To think The Range has made a stupid decision

What do all the "do not" notices say?

It seems ridiculous that they'd ban so many things but allow dogs.

Really? I've never actually been to one. I don't think I will now, either.

Dogs are one thing, nannying notices quite another!

To be fair, it's not a very customer friendly shop either, I can think of no other place with as many Do Not notices on the door. Awful place to shop!

Order online then.

I'm not a fan of the new trend that dogs can't be left at home for a few hours but there's no need for histrionics about it. I'd wager you'll be unlikely to see a dog in The Range when you shop, let alone dirty ones contaminating everything and pissing all over the floor but if you don't like it, vote with your feet.

Make it a dog- and small child-free cafe, and you'll do very well.

@Catpuss66 I'd find it impossible to pay what she does, personally. She spends practically nothing on herself, it all goes on the dogs.

She's just inherited £110k so I don't think the dogs will be going without anytime soon. I could think of a million things better to spend that money on than dogs though!

It's taken me a couple of years to get through to her that now she's almost 70 she needs to ensure they aren't replaced as they die off. Apparently she's leaving them to me in her will 😑

I am English in the midlands we call them Mom. I am retired, my groom yesterday cost £46 food just cost £66 insurance £20 most people pay £30-100 pm vaccination's £50-70 , flea & wormers £30 every 3 months. Treats £25 + £5 dog training £3 pw. For 8 dogs was 12 that’s a lot of money. I would find it difficult financially to have more than one dog.

@Catpuss66 are you actually wondering? Or are you asking me to justify how someone who can afford 8 dogs can actually afford 8 dogs? Well firstly she's retired so has ALL day to look after the dogs' every need. Twice a day is not sufficient for walks for energetic dogs, except the more elderly dogs who just have short walks. The younger ones are out for hours a day walking and playing. And yes, of course they are vaccinated, given the fact lots of idiot dog owners don't bother so the risk is higher these days.

She actually had 12 this time last year but several have died or been put to sleep due to their very old age.

Also, she's not my 'mom' as I'm English. I refer to her as my mum.

Do you need any further information about her finances so you can make snide comments about affordability?

Hahaha. My kids spend loads of money!! And they certainly have more of it to fritter than I do.

Sounds like a great business model. I hope it works out for you.

CCTV doesn't stop anyone really. Otherwise there would not be countless hours of crimes being caught on CCTV.

But I think you are being sarcastic, as no one in their right mind would think it is ok to leave a child "tied up" out side a shop. Yes, I know people used to leave kids in pushchairs/prams outside shops, but that was several decades ago now.

Any shop. Dogs don't spend money and children don't spend very much. People who have either could leave them tied up safely outside in an area covered by CCTV.

Sex shop?

A high end bar?

@OonaStubbs thats good to know. What would your hypothetical shop sell?

If I had a shop I would ban children and dogs from coming in.

Just because I disagree with you does not make my comment nasty. You are the one using derogatory language e.g piss . The only time I have seen a dog wee in pets at home was a little puppy, which staff were happy to clean even though the owner offered to clean it.
Wonder how your mom affords 8 dogs, what with insurance & vaccinations feeding & grooming, I cannot imagine taking 8 dogs out for a walk everyday twice a day.

@Catpuss66 I never said he walked through any of it. I'm attentive of my child, not like the disgusting dog owners that leave the piss all over the floors without notifying anyone that their untrained dog needs cleaning up after.

Why comment just to be nasty? (And wrong).

My mum owns 8 dogs and none have ever pissed where they shouldn't. Neither has my 2yr old before you make another pointless nasty comment.

Was in a motorway service station the other day and someone bought their dog in as they needed to use the loos and asked me to hold it while they nipped in. They didn't want to leave in the car as it was hot and no shade. I didn't mind.

They do scream and run around though.

Rubbish. A dog on a lead can do very little as regards bad behaviour( unlike children left to roam). Restaurants, stores, service stations etc have rules. A dog running amok off a lead is going to be asked to leave. I’ve never seen one off a lead or badly behaved unlike badly behaved children which is a daily occurrence.

They really don’t. Profit comes first with any business particularly at the moment.

All places that let in dogs( restaurants, charges, shops…) have a caveat that they need to be well behaved

the point is that many dogs are not well behaved and staff won't do anything because they don't want to be abused and because they know they won't be supported by management. Same goes for other bad behaviour as well like playing Peppa Pig on full volume.

Businesses make their own decisions based on profit

To an extent, but also based on (s)he who shouts loudest.

Some dog owners complain constantly about not being able to take their dogs everywhere. Businesses will capitulate for a quiet life. It's not (just) about profits.

An example would be a cafe which is dog-free inside, and has a covered terrace outside where dogs are welcome. But still the dog owners complain. I fully expect that cafe to capitulate and allow them in at some point. Although some cafes are dog-free and always full. It would be good if cafes in a town would talk to each other and agree an approach so all types of customer are accommodated.

Ranges are normally in out of town stores. All places that let in dogs( restaurants, charges, shops…) have a caveat that they need to be well behaved. Our dog gets 2 walks a day and goes on errands as doesn’t like to be left at home. Being able to pop into a Range with our well behaved dog on a lead is in its best interest and hurts nobody.

Some people like to froth over anything dog related. Businesses make their own decisions based on profit. Range will have seen the growing trend for dog owners to choose businesses that are dog friendly. Thankyou OP for the heads up. It will be really helpful for me to know I can pop into Range with our dog as opposed to leaving her at home and going to an alternative business.

I did this yesterday - popped to the butchers, tied dog outside, ordered what I wanted, and then stood in the doorway whilst it was being prepared so I could see dog and he could see me.

I'm not sure if I'd ever take him in to a shop. Maybe if I needed one thing and I knew where that one thing was I would, but certainly not for a browse.

Doesn't bother me when others do, as long as the dog is well behaved.