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To dislike the increase in dogs in shops/cafes

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amymel2016 · 10/11/2024 18:07

I’ve recently noticed a huge increase in non-service dogs in cafes and shops. I was in Joules earlier today and there were 3 in there, two of which were barking and growling at each other. I was in a cafe last week with 2 in there. Surely it can’t be fun for the dog having to sit under a cramped table?

I’m very allergic to dogs and the smell absolutely sets me on edge. I don’t understand why they are allowed in? I’m not about to walk in with a cat or a rabbit so why dogs? It’s also the attitude of most (sweeping generalisation!) dog owners which annoys me, no, I don’t want to talk to your dog or about your dog. I don’t care if you say he’s friendly I don’t want it anywhere near me.

Goes without saying that service dogs are bloody amazing and they should absolutely be welcome everywhere.

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whatatodoaboutnothing · 10/11/2024 19:03

amymel2016 · 10/11/2024 19:02

Sorry but all dogs smell, all dog owners houses smell, all holiday cottages that allow dogs smell

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Ok 😁

JackieChansBaddies · 10/11/2024 19:03

i bet your dog does smell 😂

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amymel2016 · 10/11/2024 19:02

whatatodoaboutnothing · 10/11/2024 18:59

Take my fur baby (🤣) everywhere cause why not? She’s small and no bother

In the same way I check where I can take her, you can check where you can go that wouldn’t allow dogs 🤷‍♀️

ps my dog doesn’t smell and sleeps under the table if we stop to eat, so not a trip hazard when she’s out and about

Sorry but all dogs smell, all dog owners houses smell, all holiday cottages that allow dogs smell

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whatatodoaboutnothing · 10/11/2024 18:59

Take my fur baby (🤣) everywhere cause why not? She’s small and no bother

In the same way I check where I can take her, you can check where you can go that wouldn’t allow dogs 🤷‍♀️

ps my dog doesn’t smell and sleeps under the table if we stop to eat, so not a trip hazard when she’s out and about

GiantHornets · 10/11/2024 18:55

I did take her to a pub yesterday when I met my friends for lunch. She just lay asleep in her blanket. No bother

Might be no bother for you. Bet your dog smelt and was a trip hazard

Dotto · 10/11/2024 18:55

Oh and I've turned down good job offers where the office welcomed multiple stinky dogs.

Dotto · 10/11/2024 18:53

The smell turns my stomach, the expectation that I will talk to / be charmed by your dog is super entitled, and if there's a choice between dogs welcome vs dog-free place, it's always dog-free for me.

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amymel2016 · 10/11/2024 18:47

Pusheen467 · 10/11/2024 18:36

YABVVU OP. All the Dog Mums and Dog Dads can't possibly be expected to leave their fur babies at home.

Fur babies 🤮 😂

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Differentstarts · 10/11/2024 18:40

PinkiOcelot · 10/11/2024 18:37

I wouldn’t take a dog shopping. Maybe if I was just popping in for something quick, but not actually shopping.

I did take her to a pub yesterday when I met my friends for lunch. She just lay asleep in her blanket. No bother.

I haven’t had her that long and was never bothered by dogs in cafes etc. we’re all different I suppose.

But if the dog just slept why not leave it to sleep at home

JackieChansBaddies · 10/11/2024 18:39

Funnily enough, I wasn’t fussed either way about this until we saw a muddy soaking wet dog in Hobbycraft today destroying paper and wool with its muddy fur and paws. Same dog was on an extendable lead and tripped someone up on the stairs.

A lot of destruction was done in about 10 minutes - although it’s clearly owner dependent!

I love do dogs though. 🐶

Differentstarts · 10/11/2024 18:38

Yanbu I don't want dogs jumping up me and slobbering everywhere. No I don't think your dog is cute and I don't want to fuss over it. Taking a dog out into shops and cafes is 100% for the owners benefit and not for the dog. Dogs want to play, and run in open fields and beaches not dragged around crowded shops or squahed under tables at cafes.

PinkiOcelot · 10/11/2024 18:37

I wouldn’t take a dog shopping. Maybe if I was just popping in for something quick, but not actually shopping.

I did take her to a pub yesterday when I met my friends for lunch. She just lay asleep in her blanket. No bother.

I haven’t had her that long and was never bothered by dogs in cafes etc. we’re all different I suppose.

Pusheen467 · 10/11/2024 18:36

YABVVU OP. All the Dog Mums and Dog Dads can't possibly be expected to leave their fur babies at home.

ILikeItWhatIsIt · 10/11/2024 18:35

I think it's because so many people have dogs now that businesses feel they have to pander to them.

Personally I would avoid somewhere dog friendly. That's ever since I was in a dog friendly pub & I watched a staff member petting a dog then a few minutes later walk out with plates of food. No thanks.

ObtuseMoose · 10/11/2024 18:33

Dawn's in trouble. Must be Tuesday.

PriOn1 · 10/11/2024 18:30

I can’t imagine taking my dog into a shop, though I do take him into cafes because I usually take him with me on days out. I can’t always take him to work, so he’s alone more of the time than I’d like as my situation changed after I’d got him, hence trying to give him more of my time when I do have the chance.

It must be difficult for people with allergies and who don’t like dogs though, so I understand the changes must be unpleasant for some. I guess it’s the opposite of when smoking was suddenly banned. All the non-smokers were delighted, while those wanting to light up were not. Society changes over time.

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