Shop allows dogs in and my item is ruined

It’s not just shops, and I fully agree with not letting them in. I’ve seen dogs pee and poop in shops. I met a friend out shopping recently and she told me she won’t buy in that dept. store now, only look and go online, and now I follow suit.

A few weeks ago I went to an expensive Japanese restaurant. The tables are quite close together. In walked a couple, on a Sat night, around 8.30pm with 2 large dogs. My chin hit the floor.

Thankfully they didn’t sit near me, but there was no room for them. I would’ve left if I had to share my treat of a meal with a massive Alsatian.

Unfortunately I’m not bitchy enough to say this on their SM reviews, but I don’t want to go there again if they let dogs in. It’s unhygienic, especially around food.

Making sushi with dogs in the room? Does that pass standards?

Finally, why? Just why? Why does someone need to take their dog out (with exception of assisting dogs) with them when shopping? Why does someone need to take it out to dinner? What’s wrong with you?

If my dog pissed on someone's shopping bag and contents I would be mortified snd would offer to pay for a new one for the person.
I can't believe the dog owner didn't do this? It's so out out order.
My second option would be to take it up with customer service in the shop-if their policy allows dogs then surely they should also be willing to compensate for the effects of the dogs?

I have a dog and I don't take him in shops for this very reason. I personally don't like dogs in shops. I would have asked for a replacement. Go back.

Aw whoopsy please explain it to me

@shedidwhatnan if a dog jumped up at me and the owner says "they're friendly" I would reply "I'm not. Get your fucking dog off me". The older I become the more intolerant I get of knob heads.

Um the dog is still the owners responsibility, and supposed to be under the control of the owner, you don't leave your responsibilities for everything at the door when you walk into a shop.
No wonder so many people don't think they have to take any responsibility for themselves or those they're supposed to be responsible for when even other people are so keen to place the blame anywhere but on the people who are causing the problem!

Silverburn?

Please write a formal complaint to the business. They might reconsider the policy.

Interesting. I’d have to say as a layperson that I’d consider the store negligent in this case though. If they allow animals inside, which is certainly not standard, then they should accept at least partial responsibility for their actions. But I’m not a lawyer of course.

Was it a £1000+ handbag? You should have said, MNetters would be beside themselves trying to choose a position between hating dogs and disapproval at you spending such a ridiculous amount on a high end accessory

I would have asked for a replacement item.

Wet from the dogs face = wouldn’t bother me

Wet because the dog did a wee = would very much bother me! The owner would be paying for a replacement!

Speak for yourself love.

A tasty sausage roll...er...dog

Of course they shouldn't be in shops-apart from guide dogs which are very thoroughly trained and don't make a nuisance of themselves. Hardly any 'ordinary' dogs are trained to the same standard because hardly any 'ordinary' dog owners have the skills to do it, or are willing to invest the time and effort, and some of them don't seem to realise that dogs need to be trained at all.

YABU. You need to be aware of others in shops. Why were you holding your bag down in reach of wet dogs? Shops/public spaces are full of dirt hazards. You just need to watch your stuff.

A local town I visit allows dogs in most shops. I’ve never heard anyone fuss because their bag got wet from one! It could just have easily got wet from someone’s dripping umbrella or someone’s wet coat against you. It was your fault but you’re taking the opportunity to blame the dog!

Um because the shop owner has set the rule that dogs are welcome.

This made me laugh, what's a tasteful sausage dog? 🤣

they should have replaced your item surely

Yep you should have asked them to swap the item right then but go back and get it changed

I’m a dog owner. First of all I wouldn’t have taken my dog in a shop. He would hate it. I would have felt obliged to replace your package if my dog had urinated on it. Though if it was designer I doubt I could afford to!

I don’t think dogs should be allowed everywhere. I love my dog but too many treat their dogs like children.

Apparently some don't believe it happened. Now you have named the area I wonder if they still insist it's fake. Maybe they think dogs possibly do this. Some dog owners are delusional.

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I've got 2 dogs but I'd never take them in a shop. It's nuts unless a guide dog. Dogs would rather go for a walk around a park than a shop.

It would have been better behaved.

@HighSpecWhistle personally I can't leave my dog at home as he is a hearing assistance dog.