to think it’s time to ban dogs from shops and cafes?

You have my vote 😀

The thing is as they are dog friendly, a dog can come in at any time. I really don’t like dogs. I just have to pu up with it but I can marine for those with allergies it must be a nightmare. I would simply find it more pleasant if there was a totally dog free cafe.

Drake Circus in Plymouth, but as I said, it’s not the only one and a very quick google could tell you that

White Rose Centre in Leeds. Loads of dogs.

If people started tying their dogs up outside it would only take hours before the outraged threads started to appear on mn.

“How dare people tie their dogs up outside unsupervised. Don’t they realise that all dogs are dangerous animals waiting to tear all our children limb from limb? Ban them immediately.”

Bratty children are far more of a problem in restaurants and shops.

Children should be tethered to their parents at all times to stop them running around.

While we’re at it, speakerphones should be banned, and interacting with any device outside the home should only be allowed with headphones.

I do think barking dogs should be taken out, but I rarely come across them in cafes.

No I’m a long way from Windsor.
Yes I can totally see it makes good business sense to allow dogs since they are so popular as pets now but I think a business would be pleasantly surprised if they had the USP of being dog free. This thread and local Facebook groups show that it would be appreciated by many.

If every cafe is dog friendly there can’t be many in each one and they’re often seated in the same area. Is it really that much of a problem?🤔

I am autistic, and I don't like the yappy dogs either. But I also can not handle loud children and Peppa Pig.

There is not a comment on page one saying that everyone loves their dog.

It’s really hard on my autistic son when we are out in cafes or pubs and someone’s dog starts barking. Usually those annoying little dogs. I wish people would stop bringing their dogs everywhere. I see on page one there has already been a ‘oh everyone loves my dog post’. The people who don’t like your dog there aren’t telling you love.

Well, @Superhansrantowindsor , that does sound tricky, but it does show how valuable welcoming dog owners is to the local businesses.

(You don’t actually live in Windsor do you? I’m sure I could track down a few places there!)

Drake Circus in Plymouth, but as I said, it’s not the only one and a very quick google could tell you that. I did mention in my post it’s not a ‘major’ one.
Also I’m not sure ‘they’re talking shite’ can be taken any other way than calling me a liar… but there we are.

Everyone has to own a dog these days

Which law is this? 😅

Bit late to the party 😆

Would 💯 be onboard with a ban on dogs in restaurants and cafes

I remember going in a charity shop in Cardiff. The charity was a greyhound rescue, and they had a resident greyhound in the shop. It absolutely made my day 😍

Nearest national trust place is a 15 minute drive. No John Lewis or M&S. No hotels. We have lots of independent cafes but every single one allows dogs. My local pub has a dog friendly policy. Kids are kicked out at 9pm ( I have no issue with this at all) but the dogs are there the whole time.

Can’t stand that there are dogs absolutely everywhere nowadays. They should be tied up outside. Everyone has to own a dog these days.

Many years ago, I popped into a shop after walking my parent's two lurchers, and I clipped them to a hook outside.
When I came out of the shop, they were gone. Someone told me they saw someone go up to them and unclip them. For no reason at all apart from being a twat.
Thankfully, they made their way home which not that far anyway. But it was awful. People are awful.

What are the first and second most expensive things you own ?

Theft is the least of my concerns it is the noise pollution of my dog when he deems he has been betrayed and deserted that would make tieing him up outside a far worse option.

@Superhansrantowindsor Do you not have an M&S, or a John Lewis, or any hotels with a tearoom, or a gallery, or a NT property (lots of their cafes don’t allow dogs) or any of the other places mentioned on this thread, within striking distance? (And that’s before we look at any independents.)

I can't be a dog owner after being one all my life I work in a cat based charity shop and love it when someone brings a dog or two in always ask if friendly first but get to indulge In a fuss makes my day , but yes a cafe with lots of dogs in isn't me , and when I go to a large crowded event I don't understand why people don't leave their dogs at home, stressed dogs and crowds can lead to conflict

Coz I’m going to leave the third most expensive thing I own tied up outside with a load of dog hating crazy randoms sloshing around…..🙄

Thank you.

Shops and cafes are private businesses who assess their own business needs and client bases and decide what makes business sense to them. If they prefer the custom of people with dogs or tolerant of dogs and see it as a better income source than people like you OP, this is their choice.

We don't need every element of life and business mandated by the government. We already have the dangerous dogs act and criminal justice system to manage dogs, if this is not working properly then we need to tackle it via these routes, but I will continue to take my well behaved dog to cafes that are happy to have him and me.