Dogs in shops

Jockey123 · 14-10-2011 04:52PM #1

Just wondering if people think it's ok to bring your dog into shops.I'm getting some strange looks.Legally you can't bring a dog into a premises selling/serving food..But going into the bank?Heh I think it would take the numbing mindlessness out of it.

srsly78 · 14-10-2011 04:53PM

It's a cultural thing. In Ireland+UK it's not the norm. On the continent people bring their dogs everywhere tho, even into restaurants, and noone cares.

seamus · 14-10-2011 04:56PM

You'll probably get some funny looks, but I don't see a problem as long as the dog is calm and well behaved.

Snakeblood · 14-10-2011 04:57PM

Jockey123 wrote: »

Just wondering if people think it's ok to bring your dog into shops.I'm getting some strange looks.Legally you can't bring a dog into a premises selling/serving food..But going into the bank?Heh I think it would take the numbing mindlessness out of it.

You could jam forks in your eyes. I think guide dogs get in most places.

CoolHat · 14-10-2011 04:59PM

Funny you should mention it. Earlier I was in a shop and some dude brought his dog in... to be fair it was a pet store tho :pac:
I was actually thinking to myself that it would be gas if they actually said "you cant bring your pet in here sir" (knowing he was buying stuff for said dog)

hondasam · 14-10-2011 04:59PM

If the dog is on a lead and is calm can't see anything wrong with it. Some people are afraid of dogs and that would be a problem.

Ghandee · 14-10-2011 05:06PM

A blind man came into our shop one day with hits guide dog, stood in the middle of the shop floor and started to spin the dog by its lead, over his head, around and around and around!

My Mam (God love her) asked him what on earth he though he was doing, to which the blind man replied.

Just having a look around

*calls taxi*:pac:

ronaneire · 14-10-2011 05:12PM

I've seen many a dog in a shop!

Professey Chin · 14-10-2011 05:16PM

Rather dogs then babies/children and that includes restaurants

MagicSean · 14-10-2011 05:26PM

hondasam wrote: »

Some people are afraid of dogs and that would be a problem.

They're called pussies.

Corruptedmorals · 14-10-2011 05:29PM

What kind of shops? Apart from guide dogs, they tend to be banned from all clothes shops. I would agree with that, racks of clothes are pretty much perfect height for them to piss on.

knird evol · 14-10-2011 05:33PM

Jockey123 wrote: »

Just wondering if people think it's ok to bring your dog into shops.

It's not a very nice way to refer to your gf.

Run_to_da_hills · 14-10-2011 05:34PM

Carry a long white stick and a pair of dark shades and you can get Fido into almost anywhere.

Jockey123 · 14-10-2011 05:35PM

Why in the name of God would a dog piss on clothes?

Run_to_da_hills · 14-10-2011 05:45PM

Jockey123 wrote: »

Why in the name of God would a dog piss on clothes?

Dogs are capable of pissing anywhere, we had a family dog that pissed on the alter during a Mass.

Unique User Name · 14-10-2011 06:00PM

Throw a pair of sunglasses on and no problem, you can bring that dog anywhere you want.

Warning - if you do this in a car you may get pulled over

Fluorescence · 14-10-2011 06:02PM

I see it from time to time - to be fair most shops don't explicitly state you can't bring your dog in with you. Most dogs take up less room than an enormous pram with shopping bags hanging out of it anyway, so I know which I'd rather see :pac:

seanbmc · 14-10-2011 06:08PM

It would be nice to bring my dog into the shop as I don't like leaving her outside, someone might(and have tried to in the past) try to take her.

Unique User Name · 14-10-2011 06:15PM

seanbmc wrote: »

It would be nice to bring my dog into the shop as I don't like leaving her outside, someone might(and have tried to in the past) try to take her.

That's no way to address your gf.

mapaco · 14-10-2011 06:20PM

my dog comes everywhere with me but i would hate to annoy people by bringing her anywhere except pet shops-so i dont go to town as much as i'd like-too many break ins to chance leaving the mite at home.
its a pity cos shes tiny, spotless, quiet and far more well behaved than alot of the little monsters that parents traipse into shops.
in germany the dog gets served 1st in some restaurants......how cool is that?

oppenheimer1 · 14-10-2011 06:55PM

Pets don't belong in public spaces, beyond walking them around the block. It annoys me to see and smell people bringing dirty animals on public transport particularly.

doctor evil · 14-10-2011 07:15PM

If they are small and well behaved I don't mind too much but if the owners are a nightmare than out!

