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"I dont think there are any laws banning dogs in shops... But I can understand why shops would not want dogs being brought into their premises. It would put me right off and I like dogs." So the 'no dogs allowed' signs are requests rather than laws ? They're just so engrained into our minds we assume they are laws ? The UK takes it too far imho I needed to urgwntly take mine to the vets once when I was without a car. What a friggin nightmare that was. Could I find a taxi firm to take us ? Nope. Ended up getting a relative to come out of work and wait for us. | |||
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"it,s bad enough with dog shit on the pavement and grass vergers without looking for it on the shop floor plastic bags full of shit put on tops of walls they want locking up" I am not excusing that behaviour. It's vile. That said, to save costs, the local council have removed all but 1 bin on the route I walk my dog. When I first got him, there were maybe 10. Some people are lazy and won't walk that extra 1/2 mile. Others don't want to traipse round with a bag full of shite. As for not picking it up, no excuses unless it is not pick-upable i.e. diarrhea | |||
"it,s bad enough with dog shit on the pavement and grass vergers without looking for it on the shop floor plastic bags full of shit put on tops of walls they want locking up" that puzzles me why buy dog bags, then put the turd in , then dump it on a wall or pavement, or maybe not enough litter bins around i cant think of many in my town | |||
"I'm very wary of dogs and I'm very glad they aren't allowed in shops. Dog owners don't realise how scary their beloved pets are when they bound up to people with their drool flying everywhere. Aww they're just being friendly...they won't hurt you. Yeah. I'd rather not interact with them though thanks." Same here  | |||
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"I'm very wary of dogs and I'm very glad they aren't allowed in shops. Dog owners don't realise how scary their beloved pets are when they bound up to people with their drool flying everywhere. Aww they're just being friendly...they won't hurt you. Yeah. I'd rather not interact with them though thanks." I'm with you 100% on this one, I like dogs, but my little one is terrified of dogs, all dogs, to the point that we have to cros the street when there is more than two dogs on the same side, otherwise it takes a good hour to calm him back down, most dog owners are understanding, and make every effort to keep their dogs under control, which is not easy due to their playfull nature, but you get the odd owner who thinks they can take it upon themselves to "cure" his fear of dogs by bringing their dog closer. These are the owners who say things like "he's my baby" and "he's not going to hurt him" firstly, it's not a baby, it's a dog, unless you have had sex with a dog and given birth to puppies there is no way it's your "baby" and second, you might think your dog is an angel, but every dog has the potential of turning nasty, no matter what the breed, and because of the adverse reaction of my son, the high pitch screaming, it's very possible that it could go into defence mode. So unless it's necessary for you to have your dog in a shop, guide dogs and so on, keep your dogs away from public places, like shops and children's play areas, I understand that you have to walk your dog, but you have to understand, not everyone wants its muddy paws all over them, and treat your dog like a dog, not a baby, because you are not doing your dog any good at all | |||
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"I'm very wary of dogs and I'm very glad they aren't allowed in shops. Dog owners don't realise how scary their beloved pets are when they bound up to people with their drool flying everywhere. Aww they're just being friendly...they won't hurt you. Yeah. I'd rather not interact with them though thanks." Same here  | |||
"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney" Funny you need a license for a car and so many other things to show that you are in control but not for dogs, | |||
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"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney Funny you need a license for a car and so many other things to show that you are in control but not for dogs, " I think that's the problem, it's owners not dogs that are the problem, there should be a written test to own a dog, first question, for Staffordshire bull terrier owners, is your dog name Tyson? If so instant fail lol | |||
"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney" it is actually law to have your dog on a lead in all designated pedestrian areas or around live stock in the uk and you can be fined if your found not to have your dog restrained in such areas | |||
"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney it is actually law to have your dog on a lead in all designated pedestrian areas or around live stock in the uk and you can be fined if your found not to have your dog restrained in such areas " Yeah, I know. I mean more like when I'm walking around Leeds. I got fed up with all the dog owners having their dogs off leash and bugging our dogs so I went to look at the law so I could tell the next person whose dog bothered ours, but apparently it's not required in Leeds unless signposted. So there went my bitchy replies 
