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Dogs at work

229 replies

Smartieskid · 07/09/2016 09:42

We don't allow dogs at work we have a huge sign on the wall outside but people still act surprised when I don't allow them or they ask if they can carry them then they always storm off claiming to spend there money else where happens atleast twice a day Really winds me up and no we never used to allow dogs either

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LeonardInTheArgosBag · 07/09/2016 17:34

Ah right. I missed that. Then that's even more bizarre. Why would anyone take their dog into a shop?

LunaLoveg00d · 07/09/2016 17:40

Cannot imagine a life without at least one dog.

Which is fine - freedom of choice and all that. But you have to understand that not everyone has a dog, not everyone is even interested in dogs, many people are allergic to dogs and actively avoid them. It is your choice to have a dog, but my right not to be affected by your pet.

MyKidsHaveTakenMySanity · 07/09/2016 18:06

I appreciate that people see no harm in their own dogs who they obviously love to bits and want to take everywhere with them, but why should people who are afraid of dogs, highly allergic or even just hate dogs (for whatever reason) have to have them having access to everywhere the humans go? Last I heard, dogs aren't paying customers and a no dogs rule doesn't stop the dog's owners from going inside?

sparechange · 07/09/2016 18:07

123, you are really trying too hard with the snake analogy
It isn't relevant. I would have thought everyone ignoring that would have told you it isn't working...

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Smartieskid · 07/09/2016 18:10

A dog came in this evening found it under a table in the cafe owner was no where to be found she had gone into one of the shops and got all shitty with me when I had to pick up her tiny dog it was on no lead and the owner huffed at me when I politely said no dogs allowed

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NickyEds · 07/09/2016 18:15

There's a cafe near where I live that accepts dogs, which is fine as it's on a very popular walk. I won't eat there. I don't like the smell or the hair but I really object to having dogs jumping and barking around my kids whilst the owner just smiles and says "aawww, he'd never hurt him!". They can't possibly know that and it would only take one to snap.

I do honestly like dogs but I can't stand the attitude that says I love my animal, you should all love it too. It's bad enough in the bloody street, I'm not going to pay to eat around them.

Don't get me started on the shit.

Kishmish · 07/09/2016 18:16

Thing is if you allow dog you have to allow all dogs. Not all dogs are well behaved or even toilet trained.

BeastofCraggyIsland · 07/09/2016 18:19

I see/treat a lot of Hearing Dogs and Medical Detection Dogs while they're in socialising/training, as our practice is near both of their training centres. While they're all awesome dogs, most of them are far from perfectly behaved saints/robots and I treat just as many equally well or better behaved 'normal' pet dogs. They are also definitely very well looked after and well groomed, but they are not treated with anti-allergy wipes as standard - they would be if it was needed but it's not done as a matter of course. They are invariably exceptionally friendly - but this can also mean that they are very excitable and want to say hello to everybody!

dybil · 07/09/2016 18:20

I completely agree with 123 on the snake/lizard analogy. In fact, I used to regularly take a pet rat with me everywhere. She was very well behaved and wouldn't leave my shoulder/hood. She wouldn't have been on the floor, so was cleaner than a dog, and there's no real risk of a rat attacking someone, but I had to accept that she wasn't welcome in most stores. I'm not sure why dogs are the only animal that apparently deserve special entitlement??

BeastofCraggyIsland · 07/09/2016 18:31

To answer the original question, I wouldn't necessarily want to take my dogs clothes shopping or whatever, but we do eat in a lot of cafes and pubs when out walking or on holiday in the UK, so obviously would always look for dog friendly places. Tbh we haven't come across many non dog friendly pubs, and most cafes around us and in the Lakes or Devon/Cornwall where we spend a lot of time at least let them sit at outside tables. I would never tie them up anywhere so if I'm on my own and want to grab a drink/snack/ice cream then it's really difficult if they're not allowed in even for a minute just to order and pay - I don't expect to always be able to sit in with them, unless it's raining or really baltic we prefer to be outside anyway. Going to the loo is also tricky/impossible when you're on your own!

LunaLoveg00d · 07/09/2016 18:40

hey are invariably exceptionally friendly - but this can also mean that they are very excitable and want to say hello to everybody!

Yes I came across a puppy training as a guide dog in the charity shop where I volunteer, he was very well behaved but had a very waggy tail. Luckily his owner had the sense to keep him away from the china/glass. One wee girl who was in a pushchair was scared of him too, and no wonder when you compare the size of her with a big boisterous labrador.

123Yellow123 · 07/09/2016 18:56

Sparechange care to enlighten me while you feel my opinion isn't relevant?

123Yellow123 · 07/09/2016 18:56

why

123Yellow123 · 07/09/2016 18:57

Exactly Dybil.

Soubriquet · 07/09/2016 19:02

The only thing wrong with a snake/lizard analogy is the

A) they need a heat source. You take them out of the environment and I doubt they will move very far once they get cold

B) they do carry salmonella so you wouldn't want them around food in the first place

lovingmyginandiphone · 07/09/2016 19:06

I'm allergic to dogs and it brings on asthma attacks, I'm glad dogs aren't allowed in shops and cafes or else I'd be unable to use them at all!!

coffeecakemum · 07/09/2016 19:12

I am the same as previous poster. My friends baby is 1 year old with asthma and allergies can't go near pets. If there is a place outside where dogs are allowed people should respect the rules. I had this problem with children's play area where dogs are not allowed and people bringing their dogs in.

ForeverLivingMyArse · 07/09/2016 19:15

I really dislike dogs and don't want them near me in an enclosed space.

123Yellow123 · 07/09/2016 19:17

Soubriquet - the snake/lizard was chosen as a pet that maybe more poster could empathise as being not everyone's cup of tea. Substitute with parrot/cat/gerbil/rat as appropriate.

(On a site note though, these hypothetical-lizard-pets carrying salmonella shouldn't matter as you wouldn't let your pet lizard into other people's food any more than you hopefully would let your pet dog in it haha).

Soubriquet · 07/09/2016 19:18

I did see your point in the first place but i was pointing out why it wasn't the best analogy anyway Grin

CandyMcJingles · 07/09/2016 19:19

But all those saying you don't want/like dogs in cafes - you don't mean assistance dogs do you?

ForeverLivingMyArse · 07/09/2016 19:20

Does it really need saying?

LeonardInTheArgosBag · 07/09/2016 19:31

"But all those saying you don't want/like dogs in cafes - you don't mean assistance dogs do you?"

Hmm Are you just looking to be offended?

CandyMcJingles · 07/09/2016 19:32

Yes it needs saying.

No I'm not looking to be offended.

LeonardInTheArgosBag · 07/09/2016 19:38

OK, if you look over the replies you'll notice two things.

  1. Several people have said "with the exception of guide dogs", and
  2. No one has said "guide dogs shouldn't be allowed."
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