I’ve joined the “why are there dogs everywhere” Club

[BananaBum]

I’ll start things off by saying I have a dog myself and normally scoff at all the people rolling their eyes over dogs in pubs and cafes. Can even forgive younger, less well behaved dogs because they have to learn and be exposed to different situations.

HOWEVER

Today I went to get in a lift in John Lewis with my DC and a woman with a pushchair and TWO massive labradors asked if I wouldn’t mind waiting because one of her dogs were nervous about being crowded.

Why are you in John Lewis then?
Is it really necessary for the dogs to come out with you?
Did they come in the car especially or do you live in town?
how does it all work logistically?

So many questions. And also just a bit annoyed I had to wait for the next lift

Exactly😃

Totally agree with this.

What always makes me giggle is that nowadays you hear people saying all the times how you shouldn’t take young children and toddlers to the shops as it’s boring for them.

But taking your dog …… 🤷‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

Btw I think young children’s fine as they need to learn but dogs don’t need to go and I think it’s become one of those things that people do because they are allowed rather than what’s in the best interest of their dog.

Allowed to, rather than in the best interest of the dog
You're spot on, @itsgettingweird

I used to like dogs. I don't anymore. The attitude of some dog owners has changed my views. We walk most days and frequently encounter dogs that jump up at us barking and on one occasion growling. The response from the owners when we ask them to take their dog away from us is invariably hostile. We have even had them say that we shouldn't walk outside in places where we might encounter a dog if we don't want them to come near us. That's everywhere then isn't it?

When i was a kid my mum had a poodle that was stuck to her like glue. She went everywhere with my mum and I'm sure would have preferred that to being left at home. I think it depends on the dog.

I agree, I've had dogs since I was a kid. Got 2 border collies, the 2 year old would be really stressed.. it's been getting worse over the years,you go to a national trust garden,we did recently and they all seem to use those flaming adjustable leads ,I don't!

😂😂😂Heard it all now!
She just doesn't want to pay for doggy daycare!

Humans are dirty, smelly, disgusting creatures @RopiJo . It is the human owners that create these issues, not the actual dogs.

When I had 3 indoor cats and 3 large dogs, the cats caused far more mess than the dogs and smelt a lot worse. Same now, with one of each. I'm far more a cat person than I am a dog person, but none of my dogs has ever been smelly and all of them have washed themselves.

This. Poor dogs.

Just because you can take your dog, doesn't mean you should.

I love dogs and have always been one of those people to give them a stroke if they seem friendly. But in recent years I've started being more careful because I think a lot of owners aren't properly in control. I dont touch dogs any more.

I just don’t understand it, a country pub or cafe, maybe. But even then when it’s a tiny cafe and there’s a few dogs in it’s just not right. Maybe if they had designated areas like they used to just for those with dogs.

It also doesn’t pay any thought to those of us who are allergic to fur/ animals. If a dog is in John Lewis near clothes and gets them all covered in hair, then how gross is that!

In my local pub a couple of people ask for half a pint of water for their dogs as they sit on chairs rather than the floor. One in particular always sits on the (newly upholstered) seating alongside the adults and the other week fell asleep on the table. This is a pub that serves food too (we’d already eaten as had they).
OP I’m glad you’ve started this thread because it’s made me realise that although I’m grumbly about dogs in places now, I never gave them a thought before. It’s only when you see them somewhere that doesn’t seem right that it’s a problem. So that’s on the owners, which is why a lot get bristly and defensive.

I think its more a case of people being lazy, why take a dog for a walk when you can take it round the shops with the kids.

I have had dogs all my life, and I would never take a dog into a crowded shop or pub. I avoid area's with lots of children or crowds.

This is totally sweet and understandable and I have often seen dogs over the years on buses/trains etc. They are never a bother. It's the explotion of dog ownership since Covid and the absolute Morons that haven't a clue about how to look after the poor Animal.

Quite

She was rude

but the I wouldn’t of got in a lift with a dog in it. There smelly , dirty and dangerous. Should not be aloud in human spaces unless there guide dogs

Very true

Im fuming that dogs are now being prioritised over kids. dogs are animals and should be treated as such and not humans!

Don’t get started me on the dog owners pathetic comments when I tell them to move there mutt away from my children’s faces /are picnic/are ball game 🙄😡

A dog taking communion? Whatever next?

Its like a mental illness, people not having kids and have a “fur baby” and treat dogs/cats like kids. Wierdos.

I feel sorry for all the dogs getting dragged to places and situations that can only be stressful for them. The other day I opened a coffee shop door to be confronted with an OFF-LEAD unmuzzled pitbull type staring out at the high street from the doorway. His owner, from the queue, begged me to shut the door quickly or the dog would run off. What the actual fuck! It's gone way too far.

I think that's why so many dogs have behaviour issues, they are brought to places that are not natural to them like shopping centres, it's stressful for them. (assistance dogs are trained from puppies, to cope in busy environments).
Also why so many suffer from separation anxiety, they are not taught to spend time on their own from young.

I have a dog and have brought her to dog friendly places only if she has already been with me. For example we have just done a long walk and stopped off for a drink on the way home. However I dont bring he with me to dog friendly places just because I can.

Don’t get me started on the abuse from entitled dog owners when you tell them of

They don’t even know the law. I lost count telling them to stop running up to my kids/stealing are picnic food. The comments they then come out with.

They literally think their dogs has more rights then children. Pathetic

You should not bring it into shops

But i hope it’s on a short leash , not sniffing products, and not hassling humans esp children.

Hope she settles. It's good of you to give her a fresh start