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

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Soddingcat · 21/04/2025 07:51

To ask where the silliest / most inappropriate place you’ve seen a dog taken by the owner

Inspired by recent posts complaining about dogs being everywhere in cafes etc

Yesterday in our local Cathedral Easter service , a dog was taken up to the altar for communion with its owners. I’ve seen it all now 😃
I was unfortunately unable to see if they attempted to snaffle a bit of bread for the dog , but it honestly wouldn’t have surprised me
Just why ?

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Oreosareawful · 21/04/2025 09:01

I was in a public toilet of a country house the other day and there was a woman in there with her Labrador, standing under the dryers.
I could only surmise that she was on her own and didn’t want to leave the dog on its own outside, but came out into the cafe courtyard to find her sat at a table with another woman and two more dogs.

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Soddingcat · 21/04/2025 09:00

I saw a pug in a baby (dog) carrier in Venice a few weeks ago with all legs sticking outwards that looked ludicrous ! Ans a pomeranian in a pram ! Very funny !

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BoredZelda · 21/04/2025 09:00

Soundsfamiliardoesntit · 21/04/2025 08:20

Oh my goodness!
I wouldn't be happy about that at all.

Every day I hear something else that adds to this feeling the world is spiralling into a crazy place I don't understand at all.

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Why is this any issue for you at all? Trolleys aren’t expected to be sparkling clean.

GargoylesofBeelzebub · 21/04/2025 09:00

My former neighbours, wh I had never ever seen walk their poor dog in 15 years of sharing a courtyard with them, decided in their wisdom to walk the dog on bonfire night. 🙈

faerietales · 21/04/2025 09:00

Cognacsoft · 21/04/2025 08:57

No, pp is rightly suggesting no dogs should be outside in 33c heat.

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So blind people, or deaf people, or people with diabetes or heart conditions should just stay indoors all summer? What about in countries where it never drops below 33 degrees for months on end?

Don't be daft. Dogs are fine in 33 degree heat as long as they're appropriately acclimatised to it.

DBSFstupid · 21/04/2025 08:59

Santasbigredbobblehat · 21/04/2025 08:23

Someone I know said she was allowed to have her dog next to her on a flight back from the US as it was her ‘support dog’. I’m not sure that could’ve been true.

This is true. See them quite often.

Hohofortherobbers · 21/04/2025 08:59

To a serial killer exhibition in London Waterloo. It was under everyone's feet in the crowd and jumping up at people, definitely not a service dog despite the amazon bought lead that stated it was

MMAMPWGHAP · 21/04/2025 08:59

Transatlantic First Class cabin.

The Victoria & Albert Museum

faerietales · 21/04/2025 08:58

Napface · 21/04/2025 08:56

People in real life aren't going to approach you to tell you they don't like dogs though are they? That would be wierd. They are probably thinking it though.

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If they're MN-ers, they'd soon show me they were anti-dog by screaming in fear, no doubt Wink

Charlize43 · 21/04/2025 08:58

I was at a wedding last summer where the groom's ex girlfriend (also a school friend of the bride) brought her border collie decked out with a garland of silk flowers around its neck. It was quite a boisterous dog and it seemed to me the way she kept dragging it around during the reception to meet people and the fact that she unleashed it during the vows so it could roam around the church, struck me as an act of deliberate passive aggression. It was later running around the dance floor during the reception and looked like it was trying to join in. There were quite a few disapproving looks as well.

I remember think at the time how ridiculous it was to allow a dog at a wedding, but also that it would make terrific TV comedy - maybe something for Diane Morgan in Mandy.

AlisounOfBath · 21/04/2025 08:57

HelenWheels · 21/04/2025 08:53

i am taking my dog on the tube soon,
needs must

i have seen dogs on the tube

Of course dogs are allowed on the Tube, otherwise it wouldn’t say “dogs must be carried” on the escalators, would it? Just keep the dog under control and avoid rush hour (it could get stepped on and anyway if it hasn’t bought a ticket, it could be taking up space. Londoners are brutal about space wasters).

Cognacsoft · 21/04/2025 08:57

faerietales · 21/04/2025 08:53

Service dogs are essential for many people to live their lives.

Or are you suggesting that people with medical needs or disabilities shouldn't be allowed to attend places like Disneyworld?

