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I’m sure this has been done before. However, every time I go out with the wife, friends or my sons to the pub, finding one that doesn’t have half a dozen dogs is proving rather difficult.
I am highly allergic to dogs and even if I wasn’t I just don’t want them in the pub or restaurants. A few weeks ago I was in a Cafe and when the food was served the owners 2 dogs came rushing to the table. The owner and other I assume regular guests couldn’t understand why I requested them to be removed as they were putting their heads on the tanle looking for food.
I took my elderly Father out for a meal on Father’s Day to quite an upmarket establishment. On the adjacent table of 6, 2 of the people literally sat at the table were dogs. It was like a scene from a Cartoon.
Other instances have been people putting ‘doggie treats’ on the pub table and the dog eating them right next to where I’ve put a drink down. Add the bowels of water spilling everywhere, the smell and barking and it’s ruining so many pubs and restaurants.
Does anyone else share my frustration at this. Why can’t people leave their dogs at home when they go to the pub or restaurant.
I am highly allergic to dogs and even if I wasn’t I just don’t want them in the pub or restaurants. A few weeks ago I was in a Cafe and when the food was served the owners 2 dogs came rushing to the table. The owner and other I assume regular guests couldn’t understand why I requested them to be removed as they were putting their heads on the tanle looking for food.
I took my elderly Father out for a meal on Father’s Day to quite an upmarket establishment. On the adjacent table of 6, 2 of the people literally sat at the table were dogs. It was like a scene from a Cartoon.
Other instances have been people putting ‘doggie treats’ on the pub table and the dog eating them right next to where I’ve put a drink down. Add the bowels of water spilling everywhere, the smell and barking and it’s ruining so many pubs and restaurants.
Does anyone else share my frustration at this. Why can’t people leave their dogs at home when they go to the pub or restaurant.
sherman said:
Dogs in pubs are fine as long as they are under control and not running around. Same as children.
Dogs are generally better behaved and more polite than the rest of the customers
Yes, quite agree. I rather like pubs that have cats sitting around too.Dogs are generally better behaved and more polite than the rest of the customers
If you don't want dogs in pubs you'll need to check which ones bar them.
sherman said:
Dogs in pubs are fine as long as they are under control and not running around. Same as children.
Dogs are generally better behaved and more polite than the rest of the customers
Yes, quite agree. I rather like pubs that have cats sitting around too.Dogs are generally better behaved and more polite than the rest of the customers
If you don't want dogs in pubs you'll need to check which ones bar them.
craig1912 said:
I go to pubs and restaurants that specifically allow dogs.
I agree in restaurant style pubs there should perhaps be a dog free section.
Exactly. It really depends on the type of pub.I agree in restaurant style pubs there should perhaps be a dog free section.
Our local, a drinkers pub in the village, the dogs can often outnumber the customers. It can be quite funny.
If I’m eating I usually go somewhere that has a separate ’no dogs’ food area.
Even as a dog owner it’s something I have mixed opinions on. I live in a small village in the Holme Valley on the edge of the Peak District. I’m almost certain there are no pubs that don’t allow dogs, and most restaurants in the area have a specific area for people dining accompanied by their dog(s). The vast majority of the time it’s fine, most owners keep their dogs well under control, and I think in general dogs are pretty well disciplined where I live. Mine in particular just lies under the table, you’d never know he was there. There have been times though when I’ve been in a pub and an owner hasn’t acted on their dog barking, and you end up not being able to hear what your drinking partner is saying, and one dogs poor discipline has a domino effect on other dogs. In short, there is no reason why is can’t work, save for a few idiot owners ruining it for everyone.
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