A lot of dog owners aren't aware that not everyone likes dogs particulary the smell/greasy feel of the coat or are they think their pooch is wonderfully behaved when it isn't. Dogs will pee anywhere!

I wonder how fair on the dog is it to walk it through a crowded town with loads of foot and vehicle traffic.

MagicSean · 14-10-2011 07:31PM

oppenheimer1 wrote: »

Pets don't belong in public spaces, beyond walking them around the block. It annoys me to see and smell people bringing dirty animals on public transport particularly.

To be honest most pets are better behaved than kids. Probably more hygienic too.

EmacB · 14-10-2011 07:39PM

I was doing German classes in Germany a while ago and one of the teachers brought his dog into work everyday. It followed him everywhere, into the elevator and into class rooms. That dog was awesome. I wish our country was more like that!

PucaMama · 14-10-2011 08:05PM

Jockey123 wrote: »

Just wondering if people think it's ok to bring your dog into shops.I'm getting some strange looks.Legally you can't bring a dog into a premises selling/serving food..But going into the bank?Heh I think it would take the numbing mindlessness out of it.

I was in a takeaway once in my home town and this person came in with two alaskan malamutes (look like huskys only bigger and in my opinion have a thicker coat). I could see the hairs floating round from them and the dirt from their paws. ive had dogs and i didnt need to bring them into takeaways or restaurants. its disgusting.

also i never had that problem with children.

I Heart Internet · 14-10-2011 08:10PM

Run_to_da_hills wrote: »

Dogs are capable of pissing anywhere, we had a family dog that pissed on the alter during a Mass.

Shenanigans - sorry i just don't believe that!

Cupcake_Crisis · 14-10-2011 08:26PM

I used to bring my dogs into the local shop all the time when they were pups, I'd be walking them and they're way too small to leave outside on their own ( and they're purebred's, wouldn't risk leaving them tbh) so i'd carry them into the shop. The shop assistant used to love them, would keep me chatting for ages so she could play with them.

Yeah...she got fired.

phasers · 14-10-2011 08:37PM

I dunno, as much as I love dogs I don't think they should be in clothes shops or restaurants, just because some owners clearly don't groom their dogs as often as they should. Plus my Jack Russell just sheds hair constantly no matter how much I brush her, so if I were to bring her into a shop and she rubbed off a black dress inadvertently then it'd be covered in white hairs.

Plus some people have allergies.

The pissing everywhere thing is total bollocks though, unless you just never bothered to train your dog.

LH Pathe · 14-10-2011 08:40PM

That dog could be that persons partner, have some consideration

almaocarroll · 14-10-2011 08:42PM

Okay I rarely post in these forums but when I saw this I had to give you another point of view here:
My brother has Autism - he absolutely LIVES for Saturday when he goes with me and my dad to Aldi shopping and sometimes to the crescent to see some CDs and get some ice cream.

HE IS TERRIFIED OF DOGS!!!!

A few weeks ago someone thought bringing their puppy around Aldi in their arms was an altogether fantastic idea - (I personally think it's disgusting bringing animals around food but that's a story for another day) - Que my father and myself trying to hide the fact that the girl had a dog with her from my brother, failing at it as he's six foot 4 and sees EVERYTHING and then my brother screaming at the top of his lungs in absolute terror in the middle of a busy store.

I have a bruise on my shoulder from him clinging to me as we just left the trolley and led him out of the store - while everyone watched.
He always thought of inside as his safe zone and had just about gotten to the point that he can edge past any dogs tied up outside the store (as long as I block said dog from view) He was so upset all day long and was irritated in until the Monday after in his work.

Now, he's on edge every time he goes to Aldi and to the Crescent in case he sees the girl with the dog! His one day he looks forward to every week is ruined. It'll take a long long time before he can be relaxed again.

I know a hell of alot of people who don't have Autism that are terrified of dogs too and probably would have reacted the same way as my brother, had that happened to them. It's not on - there's no need for your dog to be in a store - it's not cute, not everyone likes animals, not everyone likes the idea of animals being near food or items they want to buy, and as you can see from my story, sometimes it can be a horrible experience to someone who isn't expecting it.

Keep it in mind in future, yeah? Not everyone likes your pet.

aujopimur · 14-10-2011 08:47PM

I'd be more afraid of the dogs that are behind the counters serving in some shops than the 4 legged kind.

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