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.
A dog is "just" an animal. Doesn't matter what you project onto it.
I like dogs. But I think allowing them into stores like they're human children is a recipe for disaster. Hell, letting children into stores is bad enough! Sadly, you can't tie them to poles or leave them alone at home, unlike dogs. Tying dogs up isn't cruel if it's for a brief duration in mild weather. Not training them properly so that they have separation anxiety is.
There is always a first time for a bite…. Animals are animals no matter how domesticated you think they are.
incorrect, you clearly have never trained any animal before or don't know how to tame animals.
How many dog owners do you think have legitimately trained their pets? Most people don’t even know basic road rules yet drive every day.
@Mike88: I could say the same about people who fail to discipline their children
Why are you comparing a driving test to training?
There's no actual verification test for training an animal where as you need to sit an exam for a driving test
The reason why animals bite is because people aggravate them, in your original post you said a kid was bitten. 100% likely the kid was stupid enough to approach the dog without supervision
@lltravel: Tell us more about the time a kid broke through a fence and mauled another child's face off
@GrueHunter: I can give you plenty of articles where kids have stolen cars, crashed and injured someone. Even killed someone
Also if your fence can be broken by a dog, you clearly have a faulty fence.
If you think tying a dog up for 10-15 mins outside a shop maybe it is a better idea to leave your buddy home in the backyard playing rather than stuck in a trolley, lead and muzzled up. I'm sure they would enjoy that more.
Hope you are also seat belting Gaz up in the car while you are taking your kid to the hardware store rather thsn a park. So many dog owners having them sit on the owners laps.
My dog was a family member, but I never saw the need to take my kid to Bunnings.
I have always seen dogs at Bunnings in Maroochydore. But since a silly article about "cute dogs on trolleys at Bunnings gaining traction on Instagram" did the rounds sometime last month there are definitely a lot more dogs being brought into the store for the "photo op".
Bunnings Warehouse: Dogs in trolleys spark new trend on social media - https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/home/pets/shoppers-spark-s…
In a perfect world there would be no problem.
But its not perfect and many owners either unintentional or not are bad dog owners and therefore there will be issues. Its just do we need these issues about when you want to visit a hardware store?
There are parks for pets. Not shops in my opinion.
its actually more common for a dog to be injured in a park then it is in a store
other dogs can attack your dog
ticks
fleas etc
Infact I will never take my dog to a dog park given the size of the pooch.
Other dogs may treat your dog like a ragdoll
Please educate yourself before commenting.
Mate. I have spent years working in a council regulatory animal team. I have investigated far to many animal complaints and a couple of hundred dog attacks.
Having dogs at the shops is unnecessary in my opinion. And that's based upon my years of knowledge surrounding dogs and animal owners.
If you want to live thinking differently to me thats fine but all I'm about is all the potential of bad things that will go wrong eventually and I'm not concerned about a dogs foot in an escalator.
Spot on.
Having dogs at the shops is unnecessary in my opinion.
Heeeey maaaaate, me dogs wiff me in mi ute all day, poor buggers gotta stretch 'is legs ay?
I'm more fascinated that a lot of people think children running around in Bunnings are spoiled, will be interesting to hear what their definition of spoiled kids is. Maybe all kids should just stay at home and glued their eyes to the screen.
In the another note, I don't mind dog on the shop floor as long as the rules pasted above are followed.
They are not. all followed
since when did bunnings have to pay anything for that child attack?, can you provide a news article? dogs have been allowed in for over 2 years and suddenly it is an issue for YOU?
If owner's abided by the rules maybe there wouldn't be an issue. Our dog loved kids and even if a kid stepped on her tail she would not snap back. However, why would I as an owner take her to a shop that can put her at risk or the other person. I would be horrified if my dog at bitten a child or was hurt just because I had to take her to Bunnings for a 10-15min screw run.
https://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/bunnings-new…
By the way the Owner should of paid for all medical cost. But that kid will likely have long term dog fears now.
omg 2015, so lets get up to date, 5 years of dogs allowed in bunnings has happened since then. and you say the kid will likely have a long term diog fear? are you a psychologist? i had a artery severed by a dog bite when i was younger while just walking with things in both hands, I don't fear dogs. why do you live in the past?
At the end of the day Bunnings have made up their mind. It's my own opinion and some others from the poll that do feel dogs don't need to be in there for valid reasons. If it's no issue for you so be it. I'm not against owner's as long as they abide by the requirements. I have a choice of dealing with it or going elsewhere. The whole thread was worth a discussion on the topic as the poll has shown it wasn't all 100% for it or against. Thanks for your input.