-Courtney | |||
"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney" Can i just ask how it's difficult? Surely if you need to go to a shop leave your dog at home? Obviously not having a dog i don't understand the difficulties involved, which is why I'm asking. | |||
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"I'm very wary of dogs and I'm very glad they aren't allowed in shops. Dog owners don't realise how scary their beloved pets are when they bound up to people with their drool flying everywhere. Aww they're just being friendly...they won't hurt you. Yeah. I'd rather not interact with them though thanks. I'm with you 100% on this one, I like dogs, but my little one is terrified of dogs, all dogs, to the point that we have to cros the street when there is more than two dogs on the same side, otherwise it takes a good hour to calm him back down, most dog owners are understanding, and make every effort to keep their dogs under control, which is not easy due to their playfull nature, but you get the odd owner who thinks they can take it upon themselves to "cure" his fear of dogs by bringing their dog closer. These are the owners who say things like "he's my baby" and "he's not going to hurt him" firstly, it's not a baby, it's a dog, unless you have had sex with a dog and given birth to puppies there is no way it's your "baby" and second, you might think your dog is an angel, but every dog has the potential of turning nasty, no matter what the breed, and because of the adverse reaction of my son, the high pitch screaming, it's very possible that it could go into defence mode. So unless it's necessary for you to have your dog in a shop, guide dogs and so on, keep your dogs away from public places, like shops and children's play areas, I understand that you have to walk your dog, but you have to understand, not everyone wants its muddy paws all over them, and treat your dog like a dog, not a baby, because you are not doing your dog any good at all" | |||
"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney Can i just ask how it's difficult? Surely if you need to go to a shop leave your dog at home? Obviously not having a dog i don't understand the difficulties involved, which is why I'm asking." There have been situations when we have been out with our two dogs but, for example, I'd like to go into a convenience store to get a drink but we can't because of the dogs. I also don't want to leash them outside because my dogs are fairly large and I think they would scare people if unattended. We ultimately work it out between the two of us, but it really can be difficult. It also was really hard when we first moved to the UK and didn't have a car or flat or anything. We couldn't leave them in the hotel unattended, we couldn't take them in taxis to look at flats to rent, we couldn't do anything with them, really. There are a few situations that arise throughout the day where it would be nice if it were a bit easier for dog owners. But at the same time, I understand why its easier said than done and I get why many people wouldn't like it. The UK is a lot more permissive than the US, so I'm not complaining 
-Courtney | |||
"I do wosh shops were more welcoming of dogs. We have two and it can be difficult sometimes. That being said, I think a lot of dog owners in the UK refuse to discipline their dogs in the proper way. For example, leashing your dog isn't required so long as you keep it under control, so people don't leash their dog. But they also don't necessarily have the dog under control (they very often run up to our dogs and bark/growl while ours are leashed). I think if more people acted with common sense with their dogs then it would be easier to be more permissive when the need arose. -Courtney Can i just ask how it's difficult? Surely if you need to go to a shop leave your dog at home? Obviously not having a dog i don't understand the difficulties involved, which is why I'm asking. There have been situations when we have been out with our two dogs but, for example, I'd like to go into a convenience store to get a drink but we can't because of the dogs. I also don't want to leash them outside because my dogs are fairly large and I think they would scare people if unattended. We ultimately work it out between the two of us, but it really can be difficult. It also was really hard when we first moved to the UK and didn't have a car or flat or anything. We couldn't leave them in the hotel unattended, we couldn't take them in taxis to look at flats to rent, we couldn't do anything with them, really. There are a few situations that arise throughout the day where it would be nice if it were a bit easier for dog owners. But at the same time, I understand why its easier said than done and I get why many people wouldn't like it. The UK is a lot more permissive than the US, so I'm not complaining
-Courtney"dont dogs have to go into quarantine when coming from America to the UK? | |||
"dont dogs have to go into quarantine when coming from America to the UK?" Not anymore. There are about a zillion hoops to jump through, but if you do all the proper paperwork and vaccines with the vet and the US/UK governments, then you can avoid quarantine. We wouldn't have come here if our dogs had to be quarantined. Many many animals die in quarantine. 
