Pica

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and standards
Pubs are for people- not dogs. How would you feel if someone brought a weasel or a skunk in and it was at the next table to you?

Pica

Yes, but that's just you in your own home, your freedom of choice. You don't have loads of guests every mealtime that have to put up with dogs hanging round the place without the choice of spending their space with other people's animals or not. Sorry but I really don't think animals should be allowed in any sort of eaterie. A friend of mine brought their labrador to a pub where it sat under the table being whiffy while we ate- not a pleasant experience.

Downton Gabby

Do you actually believe this is a good analogy?

Downton Gabby

I'm sure she is!

Downton Gabby

Pica

Not really that amusing except to dog lovers.
Some people don't want to share their dining experience with other people's dogs so I suppose the best solution is to ask if they accept dogs and if they do- go elsewhere. I have to ask " Why take your dog? Is itnot easier to leave it at home?"
Why bother?

rebs

I guess it's a commercial decision for pubs etc - they must think they lose less trade than they gain by being dog friendly.

Certainly in popular walking areas in the countryside I can imagine it would harm their trade to ban dogs.

We sometimes go to a cafe at the beach here in Poole after walking our dog and it always makes me chuckle - the food is pretty mediocre, the service is terrible but it does have a lovely vibe and is always full of dogs

verystormy

Because I like it, my dog likes it and the other people who go to a dog friendly venue like it. If they didn't they could go to somewhere else.

Personally, I don't like restaurants that allow children. But, I don't expect them all to ban children. But the same logic as yours could apply.

christmasoompa

I wouldn't actually describe myself as a dog lover. I don't like most of them frankly, small yappy dogs make me want to kick them (I wouldn't obviously - before anybody reports me to the RSPCA!).

But if one wants a dog free meal, then there are plenty of restaurants to choose from. Pubs are different.

As for why take dogs, to most they are part of the family. And the only time we ever go to a pub is when we're stopping off for a meal or a drink on a walk, so why on earth would we go for a long walk in the country and leave our dog at home?!?

Pica

Actually, I quite like dogs as long as they belong to someone else and I'm not expected to coo over them.
I don't mind people taking dogs to pubs but they should keep them outside. Many pubs have outdoor drinking/eating areas. They should go to those pubs and then other customers have a choice as to whether they wish to eat inside where it's dog free or outside with dogs. Quite simple really.

christmasoompa

We'll have to agree to disagree, I'd say that those that don't want to eat anywhere near dogs have an awful lot of restaurants to choose from, and for me dogs are part of the pub atmosphere. Can't beat a good country pub with an old labrador snoozing by the fire IMO!

Pica