@helldoodle: I don't know whether every dog incident is reported. Yes we are in 2021
Is 2017 a bit better for you
https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/bunnings-new-pooch-policy-in-…
The dogs themselves aren't safe in Bunnings. Only last week. 2021
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9113325/Queensland-…
@Melb69: so one is an example of someone not controlling their dog and another is an example of someone not controlling their child, you can also ask for how many dogs are injured in dog parks and bite people and then use it as a reason to ban dogs from dog parks, I see people barefoot in bunnings, I was in Melbourne when someone stepped on a nail and it went through his foot. so we should ban nails or people?
As a dog owner, I don't see what the big deal is?
If the dog is in the cart they aren't bothering anyone
They are probably cleaner than most humans walking around. I smell more disgusting people in the store than I do dogs
Less annoying than kids
People complaining about dog biting. Hell if you don't pet other people's dogs then you won't get bitten. People have a tendency to go " oh hello doggy" and then they complain when something happens
It's the same with kids, you don't go around touching any kid randomly.
Australia is a very pet-friendly country and its good that they allow dogs into more stores now, even cafes
With the OPs point of a dog biting a kid, I bet the kid went to pet the dog or aggravated the dog.
I had the same thing happen to me, I was holding my dog in my hands waiting for the lift in my building and a kid was trying to pet the dog in my hand. I moved the dog away until the parents saw it and took the kid away and apologized
Part of the problem is the parents not supervising their kids.
It seems everyone wants to complain about the most trivial things these days. Its a dog, not a lion
I would also like to point out that I never had an issue with dogs in stores before I became a pet owner.
All valid points
I don't get the whole "big dogs must be muzzled but little ones are ok" and "wack them in/on a trolley and you don't need to muzzle them"
Yes, I have big dogs that are generally seen as aggressive (even more so when muzzled) but they are as placid as they come. They are professionally trained unlike many small dogs. The little yap yap ones that get up in your face are more likely to bite than my two. It just looks plain stupid putting a 40kg dog in the top of a trolley and there's nothing stopping them from jumping out if they really wanted to which is probably more the case for small dogs as they get put in the trolley unrestrained where a big dog will likely be on a lead attached to the owner
More importantly… What's the deal with buying a dog and leaving outside in your backyard barking for 10 years plus, until it dies?
Some owner's may do that. That may be another topic.
Much of Europe and America is way more animal friendly than Australia. I always found that very strange. As it’s very common for people to have pets. In America some airlines allow dogs in the cabin and you’re allowed to take them to hotel rooms. If you mention something like that here then people get up in arms. It’s sad that you felt the need to leave your dog at home and go out.
As someone who frequents Bunnings regularly, majority of people do the right thing.
1 child getting hurt when thousands of dogs have gone through Bunnings, doesn’t mean they should stop it. That’s like saying someone died on the road and we should ban cars. People can get hurt and injured in multiple situations.
There are people with poorly behaved, People with poorly behaved children and Children with poorly behaved parents. A few bad eggs shouldn’t ruin it for the majority.
Here’s hoping more retailers and the Australian people wake up and allow more animals to be in shops.
I think it's a cool thing Bunnings does and it builds their friendly service and image. As long as the pets don't run a muck then I'm happy to see pets in-stores. I actually didn't even know the Bunnings' pet rule until now but I saw a few pets and thought "Ha! That's cute!"
I'm a dog lover - but don't see why they should be allowed into Bunnings. It's a hardware store FFS - not a pet shop… and although I like dogs, there are plenty of people out there who don't feel the same way… as well as people who fear them. I don't understand which genius thought "well, they should end up crapping or peeing in the store / on goods / people… or could end up biting someone (or worse) should the owner not have any control over them… but let's let them in anyway".
Doesn't worry me one way or the other - but I can't see the business-sense / logic in this decision… and if anything it just opens Bunnings up to issues later on should something unfortunately happen. It's not like anyone has ever said "well I need to go to Bunnings, but can't because they won't let me take my dog in".
As a dog disliker, thank you for understanding that not everyone loves dogs!
People are genuinely perplexed when I say .. "no I don't want to pay your dog" or "no, bring your dog to work is a shit idea!!"
Did you owe money to the dog?
Lol shit spelling ! He he
When someone gets bitten and they sue, then their rules will change
it will be on the owner
Bunnings has no liability for dogs biting someone
It's if someone punches you in bunnings. Will you sue bunnings or the person?
