No dogs in school playground. Is it ok to carry your dog in?

[LtEsmeHansard]

As long as they don't touch the ground?

Lots of parents with dogs at our school - mainly small ones - we are in a large city. It's right next to a busy road too so can't really leave them outside. Some used to tie them up in a corner of the playground but now the caretaker patrols that area to prevent it, so some parents are now carrying their small dogs in. I have not by the way, my routine doesn't necessitate taking my dog on the school run. Just seen a parent be asked by the deputy head not to carry her small breed dog in as the rule is "No Dogs" on school premises - but the reasoning for this has always been unhygienic in school playground. If dog doesn't touch ground then not unhygienic surely? So no harm done. Anyway thought I would put it to MN as it's something that I have idly wondered about over the school run years

Can you tell me you decipher what a dog besotted idiot is as opposed to just a caring dog owner?

A dog besotted idiot thinks their dog is above all rules and that everyone must love their dog.
A caring dog owner is a rational human being.

I think dog owners need to realise that you love your dog but no one else has to.

I wondered how long it would be before that old chestnut was brought out.

Why? It's true!

Frankly you seem a little obsessed and are taking any perceived anti dog comments entirely personally!

There was a dog fight outside our school the other week at pick up which was nice. Dog shite on the way in this morning. Lots of dogs, lots of kids, lots of distracted adults every day. It's a park outside the playground so technically the dogs are fine but it's a small space and there's lots of small children. I can't imagine the dogs like it either (hence the dogs fighting).

No dogs in the playground. It's not really that hard to comprehend, is it?

People like dogs and consider their own dogs to be perfectly safe. But "friendly" dogs can turn at any moment for no reason. Most won't, but some do. The rule is there to protect children, not to inconvenience people who can't be arsed to tie their dog up outside.

I dont see how my suggesting that you appear to be obsessed is rude, there are far ruder ways I could have put it!

The reason I say that is because you have jumped on so many posters who have suggested that if a dog cannot be cared for properly then that person shouldnt have a dog. So if not obsessed then very defensive.

I dont like dogs, never have, but I would never want to see one that was not cared for properly and if that means that it needs to be rehomed with someone who can care for it properly then so be it. Circumstances change, but does that mean that the animal should suffer? Its incredibly selfish to keep a dog to satisfy your needs when that dog is not having its basic needs taken care of properly.

yep, selfish not to provide for their pet adequately.

It's not the hygiene; it's about the safety and wellbeing of the children. A lot of children I know are scared of dogs.

navy I think its pretty clear - if the school run is the only time you get to take the dog out and not being able to take your dog on the playground means you can't walk it at all then you are selfish for having that dog because you cannot provide for it properly.

I wish dogs were banned from being Tues up outside our school.
Both my dds are petrified of dogs - both having been knocked flying on several occasions by "dobt worry, he's friendly" type dogs bounding up to and jumping up at them in a park where dogs are supposed to be kept on a lead. (We no longer visit this lovely green space in our city)
Anyway. Due to the gate to the playground beibg in an alley the dogs can come right up to you as they are tied by the length of the lead. Both DDS end up in tears every morning and evening. And the alley is full of dog shit so im constantly having to point it out so they don't tread in it. Again
Abd I used to be a dig owner and a dig lover :(

I didn't read all the posts, so sorry if I repeat...
I agree, no dogs means no dogs.
And all of you, who think it is ok if the dog gets carried/ is not touching the ground... how does it feel if suddenly 100's of hands want to touch you in the space of about 10 -15 minutes ? Not to mention faces that get really close, invading your space. And than you are held tight and can't even get out of that situation! To a dog this is a huge challenge, it causes stress and discomfort. My question would be, if you love your dog, why on earth would you want your pet go through this ordeal on a regular basis.

Tied

Short Answer: Yes.

Rehoming your dog due to circumstantial change you cannot help is nothing to be embarrassed about or something that should be challenged. You should be selfless and put the needs of the dog first so you can make sure it is happy.

What people get angry about rehoming is people who buy dogs, knowing they work long hours or that they don't have the time to walk it or train it/ don't have the money for vet bills or insurance, buy a dog and then get rid of the dog. Even though they knew all of these factors were there in the first place.

If you don't have the time/means to look after a dog = DO NOT get one.

LoveMyPatio If I were you I would talk to the head - in our school they made a rule of no dogs within 15 meters of the school gate - if parents need to be closer then they shouldn't bring the dog. Worked out well. Kind of like no smoking with so many meters of a building is a law.

I do. I have two now I have the time and money to look after them.

And about eight years ago after some major changes (I didn't see coming) in my life I had to rehome a dog I had owned for six years - I could no longer care for him adequately. It broke my heart to get rid of him but I still keep in touch with his new owners (although he's very, very grey now) and I know he is in the best place as he is being cared for properly; it would have been cruel for me to keep him in those circumstances.

User - I have thought if that, but most children seem to like seeing the dogs there. There is generally 5 tied up at different points along the fence - sometimes more - and so I would be putting a lot of people out. You can't avoid dogs round here so I'm trying to use it as a learning experience for the dds - they are actually friendly dogs and tied up so we just skirt around them. Although it is a PITA to deal with crying children every morning.

(Ha, namechange fail!)

There's nothing to clean up because they're carrying them - that's the whole point of this thread!

You've obviously never carried a dog with diarrhoea then. Goes bloody everywhere

LoveMyPatio If they're still at a distance the other children can still go and see them, they just have to walk a bit further down. I wouldn't mind too much about putting them out - I'm sure if the school sent a letter home about allergies and fears in some of the children and politely asking dogs to be kept just a bit further away it might help, could be worth a try?

Its up to you, I know that's what they did at our school though. Another one in the area says the dogs have to be kept on the other side of the road. (The school gates open right onto the pavement, there's a road and the other side is where people with dogs have to stay :) )