Dogs in Bunnings

[daydream**believer]

So Bunnings decided it would be a good idea to allow dogs in their stores, but only well behaved ones.

"BUNNINGS Warehouse has flung open its doors to animals, confirming that customers headed to the hardware store could now bring their pets.

Operations director Michael Schneider confirmed the move this afternoon.

“As long as pets are under appropriate control, are not aggressive and do not compromise the safety of our team or customers they are welcome,’’ Mr Schneider said.

But he said staff retained the right to refuse entry to any animal.

“Assistance animals have always been and will always be allowed entry into our stores.’’

Totally ridiculous imo.

3 days after the "dog friendly" policy is put in place and a little girl is bitten on the leg

http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/bunnings-new-pet-friendly-policy-has-been-called-into-questi...

*for the record i have no issue with guide dogs and assistance dogs*

[raptor_rebooted]

they were in actuality a real thief.

how were you able to tell it was 

deliberate and not a computer/human

error?

accusing me of being a possible thief

have you considered legal action?

or at least make a complaint?  

they had no right to make accusations

like that.

[bright.ton42]

Maybe there should be a policy that dogs should be muzzled on a lead? 

I see nothing wrong with that, a win win all round.  No risk of bites,  the dogs are comfortable with muzzles for short periods,

everyone is happy.  (well nearly everyone, except those who dislike dogs just for the sake of it, but that's another matter)

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[raptor_rebooted]

i think we have new laws now in 

nsw where certain types of dogs must

be muzzled in public.  

personally, i think these laws are 

sufficient.

[imastawka]

I used to be a doggie person.

My atitude has changed.   I am now wary of all dogs.

I don't care if someone says their dog is a perfect angel.

They all have teeth.  And no-one knows what their dog is thinking.

My FIL was savaged to death by a dog that he knew!

He went to visit - rang the bell - they weren't home and

the dog came racing.   Got savaged on one leg.  Main artery bitten

Got himself into the car and bled out. 

If Bunnings adopt this policy in Vic,  I will be going to Masters

[raptor_rebooted]

  i'm sorry to hear about your FIL.

i can understand why you don't like dogs 

[raptor_rebooted]

If Bunnings adopt this policy in Vic,  I will be going to Masters

they need all the help they can get.

many customers will now switch to 

bunnings because of the dog policy,

while masters is in big trouble financially.

they are not expected to make profit until

at least 2019.

[raptor_rebooted]

doesn't the dog policy apply to all

stores?

seems majority are voting for 'yes'

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/bunnings-warehouse-to-allow-pets-in-its-stores/news-story/...

[imastawka]

Thanks for that link, julia.

I have voted 'no'

[ooak3]

god Stawka thats horrible ................

i have 2 big scar's on my cheek from a dog attack when i was 2 years old 

had 3 more attacks during my life (not bitten but near misses)

but i still love dogs most are lovely wish i could say the same for the owners

[ooak3]

i voted no also but looks like the yes will win 

why would you need to take a dog in anyway? (unless its a blind dog of coarse)

dumb idea in the first place 

and youd think with the liability laws they would be liable if theres an attack ????????