Bunnings can't tell people to not enter the store. They can have rules against animals.
The person doesn't have to win a law suit against Bunnings, the headache, publicity and social media outrage of the suit is enough for most rules and suggestions
Actually, they can
Any business can refuse service to you for any number of reasons
for eg: no shirt, no pants, intoxicated etc
I bet the next post will be, why do they allow pets in pet stores
@lltravel: Actually legally they can't. They can have signs saying that but they can't legally turn anyone away for any reason. Including not wearing masks etc. If you're into that kind of thing.
@Herbse: They can.
Shops and businesses have the right to refuse entry or ban any person from their premises. They can refuse to serve a person as long as they don't breach anti-discrimination laws.
Not having shoes in a store is a safety hazard.
Face masks are mandatory in certain premises in Greater Sydney · shopping (retail, supermarkets and shopping centres) · on public/shared transport :)
And yes I am into that thing because I believe in science and not going by "Karen" Facebook posts and not some lunatic anti vaxxer
Please familiarize yourself with the law
Bunnings is a privately owned company. They can ban you from any store they wish if they wanted to.
@Herbse: So, if they know the person has stolen from them before, they have to let them in?
What if they see you carrying a large knife?
What if you come in riding a horse?
Of course they can refuse entry/service. As long as it's not for a discriminatory reason (I see you're wearing a cross around your neck/we don't allow blind people/you're the wrong colour, you can't come in…)
They may not be able to physically stop you or restrain you, but if they block your entry that's fine. Otherwise if you push past them or cause a scene, that's when the police may be called. There have been recent cases of that at Bunnings, where the (non-mask wearer) was escorted out by police.
Don't get me wrong: I've been in a store where a random dog has come in and caused a bit of a raucous and I've found it hilarious. Dogs are great.
But Bunnings is enough of a shit fight as it is. I hate going there and only do so out of necessity. Stop treating it like its a bloody outing for the whole family. Maybe drop off everybody who has no business in there off at a nearby park for some exercise and fresh air before you duck down to Bunnings and grab what you need. You can always get your precious hotdogs for them on the way out…
Do you mean sausage sizzle? Hot dogs are what they have a the ball park when they are rooting for their team in 'Murica
I certainly don't consider them genuine hot dogs, but they're usually a single sausage served in a hot dog bun at the Bunnings stores in my neck of the woods. I'd say that's pretty close to a hot dog.
Then I like your Bunnings better than all the ones that I have been.
I really never understood why a greasy sausage on a square piece of sandwich bread with burnt onion is such a sought after snack.
It looks like something that a drunk person would put together.
Using a hot dog buns at least makes it visually nicer and easier to handle.
Only if they speak english
Oh ho, the good old white Australia policy now employed at Bunnings…. Love it.
From Bunnings perspective dogs should be allowed if benefits outweigh the risks:
Benefits: Improved convenience (for dog owners) equals higher shop rate/basket size from these customers = more money for Bunnings.
Increased brand value (positioned as being more accessible than competitors)
Downside risk: Risk of attack - low probability (% attack/all dog visits) and likely low average severity (scratches). Lower customer satisfaction from dog haters (mitigated - self avoidance, large area)
Given risks of attack are low/negligible and customer experience/convenience is king to winning retail: Dogs should be allowed (from Bunnings perspective)
No objection to it, and don't think it should be prevented, but why?
The other day we saw someone take their full grown golden retriever, who they hefted up into the trolley. The dog didn't seem too impressed but was very well behaved.
I just don't see the point. What do the dogs get out of it?
Also, the logistics of bringing my dogs to bunnings is ridiculous. I go there to get big heavy things, having my dogs there would be annoying and could be dangerous for them.
Perhaps if a dog has really bad separation anxiety then it's best for the dog, but I think most people do it because they're following a trend.
This thread reminds me of what i have heard from parents who have both kids and dogs……
"A dog is better because if you shout at them and scold them they will come back and try to make it better with you, but if you try it with your kid you'd be lucky you aren't being hit or abused by them in return"
I see some of the kids at the mall and they behave worse than my dogs. They would bark ('cry and whine'), they would bite ('hit their parents') and $hit ('crumbs and garbage') everywhere.
I don't see bringing your dogs as a trend, it is more about treating them as if they are your family members, do you leave your kids at home just because it is a little inconvenient? With all the spoiled brats out there nowadays, it is what the chinese say "Its better to give birth to a cha siu (bbq pork) than to give birth to you, at least I can eat it".
