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Dog in Hairdressers

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glowyjuice · 05/08/2021 21:42

At the hairdressers I go to the owner's dog is always there, when I go normally it's asleep but on one or two occasions my hairdresser has had to step around the dog and get it to move as it was lying right next to us. I know I don't have to go there to get my hair done but apart from the dog I have no problems with the place and the service. For context the dog belongs to the owner of the salon who lives upstairs. Would you be happy with this?

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HyacynthBucket · 07/08/2021 15:50

No way would I go to a hairdresser that had a dog in there. Its unhygienic and unprofessional. In fact I think a lot of hairdressers salons are lacking in hygiene - re-using brushes without sterilising them for example, constantly dropping things on the floor, dirty basins for hairwashing,

davidstuart · 07/08/2021 15:52

why of course not, personally id prefer the humans to be tie up outside so I can go say hi to the dogs and dogs are sooooo much nicer than humans

CaptainMyCaptain · 07/08/2021 15:52

My old hairdresser (he gave it up or I would still be going there) had two dachshunds who, if you were honoured, would sit in your lap while you had your hair cut. I loved it.

davidstuart · 07/08/2021 15:56

lol im a bloke and my hair cut takes about 10 mins and I take my dog with me, dont get why folks waste so much time and money on their hair

HollaHolla · 07/08/2021 16:02

I’d tell the hairdresser you’re a bit afraid, but trying to overcome it. If they’re any reasonable sort of person (and business!), they should make sure the dog isn’t making you too uncomfortable; and keep him/her away from you, and under control.

I do understand, as I used to be terrified of dogs, as I was attacked by a big German Shepherd dog as a toddler. I was probably in my 20s before I really began to overcome my fear, and it was because of friends/family having nice dogs, that I was around more. I really love dogs now, so you can overcome your fear. Good luck with it - and well done, it really is terrifying, and some people don’t understand it.

HollaHolla · 07/08/2021 16:05

@Depechemodebiggestfan

I had a minor procedure done in hospital years ago and the person who performed it ( mole removal) had a large guide dog with her. The dog was lying under me while she was cutting my skin! I’m not sure whether she was deaf etc but I did find a bit strange- it did not seem hygienic at all- it was a theatre after all and yes I must add that particular site got infected straight away so I needed antibiotics. I’m not saying it was from the dog being there but I had loads of moles done and this was the one it got badly infected.
😱😱😱 I think I’d be a bit worried that someone cutting into me maybe needed a guide dog for vision. Obviously if it was all above board, that’s fine, but I’m sure surgeons must have to be able to see adequately. Maybe the dig was there for hearing, or emotional support?
TandTBS · 07/08/2021 16:11

I'd hate it and I wouldn't go back there.

Toty · 07/08/2021 16:14

Well ultimately its the salon owners loss isn't it? No one is going to stop going because there's no dog but plenty will take their business elsewhere because there are dogs due to fears/allergies /unsanitary environment.

EverybodyIsInteresting · 07/08/2021 16:31

@Toty

Well ultimately its the salon owners loss isn't it? No one is going to stop going because there's no dog but plenty will take their business elsewhere because there are dogs due to fears/allergies /unsanitary environment.
No, it's not their loss.

The salon owner gets the clients that are happy to be there with a dog.

S/he gets to take her/his dog to work.

The best thing about running your own business, is the ability to create a business that fits in with your life.

The salon owners that take their dogs are clearly fine with people choosing to go elsewhere if they don't like dogs or have issues around hygiene.

And some people may well choose to go to a salon because dogs are there/allowed.

It's all good. There are hairdressers that cater to everyone.

Depechemodebiggestfan · 07/08/2021 16:42

@HollaHolla I guess so.
I think it must be for a hard hearing. I can’t imagine it was for her not eyesight, , otherwise how on earth she would cut my shoulder open!
When I think about it now, I regret not asking about it but as it was a big NHS hospital and they all acted like it was normal, I kept quiet.
I remember when I was leaving the department I noticed photos on the wall of the all staff and this particular lady was photographed together with the dog so that looked like it was a done deal.

DeathByWalkies · 07/08/2021 20:26

[quote Depechemodebiggestfan]@HollaHolla I guess so.
I think it must be for a hard hearing. I can’t imagine it was for her not eyesight, , otherwise how on earth she would cut my shoulder open!
When I think about it now, I regret not asking about it but as it was a big NHS hospital and they all acted like it was normal, I kept quiet.
I remember when I was leaving the department I noticed photos on the wall of the all staff and this particular lady was photographed together with the dog so that looked like it was a done deal.[/quote]
It could have been, for instance, that she had good vision for 2 foot in front of her, so was able to do minor surgery, but needed the guide dog because she couldn't see much beyond that.

Purely guess work, but I've even known a guide dog handler do office work, with adapted software, so they've not all lost all vision.

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