Dogs in hotels

So you don’t research or call ahead even though you have a dog allergy, yet somehow you’re psychic enough to know all dogs would rather sleep alone in cars in the dark than be with their owners, and that humans have ‘failed’ them by treating them like family. Then you deny saying what you literally wrote. OP, your allergy meds are really doing a number on you.

My dog lives the epitome of a ‘natural’ life - he does the exact job he’s bred to do. Outdoors. In all weathers. When he’s not working, he’s outside with me with full run of our smallholding. He loves a car journey with his nose out the window and will race you to the car door. Goes to play golf on a Sunday with my OH. He’s in peak health, perfect condition. He spends at least half his day- often more- flat out sleeping. Because he is tired and fulfilled. He does not care where he sleeps, as long as it’s comfy and quiet and he can cuddle into me if the notion takes him. He’s not ‘holed up’ when he’s in a hotel - he’s happily resting because he’s a content and confident dog who can settle anywhere as his needs are consistently met.

Some folk are bonkers 😂

My dog doesn’t particularly enjoy the hotel experience- doesn’t hate it either, but what he does love is the exciting walks and new places to visit near the hotel which is the sole purpose of taking him.

I was on a train once with my late terrier. He was shattered from a weekend of training activities, so he spent the entire 2 hours under my seat, gently snoring.

As we got close to my stop, I woke him to put his coat on coz it was pissing down, and we were walking home.

The woman sat opposite me immediately started coughing and complaining that he was setting off her asthma and the smell of him was making her nauseous. She sent her poor, embarassed looking husband off to find a member of staff to complain because dogs are not allowed on trains.

I bit my tongue, but I really, really wanted to say "dude, he's been here for two fucking hours, and you've only just noticed."

The only inept ones are people booking a dog-friendly room in a dog-friendly hotel and complaining about the dogs 😂

Every year since 2009, I've holidayed with my dogs at the same coastal town because it has a clearly designated large section of beach dedicated to dogs on which dogs are free to run around, go for a swim and generally enjoy themselves. And every year I come across at least one person on this section of beach who's scowling at the presence of dogs because they can't be bothered to walk the short distance to the humans-only section. If they start scowling at my dog, I inform them that they are on the dogs-allowed beach, whereas where they need to be is the Blue Flag beach, indicated by the great big Blue Flag that's flying in the distance.😂

those dogs won't get out of the car unless they're in a field or at least a country road.

yes, because it's a well known fact that this breed especially prefers being stuck in a car above nearly everything else 😂

Jesus.

Four out of 5 of my dogs would, 100% freeze to death if they were left in a car overnight.

"Maybe that's formed my opinion of dogs in hotels. The ones I know would not be happy with it"

Opinions formed on one example are seldom worth a toss and are rarely transferable to other circumstances.

Funny how my dogs love soft furnishings then. They would like a muddy field for a short while but then they would want to sleep inside, which is their normal - not in the car, not in a field.

Obviously you don't? No, it's not obvious.
You said "We take it in turns"; the word "we" involves the speaker or writer of the word.

"SlouchyBeanie · Today 21:20
I have friends who have working dogs. We stay in hotels. The 3 dogs stay in the rear of the car, which is set up for them to sleep comfortably. We take turns to pop down and let them out for 10 minutes and a fuss. Absolutely no need for them to be in a hotel room. Ridiculous."

Businesses are listening to their customers, that’s why many are dog-friendly. Believe it or not, lots of people actually enjoy travelling with pets or spotting them around hotels. Hotels can’t cater to every allergy, preference, or phobia, some welcome dogs, some don’t. OP’s meltdown? Easily avoided with a little research… or common sense.

Indeed. I smell bullshit.

Also, for someone without a dog OP has lots of set opinions on the care of dogs.

She started off not being able to recognise the breeds of dogs ("a terrier looking thing") and now she's lecturing on what perplexes dogs (a room apparently), how people treat dogs and what constitutes a normal life for a dog.

I'm no fan of snakes and don't want one. I wouldn't be arrogant enough to tell snake owners their business.

They don't make her feel ill until she sees them, so maybe she keeps her eyes closed?

I'm envious of that type of allergy. I know when a cat is or has been in my vicinity, I don't need to see them to have an allergic reaction

Thinking of my dogs, if I left them in a car, the big dog would need a big fucking car in order to have enough space to be comfortable; a transit van might work. He likes the warm, so I can't imagine he'd be happy about it, but he'd cope. He's a guarding breed, however, so those trying to sleep near him might not cope.

From the chihuahuas, Beelzebub would spend the entire night attempting to break out in order to savage anyone who had the audacity to walk past his car. Moo would howl until someone rescued her. Augustus would die of fear, and Little Baby Tiny would freeze to death even on a balmy summer night. She is so small, other than that, however, she does not have enough functioning braincells to even notice she is in a car.

it is outrageous I give you that one.

How the heck is being shut in the boot of a car more "natural" and akin to a healthy doggy life than being in a cozy hotel with one's owner? What strange logic.

vision of dogs chilling on the bed on their back, wrapped in a dressing gown, watching tv with a glass of wine in the paw 😂

as opposed to "real dog" freezing to death in car

This is going to blow your mind, but some dogs do both and are very happy about it.

Dogs are sociable creatures and shutting one in the car when there is a perfectly good dog friendly hotel room they can share with their beloved owners overnight is a ridiculous suggestion. Just stop staying in dog friendly hotels…unless you just enjoy complaining…. 🤷‍♀️

I can’t read the thread as there is a massive advert in the way. Cheers Mumsnet for the 20 odd years I have been on this forum. Now a massive advert.

You take your turn to pop down, make sure the dogs are OK and give them some fuss despite the fact you're allergic to dogs and they make you feel ill?

Very strange!

Chihuahuas were bred to be foot warmers, fyi. It is literally their "job" to get in bed with you and keep you warm, and if you try to tell them otherwise, they stand outside your bedroom door and cry pitifully until you relent (ime)