-Courtney | |||
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"The biggest issues are other dogs not on leads and parents allowing children to run loose and run towards him. So it kinda works both ways." Oh, I've had this. One of our dogs is very fearful of people because she was abused as a puppy. She won't hurt anyone, but she kinda shuts down and her heart rate spikes if people come close. Kids are constantly running up to her because she is fluffy and beautiful, but she gets terrified.
-Courtney | |||
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I still agree that there's no need for dogs to be in a supermarket or a retail shop for example. | |||
"The biggest issues are other dogs not on leads and parents allowing children to run loose and run towards him. So it kinda works both ways. Oh, I've had this. One of our dogs is very fearful of people because she was abused as a puppy. She won't hurt anyone, but she kinda shuts down and her heart rate spikes if people come close. Kids are constantly running up to her because she is fluffy and beautiful, but she gets terrified.
-Courtney"Same here. Rescue dog. Trust issues. Very wary of people, especially women, for some reason. Like others have said, dogs are not predicatble and for that reason, he is never off his lead outside. I won't muzzle him. He was attacked by a big dog off a lead about 2 years ago. Had he been muzzled, I believe he would have been killed. As it was, I just had a fortune to pay in vets bills whilst the other owner put his dog on a lead and just walked away very quickly. | |||
"The biggest issues are other dogs not on leads and parents allowing children to run loose and run towards him. So it kinda works both ways. Oh, I've had this. One of our dogs is very fearful of people because she was abused as a puppy. She won't hurt anyone, but she kinda shuts down and her heart rate spikes if people come close. Kids are constantly running up to her because she is fluffy and beautiful, but she gets terrified.
-Courtney
Same here. Rescue dog. Trust issues. Very wary of people, especially women, for some reason.
Like others have said, dogs are not predicatble and for that reason, he is never off his lead outside.
I won't muzzle him. He was attacked by a big dog off a lead about 2 years ago. Had he been muzzled, I believe he would have been killed.
As it was, I just had a fortune to pay in vets bills whilst the other owner put his dog on a lead and just walked away very quickly."it really annoys me when people allow their children to just approach dogs without making sure its ok, its like they have the attitude their childs rights over rule your dogs and if it bites thats your fault even though its on a lead and you didnt say it was ok for their kid to touch it i have a huge labrador, because hes over sized for his breed and labradors are known to be friendly dogs he stands out and kids always coming over to him now hes not aggressive in the slightest infact the opposite, he thinks everybody is his best mate and acts accordingly, if people approach him he gets excited and jumps up them and this includes children, well when a 55kilo dog jumps up a 5 year old kid its going get hurt, but guess what, when little jimmy ends up on the floor crying its my failt! my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally) | |||
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"The biggest issues are other dogs not on leads and parents allowing children to run loose and run towards him. So it kinda works both ways. Oh, I've had this. One of our dogs is very fearful of people because she was abused as a puppy. She won't hurt anyone, but she kinda shuts down and her heart rate spikes if people come close. Kids are constantly running up to her because she is fluffy and beautiful, but she gets terrified.
-Courtney
Same here. Rescue dog. Trust issues. Very wary of people, especially women, for some reason.
Like others have said, dogs are not predicatble and for that reason, he is never off his lead outside.
I won't muzzle him. He was attacked by a big dog off a lead about 2 years ago. Had he been muzzled, I believe he would have been killed.
As it was, I just had a fortune to pay in vets bills whilst the other owner put his dog on a lead and just walked away very quickly.
