Dogs in general just have that incredible, natural ability to make the people around them happy. Some of you folks might think differently, but we always fall for those puppy dog eyes, soft fur, lovely paws, and just their overall cuteness and undying devotion!

Truly, dogs are experts when it comes to making people feel at ease.

However, it seems like not everyone is as easily charmed.

One Coles shopper has sparked an intense discussion on social media after he called out a fellow shopper’s furry companion in their local supermarket.

The dog was sitting quietly at the checkout counter. Credit: Facebook.​

Posting his complaint on Coles’ official Facebook page, one Sydney shopper said that the store should not be allowing customers to bring their dogs up onto the bagging area of the checkout since this is a “food type” place.

The man snapped a sneaky photo of the scenario, showing a small brown dog sitting patiently on the counter while its owner’s groceries were being scanned.

He also alleged that the dog was not a companion animal, hence it should not be allowed in the supermarket in the first place.

As per Coles’ policy, everyday pets or animals are not allowed to enter the stores. However, assistance or companion animals are allowed if they are clearly identified by a collar, coat or harness.

The man’s post attracted the attention of several fellow Coles shoppers. And while some questioned whether the dog was in fact a companion animal, a majority of the users came to the dog’s defence.

“Did the dog tell you it wasn’t a companion animal? What exactly gives you the indication it isn’t?” one person questioned the man.

“A companion animal can be any breed, not just a stereotypical Labrador or Alsatian you know. That dog may well be trained to detect epilepsy or diabetic episodes.”

They added: “It’s also probably cleaner and more well trained than some screaming brat.”

Another person agreed and wrote: “Who knows how many people have touched your food products before it's even got to the checkout. Dogs are probably cleaner.”

Other Facebook users said the man was clearly ‘nitpicking’ and they did not really mind an innocent dog sitting at the checkout counter.

“I would seriously be hugging that beautiful dog and telling him to stay there as long as he wanted,” one user wrote.

Another added: “Yay! It always cheers me up to see a doglet when at the otherwise boring shops!”

So what do you think, members? Was the man being reasonable or not?

 

[Breni]

I think it is disgusting,and to let the dog on something that other people put there shopping on l don't think so you just don't know what that dog has trodden in.

 

[Singomate]

Coles shopper complains about fellow shopper’s furry friend – reasonable or not?​

Dogs in general just have that incredible, natural ability to make the people around them happy. Some of you folks might think differently, but we always fall for those puppy dog eyes, soft fur, lovely paws, and just their overall cuteness and undying devotion!

Truly, dogs are experts when it comes to making people feel at ease.

​

However, it seems like not everyone is as easily charmed.

One Coles shopper has sparked an intense discussion on social media after he called out a fellow shopper’s furry companion in their local supermarket.

The dog was sitting quietly at the checkout counter. Credit: Facebook.​

Posting his complaint on Coles’ official Facebook page, one Sydney shopper said that the store should not be allowing customers to bring their dogs up onto the bagging area of the checkout since this is a “food type” place.

The man snapped a sneaky photo of the scenario, showing a small brown dog sitting patiently on the counter while its owner’s groceries were being scanned.

He also alleged that the dog was not a companion animal, hence it should not be allowed in the supermarket in the first place.

As per Coles’ policy, everyday pets or animals are not allowed to enter the stores. However, assistance or companion animals are allowed if they are clearly identified by a collar, coat or harness.

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The man’s post attracted the attention of several fellow Coles shoppers. And while some questioned whether the dog was in fact a companion animal, a majority of the users came to the dog’s defence.

“Did the dog tell you it wasn’t a companion animal? What exactly gives you the indication it isn’t?” one person questioned the man.

“A companion animal can be any breed, not just a stereotypical Labrador or Alsatian you know. That dog may well be trained to detect epilepsy or diabetic episodes.”

They added: “It’s also probably cleaner and more well trained than some screaming brat.”

Another person agreed and wrote: “Who knows how many people have touched your food products before it's even got to the checkout. Dogs are probably cleaner.”

​

Other Facebook users said the man was clearly ‘nitpicking’ and they did not really mind an innocent dog sitting at the checkout counter.

“I would seriously be hugging that beautiful dog and telling him to stay there as long as he wanted,” one user wrote.

Another added: “Yay! It always cheers me up to see a doglet when at the otherwise boring shops!”

So what do you think, members? Was the man being reasonable or not?

Luv dogs but no on all accounts

 

[Singomate]

Absolutely no

 

[Ricci]

Unless you know the full reasons for the dog being there it would be wrong to judge. Maybe it is a companion animal and the only thing that makes it possible for the guy to get out and about. Walk a mile in his shoes before you judge him.

