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*

[imastawka]

A very good coupla questions indeed, ecar

[azureline**]

My daughter and grandson have a pet fur allergy, my dog is currently living in their home, simple answer is, they do not pat him, he isn't allowed on beds or furniture, he sits on his own mat and has his own bed, so far no issues.

I expect the workers who are allergic don't touch the dogs.....................any person who takes their dog out would be equipped with baggies. It's the law.

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

The worker might be afraid of dogs..

Re the law of carrying baggies for dog sh*t, I understand the law covers public space..not a private store, like Bunnings, which is open to the public..

[azureline**]

Surely Bunnings would have that policy?

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

I wouldnt assume Bunnings would have it, and I would question if/ how they would enforce it..Its not as if park rangers w/could fine the offender..

Maybe Bunnings need to run a weekend course for pets so they could clean up after themselves- like this clever pooch..lol

[ecar3483]

This is looking down the main aisle of a typical Bunnings store.

There are aisles that head off to the side, from it. (As illustrated by the aisle 16 sign, on the left of the picture).

Until you're virtually in the main aisle, you can't see what's there, in it, from those side aisles.

They're blind junctions.

It's bad enough trying to move one of the Bunning's "Steers like a brick" trolleys without colliding with other shoppers, or small children, or other people also wrestling with the trolleys.

I can imagine it's going to get ugly, quickly, with dogs involved, especially if their owners aren't paying 100% attention (which, people in a shop, don't do. Don't blame them, they're in a shop, they're shopping).

All I can say is poor dogs. It's not their fault that the place isn't designed for them.

[ecar3483]

Come, dogge, verily and forsooth we shall hie and away, this very day.

Most verily, we shall go to the nearest Bunnings whence I shall seek out the finest of snake disentangling tools, and you shall accompany me on my bold quest, for you are most welcome, there, in that fine establishment.

[imastawka]

Did someone put this link up and I overlooked it?

It's from last Monday and says Bunnings is reviewing the dog

policy after the little girl got bitten

 http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/nov/09/bunnings-to-review-dog-friendly-policy-after-f...

Finally, some sanity

[chameleon54]

My wife is blind and uses a guide dog in  public places and shops regularly. Even these dogs which are some of the most docile, intelligent and well trained dogs you will find, still have basic instincts.

When lining up at cash registers or lines to enter sporting events, they regularly sniff other people, putting their wet noses where they are not wanted.. Most emmbarrising for woman wearing skirts at certain times of the month and not something people should have to put up with in shops on a regular basis.

In food venues, our guide dog regularly lunges under tables or at peoples feet to grab a chip or morsel that has fallen to the floor. Kids who are supposed to be eating want to pat the dog, then go back to eating, hands unwashed. Again, distracting and intrusive for other people dining out.

When shopping in the supermarket, the dog is attracted to and sniffs food items on the shelves and we have to be on constant lookout, to respect public food hygiene and keep the dogs nose away from fresh food and veg.

 We have had two guide dogs and about to get our third ( TODAY in fact, wife left this morning for a weeks training with new dog ) . Both have expressed the same behaviours. People are usually understanding with guide dogs, but shouldnt have to put up with these intrusions in shops with any half trained mutt.  SORRY but a very bad idea Bunnings.      

[raptor_rebooted]

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@imastawka wrote:

Did someone put this link up and I overlooked it?

It's from last Monday and says Bunnings is reviewing the dog

policy after the little girl got bitten

 http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2015/nov/09/bunnings-to-review-dog-friendly-policy-after-f...

Finally, some sanity

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yes, you must have overlooked it.

that info has been posted at least

twice, that i can see.

“We will continue to evolve our policy so that it meets community expectations,” Gillam said.

“We’ve had some great customer ideas such as ‘weekdays only’ or ‘only if muzzled’ and we will evaluate whether these make sense. We are grateful for all the feedback we’ve received.”

the feedback seems to be most

people want the bunnings pet friendly

policy to stay.

i hope it does