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To think dogs shouldn't be in pubs?

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Orangesinthebag · 01/01/2025 09:47

Yesterday I went to the pub for an afternoon NY Eve drink and couldn't believe the number of people who brought their dog (sometimes two dogs!) with them.

Why is this such a thing now? Can't dogs be left alone any more?
A couple of the dogs were growling at each other and owners were having to drag them apart.
It happens all the time these days - pubs, cafes, restaurants, shops but only a few years ago it would have been so weird and only guide dogs were allowed into places, especially places serving food.

I love dogs but I know several people who are scared of them & find it difficult to have to encounter them everywhere these days.

Is it unreasonable to think dogs should be kept at home?

(Sorry could add a poll for some reason)

OP posts:
MrsMitford3 · 01/01/2025 09:54

ExpressCheckout · 01/01/2025 09:51

Personally, I'd prefer a well-behaved dog over a badly behaved child.

Me too.

Turophilic · 01/01/2025 09:53

Shops and cafes, I would agree.

But pubs (rural and suburban) have always been more dog friendly and if you don’t like it, there are different places to drink.

Strikeoutnow · 01/01/2025 09:53

I have never minded dogs in pubs & always expect to see a dog in a pub. However maybe there should be limits on the numbers or people need to train them better because in the last few years the behaviour & noise has changed.

Kaleidoscopic101 · 01/01/2025 09:53

I went to a country pub the other week and a bloke came in on a horse and locals hardly battered an eyelid!

Fluffywabbits · 01/01/2025 09:52

Agreed - nothing more off-putting than the smell of wet dog as you try to enjoy a drink or meal.

Thinkingofaholiday · 01/01/2025 09:52

I’d much rather have dogs in a pub then unruly kids and toddlers.

coralsky · 01/01/2025 09:52

I prefer dogs lying there than kids running around pubs

MiddleagedBeachbum · 01/01/2025 09:51

Dogs make life better!

ExpressCheckout · 01/01/2025 09:51

Personally, I'd prefer a well-behaved dog over a badly behaved child.

FrogOnAYuleLog · 01/01/2025 09:51

YANBU

BCBird · 01/01/2025 09:51

I agree OP.

Zanatdy · 01/01/2025 09:51

Dogs have always been welcome in pubs. I personally don’t take mine but some people in our walking group do as their dogs are pretty chilled and just lie there.

Optigan · 01/01/2025 09:50

There are plenty of pubs that don't allow dogs - including big chains, such as Wetherspoons, which won't even allow them in its pub gardens - so I think YABU. I'm a dog lover and enjoy meeting people's dogs in pubs - people who don't like dogs should find a pub where they're banned.

monkeysox · 01/01/2025 09:50

Yanbu. It's really hard as I'm allergic.
Some arse holes let them sit on train seats.

MidnightPatrol · 01/01/2025 09:50

Dogs have always been allowed in pubs.

I think if you’re frightened of an animal you are going to see every time you leave the house, you need to get some help coming to terms with that fear.

I think we should ban miserable so-and-sos from pubs.

Errors · 01/01/2025 09:50

I disagree, dogs make everything better. I’m not a dog owner myself (I understand they take a huge commitment that I just can’t give) but I love seeing other people’s dogs and giving fuss where I can. They seem to gravitate towards me which is why I know I am a good person 😂

Frowningprovidence · 01/01/2025 09:49

I think dogs are on too many places, but country pubs have always been dog friendly. Not so much town/ city ones

DelicateSoundOfEchos · 01/01/2025 09:49

Go to a pub that doesn't allow them if you don't like being around them.

If a pub owner welcomes dogs then people are quite alright to take their dogs there.

Whoarethoseguys · 01/01/2025 09:49

I agree. I don't understand why dogs are everywhere now. Even in shops and restaurants. I think these are totally unsuitable places for dogs. It can't be a happy experience for them or for the other customers.

SnuffleTruffleHound · 01/01/2025 09:49

YABU

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