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SlouchyBeanie · 07/03/2026 19:51

Staying in a chain hotel. Just seen two lots of dogs being taken to stay in a room. One lot was 2 spaniels, the other was a sausage dog and a bigger one I can't identify. I mean, what the fuck!?? I'm allergic to dogs and how do I know if there's been one in my room? Easy, I feel a bit unwell. Am I completely alone in thinking dogs have no business being in hotels and their owners are shit owners to imagine their dogs would enjoy this sort of experience. As I type, a third one has arrived, a terrier looking thing. I'm totally gobsmacked at the number of dogs in this hotel and find it unacceptable. I feel quite fired up about this at the moment, probably made worse by the barking and yapping I can hear. So am I being unreasonable that dogs should not be allowed in hotels?

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NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 18:09

ShowMeTheSushi · 08/03/2026 17:11

Health isn’t a competition. Breathing matters, but so do mental health and loneliness.

A friend’s mum attempted suicide after losing her husband and only started recovering after being gifted a puppy that got her out of the house and reconnecting with life again.

Not every dog has an official badge, but many still provide real support to their owners. Reducing that to “just companionship” misses the point entirely.

“Breathing matters” glad you agree!!

ginasevern · 08/03/2026 17:40

Just book a hotel that isn't pet friendly then for god sake. I can't stand bloody kids running around restaurants but that's virtually unavoidable. There are bound to be hotels/cottages that don't allow pets. You obviously didn't do your research.

ShowMeTheSushi · 08/03/2026 17:11

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 14:27

The chances of an asthma sufferer staying in a hotel room/holiday cottage that has had an assistance dog there are very slim because they’re relatively rare. If places are open to all and any dogs than the risk is increased exponentially as assistance dogs are less than 0.1% of the UK dog population.

And why you think companionship is more important than being able to breathe and stay alive I don’t know.

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Health isn’t a competition. Breathing matters, but so do mental health and loneliness.

A friend’s mum attempted suicide after losing her husband and only started recovering after being gifted a puppy that got her out of the house and reconnecting with life again.

Not every dog has an official badge, but many still provide real support to their owners. Reducing that to “just companionship” misses the point entirely.

NoWordForFluffy · 08/03/2026 15:11

Let's use my figures from earlier. In England, on the specific dates I selected to search (7 days from 03.08.26, +/- 3 days) there were 7599 cottages available. 4353 allow pets, meaning 43% (3247) don't allow pets. That's about 0.7% of the UK's holiday cottages. As you can see, that's a vast percentage difference depending on the maths used.

43% is not 'far less choice', IMO. Clearly 0.7% is, and you've chosen the latter to represent your argument!

NoWordForFluffy · 08/03/2026 14:44

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 14:29

What makes my stats nonsense and yours sensible? It is a fact that needing a dog-free property gives far less choice of where to stay.

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Mine are based on factual figures from 1 website. You've extrapolated stats from one website to use across the entire number of holiday cottages in the UK. If you can't see how daft your maths is, there's no hope!

AtlasAscendant · 08/03/2026 14:36

My labs are working gun dogs, they're still perfectly happy sleeping in a hotel to break up a 12 hour drive.

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 14:29

NoWordForFluffy · 08/03/2026 14:13

Not every cottage will be on every platform. There were only just over 7,000 cottages in England on the website I checked, for instance. If you want pet-free, search all options. It's quite clear that there are plenty out there.

You need to think logically before you start giving out nonsense stats.

What makes my stats nonsense and yours sensible? It is a fact that needing a dog-free property gives far less choice of where to stay.

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 14:27

ShowMeTheSushi · 08/03/2026 14:12

Obviously asthma attacks can be fatal, but allergies magically pause for assistance dogs? Sounds like selective discrimination. Not every dog has a badge, some are there to give their owners confidence, protection and companionship as they navigate the world.

The chances of an asthma sufferer staying in a hotel room/holiday cottage that has had an assistance dog there are very slim because they’re relatively rare. If places are open to all and any dogs than the risk is increased exponentially as assistance dogs are less than 0.1% of the UK dog population.

And why you think companionship is more important than being able to breathe and stay alive I don’t know.

NoWordForFluffy · 08/03/2026 14:13

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 14:03

Compared to over 450,000 uk holiday cottages in total, just over 1%. So completely disproportionate and lack of choice.

Not every cottage will be on every platform. There were only just over 7,000 cottages in England on the website I checked, for instance. If you want pet-free, search all options. It's quite clear that there are plenty out there.

You need to think logically before you start giving out nonsense stats.

ShowMeTheSushi · 08/03/2026 14:12

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 13:23

Asthma attacks can be fatal 🙄 assistance dogs are actually relatively rare.

Obviously asthma attacks can be fatal, but allergies magically pause for assistance dogs? Sounds like selective discrimination. Not every dog has a badge, some are there to give their owners confidence, protection and companionship as they navigate the world.