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No, pp is rightly suggesting no dogs should be outside in 33c heat.

Purplebunnie · 21/04/2025 08:57

LuvACustardCream · 21/04/2025 08:18

Why is mumsnet suddenly anti dog?

It will be cats next, not seen a cat one in about two weeks

BreezySwan · 21/04/2025 08:57

I took mine for a hike up a mountain, he was really annoying kept pulling at the lead and barking at sheep. Next time I'll leave him in the car

BoredZelda · 21/04/2025 08:57

HangingOver · 21/04/2025 08:07

Our solicitors let us bring ours in the sign our wills! He was a brand new rescue at the time and didn't handle been left alone so we were going to wait outside in turn but they said bring him in and made a huge fuss of him. When the solicitor reads out the bit about who gets the dog if we both die in a fireball he even looked at DDog as of to check he was okay with it.

I love when people do things like this!

Sammysquiz · 21/04/2025 08:56

faerietales · 21/04/2025 08:47

It's always been anti-dog. And anti-cat.

It's bizarre as it's not something I've ever seen in real life.

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But in real-life you don’t know what people are thinking. So when you’re in a cafe with your dog, unless somebody actually speaks up, you’ve got no idea if everyone else is thinking ‘I wish that dog wasn’t in here’.

I love dogs but I do think the number of thoughtless owners has increased.

Miyagi99 · 21/04/2025 08:56

waltzingparrot · 21/04/2025 08:52

Saw a dog on the Tube the other day. Didn't think they'd be allowed. Woman had it in a large bag on her knee. It was quite a long journey too and of course I spent the whole journey wondering where it would go to the loo if caught short and who would have to clean it up.

Dogs are allowed on most public transport in the UK, free on the tube and train, some bus companies actually have a ticket for dogs, most are also free though, some coaches allow them but not National Express. I used to take my dog on holiday travelling by train, it’s a 2 hour journey and she never went to the toilet . I think most people leave their animals at home for longer that that and don’t expect them to wee or poo!

Judashascomeintosomemoney · 21/04/2025 08:56

waltzingparrot · 21/04/2025 08:52

Saw a dog on the Tube the other day. Didn't think they'd be allowed. Woman had it in a large bag on her knee. It was quite a long journey too and of course I spent the whole journey wondering where it would go to the loo if caught short and who would have to clean it up.

Always lots of dogs on the Underground. If you live in London and need to get around then it’s probably better than the bus. Mostly see smaller dogs but yesterday DD and I saw a man carrying an enormous dog on the escalator, was quite amusing.

Grumpyoldpersonwithcats · 21/04/2025 08:56

faerietales · 21/04/2025 08:47

It's always been anti-dog. And anti-cat.

It's bizarre as it's not something I've ever seen in real life.

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I think the anti-cat element here is a fairly small minority. (usually garden related).
To he fair I don't tend to take my cats shopping or have them accompany me to restaurants and cafes.

Defender90 · 21/04/2025 08:56

Not taking them somewhere, but last weekend I passed someone driving a camper van with a small dog sat on their lap. I know nobody thinks they’ll be in an accident but take precautions in case you are.

Napface · 21/04/2025 08:56

faerietales · 21/04/2025 08:47

It's always been anti-dog. And anti-cat.

It's bizarre as it's not something I've ever seen in real life.

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People in real life aren't going to approach you to tell you they don't like dogs though are they? That would be wierd. They are probably thinking it though.

Coffeeishot · 21/04/2025 08:55

Dog coming out of a changing room of a Fatface in Cornwall! It didn't bother me just surprised me,

Daisydiary · 21/04/2025 08:54

National Trust Easter trail this weekend. Ruined the activities, scared the children and meant all parents had to be on high alert. Oh, but he’s friendly, wailed the incompetent owner…

faerietales · 21/04/2025 08:54

waltzingparrot · 21/04/2025 08:52

Saw a dog on the Tube the other day. Didn't think they'd be allowed. Woman had it in a large bag on her knee. It was quite a long journey too and of course I spent the whole journey wondering where it would go to the loo if caught short and who would have to clean it up.

Dogs have always been allowed on the tube.

cleanasawhistle · 21/04/2025 08:54

I went to a wedding where one dog was the best man and the other was a bridesmaid.

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