Subject: Dogs in restaurants
Posted by: romeomikegolf
Date: Jan 07 13
Are dogs allowed in where you live? If not, what reasons are given?
Posted by: romeomikegolf
Date: Jan 07 13
Are dogs allowed in where you live? If not, what reasons are given?
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Mommakat 
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Generally No here in Western Australia as it is against the Health by-laws. However the exception to the rule are guide dogs that are in the company of blind people. Reply #1. Jan 07 13, 4:44 AM |
romeomikegolf
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Here, in the UK, the health laws only exclude dogs from food preparation areas. It's down to the individual restaurateur/pub owner whether or not to allow them where food is eaten. Many use health laws, mistakenly, to ban dogs. Obviously assistance dogs are exempt. Our local town has four pubs and all allow dogs, albeit they may be restricted to certain areas. Reply #2. Jan 07 13, 5:01 AM |
| Mommakat
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Over here Dogs are not allowed in shopping centres either except in the case of guide dogs. Reply #3. Jan 07 13, 6:05 AM |
| romeomikegolf
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Same here. Reply #4. Jan 07 13, 10:18 AM |
JONESNIDER
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My late Grama Marion Was blind. She had, over time, two short-haired collies named Gunther and Buddy. They went everywhere with her. Reply #5. Jan 07 13, 12:18 PM |
Waldmaus
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I used to live in Germany, and in some, less formal, restaurants, it was perfectly okay to bring a well-behaved dog with you. I wonder if you could bring a cat with you? lol Reply #6. Jan 08 13, 4:34 PM |
callie_ross
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I think seeing eye dogs are allowed in restaurants here but I'm not 100% certain. Reply #7. Jan 08 13, 9:56 PM |
| romeomikegolf
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This is not about assistance dogs but dogs in general. Guide dogs should be allowed anywhere as their handler depends on them. Reply #8. Jan 09 13, 1:40 AM |
Christinap
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Dogs are banned in most restaurants round here, a couple of pubs do allow them though. Such a change in attitude over the years. I remember going on holiday to Cornwall about 20 years ago and we took our dog with us, and she was welcome just about everywhere. She came into restaurants and lay under the table good as gold, came into shops everywhere. Perhaps areas that depend on tourism are more flexible in allowing dogs in premises than non tourist areas. Reply #9. Jan 12 13, 7:15 PM |
| Mommakat
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I know this is straying a little from the point but I must make mention. When I was in California in 1980 and 83 I visited a place called TRuckee. We stayed at a Motel there and I was surprised to find that they had special accommodation for dogs belonging to their guests. I thought at the time it was a great idea and hoped that it would catch on here in Australia. Reply #10. Jan 12 13, 7:40 PM |
blindcat78
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I only know that service dogs are allowed in restaurants with their owners. Reply #11. Jan 13 13, 4:14 PM |
TheRambler
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I think it's nice to be able to take your dog into the pub. If you're going for a spot of lunch it saves you worrying about them if they're in the car, or tied up outside if it's hot. Most of the pubs in the highlands of Scotland allow dogs in but I'm not sure about the ones in big towns. Our dog always enjoys his wee packet of crisps! Reply #12. Jan 16 13, 8:17 AM |
| postal315
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Any sort of certified service dog i.e. A listening dog for the deaf, blind, even people with seizures, cannot be prohibited by law. That dog has earned the right to accompany it's owner. When I was showing in Agility my little Sheltie flew with me. I had a Sherpa bag designed by stewardesses that a small dog could travel in the main cabin of the plane and not be checked like baggage. Often my seat mate never knew I had a dog on board. Once or twice I couldn't resist letting her pop her head out! The thing was, the dog was supposed to stay in the bag. In Houston some restaurants have outdoor patios and usually well behaved dogs are allowed to sit under the table. That little Sheltie and I had great times! Reply #13. Jan 29 13, 10:35 AM |
ElusiveDream
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Just saw a news story about two Australian restaurants that have gotten themselves into trouble for refusing to serve blind patrons simply because they have guide dogs. Reply #14. Nov 04 13, 2:52 AM |
MiraJane
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In all of America, by Federal law, all service animals are allowed everywhere. Certified "Companion" animals used to be allowed too. But the Americans Disabilities Act has been weakened in the last several years and that is no longer the case unless local laws permit it. This includes housing too. Reply #15. Nov 04 13, 6:42 PM |
| Anton
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"In all of America, by Federal law, all service animals are allowed everywhere." Um, no. Private establishments reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Ever seen that sign up? If it was my restaurant, I'd refuse service to anybody wanting to bring an animal in with them. If they don't like it, they can speak to my attorneys about it. Reply #16. Nov 04 13, 7:44 PM |
| postal315
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There has recently been an outcry among disabled, dog dependent people, about pet owners "faking" their dog as a Service Dog. Apparently, you can buy the vests online and selfish pet owners are taking their non-Service dogs with them everywhere. The thing is, these dogs haven't received the rigorous training and testing that real Service dogs get. They act up, jump on people etc. and give all Service dogs a bad name. Some people have disabilities that aren't apparent to the naked eye. Yet they need their dog to open doors, retrieve objects, etc. Please don't encourage anyone to "fake" their dogs creds, just so they can have them with them. It could lead to the banning of all Service dogs. Reply #17. Nov 24 13, 10:58 AM |
spidersghost43
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Better dogs in resturants than little kids. Reply #18. Aug 25 14, 12:51 PM |
SisterSeagull
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A public house here in Torbay, England had a policy of allowing dogs into the bar area (where food was eaten) but not into the restaurant area; fair enough, it was a popular watering hole in what is quite a rural area. New owners banned dogs and within twelve months were forced to move on as the business was failing - many of the clientele, who were dog owners, took their business elsewhere. The current owners restored dogs to the bar areas and presto! The place is thriving. Reply #19. Aug 25 14, 2:17 PM |
mpkitty
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When I was visiting Costa Rica, I was in a bar/restaurant and a dog (seemed to be just wandering around by itself), urinated on the floor near me, and the locals didn't seem to think a thing about it...just ho-hum. Reply #20. Sep 14 14, 1:08 PM |
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