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Dogs suddenly everywhere

274 replies

SMLSML · 14/08/2025 20:12

AIBU to think since covid it's got a little out of control 😅 went to my local outlet centre today (MacArthur Glen) and they're now allowing all dogs into shops and restaurants. Totally get dog friendly places, you can choose not to go to them if you don't like them but feels a little wrong they're now just in shops. What if you have a fear or allergy? Or is it just me?

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Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 20:48

bldy · 14/08/2025 20:47

I love these threads, both sides are cuckoo 😆

😆 🤣 😂

Ihateboris · 14/08/2025 20:49

Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 20:47

You've got to be a pro photographer! Beautiful 😍

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That's what I was thinking. It's absolutely stunning 😍

Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 20:50

Poobs2022 · 14/08/2025 20:48

This is Bob

Bloody hell, thought I was looking at my chase then!

caramac04 · 14/08/2025 20:51

Poobs2022 · 14/08/2025 20:48

This is Bob

Be more Bob

Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 20:52

A bitch, but definitely the gaffer out of her and the male lab

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RunningNananananananananana · 14/08/2025 20:53

Only here for the photos 🥰

Pushmepullyou · 14/08/2025 20:54

Here’s my boy

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dynamiccactus · 14/08/2025 20:55

Make sure you don't go on Trans Pennine OP. They have decided in their wisdom, that the best way of dealing with late trains is to take therapy dogs onto the trains.

Not: making the trains run on time.

Soukmyfalafel · 14/08/2025 20:58

TickyandTacky · 14/08/2025 20:12

Yawn

Can we have a thread tomorrow about the inconvenience of humans being everywhere? Or pixies? Or oxygen? We've had one today about tanned people being everywhere.....now dogs. Have we had the tourist one you get each summer yet?

Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 20:58

Soukmyfalafel · 14/08/2025 20:58

Can we have a thread tomorrow about the inconvenience of humans being everywhere? Or pixies? Or oxygen? We've had one today about tanned people being everywhere.....now dogs. Have we had the tourist one you get each summer yet?

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Pixies 😆 🤣

Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 20:59

Pushmepullyou · 14/08/2025 20:54

Here’s my boy

Oh look at those eyes x

DuckyLuck · 14/08/2025 20:59

Ihateboris · 14/08/2025 20:46

What a fantastic picture. 😄

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Thank you - all credit to my DP, it’s his amazing photo (he’s definitely not a professional and it was taken with an iPhone 😂)

Ihateboris · 14/08/2025 21:00

I don't think this thread has gone the way Op thought it would go. Even my hairdressers are dog friendly...obligatory photo attached 😂

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Marvs · 14/08/2025 21:00

Another for the gallery. My lush 11 year old girl ❤️

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Soukmyfalafel · 14/08/2025 21:00

Poobs2022 · 14/08/2025 20:48

This is Bob

Bob has a look on his face to say "Yes you are being fucking unreasonable actually"

NoSoupForU · 14/08/2025 21:01

If you have a phobia or an allergy then you check whether the place you're going allows dogs or not and then decide whether to go or not.

Ihateboris · 14/08/2025 21:01

Pushmepullyou · 14/08/2025 20:54

Here’s my boy

Awwww ...sooo gorgeous.

Conniebygaslight · 14/08/2025 21:02

I’m currently in Italy on hols and there are dogs everywhere (awful in this heat). Tonight we passed a woman who had a cat in a sling attached to her…..

vodkaredbullgirl · 14/08/2025 21:02

Running around the enclosed dog park. Not another person about.

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21ZIGGY · 14/08/2025 21:04

My dog loves a trip round cheshire oaks. Eleventy billion points to anyone who can correctly guess his breeds

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Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 21:04

vodkaredbullgirl · 14/08/2025 21:02

Running around the enclosed dog park. Not another person about.

Here they are! ❤️

Dangermoo · 14/08/2025 21:05

21ZIGGY · 14/08/2025 21:04

My dog loves a trip round cheshire oaks. Eleventy billion points to anyone who can correctly guess his breeds

Cross lab with alsation?

Disturbia81 · 14/08/2025 21:05

Hungryhippa · 14/08/2025 20:25

Macarthur Glen near me has allowed dogs for years and years

In my opinion it's because other places have tightened rules so options of leaving dogs are less.
We would have previously left our dog in holiday cottages, hotels, caravans etc but all come with clear rules about not leaving them now days. No one also leaves their dogs in cars or tied up outside shops or in the garden.
When I was kid my parents would leave our dogs just outside in the garden if we were going on a full day out, which isn't done anymore

Combined with people being more Aware about dogs not being left for whole days means my dog comes more places then my childhood dog!

What places say you can’t leave dogs in cottages and caravans? I holiday all round the UK with dog and never come across this.. we wouldn’t be able to do much with him in tow constantly. And we leave dogs at home on days out.

Ihateboris · 14/08/2025 21:06

21ZIGGY · 14/08/2025 21:04

My dog loves a trip round cheshire oaks. Eleventy billion points to anyone who can correctly guess his breeds

Is he lab crossed with a doberman? X

Littleredgoat · 14/08/2025 21:06

Poobs2022 · 14/08/2025 20:48

This is Bob

Bob can't believe anyone would hate him. But knows the world is a better place after a nap.