Silliest place you’ve seen a dog owner take their dog

[Soddingcat]

To ask where the silliest / most inappropriate place you’ve seen a dog taken by the owner

Inspired by recent posts complaining about dogs being everywhere in cafes etc

Yesterday in our local Cathedral Easter service , a dog was taken up to the altar for communion with its owners. I’ve seen it all now 😃
I was unfortunately unable to see if they attempted to snaffle a bit of bread for the dog , but it honestly wouldn’t have surprised me
Just why ?

Unfortunately I have.

we were recently at St Fagans open air museum near Cardiff, there was a woman who had taken a break in the big building at the entrance and had lifted her two muddy dogs up onto the sofas with her. Just ridiculous.

John Lewis do allow pet dogs in.
We have had dogs for years before lockdown, and when I read stories on the 'anti dog' threads, we are obviously in the minority group of well behaved dogs and owners who take responsibility. We leave the dog at home when going to supermarkets, and even clothes shops because we know he'll be bored and whiny. If we do find ourselves out with him somewhere and we need a drink, then we'll find a suitable cafe that allows dogs. And Ted just sits down quietly without any problems.

Ditto little kids strapped into pushchairs 😁

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Soft play!

This ^

Have seen an awful lot more anti social behaviour from children than dogs in cafes.

My dog hates the tube but sometimes it’s unavoidable. You see loads of dogs on all parts of London’s public transport. Why would it need the loo? They can go several hours without needing it.

I did see a dog throw up in a station once. Poor owner was cleaning it up but the station staff told her to leave it and they got the cleaners in. I guess it’s no different to a sick child or drunk adult.

Where? Can you give a screen shot please?

My life never runs perfectly (I can but dream). Apologies if I came across as snippy.

I suppose what I was trying to say was that I think the balance has shifted. When we had a dog there were things we didn't do because we had a dog. In your example either one of us would have stayed at home or we'd have arranged for a dogsitter, not least because going to an open day involves touring departments and/or attending talks and we'd have wanted to focus on that rather than faffing about with the dog.

I feel that people use the fact that a dog cannot be left as justification to take them everywhere rather than adjusting what they can or cannot do. And I think that in some cases that results in dogs being in places that aren't appropriate for them.

I don’t get it either 🤷‍♀️

I don't appreciate having my hand licked by a dog in John Lewis.
Can someone explain why people need (or want) to take their dogs around large department stores?

My (reasonably well behaved) dog loved a walk round our local homebase until it closed recently. - partly because she knew the checkout staff had dog treats by the tills! It was a good way to develop her social skills around people as she looked forward to a reward at the end.

And don’t change your babies’ nappy on a cafe table. 🤮 I’ve been there and almost vomited. Was a big family who were intimidating so I just left.

It seems that what we’re concluding is that adults are the issue. Be they terrible owners of dogs, or bad parents. It always comes back to this.

And I don’t necessarily disagree. Considering others is important whatever we’re doing and whoever we’re with. Nobody likes antisocial behaviour whatever form it takes.

But as this is a thread about dogs, the point I made was about that.

Ok. I just always baulk at so many parents asking teachers to do them extra favours and extra bits of responsibility,. Just bear in mind it's hard for a teacher to say no in those circumstances.
However, if you're saying it's fine, then it must be.

The frothers like something to hate 🤷‍♀️

*and adults

My local church also has an animal service every year.

I once met a woman on a walk who had her dog in the same sling as I had my baby in. 😂 Like literally, we were matchy-matchy except she was carrying around a dog. I tried really hard not to laugh a lot.

For me it's because some dogs impact my life in a negative way. They never used to or at least not so often.

Out running, selfish owners not keeping their dogs in leads and then telling me the dog 'just wants to play' or if I stopped running the dog would stop chasing me.

My young son being told that the dog would stop chasing his football if he stopped playing with it - on a park with signs that say dogs on leads only.

Having to swerve around unhappy dogs who've been tied up outside shops.

Being licked in a city centre department store.

MOST dog owners are not twats, but there way more entitled, selfish owners than there used to be. I choose not to have a dog and don't wish other people to impose their own on me as I go about my day.

Also, why dismiss people as "frothers"? Maybe discuss the concerns.

Can you screen shot an example please?

@rosemarble I think that's the point. Your dog's behaviour shouldn't negatively impact someone else.