"Its better to give birth to a cha siu (bbq pork) than to give birth to you, at least I can eat it"
They can only express that to their sons due to the one child policy.
Where did all the baby girls end up?
Why, very selectively, quote from a regime with such atrocious records in human rights and animal welfare?
Finally, a general comment on the topic: No retailer should allow entry to any being that doesn't have a toilet allocated to it.
You bring children to stores because it is dangerous to leave them home alone unlike dogs. Children will also need to learn how to go to stores and purchases things, again unlike dogs.
I am with you that kids are probably more of a nuance than dogs generally, but why do you not believe that there would be equal percentages of terrible parents to terrible dog owners. Also dogs are much more able to injure someone than a child due to being built to be able to hunt for food.
You bring children to stores because it is dangerous to leave them home alone unlike dogs.
Okay, I never disputed this, but YOU made an equivalence between dogs and kids by comparing bad behaviour at the mall. Then this:
it is more about treating them as if they are your family members, do you leave your kids at home just because it is a little inconvenient?
Dogs as family members, and no, I wouldn't leave my kids at home because of inconvenience. So you're trying to have it both ways because in your reply you say:
dogs are much more able to injure someone than a child due to being built to be able to hunt for food.
Right! So now you're correctly suggesting dogs pose a greater safety risk to others than kids.
But this?
why do you not believe that there would be equal percentages of terrible parents to terrible dog owners
Not sure how you interpreted that from anything I wrote.
Nuisance. Not nuance.
Bunnings introduced 'Bringadogalong' to spoil Home Hardware's dogalogue campaign.
I don’t quite understand why people WANT to take their animals to a hardware store. They’re quite literally dangerous places for an animal. Garden tools, heavy items, machinery, pokey-pointy things everywhere. I mean, I don’t want to over-exaggerate the possibility of harm… but… why? What do you get out of a dog watching you browse for pot plants? What does your dog get out of a 20 minute peruse for power tools?
It’s an absurd sort of infantilism people attach to their pets that make them think they can’t handle time alone or tied to a pole. Your animal will be perfectly fine. YOU will be perfectly fine. Don’t bring your animal to a place it probably doesn’t enjoy (can’t play in the store afterall) because you have convinced yourself it’s normal.
It's all about socialization
When the dog is a puppy it's best to expose them to everything possible, such as people with hats, bald people, skateboards, shovels, vacuum cleaners, pot plants, infact bunnings has so many things its the perfect place to take a new pooch around the 8 - 16 week mark.
The reason for this is to stop them from barking or freaking out when you put your indoor plant up and your dog just barks at it
The more they see, the more they understand and tend to be calmer. Dogs get a lot more tired from mental stimulation than walks
This is something most people don't know. Hope that answers your question
They can go to a park with other dog owner's or doggie training school. Our dog early on had dog aggression issues, but fine with kids. Would have been interesting to see the dog fight in isle 17
In Perth we have the occasional Alpaca come through , but in the end its not like a food store , the dogs are probably cleaner then everyone else in there
As someone who knows a couple of people with fears of dogs, I don't think it is fair on these people to have to come in close proximity to dogs at a place where you wouldn't expect to come across a dog. To someone with cynophobia, they can avoid the usual places (parks, cross the footpath etc.) but it may surprise them in a store and it might be hard to avoid in small aisles too.
If you really must go to bunnings with your dog, use click and collect.
Bunnings is a warehouse though; it's not really a store. Suffers of cynophobia would be well aware service dog encounters are possible in any activity in life and to use the standard mechanisms of adjusting to the situation.
The same would apply to dogs in the bunnings. They either need to be in a trolley and socially distancing at the moment (1.5m) or on a lead and muzzled.
If Bunnings has decided their store policy is that dogs are welcome in their stores, that's completely up to them; it's their store. If it doesn't work out for them they'll change it. Customers are free to take their business elsewhere if they disagree with any store's policies, whatever they might be.
Meanwhile, dog owners have a responsibility to ensure their dogs are behaved if they choose to bring them in the store, just like parents have a responsibility for the behaviour of their kids.
Can't see any issues with dogs at Bunnings. I am pleased to see more premises and venues becoming dog friendly lately. Dogs are sociable animals, even more so than humans it seems.
That's what dog parks and beached areas are for. People shouldn't be taking their dog to Bunnings for a social event.
