Love dogs, but should they really be allowed into Bunnings. Just saying.
When I had a dog she was either left home or tied to a pole outside if I needed to go into a store.
Today wasn't hot and you can always carry some water for your pet.
I'm not talking about assistance animals as they are obviously allowed, so owners can get around.
Bunnings have already had to pay medical costs for a child being attacked by a dog in store.
Poll to end this Sunday.
Just don't think they belong in the store. I don't want to be walking in the isles and stepping on a dog as I haven't seen it or have to look out for it when walking around. One less thing to watch out for.
How do you cope with small kids?
Small kids should be muzzled and on a leash too.
When was the last time a small kid attacked another small kid and had to be put down…
@smartazz104: Not put down, but I can assure you that small kids attack people and other small kids all the time.
@smartazz104: Depends, are early teens included. If yes, then it does happen. We just don't have death penalty.
One generally doesn't step on small kids. Toddlers should not be allowed to crawl around on the Bunnings floor.
That is another issue. There is the play pen for them
I don't want to be walking in the isles and stepping on a dog…
This is now the best reasoning for almost everything. Love it.
What’s your favourite isles?
Anywhere in the Caribbean would be nice
You don't step on a dog as you should be looking for snoots to boop!
should karen be allowed into bunnings? I dont want to be walking down the isles and seeing eye to eye with a karen as I havent seen it or have to look out for it when walking around bunnings store
every bunnings ive been to you have to put your dog in the trolly or you arnt allowed to bring them in. They give you a matt and everything
Is this a jumble puzzle?
Yes/maybe
… still trying to decipher the grammar
Goodie, I love cryptography.
Could be a message from the Zodiac killer
then dogs shit on floor and Dogs who fight each other.
Have you ever actually witnessed this at a Bunnings store, or are you simply exaggerating?
he's exaggerating and being ignorant
I've never witnessed a dog fight or dog poo in a store esp bunnings
Most dog owners will clean up their dog's mess. Its only the select few who won't or maybe forgot their doggy poo bags.
I think he shitted on the floor and is trying to cover his tracks.
I've seen more human shit of shops floors than dog shit.
OP, maybe online shopping is for you, just make sure you request your delivery driver doesn't have a dog with them and you should be canine free…
Enjoy your joyless life!
Where do you shop to see such filth? Guessing Chapel St?
people like to get involved in other people's businesses. It's just the way people are these days, or as I like to call it, stupid people.
For what it's worth, some people have severe pet allergies so dogs in cafes, shops, etc are an issue.
Pets are permitted if:
- Secured safely in a vehicle
- On a lead and wearing a muzzle
- Carried
Assistance animals are always welcome
https://www.bunnings.com.au/store-entry-information
I'm not generally big on dogs but seems fair.
I'm not talking about assistance dogs. Just owner's bringing in their pets
The 3 bullet points apply to normal pets.
Dog was not muzzled. It was a cute Begal
@Nugs: Bunnings Staff: "Can you please indicate your dog on the dog chart?"
Customer: "Hmmmm….. number 6"
I've yet to see a dog muzzled out of the dozens I've seen cruising the Isles of Bunnings.
cruising the Isles of Bunnings.
… In my yellow submarine.
The muzzle and restraint part seems to have been forgotten by most customers, I've seen numerous examples where both leashs and muzzles weren't used properly if at all.
Now we are starting to see consequences of this wacky plan :
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9208901/Small-dog-a…
The owner should be jailed, and Bunnings should be sued by the staff and other witnesses, and obv. the victim for pyschological damage.
The pitbull owner supposed punched his dog in the face to stop it, but that doesn't work in my experience, nothing short of eyeball gouging, or a grab a just screwdriver off the shelf to brain it.
Only if you are in the tools section. 🙄
Seems fine if they are being carried or riding in trolleys. If they don't growl or snap at me as I walk past I don't mind. Not hurting anyone. Even though I hate dogs.
but you are a cat… ;)
Touché
Says the macaw
Depends what quantum state he/she’s in
If they don't growl or snap at me as I walk past I don't mind.
That's kind of the crux of the problem. Not just Bunnings but anywhere. On more than one occasion (luckily over the span of years but you don't forget these things) I've had a dog have a go at me while just out about for a run at the park.
The owner's did not give a crap, not even an apology even though I was bitten on the ankle once, and a souvenir hole in my shorts from another time.
