times over the years and I have NEVER seen any such nonsense happening as reported by the Anti Dog Brigade! Ever!

I have however seen countless badly behaved children...

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Adding my agreement here.

I think a lit of these threads are made up.

Wethwrspoons don't allow dogs so I suggest all of you who can't find a dog free pub/ cafe, check out your local Spoons.

Mind you Spoons is another place Mumsnet folk hate !

AlwaysGinPlease · 27/04/2023 18:15

@RampantIvy

Yes of course I do. But they're moaning in this and the other hundred anti dog threads about establishments that allow dogs! They should just go elsewhere. There are still options that are not dog friendly.

Also there are some posters talking about poisoning sausages , feeding them toxic foods. THEY are the loons.

Thesharkradar · 27/04/2023 18:06

dollybird · 27/04/2023 18:05

It really did 🤢😠

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oh no, what did people do?

dollybird · 27/04/2023 18:05

Thesharkradar · 27/04/2023 17:37

I hope that didnt actually happen😐

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It really did 🤢😠

RampantIvy · 27/04/2023 17:51

AlwaysGinPlease · 27/04/2023 17:14

All this frothing makes me even happier to take my (incredibly well behaved) dogs to all the usual places. Happy in the knowledge that it's pissing some loon dog hater off . I didn't ever think like this but all these anti dog people are making me think that way.

Can you really not get that some people just don't like dogs? Why are they loons because they dislike dogs?

I do like dogs, and I like cats even more, but I can totally understand that some people would like to be in a dog free space. And the answer isn't just stay at home.

There is a lot of frothing by the dog lovers on this thread BTW.

Thesharkradar · 27/04/2023 17:37

dollybird · 27/04/2023 17:29

When you're sitting in a pub eating your lunch, and a dog at the next table has a crap on the floor, you know it's gone too far.

I hope that didnt actually happen😐