Besides I am tired of Bunnings becoming such a landmark for Australian cultural discussion. They're basically a monopoly that has destroyed family owned small business. Shovels hammers pot plants, yum yum how appealing. Aussie herd mentality.
lol, I think its more about DIY and the selection
I usually go to mitre10 cause its closer, however, bunnings tends to have a huge selection
If any other hardware store wants to expand, nothing is stopping them.
Bunnings usually have a bigger selection. Just not the things that you need. Then you have to drive around three suburbs away to get whatever you need.
I see far worse people than dogs in Bunnings stores. Generally people only seem to take well behaved dogs in store (I am sure there are some exceptions), however the amount of bogans and idiots that get let lose in store is far more of a problem.
Now imagine if we let these bogans and idiots bring there untrained aggressive dogs into the store. Now we could ban bogans and idiots but then they’d only have 10% of their customers.
I didn't realise it was so contentious! I bring my boxer dog with me almost every time. On a short lead, but not muzzled. She gets pats constantly, most commonly from staff. It is also the first I have heard that this is some sort of "trend". Weird.
Why does she have to go to Bunnings with you. Can't you leave her at home or tied up at entry with water
Why do you bring her to though? What's the point? Why can't you leave your dog at home?
Are you doing it for the attention?
You dog haters shouldn’t be allowed into Bunnings, just saying.
We like dogs just not in Bunnings. If you feel the need to do so. Comply with all the store rules and pick up after it. Take responsibility for it. Just saying
Huh?
Dogs should be allowed everywhere
even inside cat enclosures? Quickest way to butcher a dog. Happy meal?
I've always found it odd in Australia where every second person has a dog, yet they aren't allowed anywhere.
As long as the dog isn't being a nuisance or being aggressive, who cares?
People which allergies to dogs might care.
Australians love to tell other Australians they shouldn’t be allowed to do things. So many wowsers.
Bunnings have made a business decision and if you don’t like it shop somewhere else.
My local Bunnings (Ashfield) allow dogs if they are carried or in a trolley - they have dedicated mats to put in the trolley so the dog isn’t just on the metal. That sounds pretty reasonable to me.
imo, dogs should not be allowed in Bunnings. The type of people who take them in there do NOT care about the animal, but stroking their own ego and the attention it brings.
- It's dangerous. Large trolleys, people lifting heavy weights and sharp tools is no place for a dog to run around, even on a leesh (trip hazard). Not to mention the risk of attack.
- It's dirty, dogs lick, piss and sh!t everywhere
- It's unsafe for people with dog allergies and unfair to people with valid phobias (past dog attacks).
If my local park is any indication most dog owners DGAF about cleaning up after fido. At best they entomb it in a plastic bag (pretending to pick it up) and throw it under a bush as soon as they are out of sight.
Smeared dog poo over an item in a box will bring with it great discounts… Bring it on for the true ozbargainer!
I don't like dogs, and I'm allergic to them. I find the whole "fur baby" concept disturbing and ridiculous. But… As long as an animal is well behaved, and not annoying, I don't care where it's taken, just don't expect me to touch it or interact with it.
Only if they wear a mask and stay 1.5m away from people.
We had to put a sign up saying no pets allowed where I work (only service animals accepted). At the end of the day, if it shits on the floor or something the staff are NOT paid anywhere near enough to clean up after it & we have carpet everywhere so we're screwed if it does. It can also be unsafe. Made the mistake of letting a dude in with his dog once, it was barking almost non-stop & was scaring other customers lol Never again.
There is ok sign for dog entry at Bunnings. That means ok.
Just because you can doesn't mean you should take your dog there.
Dogs should be allowed in more places, not banned from going anywhere.
Australia is hands down one of the least pet friendly countries out there, despite having a proportionally high level of pets to humans.
The problem we have is among pet owners, not the pets themselves.
I have spent my whole adult life, working in various animal jobs, including pet stores, veterinary and dog training and am now beginning Veterinary Medicine . I can tell you without a doubt, the majority of problems with dogs stem from owners not the animals themselves. Poor animal behavior, which appears to be one of the biggest arguments in this discussion, come down to poor ownership.
Dogs have selectively evolved to be companion animals, they require love and attention and without these you are open to a wide range of behavioral problems. The issue we have nowadays, is more and more people have less room in their lives and don't give their pets the attention and care they deserve let alone adequate training and socialization.
They are becoming captive animals, not companion animals.