Mirrorxxx · 08/03/2026 14:04

Most hotel only have some dog friendly rooms. And I’ve never stayed in a hotel where the dogs were worse behaved than the children.

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 14:03

Frequency · 08/03/2026 13:39

There are over 5000 pet-free holiday cottages in the UK, so I don't believe you.

https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/pet-free-cottages

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Compared to over 450,000 uk holiday cottages in total, just over 1%. So completely disproportionate and lack of choice.

Ritasueandbobtoo9 · 08/03/2026 13:45

Frequency · 08/03/2026 13:39

There are over 5000 pet-free holiday cottages in the UK, so I don't believe you.

https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/pet-free-cottages

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well you aren’t booking my holiday so you don’t have to believe me - weirdo!

Ritasueandbobtoo9 · 08/03/2026 13:44

Assistledoggo · 08/03/2026 12:34

I have an assistance dog. I am allowed to take him anywhere.

what do you expect me to do?

There are 4000 guide dogs so out about 70 million people so not even 1%. Assistance dogs are fine because they are necessary. I can’t escape from several dogs. I can’t go to a lot of places now and even shopping centres allow them which has set my allergy.

faerylights · 08/03/2026 13:41

Bonkers1966 · 08/03/2026 13:39

I always check the pet policy before I book anywhere. It's frustrating I agree.

What's frustrating about it?

Frequency · 08/03/2026 13:39

Ritasueandbobtoo9 · 08/03/2026 13:37

There was one cottage out of thousands in a place I didn’t want to be. That is wrong.

There are over 5000 pet-free holiday cottages in the UK, so I don't believe you.

https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/pet-free-cottages

Bonkers1966 · 08/03/2026 13:39

I always check the pet policy before I book anywhere. It's frustrating I agree.

Ritasueandbobtoo9 · 08/03/2026 13:37

faerylights · 08/03/2026 11:39

You're not being excluded from anything. Like anyone else with an allergy, or disability, you just need to do your research as to whether dogs are allowed before you book.

There was one cottage out of thousands in a place I didn’t want to be. That is wrong.

NoSoapJustUseShowerGel · 08/03/2026 13:23

ShowMeTheSushi · 08/03/2026 12:31

Your need trumps millions of disabilities and mental health needs (failed by humans and healthcare, but helped by dogs). Got it.

Asthma attacks can be fatal 🙄 assistance dogs are actually relatively rare.

BIossomtoes · 08/03/2026 13:20

Secretseverywhere · 08/03/2026 13:02

I’ve been a hotel cleaner and I’ve never been given any extra time to clean a room with pets. I did make the point that given they were charging an extra £20 then that money should be spent giving it a really good deep clean but no. Decorative cushions and throw aren’t changed post pets either ime. Most pet owners will chuck them in wardrobe or in a corner like everyone else though do they are unlikely to be super doggy.

What extra cleaning would you do? Surely clean is clean whether a dog’s been present for a few hours or not. The extra cost is in case a carpet needs shampooing or something is damaged.

Secretseverywhere · 08/03/2026 13:02

BlessedCheesemaker · 07/03/2026 20:04

I was going to book a boutique sorta hotel recently but every single room was mooted as dog friendly. So I didn't book it, no hotel cleaner is given enough time that it feels comfortable to book. Dogs are fine generally but I don't want 200 anonymous dogs arses wiped on that blanket thing on the end of the bed and cushions that definitely aren't changed between customers in most hotels (or are they? Any hotel cleaners want to tell me otherwise I'll be really happy to know if I'm wrong)

I’ve been a hotel cleaner and I’ve never been given any extra time to clean a room with pets. I did make the point that given they were charging an extra £20 then that money should be spent giving it a really good deep clean but no. Decorative cushions and throw aren’t changed post pets either ime. Most pet owners will chuck them in wardrobe or in a corner like everyone else though do they are unlikely to be super doggy.

Seriouslynonono · 08/03/2026 13:01

Frequency · 08/03/2026 12:15

Perfect! Thank you

It's now on my list

Assistledoggo · 08/03/2026 12:34

Ritasueandbobtoo9 · 08/03/2026 11:37

I have dog allergies and want a dog free holiday cottage in Uk but there was one on a search I did earlier today. We are being excluded from society.

I have an assistance dog. I am allowed to take him anywhere.

what do you expect me to do?

ShowMeTheSushi · 08/03/2026 12:34

Seriouslynonono · 07/03/2026 23:43

fleas

You’re more likely to be bitten by mosquitoes, spiders, bed bugs… or the minibar than by dog fleas.

Bordercollierun · 08/03/2026 12:33

It’s crufts week, the biggest show of the year where people come from allover the world to
compete. Of course there’s dogs in hotels.