it really annoys me when people allow their children to just approach dogs without making sure its ok, its like they have the attitude their childs rights over rule your dogs and if it bites thats your fault even though its on a lead and you didnt say it was ok for their kid to touch it
i have a huge labrador, because hes over sized for his breed and labradors are known to be friendly dogs he stands out and kids always coming over to him
now hes not aggressive in the slightest infact the opposite, he thinks everybody is his best mate and acts accordingly, if people approach him he gets excited and jumps up them and this includes children, well when a 55kilo dog jumps up a 5 year old kid its going get hurt, but guess what, when little jimmy ends up on the floor crying its my failt! my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)"You are a responsible dog owner, you keep your dog in a lead (unless there is no one around and no chance of there being a confrontation between your dog and other dogs/kids/people I would imagine?) but it's the dog owners that are not like you who think it is their God given right to let their dog run, bark, shit, anywhere they like, I would have never let my dog behave in such a manner, | |||
"I had a golden lad untill January and she was my life went every where with me but I never took her into shops .but I never put her outside on her own there was always some who love her. she was blide over the last five year of her life but she was so much loved as I held her in my arms as the vet put her to sleep " I had a black Labrador when I was 13, she died of a brain tumour when I was 17, and although I have had dogs around me since then, I've never bonded with another dog, it sounds silly but I would feel like I was being unfaithful to her, and she was the most faithful dog you could ever wish to meet | |||
"The biggest issues are other dogs not on leads and parents allowing children to run loose and run towards him. So it kinda works both ways. Oh, I've had this. One of our dogs is very fearful of people because she was abused as a puppy. She won't hurt anyone, but she kinda shuts down and her heart rate spikes if people come close. Kids are constantly running up to her because she is fluffy and beautiful, but she gets terrified.
-Courtney
Same here. Rescue dog. Trust issues. Very wary of people, especially women, for some reason.
Like others have said, dogs are not predicatble and for that reason, he is never off his lead outside.
I won't muzzle him. He was attacked by a big dog off a lead about 2 years ago. Had he been muzzled, I believe he would have been killed.
As it was, I just had a fortune to pay in vets bills whilst the other owner put his dog on a lead and just walked away very quickly.
it really annoys me when people allow their children to just approach dogs without making sure its ok, its like they have the attitude their childs rights over rule your dogs and if it bites thats your fault even though its on a lead and you didnt say it was ok for their kid to touch it
i have a huge labrador, because hes over sized for his breed and labradors are known to be friendly dogs he stands out and kids always coming over to him
now hes not aggressive in the slightest infact the opposite, he thinks everybody is his best mate and acts accordingly, if people approach him he gets excited and jumps up them and this includes children, well when a 55kilo dog jumps up a 5 year old kid its going get hurt, but guess what, when little jimmy ends up on the floor crying its my failt! my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)" | |||
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"In Belgium they wheel dogs around in prams "do it round here | |||
"In Belgium they wheel dogs around in prams do it round here "In Cleveleys I thought the dogs wheeled the owners around in prams | |||
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" These are the owners who say things like "he's my baby" and "he's not going to hurt him" firstly, it's not a baby, it's a dog, unless you have had sex with a dog and given birth to puppies there is no way it's your "baby" " Whenever I point out to random men on this site that I'm not their 'baby' (unless there's something I've not been told) they tell me it's 'just a figure of speech'.  | |||
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"it,s bad enough with dog shit on the pavement and grass vergers without looking for it on the shop floor plastic bags full of shit put on tops of walls they want locking up I am not excusing that behaviour. It's vile. That said, to save costs, the local council have removed all but 1 bin on the route I walk my dog. When I first got him, there were maybe 10. Some people are lazy and won't walk that extra 1/2 mile. Others don't want to traipse round with a bag full of shite. As for not picking it up, no excuses unless it is not pick-upable i.e. diarrhea" | |||
"Would not dream of taking my dogs into a shop at all...if I'm going shopping,they stay at home...plus the last shop I took them into was Pets At Home...both went mental at the sight of all the toys...must of thought they were in dog heaven as we walked past..both just launched themselves onto the shelves and thrashed the toys...never again." My dog takes me into Wilkos and straight too doo treats | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)"Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about. I also have a very large chocolate labrador Dog. He's very well trained. But I've always rough-and-tumbled with him in play, and he's always stayed very puppyish with his play. That means he 'plays' with his mouth and occasionally he gets a bit carried away. When he bites me accidentally, I say 'STOP' loudly and he listens to me and stops. He understands what that word means and has never yet in seven years carried on after being told. But if you let your child play with my dog, your child is not trained. Your child does not know that my dog