I didn’t think dogs were allowed in Waitrose 😳

Not a shrunken boris then

I just don't understand why people find it necessary to take their dogs everywhere they go. ( not including assistance or support dogs) I don't want to see dogs wandering around supermarkets or department stores whilst I am shopping. I have even been asked if dogs can be brought into the library where I volunteer. My two dogs are quite happily settled at home whilst I am out, after their walk and meal.

Disgusting and unsanitary. They should ban Russell Brand from Waitrose!

Exactly sodapopmy dog used to get two good walks a day and then stay home with the cats never took her to restaurants, bars, shops or anything else, Why would you? I like most dogs but blimey they are everywhere we often get 3 or 4 in our ordinary sized shop

I can't think of anything more unwholesome than Russell Brand. They should've let the dog in on its own. So NanKate I'll be opting out of the competition, I don't want any sort of session with RB thanks!

Toby Jones ?
though i'd hope he'd have better sense than to be fraternising with RB.

Germanshepherdsmum

I know dogs aren’t usually allowed in shops unless they are assistance dogs. I would never take my German shepherd (Alsatian) into a shop but she is very clean and properly groomed - which is more than I would say of Russell Brand, ghastly man.

I would never take my German shepherd (Alsatian) into a shop but she is very clean and properly groomed - which is more than I would say of Russell Brand

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AmberSpyglass

Disgusting and unsanitary. They should ban Russell Brand from Waitrose!

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Oh this thread is a joy this evening!

Not the great actor Toby Jones or Rod Stewart. The friend was early 20s and I know I saw him recently on an advert for a show could be to do with cars.

It wasn't Laurence Fox, was it? Ugh!!!

LF is not short, nor in his 20s.
i probably wouldn't know any such in that age range.
don't think dogs should be anywhere that food is served or sold.

The only person I can think of who is small and blond with an odd shaped head is the lead singer of the Communards, years ago.

Was he singing, as he went around Waitrose?

MissAdventure

The only person I can think of who is small and blond with an odd shaped head is the lead singer of the Communards, years ago.

Was he singing, as he went around Waitrose?

Jimmy Somerville? Loved The Communards in my late teens (still do!). Amazing band. Was amazing listening to Richard Coles playing the piano on Sorry I Haven't A Clue a few weeks ago.

That's the very fellow.

welbeck

Toby Jones ?
though i'd hope he'd have better sense than to be fraternising with RB.

Now then, now then.
We love Toby Jones!

NanKate

Not the great actor Toby Jones or Rod Stewart. The friend was early 20s and I know I saw him recently on an advert for a show could be to do with cars.

Owen Wilson (Lightning McQueen, Cars)?

Although he's getting on a bit now

I live on my own. My new-to-me dog is eight and unused to being left in an empty house alone. She stares at the door and after ten minutes (fifteen on a good day) starts to howl to call me back home. Half an hour, and she's a wreck. (I believe a lot of dogs are like this now since Covid and the lock downs.) I have just time to get to the corner shop and grab milk and bread. I certainly wouldn't dream of taking her into a large supermarket so at present I shop on line. Food is displayed at the level of a dog's nose (and worse). Not everyone likes or can cope with strange dogs in a confined space. Especially big ones. It is not acceptable - whatever you are.

There were two men in this case so one could easily have stayed outside. I hope you're writing a letter of complaint to the management NanKate

As well as a muzzle for RB perhaps he could attend the local vet for a well deserved surgical procedure 🐕

I know so many people with dogs that can't be left. When did this become a thing?

Dogs in food shops ? Nooooo,what is the world coming to?

No not Owen Wilson.

I had seen a photo once recently on some newsfeed of this young man. If I ever see him again I will let you know.

The two of them were just wandering around the shop laughing. They didn’t have a trolley or basket.

I am very nervous of big dogs but this one looked the most approachable of the 3 of them 😀

Next time I am in the store I will raise my concerns.

I hope I’m not the only one who wouldn’t be bothered by seeing a dog in Waitrose. Russell Brand, OTOH - enough to send me scuttling off to Sainsbury’s PDQ.

It wouldn’t bother me to see a dog either - but RB is disgusting.

It became a thing Greyisnotmycolour, when so many people became first time dog owners and failed to research/train their dog, indeed didn’t see it as a dog but as a fur baby. Add the ‘positive only’ approach, throwing treats at any unacceptable behaviour, thinking every dog has to ‘say hello’ to every human or dog they meet and It’s a perfect storm

What if several people brought dogs with them ? Dog pee up the aisles ? No, thanks. I would avoid those shops like the plague. I am not talking about well mannered and trained guide dogs of course.