I wonder when it became the norm to allow dogs into buildings selling food and drink, given that dogs are not the most hygienic of creatures.
However, now and I expect following the pandemic, numerous shops, pubs and hotels open their arms to people with dogs, with signs such as 'Dog Friendly' or even 'Dogs Welcome'.
Some even serve dog meals.
Last August, I was enjoying a meal at a hostelry, one I had visited several times before, when a couple came in with a large dog which spread itself over the floor.
Suddenly, it was violently sick over the carpet.
Luckily, I had finished my food so I got up in disgust and left and will never visit that establishment again.
I also avoid those that publicise that they are 'Dog Friendly'.
When I go to the railway station, or town centre in Chippenham, I like to walk through John Coles Park, but frequently the path round it is obstructed by numerous dogs of all sizes running to and fro.
Do the owners not care that this sort of behaviour can cause alarm to mere mortals like me or even young children walking or cycling round the park can be knocked over and injured?
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