7 dogs in Starbucks today is too much

[Elfandwellbeing]

I turned around and walked out again, don’t get me started on dogs sniffing cups and plates of food whilst sat next to the owners.
What is the solution ?
Can’t dogs be left anymore?
AIBU to think dog separation cannot be so painful that dogs have to go everywhere!

lol. Literally there for the first time today with this guy. He even got cream. I had no idea they were welcome and we were sitting outside in the cold until we saw other dogs go in.

Oh come on, don’t be so hysterical. There are always cafes that don’t allow dogs.

To be honest, I’d prefer a cafe with 7 dogs than 7 young children. I’ve been disturbed whilst in a cafe or restaurant by appallingly behaved young children on several occasions, but never so far by a dog or their owner.

There aren’t, though. Literally everywhere in my local town allows them. I know one place within 10 miles that doesn’t - and even that isn’t foolproof (if a dog owner refuses to leave / move when asked, what can the staff realistically do?)

There is nothing wrong with my sense of smell, I can tell you what the person sitting next to me had for dinner before they forgot to wash, if the young lad standing by me had some cannabis yesterday, what perfume is on sale in Boots because someone sprayed it all over their coat and on a badgood day I can tell you if someone is on their period just by smelling them.

My dogs smells much better than any of this.

Agreed

Yep, part dog, I called it! 😂

I've boycotted Starbucks not because of the sweet dogs though..

Another MNer who can only see things in binary, either all wrong or all right. I am not a dog hater although I have never owned one, being a cat person, but 7 dogs in a relatively small space, Starbucks are usually fairly tight on space even for two legged customers, would be too much for me.

I think it’s nice when dogs go out. They deserve a place to meet their friends. Did they all have puppachinos?

Sorted then, they should be banned just based on MN🤣

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Separate to the point of the thread but why are you organising such a meal when it seems from your post there's at least one guest you don't respect much?

Agreed.

The thing is, these threads are pointless. It doesn't change anything. If you want fewer dog friendly places in your local area, you need to set up your own place or canvas the existing places to see if any will change their minds. Raise it with your MP, raise it with the local council, raise it with local businesses. Coming online to bitch and moan does absolutely nothing.

You can just make up rules based on your own preferences and expect businesses to follow.

Rude!

And also, they may also be part of the new "tiny dog" law since COVID;

www.tiktok.com/@alexiadox/video/7008632275302681862?lang=en

Seconded

Starbucks allow dogs??

I didn't know that... brilliant, thanks OP

Wethers sell coffee ☕️ If you’re stuck

None of those within 10 miles either (and the nearest one is a complete dive that I don’t feel safe going into as a lone woman)

Costas don’t allow dogs

Another agree from me!

Starbucks shouldn't allow dogs. Too many low tables.
Our favourite cafe is dog friendly but all the tables are high tables with bug high seats.