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Dogs shouldn't use public toilets

29 replies

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 09/02/2017 20:17

A woman has just taken her dog to the toilet. To use the toilet. In a public train station.

I know this because there was quite a loud running commentary from the woman.

Is this a thing now? And if so, WTAF?!

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PickledCauliflower · 09/02/2017 20:24

The woman took the dog into the toilet whilst she used it?

It must be that, as dogs do not and cannot use toilets themselves..

Motherofhowmany · 09/02/2017 20:29

She probably wasn't mentally well

Magicpaintbrush · 09/02/2017 20:35

It is a bit weird, but dogs can and do get stolen sometimes. I wouldn't like to leave a dog unattended outside in a busy public place.

hmcAsWas · 09/02/2017 20:36

You're sure she didn't need the loo herself and just took the dog with her rather than leave him unattended?

SasBel · 09/02/2017 20:37

Say what now? I cannot believe what I just read!

GinIsIn · 09/02/2017 20:38

Do you just mean she took her dog into the loo whilst she used it?

Rumtopf · 09/02/2017 20:38

If I had my dog out with me (alone) and needed to use the loo I'd probably take him in with me if there was room. I'd rather that than leave him tied up outside to be stolen/let off his lead/tormented by someone/possibility he may feel threatened and growl at someone.

It didn't occur to me that someone might mind tbh.

Magicpaintbrush · 09/02/2017 20:40

Hang on .... are you saying it was the dog actually going to the toilet and not the woman??? I thought you meant she was using it and the dog went into the cubicle with her..... Confused

QueenMortificado · 09/02/2017 20:40

As in she sat the dog on the loo to use it or she just took it in with her?

Now I think about it it's pretty weird no one is disgusted by dog wee in the street

mineofuselessinformation · 09/02/2017 20:41

I wouldn't have a problem if she just took it in as she was 'using the facilities'.
I'm not so sure how I would feel if I saw a dog squatting on the seat....

Soubriquet · 09/02/2017 20:41

If a cat can do it....

Dogs shouldn't use public toilets
Original poster
MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 09/02/2017 20:42

No. She was definitely taking the dog to use the toilet. I did a double take because I thought it must have been a child. But it was a white dog on a lead.

From what I could hear the dog didn't quite get there in time.

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Ilovecaindingle · 09/02/2017 20:42

I hope it wiped and washed its paws. .

GinIsIn · 09/02/2017 20:42

Sorry but there's no way that's true. Hmm

isupposeitsverynice · 09/02/2017 20:42

It is weird I grant you but surely preferable to the dog going in the station?

Original poster
MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 09/02/2017 20:44

I was there. It's true.

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Popskipiekin · 09/02/2017 20:49

Tbh I have often wondered how dogs cope on long train journeys... the secret is out! Grin

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MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 09/02/2017 20:49

Quite relieved (sorry) a load of people haven't turned up who think this is normal.

Or who do it.

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Rumtopf · 09/02/2017 20:50

Omg sorry I misunderstood. The dog USED the toilet?! Hahahaa. Good lord. Well, kudos to the woman for training it!

WicksEnd · 09/02/2017 20:52

Wee or poo?
Grin

WayfaringStranger · 09/02/2017 20:52

Hmm, it's better than the dog lifting it's leg and pissing up a pole.

PossumInAPearTree · 09/02/2017 20:56

Yes, wee or poo is the important question? Bitch or dog?

Original poster
MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 09/02/2017 21:02

I have no idea. I had to catch a train and didn't want to know

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PelvicFloorClenchReminder · 09/02/2017 21:10

She's barking.

Original poster
MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 09/02/2017 21:13
Grin
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