Dogs now allowed in John Lewis stores

I don't object to dogs in pub bars.. the pubs round Wimbledon Common & other popular dog walking spaces are always full of dogs & I know that so if I choose to go to them I cannot complain! It is quite entertaining watching the different dogs/ owners and the relationships! If I want dog free ( or child free) I make my choice accordingly.

I do not spend money in premises that allow dogs, I do not want to find dog hairs on clothing that I am purchasing and certainly do not want one next to me in a restaurant.
DH and DS are allergic to cats and dogs.

It would have been better if they’d banned all animals. It really isn’t practical to take any animal shopping so I don’t think many people do.

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Winter is coming with its rain and mud - perhaps this is what JL were afraid of!

Love it NfkDumpling they all look so happy.

Sorry,can see the point you are making but not all autistic children are naughty.
My own daughter has autism and she was brought up with the same rules my other children learnt and would never dream of misbehaving in a shop,in fact I always got complimented at how well behaved all 4 were.
Sorry,just had to say as do many of these hackers etc you get told they are autistic like it is an excuse

It is an effective business model TBH. A cafe near me with terrible service and bad food is ALWAYS full because it makes a song and dance of being dog friendly.

It would have closed down long ago otherwise IMO.

I personally think it is unethical to encourage handbag dogs as handbag dogs tend to be the type of breeds that no true animal lover should buy.

To the poster that mentioned White Stuff...

...yes my local one also makes a song and dance about its doggy area...it is however an empty gimmick as BOTH branches near me are within shopping centres that only allow guide dogs so unless you can beam your dog straight into their shop it is all for show!

Took my dog on various seaside holidays this year - we both love swimming. Clearly I checked the hotels/b&bs allowed dogs, and it was bliss to be able to have a coffee outside most cafes and eat out. But clearly the rules are poo bags galore and proper disposal thereof, dog under my seat on short lead, and certainly no eating from the table. Country pubs round here allow well-behaved dogs but usually just in the bar area

On holiday in France we found a few dog friendly beaches so it meant we could take dogs with us and let them swim in sea and play fetch on beach. They look so cute (puppies last summer) that lots of people always want to pet them wherever we go. We would only keep them on beach for 2-3 hours at a time though as worried they could overheat.

Alchemilla - sounds the way to do it.

I’m allergic to dogs. If someone owns a dog and I’m in their company, even without the dog around, my eyes become itchy & red. If a dog licks me, for example on my hand, out will pop a large itchy hive. My opinion therefore is a selfish one. Although I respect and understand the feelings of dog lovers, my view is no dogs should be allowed indoors in any public places, apart from assistance dogs. As for John Lewis accepting dogs in their stores. I hope they employ people to remove the shedding dog hair from the clothes & changing areas.

Shona9
The dogs have to be carried or in a dog basket.

Thanks for the info GabriellaG. I’m sympathetic to all domestic pet lovers but having dogs doing a walk about amongst the clothes & food in department stores would definitely turn customers away, unless it was an assistance dog,which is understandable.

If I was going to JL to buy clothing, say an outfit for work. The last thing I want is anything to distract me: child, dog, partner!

So only dogs in carriers or being carried are allowed. How sizest! My 35kg, well-behaved, softie will have to remain at home.

John Lewis had better be prepared for this to happen!

www.sadanduseless.com/subway-dogs-bags/

icanhandthemback, maybe your big softy could hang out with mine, she's a steak 25kg but a large dog. Meanwhile, all these small often yappy, snappy dogs in handbags can yap and snap to their hearts content.

That is a business opportunity for JL ..Doggy Creche for bigger dogs!

Iam64, he'd love it. ? Being one of those dang designer dogs, he is always looked at askance but he has the best personality of every dog I've ever had, big or small.

My maternal nanny (a very 'particular' Catalan lady) to sashay
shop with an unrestrained parrot on her shoulder. It was a real hoot and would mimic the shop-girls patter.
I doubt she would have allowed anyone to stop her shopping anywhere. She always wore a half veil on her hats and the parrot would squawk and say 'take it off'. It's a good job dogs can't speak.

used to sashay

I’m just off the phone to one of my lifelong friends. I mentioned I posted on this thread. I’m still laughing at what she said. “ In that case I’m writing to them. My cats are part of my family,as are my grandsons two rabbits & they’d fit in a bag. This is pure discrimination” ???

Suedonim Lol lol I’m ctually having visions of rebellious dog owners wheeling their pets into JL stores in basket trolleys & canvas bags on wheels. Barking mad lol

Icanhandthemback, they'd definitely bond. My beautiful female dog is also what is derisively referred to as a 'designer dog'. I chose her because I love working labs and standard poodles but love shaggy dogs even more. She was black but is now a lovely shade of silver, all down to the fading poodle gene. She is beautiful, kind, full of fun, loves to chase things and is an all round Good Thing.
A Date?