will respond to a loud and film STOP (and I don't know if he would respond to your child saying that in all honesty). That means it is not safe for your child to play with my dog. Not because my dog is dangerous, but because your child hasn't been taught how to handle MY dog. It's a real problem at my Mum's house when he's there. They have a front garden with a 4ft fence, and in the summer he's allowed to spend time out there because the front door is left open (and he likes running up and down the fence playing with our neighbours dog). The amount of parents who allow their children to reach *through* or over the fence and play with my dog is incredible. When I come out to stop them and explain to the parent and the child that dogs are unpredictable and you shouldn't put your arms into a dog's home without permission they act shocked and just tell me that if he's a dangerous dog I should make him wear a muzzle or put him down. How about you just don't fucking touch my dog without asking my permission? If I touched your child without permission you'd be most upset. | |||
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"So I glean that dogs in shops in the UK is a no go But why, not more than 400 miles away is it a normal part of culture ? Dogs in bars, dogs on trams, buses, trains, underground trains, in cafes, in supermarkets, in shopping centres, in department stores, in hotels, the lot Nobody bats an eyelid and I have yet to see a dog foul or show any aggression in any of these situations. I am not saying I would like to see it, but the difference on stance on this seems quite staggering. If you don't like dogs, never move to Germany "but you can take dogs in a lot of those places here. Your question was about shops, also from my experience dogs tend to be of a smaller breed when I've seen them in places in different countries, most definetly in spain. | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about"I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer 
-Courtney | |||
"I'm very wary of dogs and I'm very glad they aren't allowed in shops. Dog owners don't realise how scary their beloved pets are when they bound up to people with their drool flying everywhere. Aww they're just being friendly...they won't hurt you. Yeah. I'd rather not interact with them though thanks." This! I was waiting for a train, sitting in the shelter when a woman came in with her Staffie. It was muzzled but jumped up on me. The woman was surprised/annoyed when I shooed it off me. She said it was only being friendly, couldn't hurt me, what was my problem. It was raining, I told her I didn't like dogs, I disliked wet dogs dirtying my clothes even more. She was put out I wasn't gaga over her pooch. It's bad enough running the gauntlet in shops with people and their unruly brats, let's not add dogs into the mix! | |||
"So I glean that dogs in shops in the UK is a no go But why, not more than 400 miles away is it a normal part of culture ? Dogs in bars, dogs on trams, buses, trains, underground trains, in cafes, in supermarkets, in shopping centres, in department stores, in hotels, the lot Nobody bats an eyelid and I have yet to see a dog foul or show any aggression in any of these situations. I am not saying I would like to see it, but the difference on stance on this seems quite staggering. If you don't like dogs, never move to Germany "You forgot on planes. Air Berlin will allow small dogs in hand luggage. yes REALLY
Oh and the Germans still have dog licenses. | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney"I totally used to have that done to me too. :D | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D"I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more "It's a shame really. I find putting my dog's lead under the corner of my chair a really easy to way to stop him irritating other people with his labrador-friendliness. The same would apply well to children. | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about.
I also have a very large chocolate labrador Dog. He's very well trained. But I've always rough-and-tumbled with him in play, and he's always stayed very puppyish with his play. That means he 'plays' with his mouth and occasionally he gets a bit carried away. When he bites me accidentally, I say 'STOP' loudly and he listens to me and stops. He understands what that word means and has never yet in seven years carried on after being told.
But if you let your child play with my dog, your child is not trained. Your child does not know that my dog will respond to a loud and film STOP (and I don't know if he would respond to your child saying that in all honesty). That means it is not safe for your child to play with my dog. Not because my dog is dangerous, but because your child hasn't been taught how to handle MY dog.
It's a real problem at my Mum's house when he's there. They have a front garden with a 4ft fence, and in the summer he's allowed to spend time out there because the front door is left open (and he likes running up and down the fence playing with our neighbours dog). The amount of parents who allow their children to reach *through* or over the fence and play with my dog is incredible. When I come out to stop them and explain to the parent and the child that dogs are unpredictable and you shouldn't put your arms into a dog's home without permission they act shocked and just tell me that if he's a dangerous dog I should make him wear a muzzle or put him down. How about you just don't fucking touch my dog without asking my permission? If I touched your child without permission you'd be most upset."This!!! I've had words with a few parents who's children run up and start fussing my dog! Hes perfectly friendly, bit like yours he mouths when excited. But as he's a large blue staffy, I also get the opposite reaction of parents dragging their offspring away, I wasn't overly polite to the woman who told her kid 'that kind are dangerous' no love, I'm more likely to bite you than he is.
