Opinions needed about first date

This is very very odd indeed.

I suppose there’s only one way to find out. Hope it goes well for her.

Assuming DD likes dogs l don't see it's odd at all. "First dates" tend to be a meet and greet (and often a fast retreat), so provided it's a public place etc all should be fine. I'd probably be far more excited about meeting the dog than the chap.

Perhaps is a young or nervous dog that doesn’t like being left alone. Or perhaps he feels nervous and the dog will be there as a prop. Either way I don’t suppose she will find out until she meets him. Do keep us posted would be nice to know how the man and his dog did on the first date 🙃

Taking a dog along on a first date - I assume this means a drink or a meal - can help break the ice.

It's fairly common knowledge that dog owners, if on a walk, will stop and talk to other owners.

In the dim and distant past when I rattled a charity tin, I took my dog and people would often come and talk to her. They wouldn't necessarily put money in the however.

If he's a nice man I hope that your daughter likes dogs.

At the moment I'm receiving aftercare following an op. A nurse comes in once a day and my dog Zelie is always interested in them and often gets in the way. They usually have a dog or cat or both and it gives us something to talk about.

I dont think it is odd, either.

I'd quite like that, because it seems it'll be a casual meet up.
To me, that's the ideal first meeting with someone new.
Plus, I couldn't date someone who didnt like animals.

Unless it's a chihuahua called princess FooFoo and wears pink tutus... (or is a crotch sniffer)

I think it's extremely odd.

I think that sounds like a good start, possibly a reassuring gesture?

He might be a psycho and wants to look like Mr nice guy/ normal 😂

Sounds lovely.

Odd to me I d not like a new date to bring a pet ‘anything’ along 🤣🤣🤣 I d say he’s over invested in this pet
I cant believe how some people can’t move without their pet would put me off before we started

If she doesn’t like dogs, she’s being warned. If she does like them, she’s getting information!

I wouldn’t be a bit concerned, at their age they will have been in cyber contact before a meeting. I don’t think it’s odd.

Perhaps the guy only wants to date someone who like dogs Or has had problems with girl friends and his dog previously

I don't think it is odd. A good idea really, I mean the dog has to accommodate a potential new person too.

Or is so ‘in lurve’ with his dog he can’t bear to leave it alone
There’s a time and place

I love dogs so I would be really happy if a chap suggested that but for some it would be a no no. If your daughter is a dog lover I don't see that it is a problem.

I love dogs well I love all animals. But on a first date Nah, after few dates yes. Oh by the way would you like to meet my dog! Yeh great!

These days first dates are often walks (DD2 26 has been on several recently) - so I don't think making it a dog friendly walk is that odd.

I don't think it's odd. Gives them something to talk about. Keeps.the first meeting light.

I love dogs and own one. I wouldnt like that and wouldnt want to see him.again.

Maybe he's been watching 'You've Got Mail' LOL ! Anyway, it seems a nice idea and he might want to see if the dog likes his date and how she is with the dog also, as others have said, it will break the ice. Hope all goes well.