 

[Akira11]

Some people just need to get a life!!. The dog could be his assistant to pick up signs of an epileptic fit. Or a sleep disorder.

 

[JayKay]

I love dogs, but not sitting on a shelf where my grocery/food items go.
All the companion animals I've seen wear a little bib or necktie stating they are companion animals. Guide dogs also have specific identification. Even animals in training wear legitimate identification, and trainers also wear obvious identification.

 

[David Massam]

Coles shopper complains about fellow shopper’s furry friend – reasonable or not?​

Dogs in general just have that incredible, natural ability to make the people around them happy. Some of you folks might think differently, but we always fall for those puppy dog eyes, soft fur, lovely paws, and just their overall cuteness and undying devotion!

Truly, dogs are experts when it comes to making people feel at ease.

​

However, it seems like not everyone is as easily charmed.

One Coles shopper has sparked an intense discussion on social media after he called out a fellow shopper’s furry companion in their local supermarket.

The dog was sitting quietly at the checkout counter. Credit: Facebook.​

Posting his complaint on Coles’ official Facebook page, one Sydney shopper said that the store should not be allowing customers to bring their dogs up onto the bagging area of the checkout since this is a “food type” place.

The man snapped a sneaky photo of the scenario, showing a small brown dog sitting patiently on the counter while its owner’s groceries were being scanned.

He also alleged that the dog was not a companion animal, hence it should not be allowed in the supermarket in the first place.

As per Coles’ policy, everyday pets or animals are not allowed to enter the stores. However, assistance or companion animals are allowed if they are clearly identified by a collar, coat or harness.

​

The man’s post attracted the attention of several fellow Coles shoppers. And while some questioned whether the dog was in fact a companion animal, a majority of the users came to the dog’s defence.

“Did the dog tell you it wasn’t a companion animal? What exactly gives you the indication it isn’t?” one person questioned the man.

“A companion animal can be any breed, not just a stereotypical Labrador or Alsatian you know. That dog may well be trained to detect epilepsy or diabetic episodes.”

They added: “It’s also probably cleaner and more well trained than some screaming brat.”

Another person agreed and wrote: “Who knows how many people have touched your food products before it's even got to the checkout. Dogs are probably cleaner.”

​

Other Facebook users said the man was clearly ‘nitpicking’ and they did not really mind an innocent dog sitting at the checkout counter.

“I would seriously be hugging that beautiful dog and telling him to stay there as long as he wanted,” one user wrote.

Another added: “Yay! It always cheers me up to see a doglet when at the otherwise boring shops!”

So what do you think, members? Was the man being reasonable or not?

Guide and assistance dogs must be allowed into public areas including shops, we have a daughter in law who has a Labrador guide dog and he is welcomed everywhere, knows exactly what he is and isn"t allowed to do, off leash of course is a different matter, a real spoilt mischief who loves coming to Grandma's for doggy treats.
Have you ever seen the number of people at Bunnings with dogs acciompanying them in trolleys or on leash, Bunnings welcome them.

 

[Groovy]

All good if it’s a guide and assistance dog, but that doesn’t mean it has to be sitting on the area where all the groceries and other things go!!I It’s not hygienic. Don’t get me wrong, I love animals. I used to have a beautiful German Shepherd, unfortunately he passed away and I miss him dearly!!!

 

[Pam White]

I (and I am sure I am not alone) am allergic to dogs and would prefer they didn't sit on loading areas.

 

[Craftingnonna]

We all know the importance of pets in one’s life, and the importance of service dogs.
The fact is, how does a service dog help its owner by sitting at the check out like that? I have never seen a see and eye dog get up on the scanners like that. These dogs are meant to help the owners, and from what I understand the benefits of a service dog is to be by the owners side no lowly gagging all over an area where food is. And why would you allow a dog to jump up like that? Service dogs are meant to be well behaved.
The other point I have, why didn’t the person at the check out ask the man to please remove the dog from that area.
I think people do their dogs a great harm by the way they treat them.
For sure instance my pet hate is, seeing dog owners taking their dogs for a walk in a stroller, over feeding them or worst still having working dogs as pets these dogs are meant to run around in paddock, herd sheep, take care of their flocks not sit at home being pampered.
Some dog owners can literally love their pets to death.
I’m sure that my comments might upset many pet owner, all I’m doing is pointing out that certain breeds of dogs are not meant to be over fed and being inactive that’s all.

 

[Janet g]

Bunnings have special mats to put in there trolleys for your furry friends ,there often a good talking point and brighten non dog owners days especially mine

 

[Breni]

Shame people don't use them, l have never seen a dog in a Bunnings trolley with a mat under it on the Gold Coast

 

[68autobug]

I've seen an patted many dogs in Bunnings trolleys..... and My local Bunnings is around an hours drive from me...