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I didn’t think dogs were allowed in Waitrose 😳

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NanKate Sat 24-Feb-24 17:53:03

I was shopping in a large Waitrose today in Henley on Thames. Two men were in the store with a large Alsatian, not a guide dog. One of the Store personnel was talking to them and I assumed there were being told to leave the store, however this didn’t happen.

On looking closer at the chap in the woolly hat I realised it was Russell Brand and another chap who I recognised but can’t name.

No one challenged him, maybe they didn’t dare.

Dickens Sat 24-Feb-24 20:29:04

AmberSpyglass

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

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Oh this thread is a joy this evening!

Dickens Sat 24-Feb-24 20:27:13

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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welbeck Sat 24-Feb-24 20:08:37

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

flappergirl Sat 24-Feb-24 19:47:32

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!

BlueBelle Sat 24-Feb-24 19:47:28

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

AmberSpyglass Sat 24-Feb-24 19:45:14

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

sodapop Sat 24-Feb-24 19:42:12

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.

BlueBelle Sat 24-Feb-24 19:38:10

Not a shrunken boris then

BlueBelle Sat 24-Feb-24 19:37:53

Small and blond with an odd shaped head 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 19:23:49

Is he an MP?

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 19:22:39

NanKate

I’ve been trying to find the name of the other chap. I think he is an actor. He was small, blonde with an odd shaped head. 🙃

There will be a prize of a shopping session with RB for the first person who names the friend. 😀

Not lovely Rod Stewart?

SeaWoozle Sat 24-Feb-24 19:15:07

NanKate

I’ve been trying to find the name of the other chap. I think he is an actor. He was small, blonde with an odd shaped head. 🙃

There will be a prize of a shopping session with RB for the first person who names the friend. 😀

SpongeBob?

NanKate Sat 24-Feb-24 19:02:22

Not Noel Gallagher.

NanKate Sat 24-Feb-24 19:01:39

I’ve been trying to find the name of the other chap. I think he is an actor. He was small, blonde with an odd shaped head. 🙃

There will be a prize of a shopping session with RB for the first person who names the friend. 😀

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 18:57:35

He's friends with Noel Gallagher, apparently, was it him?
He doesn't look exactly clean and well-groomed either.

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 18:54:08

RosiesMaw

I hope Russell Brand was muzzled.

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Oh, do keep them coming, Gransnetters!

Callistemon21 Sat 24-Feb-24 18:53:30

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.

🤣🤣🤣

Iam64 Sat 24-Feb-24 18:43:12

Rosie’s Maw 👏😂

Iam64 Sat 24-Feb-24 18:42:47

John Lewis allow ‘well behaved dogs’. I took one of mine as a twelve month old, part of her training, five years ago. She was the only dog in the store and behaved impeccably
Recently I visited a big JL in leafy Cheshire. Endless doodle dogs, yapping, barking, lunging to ‘say hello ‘ to every human and dog. Absence of handler management, sadly this means my big young lab can’t go to that store as part of his training. He’s a peach but he dislikes rude behaviour, dogs lunging yapping at him. So much changes in the last few years

MissInterpreted Sat 24-Feb-24 18:29:09

I wouldn't take my dog into any shops either. I note there are many people now who have 'assistance dogs', but not in an official capacity, if that makes sense. I know shops, restaurants, bars etc can't refuse entry to someone with an 'official' assistance dog, but the 'unofficial' ones seem to be a bit of a grey area.

Patsy70 Sat 24-Feb-24 18:19:22

RosiesMaw

I hope Russell Brand was muzzled.

Hopefully!!!

SeaWoozle Sat 24-Feb-24 18:18:17

Russell Brand needs a muzzle and a harness. But he might like that..... 🤷

Germanshepherdsmum Sat 24-Feb-24 18:17:29

I remember being in a restaurant and I recognised that the man at the next table was someone I’d seen on tv, but I couldn’t remember his name and still can’t.

I agree Rosies, RB should have been muzzled.

Cossy Sat 24-Feb-24 18:14:18

I wouldn’t dream of taking any of our dogs into any shops ever, I too loathe RB!

Sago Sat 24-Feb-24 18:13:44

I love dogs but they are everywhere now!