Pressure Mounts on Bunnings to Ban Dogs from Its Stores
The debate over dogs in Bunnings stores has reignited, with Australians divided on whether pets should be allowed inside. Some shoppers are calling for a ban after complaints about pet behavior and cleanliness.
Concerns from Shoppers
Many Australians bring their dogs to Bunnings, which is permitted if the dogs are restrained. However, not all customers support this practice.
"Bunnings is a hardware store, not a dog park," one customer posted on Reddit. "So many poos and piss on the floor at Bunnings."
Another added, "Most dogs are untrained and misbehaved. The owners are just narcissistic attention seekers. It's the only reason why they want to take their mutt everywhere. Dogs have the worst fan base. But I also don't want dogs around me anywhere I go in public. Including Bunnings."
Bunnings' Policy on Dogs
Bunnings allows dogs inside on the condition that they are friendly and kept under control by being on a lead, wearing a muzzle, carried, or safely secured in a trolley.
Some dog owners, however, have faced criticism for not cleaning up after their pets within the stores.
Additional Opinions
One commenter questioned the focus on Bunnings alone:
"Only Bunnings? They're not children, you can leave them in the backyard."
Author's Summary
The controversy highlights divided opinions on dogs in public commercial spaces like Bunnings, balancing pet owners' freedoms with other shoppers' comfort and hygiene concerns.
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