Plenty also act that way behind a fence, gotta wonder what would happen if I ever passed by that same dog in an open area.
Ive had similar happen to me as well. Most dogs are just curious and just sniff or come nearby when walking past, but a few times atleast dogs looked like they were having a go before the leash was snapped back. Scary when this happens. Why should non-dog persons have to put up with this? If a human did this (ie looked like they were lunging towards you in an aggressive manner) I'm sure this a police-reportable incident. Why be more lenient towards the dog?
it's for the tradies who have dogs with them, instead of leaving them locked in the car/van/ute in the sun
yeah, i doubt it too, considering most use them to guard their tools and such…..
gotta get that tax deduction
Pretty common on residential construction sites. Never seen one on a commercial site though.
Loads of tradies take their dogs to job sites. Source: me who has to deal with them every time they jump off the bed, get pulled behind a tow bar, or squished by a trailer.
Why do you have to deal with them?
Dogs usually keep a watch on them expensive portable tool gear. Touch a Makita battery and you are history! (probably for good reason)
Dogs earned it as civil and well behaved as opposed to the #BunningsKaren thing…
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-27/leaders-respond-to-bu…
Karen’s should be muzzled!
Nah … tied to a pole outside
Don’t you mean and not Nah?
Would neutering your Karen help with behavioural issues?
Yeah night even out the hormones
Also best not to breed from a Karen with behavioral issues.
As long as they are behaving appropriately for the situation I think it’s fine. Same as in any public place really. I wouldn’t take my dog, as he probably wouldn’t behave well enough. (way too friendly - would want to say hello to everyone). It is leaving a lot of discretion with the owner, but I guess Bunnings has weighed up the brand benefits against the risks.
Lately, I've seen animals better behaved than bratty kids.
I'd rather have dogs than feral kids.
Ummm… But what if your dog was feral?
Am I still banned from using the child seat for my dog if I don't have kids?
Poll please
"There's a reason why they are animals."
Intelligent design or reincarnation?
OTOH, "reason" may not mean what you think it does…
Dogs should be allowed in more stores.
I had a bit of a shock when visiting relatives in Germany years back, and noticed that they were able to bring their dog into plenty of shops and even pubs/restaurants with outdoor areas. But there was demonstrably little reason to be worried about it, and no one else seemed bothered. Staff usually just wanted to pat the dog.
There are always going to be some better and worse behaved dogs. The big difference over there is that people aren't dumb enough to think everyone else is a moron, and that there aren't plenty of good owners who are able to take responsibility for themselves and their pets.
You literally just saw a dog in a shop, and nothing happened, and you are upset.
Yeah, in a lot of Europe, not being able to take your dog is the exception rather than the rule (as here). Even at hotels! You're totally right about owners being different there; same goes for a lot of things (e.g. speed limits) - most people act responsibly, so the government doesn't need to treat them like children.
Hotels? Into rooms? Gross.
Rooms get cleaned. No stress.
You think someone taking a dog into a hotel room is gross?
I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts the LEAST gross things happen in hotel rooms that people take their pets into…
You realise that most surfaces of a hotel room have been covered in EVERY bodily fluid there is, often at the same time, and your worried about a dog?
"they were able to bring their dog into plenty of shops "
In Freie Hansestadt Bremen at least, even cats had to be on a leash if outside. Henning Wehn would probably assure you that allowing dogs to bark or annoy others when not essential for security would be most innefficient…
I really wish we can bring dogs on public transports but I know it will never happen here
I don't mind that when it's quiet but during peak times it would be pretty inconvenient and perhaps even dangerous.
Bunnings got rid of those tiny kids shopping trolleys (well mine did) I assume because people were tripping over them or the little ankle biters were accidentally ramming customers.
This has nothing to do with dogs in bunnings but is an interesting yet useless point.
Here in Sydney, the little trolleys have been put away due to Covid. Bunnings play areas are closed and even trolleys with baby capsules have been isolated.
Yet they didnt get rid of the big trolleys. Fuzzy logic!
I haven't seen many adults licking the trolley handle. I have seen plenty of kids don't that with the little trolleys. The flag on the trolleys is also at a perfect height to slap the average adult on the face.
So they need more careful disinfection.
Big trolleys are a necessary evil anyway. Lots of bulky and heavy items at a hardware store.
Um, that's not what fuzzy logic is… swing and a miss there champ
Still got them in WA….playgrounds are still closed though.
Same in Qld
Why you care?