I’ve joined the “why are there dogs everywhere” Club

I think its more a case of people being lazy, why take a dog for a walk when you can take it round the shops with the kids.

I have had dogs all my life, and I would never take a dog into a crowded shop or pub. I avoid area's with lots of children or crowds.

In my local pub a couple of people ask for half a pint of water for their dogs as they sit on chairs rather than the floor. One in particular always sits on the (newly upholstered) seating alongside the adults and the other week fell asleep on the table. This is a pub that serves food too (we’d already eaten as had they).
OP I’m glad you’ve started this thread because it’s made me realise that although I’m grumbly about dogs in places now, I never gave them a thought before. It’s only when you see them somewhere that doesn’t seem right that it’s a problem. So that’s on the owners, which is why a lot get bristly and defensive.

I just don’t understand it, a country pub or cafe, maybe. But even then when it’s a tiny cafe and there’s a few dogs in it’s just not right. Maybe if they had designated areas like they used to just for those with dogs.

It also doesn’t pay any thought to those of us who are allergic to fur/ animals. If a dog is in John Lewis near clothes and gets them all covered in hair, then how gross is that!

I love dogs and have always been one of those people to give them a stroke if they seem friendly. But in recent years I've started being more careful because I think a lot of owners aren't properly in control. I dont touch dogs any more.

This. Poor dogs.

Just because you can take your dog, doesn't mean you should.

Humans are dirty, smelly, disgusting creatures @RopiJo . It is the human owners that create these issues, not the actual dogs.

When I had 3 indoor cats and 3 large dogs, the cats caused far more mess than the dogs and smelt a lot worse. Same now, with one of each. I'm far more a cat person than I am a dog person, but none of my dogs has ever been smelly and all of them have washed themselves.

😂😂😂Heard it all now!
She just doesn't want to pay for doggy daycare!

I agree, I've had dogs since I was a kid. Got 2 border collies, the 2 year old would be really stressed.. it's been getting worse over the years,you go to a national trust garden,we did recently and they all seem to use those flaming adjustable leads ,I don't!

When i was a kid my mum had a poodle that was stuck to her like glue. She went everywhere with my mum and I'm sure would have preferred that to being left at home. I think it depends on the dog.

I used to like dogs. I don't anymore. The attitude of some dog owners has changed my views. We walk most days and frequently encounter dogs that jump up at us barking and on one occasion growling. The response from the owners when we ask them to take their dog away from us is invariably hostile. We have even had them say that we shouldn't walk outside in places where we might encounter a dog if we don't want them to come near us. That's everywhere then isn't it?

Allowed to, rather than in the best interest of the dog
You're spot on, @itsgettingweird

Totally agree with this.

What always makes me giggle is that nowadays you hear people saying all the times how you shouldn’t take young children and toddlers to the shops as it’s boring for them.

But taking your dog …… 🤷‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Btw I think young children’s fine as they need to learn but dogs don’t need to go and I think it’s become one of those things that people do because they are allowed rather than what’s in the best interest of their dog.

Exactly😃

I would actually raise this as a safeguarding/ health issue maybe with governors? The Head is saving on dog care costs.

You mean browsing the homewares section, like "Dogs at Cards"? 😅

A dog's nose is tens of thousands of times more sensitive than ours. Taking a dog to a perfume dept or a hairdressing salon is cruelty.

I'm not a dog owner but plan to be so in the near future. I think its nice that dogs are allowed in more places but then again I'm not allergic to them!

The problem is, is where does this end? I have a cat. Should the cat & rabbits be allowed in more public places on a leash and/ or harness?

The idea of John lewis being rammed full of dogs is somehow making me guffaw. I dont know why.

You mean they put their wants above the dog's needs. No one needs to go to see a battle enactment!

I have an allergy to dogs, not just itching but asthma and wheezing if bad.
for my birthday recently I was bought a years Cinema membership, have just seen they have screenings that allow dogs.
I don’t trust the cleaning so not sure if I can use this now.
Last week I was in a pub/ restaurant that stated dogs only allowed in bar, couple came in with 2 dogs due to rain. And at at next table.
explained I have an allergy , woman did not want to move though waitress was good and found another table eventually .
it is truly difficult to find anywhere without dogs now.

DS trains for his sport on a 400m track marked out in the grass at the local park. He uses about 8 small cones placed at intervals around the track. Every time, without fail a dog will piss on one, grab one, chew one, run off with one. When you confront the owner they don't give a shit. Several respond with "well why did you leave it there?". Like everything in the park is fair game for their stupid fucking dog.

Hate dogs. All dogs. Dirty, smelly, disgusting creatures. If people want dogs that's fine, but keep them at home. That way dog owners are forced to clean up their shit, and I won't fucking tread in it! And the non-stop barking!!! If I could push one button and that would mean all dogs would be gone.... I'd push it. (guide dogs excepted)

Love cats. Have 6 of them. My cats have a secure outdoor run over 100 sq m, and full run of my house. They are a nuisance to nobody.

Whether you are a cat person, or a dog person, it's 100% your responsibility to ensure your pets are your problem, and nobody elses.

If you cannot provide adequate living condition don't get a cat or dog. 6 Alsations in a flat seems the norm these days! Get a bloody Gerbil instead!

And don't get me started on breeders! Should be 100% banned.

That's my rant over. Feel better now.😃

People putting their own needs above their dog's. I was at a battle reenactment earlier this year complete with cannon explosions and a man beside me had a dog- poor thing was terrified! I did say loudly to my friend (true pass agg style) how absurd it was and he left soon after.

Why?