Where can you take your dog??

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We went to a village pub at the weekend and I thought we would be stuck in the garden, but we were allowed to take our boy in and he laid on the floor while we ate :)

So as a fairly new owner, Im not sure what other places dogs are normally allowed.
So where do you take your boys and girls?

on the bus
on the train
most out of town pubs (best to always ask first)
garden centres (they usually have a bowl of water outside too)
some diy shops (most dont allow pet dogs)
pets at home, pet shops (they love the smells there and get to try on collars etc before you buy)

One of our local pet shops has an "all pets welcome" sign... I've never yet risked taking the woof in there because he loses the plot when spherical things by the name of "ball" are mentioned so I don't quite want to risk the mayhem potential.

There's a good site with dog-friendly pubs on - but generally the poor guy gets left at home a lot because I can't face the battle.

The mobile mop rode the hover craft to the Isle of wight he then had a lovely walk along the beach slept under the table in the pub, then returned via the cafe where he slept while we had ice cream. Finally he rode the hover craft back.

lizcat - are you still here?

we take ours on holidays with us too. lots of seaside places dog friendly

legoland have dog kennels (we last went about 10yrs so best to check) where dog can stay while you go round the park. we didnt use it but saw them going past.

places like cotswold water park allow dogs. check website of places you are planning to visit and see if dogs are allowed

Yes still here, can I help.

I would recommend a holiday in France, they are allowed pretty much everywhere here. Ours have been to Michelin-starred restaurants and 5-star hotels, not a problem. And we're not talking about pocket-chi's but 90-pound mutts.

Surprisingly it's not just rural pubs that allow dogs, I've come across some in London too.

A surprising number of Cadw (the Welsh version of English Heritage) allow dogs. Tis good for their little brains to be marched round various historic sites. "This is where your great to the power of ten grand mother lay farting by the fire at the court of King so and so... " and here is where your ancestor cocked their leg and tripped up the baby eating Bishop of Bala and so on....

I was surprised that Hilton hotels have dog friendly rooms. Nothing particularly dog friendly about them - just that dogs are allowed to stay in them. Have taken mine in castles/ruins etc. And on small boat crossings to islands etc. A lot of places are dog friendly.

Lizcat - sorry had to unexpectedly go. missed your reply

travel lodge have dog friendly rooms too. the one in sheffield is amazing. tourist board also keep a list of dog friendly attractions

some clothes shops allow dogs - White Stuff and a local boutique near me .

Some food places will allow dogs - some will not and spout ' No dogs as we serve food ' but thats crap - its at their discretion .

i think the kennels at Legoland have now stopped.

Bloomingdales!

I have pmed you chickchick

thanks, will check

Hotel du Vin & Malmaison hotels both allow dogs too I think
Lots of shops where I live (rural town) will allow dogs in
Banks are normally fine
I don't go to any pubs that don't allow dogs . Even one of our nearby smarter restaurants will.
Some cafes are fine with it too.

Shiny shopping centre malls have not been so welcoming!

And not beaches after a certain time of year despite the fact that the tide will come in and out overnight so I think you should be allowed to walk before high tide and below the tide line in the evening/early morning but I'm in a minority

PMSL at Scuttlebutter!

Anywhere that doesn't have a No Dogs notice.
Most pubs, pet shop, bank, hardware store, newsagent (the owner adores her) hotels, camping, IOW ferry (most places allow dogs on the island), to the summits of Ben Nevis & Mnt Snowdon, buses, trains, family days on dog friendly beaches....
She mostly goes where we go and isn't a handbag dog, but a big, hairy, well behaved, 40 kilo lump.

I can't beat that advice. All I can say is that the more you can socialise your dog and the more places you can take him to the better for him. Think about how calm assistance dogs are in any situation, be that busy city streets, shops, pubs, trains, whatever... all because they have been introduced to those environments from an early age.

Your dog (and everyone's!) are welcome here at my house too! :)

Camping and caravanning sites all allow dogs and often have lovely dog walks too. Etap hotels usually allow dogs at only £3 extra a night - bargain! We found that outdoors shops (camp shops, hiking shops) usually allow them in. I've just got really brazen and ask. Mind you, I went into our shiny leisure centre with Poppy when the girls were ice skating and said "can I bring the dog in here?" The girl wrinkled her nose and said "NO." I might try again next time someone else is on the desk

Loving this thread! I get a bit frustrated that if I had babies (and lets face it, they can be particularly unsavoury - DD2 used to vomit everywhere) or wild tantrumming toddlers they could go anywhere but my lovely, clean, under control dogs can't. GRRR.

Quick everyone, round to Vals.....

Any walking countryside area usually allows dogs in most shops and pubs if you ask first. Most realise their owners are going to spend money!

A lot of National Trust places have land, woods, walkies alongside the historical houses and parks there are some places we head for as they are better motorway stops when travelling on hols etc. If you are a member you can park for free, walk the dog and have a cream tea in a lovely setting.

Having said that all motorway service stations offer dog walks, toilet areas (occasionally concrete dog loos) water bowls and some offer free food / snacks for your mutt too. Some of the walks might be a bit naff at motorway service stations but we travel extensively and have fav stops all over the country. it is vital you train your dog to go to the loo on command whatever the patch of land or concrete dog loo you are offered makes travelling easier.

Some tourist sites allow dogs into certain areas check on their websites or ring them and ask. We avoid places that say no to dogs in outdoor areas or that offer wire 'kennels' to park your dog. Some shooting area pubs / accomodation offer kennels overnight yuk.

Majority of Scottish and irish ferries have dog allowed areas on board. Some expect or allow dogs to stay in vehicles others allow them on certain decks. Our dog has her sea legs.

Many dog friendly pubs, hotels, b&bs allow dogs in certain areas separate from any restaurant in case non doggy people complain ignore the hygiene excuses they allow guide dogs in by law so it is used just as an excuse to avoid confrontations with bad dog owners. Like kids some people haven't socialised their dogs to behave in public! Some have dog and non dog bedrooms in case any customers have allergies as well.

We have stayed and dined in some fab pubs that are dog friendly especially in Cumbria, the Lake District, Cotswolds, cornwall, wales and Scotland. Posher hotels will even offer dog sitting and dog walking for customers. There is a lovely cafe on snowdon that allows dogs in too and dogs can travel on many of the steam railways around the area.