Newfoundland dog in hospital - whatever next?

[Globules]

Not that I know my breeds, but Newfoundland was the closest I could find in Google. Whatever it was, it was large and very furry and should not be in a hospital.

You can see it's not being used as a service dog by the way it's being led.

This "my dog has to go everywhere" stupid craze has to end now.

AIBU?

Oh, yes. Of course. I should have thought about that. Sorry.

Ridiculous. Dirty slobbery bastard in a care setting.

That is no way to talk about my dad 😂

A PP said they recognised the dog as a PaT dog. Look them up. Please.

No it's a load of bollocks like that viral video where a woman was told to get out of asda. Common sense should always win here. Dogs in hospitals ffs.

I used to work in a hospital, and we had a chocolate lab that came every week to visit the patients. He used to get a bacon roll from the porters on his way out.
Pet as Therapy dogs have been around for a very long time. If you have not noticed them, then you should feel blessed you have not been in the sort of places they are invited and welcomed to be.

Informative articles here about the benefits of therapy dogs (or whatever you prefer to call them) in hospitals.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-40346539

Haven’t read the whole thread but newfoundlands are amazing swimmers and often used as rescue dogs. So I can believe it’s a therapy dog.

I really have heard it all now😂I've never met anyone who hates dogs in real life.

Calm down 😅

It must be quite frightening being able to see your own future so clearly... I'm so sorry for you.

Do you need permission to take a photograph in a hospital showing no people or specific patient information?

It is a ridiculous phobia.

You claim to have your own phobia but appear to have no idea what a phobia is, simply through this statement.

Most phobias are irrational. Surely you realise this?

Yes, there are ways to help reduce and treat them - these mostly cost money.

I don't have a phobia of dogs. However I am wary of them after being bitten as a teenager quite badly through an unprovoked attack by a dog that suddenly began to bite.

Would I be happy to see a dog in a hospital ward? Quite possibly not, but I assume it would be well trained, with a trained worker, on a harness and we would be pre-warned of the visit.

We can't assume that everyone would be welcoming of a random animal brought into their space unexpectedly.

Surely if it's a therapy dog or service dog it should be on a lead with someone keeping under control / out of the way of those who don't want to interact with it. One of my relatives is allergic to dogs and carries an EpiPen. The fact that seeing a dog wandering around a hospital makes people smile probably won't make him feel any better when he goes into anaphylactic shock after being approached by a random dog in a place he should be safe.

The lead is clearly visible on the photo...

Therapy dogs should not approach anyone until they have permission to do so. It's part of their training. So he won't be approached by one. But it's good that he is so well prepared because if his allergy is that bad then he would be risking an attack simply by standing or sitting next to a dog owner, wherever he is.

And the dog was on a lead.

They slobber a lot it's kinda gross

Not as gross as some people in A&E, probably quite hygienic compared to them

That's no ordinary dog in a hospital.

That's a Dogtor.

I'll get my coat .....

@CoubousAndTourmalet a Pyrenean - wow - love them. as a LGD though, I don't think my boundaries are big enough to protect! I can only agree that having a large breed who is well trained, and can protect you, is an amazing thing. Obviously it's not for everyone, but I get a dopamine hit every time my girl acts as my protector and friend. I do have human friends but she is unreal in her ability to read emotions. Don't wish to derail the thread so I'll hop off, enjoy your PMD and live your best lives X

I deduce that you don't get out very much.

I was told off for taking a photo of a carved picture in a hospital.... no people in it whatsoever.
Google, and numerous NHS trust sites also say photography is forbidden without permission.