Page 4 | Dogs in shops

ginforall · 2023-04-10T13:23:59+00:00

I have been to an out of town designer outlet place today where it would appear they are dog friendly and dogs are allowed in the clothes and shoe shops. Surely a trip to the shops is not a place to take your dog? We were in a small clothes shop which is already a bit on the tight side, the three dogs in there did not make it any easier to get around. AIBU to think clothes shops should be dog free zones?

SpanishSpeakingDog · 10/04/2023 15:47

SerendipityJane · 10/04/2023 15:35

Cheaper than a ramp, eh ?

Imagine being a dog owning wheelchair user ?

"We can take the dog no problem. Now you stay outside."

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What are you talking about?

The pub is fully wheelchair accessible too. 😊

SunnySaturdayMorning · 10/04/2023 15:48

YANBU. Dogs should not be in shops or restaurants.

Why anyone feels the need to take their animal everywhere with them I’ve no idea.

PuddlesPityParty · 10/04/2023 15:50

SmileyHappyDoggos · 10/04/2023 14:42

Our local pub had a lamb in it yesterday. 😊

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🥺 that is cute

vivainsomnia · 10/04/2023 15:51

Why anyone feels the need to take their animal everywhere with them I’ve no idea
To be fair, you answered that question, you have no idea. Doesn't mean others don't either.

Forgooodnesssakenow · 10/04/2023 15:58

Whammyyammy · 10/04/2023 15:04

I'd rather see dogs in shops than unruly children 🤷‍♂️

In fairness it'd be easier to shop with my dog than my kids 😂

That said, no I don't think dogs should be allowed in shops, unlike children they can be left home alone

Haver74 · 10/04/2023 16:02

Do none of you have anything else to moan about? I love my dog and, as he is part of the family, he will come into town if we need to pick up a few things. If I want to browse for a few hours, he stays at home. If a shop is dog-friendly, he comes in. If not, one of us stands outside with him. I am very respectful of others and the environment we are in. He does not bother other people, bark, or cock his leg indoors! The main problem here is people, not dogs. Unfortunately, half the population are statistically stupid, and this applies whether they have a dog or a child, or are just being moronic all by themselves.

crazycatgal · 10/04/2023 16:24

If you don't like dog friendly shops then don't use them, go and use the many other shops that don't allow dogs in. Nobody can say that dogs shouldn't be in the shops if the shop owner has decided to allow dogs inside.

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 10/04/2023 16:29

kitsuneghost · 10/04/2023 15:35

These are the kind of logistics people should be thinking about before getting a dog. You get a dog knowing what you do in different scenarios. You don't get a dog then expect the world to adapt to you.

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But I didn't say people were expecting the world to adapt.

I'm saying the world has adapted because it often makes business sense to allow dogs - just as it makes business sense for restaurants to have a children's menu, customer toilets and free parking.

Businesses are there to make money, so if they see that they're missing out on sales because people are waiting outside with their dogs, it makes sense for them to let dogs in.

Equally if you don't like dogs, feel free to vote with your feet and go to some the many places that don't allow them in.

SunnySaturdayMorning · 10/04/2023 16:30

@Haver74 No, he’s not “part of the family”. He’s an animal.

That’s the problem with dog owners today and exactly why there are so many badly behaved and dangerous dogs, because people are pretending they are “part of the family” and not treating them as the animals they are.

SmileyHappyDoggos · 10/04/2023 16:32

SunnySaturdayMorning · 10/04/2023 16:30

@Haver74 No, he’s not “part of the family”. He’s an animal.

That’s the problem with dog owners today and exactly why there are so many badly behaved and dangerous dogs, because people are pretending they are “part of the family” and not treating them as the animals they are.

😂

My animals are part of my family. You don’t get to tell people that they’re not I’m afraid.

SorePaw · 10/04/2023 16:33

Legoandloldolls · 10/04/2023 14:37

Is this a banned subject on MN? Do you get upset when the BBC reports on dog attacks too?

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@Legoandloldolls

no it's not 'banned' just bloody tedious. We need an anti dogs corner to stick the multi threads a day.

ZuckerwatterMaus · 10/04/2023 16:34

I have a dog and love dogs , but they should not be in shops . I was in an undercover antiques market yesterday . A lady was looking at a rail of vintage clothes and was totally unaware that her dog cocked his leg and has a pee against the stand of the rail . Imagine how many times similar tho gs happen .

vivainsomnia · 10/04/2023 16:35

That’s the problem with dog owners today and exactly why there are so many badly behaved and dangerous dogs, because people are pretending they are “part of the family” and not treating them as the animals they are
What does this actually mean? If we were treating all pets as animals in the feral sense, none would even be pets. No birds in cages, no cats insides, no bunnies, etc ...