My 4 year old knows to ask 1st before approaching a dog, it's not hard to teach them! | |||
"So I glean that dogs in shops in the UK is a no go But why, not more than 400 miles away is it a normal part of culture ? Dogs in bars, dogs on trams, buses, trains, underground trains, in cafes, in supermarkets, in shopping centres, in department stores, in hotels, the lot Nobody bats an eyelid and I have yet to see a dog foul or show any aggression in any of these situations. I am not saying I would like to see it, but the difference on stance on this seems quite staggering. If you don't like dogs, never move to Germany "By the same thinking if you like dogs in shops, café, pubs, don't move to England. I love dogs even after having 56 mirco stitches to my face but still wouldn't take one shopping or for a drink with me. | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more
It's a shame really. I find putting my dog's lead under the corner of my chair a really easy to way to stop him irritating other people with his labrador-friendliness.
The same would apply well to children."i think the problem with labradors is everybody thinks they are all trained to guide dog standard, they are just seen as placid dogs when they bloody arent, though mine is friendly, to friendly at times, hes very boisterous and excitable which is typical of the breed and they need a lot of training from a young age to get that out of them | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more "I used reins for my toddlers. I think i would have lost them otherwise  | |||
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"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more
I used reins for my toddlers. I think i would have lost them otherwise "Next i might invest in some for my husband....he's always trying to escape | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more
I used reins for my toddlers. I think i would have lost them otherwise
Next i might invest in some for my husband....he's always trying to escape "Now there's an idea... | |||
"I'm very wary of dogs and I'm very glad they aren't allowed in shops. Dog owners don't realise how scary their beloved pets are when they bound up to people with their drool flying everywhere. Aww they're just being friendly...they won't hurt you. Yeah. I'd rather not interact with them though thanks. I'm with you 100% on this one, I like dogs, but my little one is terrified of dogs, all dogs, to the point that we have to cros the street when there is more than two dogs on the same side, otherwise it takes a good hour to calm him back down, most dog owners are understanding, and make every effort to keep their dogs under control, which is not easy due to their playfull nature, but you get the odd owner who thinks they can take it upon themselves to "cure" his fear of dogs by bringing their dog closer. These are the owners who say things like "he's my baby" and "he's not going to hurt him" firstly, it's not a baby, it's a dog, unless you have had sex with a dog and given birth to puppies there is no way it's your "baby" and second, you might think your dog is an angel, but every dog has the potential of turning nasty, no matter what the breed, and because of the adverse reaction of my son, the high pitch screaming, it's very possible that it could go into defence mode. So unless it's necessary for you to have your dog in a shop, guide dogs and so on, keep your dogs away from public places, like shops and children's play areas, I understand that you have to walk your dog, but you have to understand, not everyone wants its muddy paws all over them, and treat your dog like a dog, not a baby, because you are not doing your dog any good at all" was the owner a dog | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more "it may be different areas as you see them all the while here there dead cute little animal ruck sacks with reigns attached, we always had reigns, my son had reigns, I think it's very irresponsible of parents not to put reigns on young children, no matter how well behaved they can still be unpredictable | |||
"my dogs on a lead i suggest you do the same with your kid (not literally)
Actually, I think that kids should be on a lead in public... but then I don't like kids running about
I was a leash baby!!
My mother used to have leash-type things around me and my brother's wrists so we couldn't go too far. In the supermarket she would tie us to the cart.
