Really don't like dogs being in virtually every cafe now

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I know another one, and yes this is quite trivial really.

Last week we went to a gorgeous new cafe, sat down, and within a minute I realised a large dog had appeared and was licking dds outstretched hand (she was delighted of course) then we had to get up and go and wash before eating, only to see the dog licking her hands again. Argh. Then it turned around and was wagging it's tail into me (I'm unfortunately allergic to fur and would rather not have to have fur on my clothes) - we werent even that close to the other table. It's just so annoying and I know I can ask it's owners to keep it away from us but seems a bit cruel to the dog and I jolly well shouldn't have to, they should be keeping an eye themselves without me having to have an awkward chat. Manners are meant to make everyone feel comfortable and not force people into seeming unreasonable because they don't want to get involved with the animal.

Then this afternoon, different cafe, on my own this time and got the fright of my life when all of a sudden a dog snarled and snapped at a child a few tables away, who of course screamed and was very distressed, someone could have had a heart attack!

I am going to have to be more mindful of places which don't have dogs in future I think.

And I imagine I am probably going to be told I am being unreasonable. I just want a coffee in peace without slobbering or snarling dogs

Cafes/restaurants/pubs that are dog free or have dog free sections -

Starbucks
All supermarket cafes
M&S cafes
Premier Inn cafes
Brewers Fayre pub/restaurants
The Ivy
Bella Italia
Pizza Express
Nandos
Ask
Miller and Carter
Almost all Indian/Thai/Chinese Restaurants
Five Guys
Zizzi
Bettys
Wagamama
McDonalds
Toby Carvery
Wetherspoons
Leon
Las Iguanas
Almost all museum and art gallery cafes
RHS Garden Cafes
Zoo and animal park cafes

I don't give myself that sort of credit.

Credit where it's due though.

Very well said

He is 100% Chi. I have zero clues why/how he is so big. The rest of his litter and mum and dad are regular Chi-sized. This is mum and dad.

Cafe near us has recently changed its policy on accepting dogs. They are no longer allowed.

The vitriol on social media is off the scale. People are absolutely raging 🤯 they have not given a reason for this policy change but I applaud them, to be honest.

Well, that's disgusting and totally inappropriate too. Doesn't mean it's ok for dogs to be there though. Let's be honest, it's usually the entitled owners who give responsible dog owners a bad name and the entitled owners who don't see why they should have to control their dog in any way and scarper if the dog soils the floor.

I have never seen a dog shit in a cafe. Sorry if that does not fit your narrative.

Too many dogs in cafes and pubs. Child was bitten here at local Costa. Having large dogs inside a stressful environment is not a good idea.

I love dogs but I was a bit unimpressed on a recent pub trip. I had two dogs begging throughout my meal. I never allowed my own dog to beg when I had one. They were very close to our table and table height. Really annoying.

I’m with you. And they bark in cafes, absolutely hate this

Thank you. Upon a time most dog owners were like you. You are now the minority it seems.

It was an enclosed carpeted tearoom the size of a small living room with a huge shaggy dog doing full shake down every 3 minutes while everyone is eating and drinking. Anything on its coat will have landed in our food no question.

No, you see dog and think stink, tics, fleas, and disease.
Get a grip.
Most dogs have treatments against all of those things.

I do agree. I love dogs and have two of my own. However, I think it's getting excessive. We take ours out if it's a walk and maybe a take away coffee, but not inside. It's just too much. When we go out shopping or for lunch, our dogs would stay at home for a couple of hours. There's so many out and about that it's just chaos.

It sounds like what you have seen is someone that claims ti have an assistance dog, but actually just likes taking their pet everywhere. I highly doubt you have seen an Assistance Dog UK accredited organisation trained dog lunging at anyone, e.g. Guide Dogs, Hearing Dogs, Dogs for the Disabled Disabled.

Sadly attacks on trained assistance dogs are a common occurrence which can have devastating consequences.

I agree OP. My local cinema even has a dog friendly showing. Why the fuck would you take your dog to the cinema?

Oh, you are right.

The owners comparing dogs to kids really have lost the plot. Children are humans and dogs are pets. I mean, I can’t believe it needs saying!

No, we are just comparing shitty behaviour. From dogs and kids.

I keep seeing posts/threads on Mumsnet with people complaining about frequently seeing dogs in cafes and coffee shops. I'm a bit mystified as I think I've seen a dog in a cafe or coffee shop twice in the last 5 years. And one one of them was a tiny chihuahua concealed in the woman's large handbag. It was only because I saw her popping bits of panini in her bag that I realised she had a dog in there. Where I live,it's certainly not a common occurrence to see dogs in cafes or coffee shops.

Aside from the majority of us disliking them in cafes, how much is the dog even enjoying that experience?! I really think it’s quite selfish to treat these animals like accessories… I just learnt what a ‘pup cup’ was… need I say more?

the vast majority of the public couldn’t care less if your dog lived or died

Every year the public donates around £140 million to the Dog's Trust, about £65 million to Battersea and £170 million is donated to the RSPCA and SPCA.

Lots of people really do care about dogs (and other animals) thankfully.

Most dog owners know what their dogs do and do not like.
My mum's dog loves cafes. He gets fuss, treats, and gets to spend time with his humans.
Please don't try and speak for dogs you don't know.

Oh come off it. Even the most avid dog lover can surely see how gross that is?!

So you went to a new café, assumed it wasn’t dog-friendly (mistake #1), then acted like your £20 lunch was more important than a regular customer stopping by with their dog or the café’s many dog-owning customers (mistake #2). The dog and owner even left quickly. No sign doesn’t mean a place isn’t dog-friendly. Sometimes the simplest solution is to check beforehand by asking. Problem solved.