Cinema Screening for Dogs

No that would actually be ridiculous

Sounds like a recipe for disaster! Dogs fighting and pooping everywhere. I love dogs,but if I had one I don't think I'd take it the cinema. I don't know many dogs who'd be content to sit still watching a film for 90 minutes or so! Do you think they might introduce film screenings for cats? Now that WOULD be funny. 😂

Do you have to pay for a ticket for the dog?

If they show The Lorax mine is probably in, he was transfixed with it over Christmas!

My DDog won't be interested she's seen both of those films

This totally, well said.

I voted against the idea
But what a truly unpleasant person you are

Not sure. Can imagine a few problems.

Our cats definitely watch tv, though.

I am not sure what baffles me more here.

The fact people really cannot grasp that cinemas are doing this in a desperate bid to stay afloat, and cinemas are indeed closing all over the place now you can stream films and watch them at home very soon after release in most cases...

Or that people think cinemas without dogs in them are super clean - although the carpets and fabrics are designed to be resistant and easy to get muck off, anyone who has ever worked in one will tell you theres far worse substances than anything a dog could produce, mashed into those fabrics on a daily basis!

My dog and I would love this. Rarely go to the cinema because of how long it is and leaving dog for so long. My dog loves watching animals on tv, doesn't make a noise just mesmerised by animals on tv.

Also cinemas like every other luxury past time are struggling due to cost of living. So good on them trying to find new ways to draw in the crowds.

I do realise this mumsnet where dogs should only be walked local area and otherwise kept at home at all times.

I went to one of these because it was the only way to see the film. Not a doggy person but the beasts were probably better behaved than the usual popcorn scoffing humans

This reminds me of The League of Gentlemen and Kenny Harris...

LOL at the number of pp who think dog friendly screenings are for dogs to watch films.

Do you imagine baby-friendly screenings are for babies? Or for people on maternity leave to be able to take babies into films they want to see?

Our local Picturehouse advertised a few dog friendly screenings but seems to have dropped the idea.

Good. I don’t want to settle into a cinema seat covered in dog hair and dog smell. (Many owners will of course allow their dog onto the seat)

I saw a ferret on a lead on the tube the other day. Imagine the pandemonium if they took that into a cinema full of terriers.

Not Watership Down either! My last dog loved rabbits, our friend has two and a tortoise my dog used to play with.

I remember. Lots of wailing about things not being catered to their exact needs whilst simultaneously calling dog owners entitled.

Thank you. I am being a bit silly. I know I can’t really take him. But I’m convinced he would love it. So long as the film is not too loud. His name is Sydney and he is 4 years old. He is really bright. We adore him.

Oh, he is adorable!
But I think he would get eaten in a dog friendly screening.

Oh goodness @LadyMacbethWasMisunderstood that is one cute rabbit. I think he would very much enjoy the cinema.

This is a photo of our rabbit watching TV with us. Does anyone think he would enjoy the cinema?!

We have a house cat and a house rabbit. We took them both on holiday at Christmas to a rented cottage. I wonder if I can start taking them to the cinema? Our cat probably would not settle but our rabbit loves watching TV with us. So maybe worth a try?

Not only that, if someone hates dogs that much, then it is bonkers to go to a dog friendly screening and then complain about it.

There was a thread on here about a lido that allows dogs at the end of the season (before the lido is drained and cleaned). The amount of froth from people was unbelievable. You were not allowed to go if you didn't have a dog with you, yet people who hate dogs were saying how vile it was and unfair on them.

All of this peeing up the back of seats and stinking animals. Do some of you lot not train or bathe your dogs then?

Cant think of a scenario where mine would pee up a seat to mark territory indoors, he knows to go outside. All my friends animals are the same too.

Seems to be a MNet world thing where dogs smell really badly and pee and shit everywhere.

Agreed. Same is true for pubs, cafes, local shopping centres. Businesses are going to try new things to stay afloat.

Some people on this thread are fuming about one cinema in a location unknown to them.

This.
Two in my town have closed in the past year. Cinema is a dying industry (no thanks to Covid and streaming), so anything that gets people through the doors is a bonus.

I think it's a lovely idea. I don't have a dog (though wish I did) and think I'd rather take him with me to the cinema with me rather being bored alone at home. Also, if you are allergic to dogs, you can go to a different cinema, though I think allergies to dogs isn't to common. Or if you just don't like dogs, don't go to a doggy screening.

Obviously badly behaved doggies should not be allowed admission.