I actually think my dogs' leads are longer
-Courtney
I totally used to have that done to me too. :D
I was always in a kind of harness thing with reins because otherwise I'd just wander off to investigate stuff. Don't tend to see toddlers in those any more it may be different areas as you see them all the while here there dead cute little animal ruck sacks with reigns attached, we always had reigns, my son had reigns, I think it's very irresponsible of parents not to put reigns on young children, no matter how well behaved they can still be unpredictable
"I've seen those at airports! I wish mine was as cute as an animal backpack instead of a blue leash thingy
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"it,s bad enough with dog shit on the pavement and grass vergers without looking for it on the shop floor plastic bags full of shit put on tops of walls they want locking up I am not excusing that behaviour. It's vile. That said, to save costs, the local council have removed all but 1 bin on the route I walk my dog. When I first got him, there were maybe 10. Some people are lazy and won't walk that extra 1/2 mile. Others don't want to traipse round with a bag full of shite. As for not picking it up, no excuses unless it is not pick-upable i.e. diarrhea" that'll look nice in Tescos on the curry sauces Isle! | |||
"Why don't we allow it in the UK but it is normal behaviour on the continent ? I kinda like making new buddies whilst enjoying a bit of retail therapy." I'd like more shops/cafes to allow to dogs. As long as they are well trained, I don't see a problem | |||
"Having recently been bitten by someones dog i can say I'm happy with the status quo." I have been bitten/attacked by the following animals: Dog, Pig, Cattle, Goose, Cockerel. It'd never occurred to me to completely avoid other examples (or even the animal in question) in the future, its just one of those things as far as I'm concerned - although the cockerel in question was pretty lucky that I didn't wring its neck and then eat it on principle. | |||
"Having recently been bitten by someones dog i can say I'm happy with the status quo. I have been bitten/attacked by the following animals: Dog, Pig, Cattle, Goose, Cockerel. It'd never occurred to me to completely avoid other examples (or even the animal in question) in the future, its just one of those things as far as I'm concerned - although the cockerel in question was pretty lucky that I didn't wring its neck and then eat it on principle. " I have never seen a pig, a cow, a goose or a cockerel (alive) in my local supermarket, nor do i want to. I don't want to look at clothes or food and wonder if a dog has cocked it's leg on it either. Do you know how many times I've been attacked by a dog inside a shop? Zero. Do i want this to change? No. Hence as i said i am very happy with the status quo. simple. | |||
" I'd rather have a well behaved well trained dog over a screaming child. " I'd rather a well behaved child over a yappy excitable dog | |||
"Why don't we allow it in the UK but it is normal behaviour on the continent ? I kinda like making new buddies whilst enjoying a bit of retail therapy. I'd like more shops/cafes to allow to dogs. As long as they are well trained, I don't see a problem " The problem is people think thst their dogs are well trained, right up to the point that they find out that they're not. "Fenton! Fenton! jesus christ!" | |||
"Having recently been bitten by someones dog i can say I'm happy with the status quo. I have been bitten/attacked by the following animals: Dog, Pig, Cattle, Goose, Cockerel. It'd never occurred to me to completely avoid other examples (or even the animal in question) in the future, its just one of those things as far as I'm concerned - although the cockerel in question was pretty lucky that I didn't wring its neck and then eat it on principle. I have never seen a pig, a cow, a goose or a cockerel (alive) in my local supermarket, nor do i want to. I don't want to look at clothes or food and wonder if a dog has cocked it's leg on it either. Do you know how many times I've been attacked by a dog inside a shop? Zero. Do i want this to change? No. Hence as i said i am very happy with the status quo. simple." I'm not particularly keen on having dogs indoors at all. Animals belong outside, IMO. | |||
"Why don't we allow it in the UK but it is normal behaviour on the continent ? I kinda like making new buddies whilst enjoying a bit of retail therapy." When I was in Cumbria earlier this year almost every shop allowed dogs in. | |||
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"Why don't we allow it in the UK but it is normal behaviour on the continent ? I kinda like making new buddies whilst enjoying a bit of retail therapy. I'd like more shops/cafes to allow to dogs. As long as they are well trained, I don't see a problem The problem is people think thst their dogs are well trained, right up to the point that they find out that they're not. "Fenton! Fenton! jesus christ!"" I haven't seen that video in ages.... its about what one of mine would be like if I let him off around a fuckload of deer. | |||
"it is actually law to have your dog on a lead in all designated pedestrian areas or around live stock in the uk and you can be fined if your found not to have your dog restrained in such areas " I think you may find that is incorrect. I believe that what English law says is that all dogs must be under control (some places may have by-laws that require leads and muzzles). That this is interpreted as on a lead is not quite the same thing. | |||
