to bring dog in supermarket

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I have name changed as I know that most people will be inclined to think that this is ridiculous proposition as its societally unacceptable. I know the cognizant is not to bring them in because they could get out and get into things and cause damage or irritate people with allergens or for hygiene reasons etc etc but surely this applies to dogs who are on leads and being held and not ones in enclosed baby-looking prams that cant get out or get close enough to people to irritate them. I honestly don't see the issue with well behaved dogs who cant bother anyone especially when no one will even know they are there. I saw someone in the supermarket who'd done this a while ago, they bothered no one and ever since I've been thinking that this is something id like to do as I have a hidden disability that is made just that bit more comfortable with my dog just being there but I haven't done it as I'm too ashamed and would be anxious the whole time about being found out! I dont want any "YABU for getting her a pram", its a separate issue, she requires one and I'm not getting into a debate about it. AIBU to go for it or should I leave it well alone and forget about it?

I'm just imagining a little old lady peering in to admire your baby and a furry face looking back 😆
Personally a well behaved dog in a shop wouldn't bother me, but I like dogs and don't have allergies. Some people would hate this.

1. not all dogs are well behaved and the naughty ones are generally owned by people who don’t give a shit and will have them running rampant
2. dogs like to shit anywhere
3. i don’t like dogs. I’m not allergic, I just don’t like them. They stink and they’re dirty. I hate being licked, I don’t like them touching me, I’m not interested in some hairy creature wandering around wagging its tail all over the fresh produce.
4. some people are allergic
5. some people are frightened
6. children in Buggies shouldn’t be subjected to dogs in their faces
7. dogs are not for everyone and they therefore shouldn’t be dragged around where people are just because you can’t leave your precious little fluff ball at home for an hour whilst you do the weekly shop.

I could take antihistamines daily, but I choose not to as it has side effects. But it’s my choice, and I’m ok with occasionally having to leave somewhere as a result.

I was just explaining why, given the question the OP is asking, I would prefer that people not bring dogs into supermarkets.

I have on occasion taken one of my little dogs into a shop/supermarket in her backpack. She has dodgy knees so can’t walk as far as the others, who stay outside with my DH. She’s not on the floor, she can’t pee on /lick/sniff anything and, unless you were walking right behind me, you wouldn’t know she was there. No one has ever commented negatively or complained, but lots of people do ask if they/their kids can stroke her, which she loves. MN seems to be the land of dog haters but that hasn’t been my experience in everyday life.

No. Only registered guide or hearing dogs should be in supermarkets. They can be trusted to behave.
Not an assistance dog who isn't trained to actually do anything.

This man, who has autism, is suing Sainsbury’s for not allowing his assistance cat in. I rather hope he wins.

www.theguardian.com/society/2022/may/27/man-sues-sainsburys-banning-assistance-cat-london

There’s someone in my town who has bought her two Pomeranian dogs “seizure alert” vests. They’re not trained to alert her to seizures and she bought the vests on Etsy. She takes them into Lidl on leads and they’re pulling about all over the place and yapping.

dd asked me why she needed two and I joked one is trained to do chest compressions and the other does mouth to mouth. 😁

she seems to get away with it. 🤷‍♀️

I saw this notice on a market stall last week 😂

Why do you hope he wins?

My grandson is allergic to dogs. His eyes swell up and his eczema flairs up quite badly from being near dogs. He doesn't need to touch them to react. We are an animal family or were but never considered taking our dogs to the shops before GS . I don't like dogs in resturants or cafes either. It seems to be the new thing to do.

@Aquafizzle
You say that dogs don't pee in shops.
I can assure you that they do. My dad had a shop for many years and had to ban dogs from his shop as male dogs frequently cocked their legs against shelves and stands.
Female dogs left puddles on the floor.

Staff were fed up of getting the mop out and the shop always stank of Jeyes fluid.

How does your mother manage with guide dogs which are allowed in virtually all shops?

No I don't think it's acceptable to take a dog into a shop.
You say it will make you more nervous so why bother .
Is it also fare to put the shop staff on the spot as to if your allowed in or not .
It's a no from me .

@Marblessolveeverything I understand where you're coming from! I have a severe allergy to Guinea pigs and can't even step foot in pets at home! Despite them being in plastic cages, my throat swells up and restricts my breathing considerably! People don't generally accept how bad allergies can be until they have to deal with them themselves!

Because the cat does seem to help him.

No. Just no. Dogs are pretty unhygienic and mostly badly behaved these days. It would be carnage if everyone was allowed to do it!

Should blind people who are reliant on dogs not go anywhere then?

For those asking how we avoid the legally permitted assistant dogs. We check with security prior to asking and if one arrives when we are shopping the PA asks me to come to come to customer service.

Given my child has had two severe reactions and required ambulance treatment in the shop we are well known. I am not dramatic by nature love dogs but unfortunately child developed an extreme allergy.

Of course we run the risk of dog hair etc and assistance dogs but add in everyone else unlegislated dog and my child simply won't be able to go to these shops. Doctor mentioned it is becoming more common so as a society we need to think do we put a child health over an adult want.

I wouldn't take a dog in a supermarket and I don't think it should be allowed (apart from assistance dogs if course).

If I saw someone in a shop with a dog in a pram I would be bothered though.

Exactly! Sniffing around produce or trying to pee over something. Not to mention some people will keep them off lead.

It'll be like the sunflower lanyards all over again.
Used by genuine people then hijacked by others.

I love dogs but I'm sick to fucking death of dogs being everywhere. It's disgusting. Cafes, restaurants, now shops??
Leave the bloody thing at home or with someone else. Hire a dog sitter if you can't leave it alone long enough to go to a shop.

Please don't take your dog to a supermarket, on a lead, in a pushchair, or on your arms.
A) it's unhygienic - their hair gets everywhere
B) it would prevent other people who fear/hate dogs from feeling relaxed (me)

If you're that anxious in a supermarket get a home delivery.

Dashdotdotdash

Firstly, why on earth did you ask me that?! Seems an odd question.

But I will answer it.

Obviously, it’s not a massive issue as there are not that many guide dogs around!

Secondly, she takes antihistamine, pain killers and waits (miserably and in discomfort) for it to pass!

Does that satisfy your unnecessary curiosity?

YABU.

Get a peacock like everyone else.