Animals have been domesticated for donkey years. That means that although still animals, they fit within a family environment, and what this means has evolved with time.

whatsyourpoison12 · 10/04/2023 16:36

dogs are normally cleaner and better behaved than most children. rather have dogs in a designer shop than someones screaming snotty child

TooOldForThisNonsense · 10/04/2023 16:37

YANBU I don’t know why people have to take their bloody dogs everywhere these days.

SorePaw · 10/04/2023 16:37

kitsuneghost · 10/04/2023 14:43

Does that not tell you something?

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@kitsuneghost

urs, it does, MN is full of moaning mini's these days. Especially anti dog mosners.

SorePaw · 10/04/2023 16:41

Throwncrumbs · 10/04/2023 14:48

Sat in a small cafe yesterday, two dogs came in, not at the same time, then had one dog whining for the rest of our meal because it wanted to get to the other dog. Then a man roughly in his 50s in Lycra that didn’t fit, so bulging stomach hanging out, came in with his bike,that he rested up against an empty table, to order food….. won’t be going back there!

@Throwncrumbs & how is his clothing or stomach at all relevant?

id rather have a coffee with him & his bike than you.

SorePaw · 10/04/2023 16:45

MyDogTails · 10/04/2023 14:49

I tend to go shopping less now I have a dog. I’d rather be out walking him.. I can see why shops have done this as people don’t want to leave the dogs at home especially if a trip is combined with a walk. I haven’t done it myself.

A dog in a supermarket is shocking, let alone a dog in a shopping trolley in a supermarket.

The thing that makes me laugh when people complain about kids in trolleys & now dogs because it's not hygienic, clearly have absolutely no clue about rats, foxes & other wildlife sleeping in ,peeing on the trolleys over night & seem to think trolleys are the epitome of hygiene!

SorePaw · 10/04/2023 16:46

SmileyHappyDoggos · 10/04/2023 14:49

I’d rather a dog in my changing room than a bloke....and that seems to be ok now so 🤷🏻‍♀️

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@SmileyHappyDoggos

me too!!!

slowquickstep · 10/04/2023 16:46

ddd20102010 · 10/04/2023 14:42

It is very common in Europe especially Spain to see dogs welcome signs in many shops eg supermarkets. Not sure I agree about a small clothes shop though. To a lot of people dogs are their children.

That's as maybe but they are not children, they are animals and therefore should be outside.

REignbow · 10/04/2023 16:48

well in the US people take their dogs everywhere. Supermarkets, clothes shops…..

coffeecupsandwaxmelts · 10/04/2023 16:55

slowquickstep · 10/04/2023 16:46

That's as maybe but they are not children, they are animals and therefore should be outside.

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But it's not up to you.

If business owners want to allow dogs, that's entirely up to them.

mum2jakie · 10/04/2023 16:55

My son pointed out someone with a large dog in John Lewis last week. (Not a guide dog either.)

SmileyHappyDoggos · 10/04/2023 16:58

mum2jakie · 10/04/2023 16:55

My son pointed out someone with a large dog in John Lewis last week. (Not a guide dog either.)

And? They’re allowed in John Lewis.

GizzardChops · 10/04/2023 16:59

I have never known clothes shops that allow dogs. That does seem a bit peculiar and I can't imagine taking my dog along on a clothes shopping spree!

Our local WHSmith lets dogs in, which personally I find to be brilliant as means I can nip in with the kids and dog if we happen to pass by on a walk (kids love looking at magazines, etc and I used have to say no before I realised it was dog friendly as I wouldn't want to leave him tied outside due to risk of dog napping). My dog is very well-behaved though and I wouldn't take him in there if he wasn't.

I'll admit I would find it really convenient personally if dogs were allowed in more places, although clothes shops would not be one of them. For example a park we visited today - no dogs. I get why this is - mainly due to irresponsible owners who cannot be relied upon to either control their dogs or clear up after them - but as someone with a super chill dog who would happily just lie tucked out of the way on a picnic blanket quietly, not bothering anyone, while the kids play, it does annoy me that we're so limited in where we can take him sometimes.

We're quite lucky around here that dogs are allowed in most cafes, pubs, and restaurants though. However again I do worry that irresponsible owners will gradually ruin it for the rest of us. I've been in a few places recently where people have taken really barky dogs in, that just wouldn't bloody shut up and it makes me wonder where the bloody common sense is? No one wants to sit having a coffee and listen to a dog woofing constantly. It gets on my tits (as someone who loves dogs). I can only imagine how annoying it would be if you don't like them!