"it is actually law to have your dog on a lead in all designated pedestrian areas or around live stock in the uk and you can be fined if your found not to have your dog restrained in such areas I think you may find that is incorrect. I believe that what English law says is that all dogs must be under control (some places may have by-laws that require leads and muzzles). That this is interpreted as on a lead is not quite the same thing." You are correct, and it is the same bollocks I hear when I ask people to leash their dogs around livestock. | |||
"i wouldnt want to buy cloths from a shop that allowes dogs in, imagine all the hair as they brushed past to be honest i think its a good idea not to allow dogs in shop its cleaner and more hyginic, i love dogs but not all ownwrs keep their dogs clean and who wants to eat food or buy cloths from a shop with dogs scratching fleas all over "I agree, if I'm buying clothes off eBay if I had a choice I would choose the seller that advertises from a smoke / pet free home. Where I live there are lots of nice pubs / bars that allow dogs in which is great as long as like kids they're kept under control. We go in a big group and the dogs are used to sitting / lying down under the table after having a walk. | |||
"How many dog owners have ever said "I'm not surprised my dog attacked that child, he was always a viscous little cunt". " you can't call the child that!! | |||
"You are correct, and it is the same bollocks I hear when I ask people to leash their dogs around livestock. " But farmers do have the right to shoot animals that are 'worrying livestock', and farmers can get very irate (trigger happy if your dog is running free in places they have cows or sheep). | |||
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"You are correct, and it is the same bollocks I hear when I ask people to leash their dogs around livestock. But farmers do have the right to shoot animals that are 'worrying livestock', and farmers can get very irate (trigger happy if your dog is running free in places they have cows or sheep). " Yes, we do - but I'd rather not shoot dogs, it's really not their fault and I quite like them, in general. Also, I don't want to have to remember a bloody rifle every time I go and see my sheep, it seems like overkill (pun intended). It seems though, that some people either give you a gobfull back or just ignore you. I have toyed with the idea of calling errant dogs over with treats, putting them in the back of the truck and dropping them off at the local police station (my local bobby used to be quite good about matters concerning dogs worrying livestock). I once threw a recently deceased lamb at the feet of a dog owner for emphasis....seemed to work quite well, actually. | |||
"You are correct, and it is the same bollocks I hear when I ask people to leash their dogs around livestock. But farmers do have the right to shoot animals that are 'worrying livestock', and farmers can get very irate (trigger happy if your dog is running free in places they have cows or sheep). Yes, we do - but I'd rather not shoot dogs, it's really not their fault and I quite like them, in general. Also, I don't want to have to remember a bloody rifle every time I go and see my sheep, it seems like overkill (pun intended). It seems though, that some people either give you a gobfull back or just ignore you. I have toyed with the idea of calling errant dogs over with treats, putting them in the back of the truck and dropping them off at the local police station (my local bobby used to be quite good about matters concerning dogs worrying livestock). I once threw a recently deceased lamb at the feet of a dog owner for emphasis....seemed to work quite well, actually. " | |||
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just seen the story of the reindeer attacked and killed by dogs, so sad. | |||
" just seen the story of the reindeer attacked and killed by dogs, so sad."Its only sad because some morons set their dogs on the reindeer... It's hardly the dogs fault. Carnivorous animal in "kills another animal" shocker. | |||
" just seen the story of the reindeer attacked and killed by dogs, so sad.
Its only sad because some morons set their dogs on the reindeer... It's hardly the dogs fault.
Carnivorous animal in "kills another animal" shocker. "Ok, so it's not sad? And the dogs will be destroyed to, but that's not sad? Ok. Ill see if i can feel happy about it... | |||
"I was attacked and nearly had my neck snapped by a dog when I was 5. I still quite like dogs but wouldn't allow them in shops. Nor cats. It's just that dogs are the only pet people regularly take out ans walk." A lady walks past my house with 2 ferrets! | |||
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"I took my usually well behaved dog into a pet shop and while I was browsing the shelves, she cocked her leg and pee'd on material dog beds before I noticed. I was mortified. Dogs in shops, really not a good idea. " i had a border collie and it was a nightmare in a pet shop, had to be dragged out as it tried to round up rabbits budgies etc it was in heaven | |||
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