Pub-loving pup lands owner in doghouse after exposing his cheeky trips to local boozer

Last updated: 2025/11/04 at 3:14 PM

Charlie Watton

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Dani discovered her husband’s secret pub trips after their dog kept insisting on stopping outside the local pub during her walks. (Jam Press/@midwife.to.mama)

A pub-loving pooch has landed her owner in the doghouse after his wife discovered the pair’s cheeky pit stops at the local boozer.

Dani was out walking the family’s beloved basset hound, Shiloh, when she stumbled upon her husband’s “little secret”.

The mischievous mutt began tugging on the lead every time they passed the entrance to their local, refusing to budge until they stopped outside the pub.

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Midwife Dani, who started taking Shiloh on daily walks while on maternity leave with baby Aubrey, soon realised something was up.

After the three-year-old dog made a routine stop at the same doorway every single day, the 29-year-old finally put two and two together.

A basset hound exposed her owner’s secret pub trips after tugging her wife toward the local every walk. The pooch, nicknamed the “Pint-Sized Snitch,” revealed his cheeky Guinness stops. — Dani, her husband Marc, their daughter, and their dog Shiloh. (Jam Press/@midwife.to.mama)

It turns out hubby Marc, 36, who often offered to walk Shiloh himself, had been nipping into The Heathfield Inn in Exeter for a “swift Guinness” while Shiloh lapped up the attention – and treats – from regulars.

“Apparently, it’s been their little secret for a number of months,” Dani told What’s The Jam.

“I noticed Shiloh pulling on the lead to go to the pub whilst going for a daily walk, whilst on maternity leave.

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“At first I thought she must have seen a cat or something, but after a few days of her stopping at the same point, I realised.

“I joked with my husband when I got home that he’s been caught out, the dog’s dobbed him in.

“He instantly knew what I was talking about and burst out laughing.

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“He joked that he didn’t know what she could be stopping for, before admitting that if he’s having a particularly hard day at work, he will take Shiloh out and fall into the pub for a swift Guinness.

“Shiloh is always fussed over and given a dog treat.

(Jam Press/@midwife.to.mama)

“As long as Shiloh gets a good walk and he’s home to help with bath time, I’m all for it.

“I’m not actually mad at him.

“Marc probably takes her out four times a week, and he doesn’t go to the pub every time.

“I’ve had a few DMs from women saying they’ve realised their dog does the same.”

Now locals have dubbed Shiloh the “Pint-Sized Snitch” after exposing her owner’s secret sessions down the local.

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