Silliest place you’ve seen a dog owner take their dog

My (reasonably well behaved) dog loved a walk round our local homebase until it closed recently. - partly because she knew the checkout staff had dog treats by the tills! It was a good way to develop her social skills around people as she looked forward to a reward at the end.

I don't appreciate having my hand licked by a dog in John Lewis.
Can someone explain why people need (or want) to take their dogs around large department stores?

I don’t get it either 🤷‍♀️

My life never runs perfectly (I can but dream). Apologies if I came across as snippy.

I suppose what I was trying to say was that I think the balance has shifted. When we had a dog there were things we didn't do because we had a dog. In your example either one of us would have stayed at home or we'd have arranged for a dogsitter, not least because going to an open day involves touring departments and/or attending talks and we'd have wanted to focus on that rather than faffing about with the dog.

I feel that people use the fact that a dog cannot be left as justification to take them everywhere rather than adjusting what they can or cannot do. And I think that in some cases that results in dogs being in places that aren't appropriate for them.

Where? Can you give a screen shot please?

My dog hates the tube but sometimes it’s unavoidable. You see loads of dogs on all parts of London’s public transport. Why would it need the loo? They can go several hours without needing it.

I did see a dog throw up in a station once. Poor owner was cleaning it up but the station staff told her to leave it and they got the cleaners in. I guess it’s no different to a sick child or drunk adult.

Have seen an awful lot more anti social behaviour from children than dogs in cafes.

This ^

Soft play!

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Ditto little kids strapped into pushchairs 😁

John Lewis do allow pet dogs in.
We have had dogs for years before lockdown, and when I read stories on the 'anti dog' threads, we are obviously in the minority group of well behaved dogs and owners who take responsibility. We leave the dog at home when going to supermarkets, and even clothes shops because we know he'll be bored and whiny. If we do find ourselves out with him somewhere and we need a drink, then we'll find a suitable cafe that allows dogs. And Ted just sits down quietly without any problems.

we were recently at St Fagans open air museum near Cardiff, there was a woman who had taken a break in the big building at the entrance and had lifted her two muddy dogs up onto the sofas with her. Just ridiculous.

Unfortunately I have.

Absolutely. Why is everything polarised. Concern isn't "hate". Plus why always the comparison with children? We live in a very highly populated nation. It's best to consider how we act in public spaces.

Everyone in Cornwall has a dog. I saw a women quite upset there once when she was told ahe couldn't take her dog in Morrisons.

They’re standing there saying good morning and most of them love the regular dogs. I’ve never asked them to look after my dog - but often they’ll say ‘I’ll keep an eye on him’ unbidden.

They would only have anything to do if someone tried to steal the dog, which seems very unlikely.

We used to be allowed to bring them in, but as usual the bad owners ruined it by having poorly trained dogs and letting them wee everywhere and bark at small kids.

There are 2 school dogs, so it’s overall very pet friendly.

Selfridges. I look forward to seeing one cocking a leg up against a bit of Chanel.
Bloody pooches about every where these days.

@Wahl111 but again it’s common courtesy and consideration of other people. Don’t let your children wander and wipe their germs over restaurant/cafe tables where others have to sit and eat and don’t let your dog sit at it and lick crumbs off it either.

Poor dog. Surely they can't be happy being treated as quasi humans? Isn't it stressful for them?

When I was growing up in the 70s that was much more awareness that dog poo can cause blindness in children and therefore dog access was restricted.

That all seems to have gone out the window and you often see smelly dogs lifted up onto the seats on the tube, leaving their hairs all over the upholstery and whatever else...

These type of inconsiderate dog owners seem to be completely oblivious to the fact that some people might have allergies to dogs; that you might not want dog hairs and doggy stink (they are quite smelly animals) all over your clothes...

We have a monthly market in our town centre. It is always really busy and difficult to get past people. So many people take their dogs and I am always really nervous that I am going to step on some paws, especially the little ones you can’t see easily. I’m not a dog owner but love dogs and can’t understand why you would risk your pet being trodden on in crowds?

Yes, I just said that upthread, and I found it absolutely astonishing.

That's fine to an extent, but I do think it's a bit cheeky to give a busy teacher an extra bit of responsibility.

I have, lots of times.