Backyard breeders who appear to be on the rise, breed animals without taking into account their temperament and personalities and risk breeding inherently difficult dogs. The real issue here should not be with animals, but with owners and breeders. In my opinion, people who say Australia is a "pet friendly" country are completely wrong, breeding legislation needs to be more restrictive and a large proportion of pet owners are letting their dogs and cats down. The issue Australia has comes down to misinformed pet owners, education is key, not restriction.
You can read more about Australia's "Pet Friendliness" score here
https://www.petpositives.com.au/keep-australia-pet-friendly/…
I have a few key points I share with anyone with pets or wants pets.
1 - If you are considering getting a dog - keep in mind, who the breeder is, if they are willing to give you a pedigree and tell you why they have bred them. Make sure they know what they're doing or get a rescue and put in the work, they will thank you and love you just as much as a dog you've had since puppyhood.
2 - A dog needs a minimum of 1 hour of exercise and mental stimulation 1 day, walking, training will do. Just make sure they get something, if not, don't be shocked when your dog misbehaves.
3 - Keep in mind the breed of dog you're getting or have. I see small families who work full time, get a working dog because they think its cute. They eventually run into issues because they cant give the dog what it requires as part of its breed characteristics. (i.e Huskies pull and require more exercise than a toy poodle.)
4 - Take the thing to a vet, even when it doesn't need to. While you're there get your dogs desexed and vaccinated. Don't breed unless you know what you're doing, you have no need for balls. You need to speak to someone to make sure you're doing your best for your pup. They have heard it all, and will have answers to everything.
5 - Go to a pet store, cut it with supermarket supplies. Food is cheap because it's chock full of fillers that are terrible for your pet. They deserve better, and even the "natural" options at the grocery store are awful. Petbarn and petstock both price match, even if its cheaper online go to a bricks and mortar store. Even if you think otherwise, the employees there love their pets with all their heart, and will happily help you with anything.
6 - Dominance is outdated, and drives fear over a positive relationship. Research proper dog training techniques, don't just wing it.
So. Yeah. Dogs in Bunnings.
There are always those irresponsible owners who do not pick up their dogs dropping. Imagine in store, how can they pick up droppings on concrete?? I think you should own a shop and think about if someone's dog poo in your shop and how many can you clean up?
You pick the turd up like normal.
Peeing is more difficult but the single time our dog did that the shop owner wasn't concerned and had paper towels and spray & wipe on hand.
Been there done that, it really isn't a big deal. People are for the most part responsible for these kinds of things and clean up after themselves. Why let a select few determine what goes for everyone.
I managed a pet store for 4 years, dogs dumped on the tile and concrete probably around twice a week. Keep in mind this is a store with a high volume of dog traffic. Its very infrequent and not a big deal at all, people for the most part maintain responsibility for their dogs. Even if they dont it really isn't a big deal. I was getting paid peanuts, and did not care at all. All my staff loved to see their wagging tales, and every bunnings employee I have dealt with feels the same.
Maybe the rule should be, if you're not willing to take responsibility for your animal, don't bring them with you.
Side note, children are just as bad if not worse than animals. I once had a day where I had more children empty themselves on the floor than animals. The parents took less responsibility than the pet owners did. Take it from me, cleaning up after a child is significantly worse than an animal.
But what do you think the reaction would've been if I had banned kids?
If a business decides to allow pets, why question it. If you have an issue take your business elsewhere.
Imagine in store, how can they pick up droppings on concrete
If the dog is house trained it shouldn't be a problem. Only time my dog would think of not peeing or pooping on grass is if I had denied him the opportunity of accessing grass for a long time and ignored him….
You literally just presented a list of the reasons why so many dogs have problems (basically due to their humans) and then use all those negatives to finish with "Yeah. Dogs in Bunnings"?
I agree that if owners did all those things you recommend then there would be nowhere near the the number of dogs with behavioural problems. We seem to also seem to be agreeing on the fact that many owners do not.
I come to a different conclusion based on your experience offered - So. No dogs in Bunnings.
Woof
Dogs are people too.
so people are dogs?
I really hope you are kidding…… but this day and age, you probably wanted the WWE to change their name because people confused wrestling/entertainment with an Animal fund..
I'm maybe bias because I love dogs.
I love dogs as well. Doesn't mean they really should be in Bunnings. Up to Bunnings though.
My Beagle (Gary) walks right beside me in Bunnings on a lead. He isn't muzzled but he also doesn't bite. Tying your dog up with a rope while you go out is cruel.
I feel like a dog to you is just an animal. Gary is considered to be a family member.