What the hell? Dogs on trains?

patsylimerick · 13/12/12 - 18:08

Just hopped on for 2.5hr train journey and lady sat longside me with her dog, who is now on her lap, about 2 inches from my leg. What the hell is that about then? My question is, am I risking life and limb if I get- as planned- a toasted sandwich and tea from the dining car? She wouldn't even notice as she's watching a movie on her iPad. Lovely...... It's sneezing now....

sweh · 13/12/12 - 18:12

Is it a small fluffy dog, or a giant one?
Just ask the lady if poochie is friendly, or if it's possible for you to have a sandwich without aggravating it?

I hope you told the puppy "bless you!"

Voynich · 13/12/12 - 18:13

You've never encountered this before?

SJ_Mental · 13/12/12 - 18:15

Give me the co-ordinates, I'll dispatch a rspca execution squad post haste.

soulboy77 · 13/12/12 - 18:17

As long as they are on a lead or in a carrier and don't occupy a seat then it's allowed.

I'm more concerned about the chap in the morning trying to force his way on a crowded train with a bike covered in mud.

Takae · 13/12/12 - 18:21

Is it really that unusual for you?

I have spotted dogs on trains over years. Also cats in cages. But I once saw someone with a bored-looking goat on lead from Darlington to Newcastle. That was really weird.

patsylimerick · 13/12/12 - 18:21

I think it's a king Charles thingie, very big sad eyes. It keeps staring at me - like it knows I'm typing about it as I try to hide my phone from its owner. Maybe I'll give it a bit of ham... I have a very healthy respect for (fear of) dogs I dont know :-(

patsylimerick · 13/12/12 - 18:25

SJ_Mental wrote: »

Give me the co-ordinates, I'll dispatch a rspca execution squad post haste.

if they could just get it to stop staring at/breathing on me; rhat'd be good. A tranquilliser dart maybe?

patsylimerick · 13/12/12 - 19:10

Well this has taken a turn for the worse. Elderly lady sitting opposite me got off at last stop, and she had three big suitcases so I hopped up to help. Actually only 2 were hers third was dig lady who ran down aisle after me, wrestled one from me shouting that's my suitcase. I apologised but when we got back to seat, I said 'she would have told me at the door, I wasn't trying to steal it. To which she replied 'you hit my dog as you were getting up! I had a premonition this wasn't going to go well.

patsylimerick · 13/12/12 - 19:19

She's now gone over to the old lady's vacated seat, stroking the thing like your man from Austin powers. She's like a Best In Show escapee.

stoatie · 13/12/12 - 19:21

Well this is fascinating.

[Deleted User] · 13/12/12 - 19:25

Be very careful you do not say "woof" to it, apparently,
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1771080

solarflare · 13/12/12 - 19:25

That's nothing, one time two cows and a Shetland pony got thrown off my train for making too much noise in the Quiet Zone carriage. Shocking.

mounty · 13/12/12 - 19:27

are you going to try and steal the dog next?

Muze · 13/12/12 - 19:31

I've taken my dogs on buses and trains loads of times.

For buses, it's at the discretion of the driver, but I've never been refused so long as I've got my bus pass and a quid for dog, even when we've been covered in mud!

So long as they are clean, quiet and under control, it's not an issue. Better behaved than most kids

If someone kicks up a fuss, I just put her hi-viz coat on and everyone thinks she's an assistance dog

[Deleted User] · 13/12/12 - 19:32

It can smell your fear:D

gavinfarrelly · 13/12/12 - 19:32

Well this is nearly as exciting as the tesco delivery thread was

Sandgrownun · 13/12/12 - 19:33

People have always taken dogs on trains and buses, it's not a new thing.

BastardBeaver · 13/12/12 - 19:33

That's nothing. I saw snakes on a plane once.

tenofspades · 13/12/12 - 19:34

But I once saw someone with a bored-looking goat on lead from Darlington to Newcastle. That was really weird.

thats funny. I'd expect that in Cornwall not Darlington to Newcastle. :d

stoatie · 13/12/12 - 19:34

gavinfarrelly wrote: »

Well this is nearly as exciting as the tesco delivery thread was

It really isn't.

Croctacus · 13/12/12 - 19:36

A woman I worked with was on a jury at the Old Bailey for a case of a man accused of indecency with a cat on a train.

Her summary?

"I didn't even know you were allowed cats on trains!"

spaniel-lover · 13/12/12 - 20:02

I take my dog on the train sometimes - if anyone objects then tough.

patsylimerick · 13/12/12 - 20:03

Croctacus wrote: »

A woman I worked with was on a jury at the Old Bailey for a case of a man accused of indecency with a cat on a train.
Her summary?

"I didn't even know you were allowed cats on trains!"

I've genuinely never seen it before.:D

Oh, and stoat or, I'm sure there's a porn or religion or gay something or other thread begging for your scorn. Most of the stuff in here bores me witless, but I somehow don't feel the need to be a smug arse and just avoid the threads. Works well for me.

JB3 · 13/12/12 - 20:06

I've never seen a dog on a train!

[Deleted User] · 13/12/12 - 20:07

gavinfarrelly wrote: »

Well this is nearly as exciting as the tesco delivery thread was

Nah, that thread was nail bitingly exciting.

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