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Would you like to dine with your dog? |
| By OnMilwaukee.com Staff Writers |
| Published Aug. 19, 2007 at 5:34 a.m. |
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Last summer, Jeb Bush signed a "Doggie Dining Bill" in Florida allowing pooches to plop down under tables at outdoor cafes, and later this month, a Chicago aldermanic committee will review a proposed ordinance that would allow dogs to hang out with their owners at outdoor cafes.
The ordinance prohibits dogs from sitting on a seat, table or countertop. Also, it forbids employees from touching the dogs, and mandates that disposable towels and liquid hand sanitizer are available at every table that permits dogs.
In Milwaukee, it's not permitted for doggies to drink or dine in public establishments, but some places are less likely to enforce the law than others, especially a bar with an outdoor cafe. But is this enough, or should it become legal in Brew City for dogs to accompany their caregivers to outdoor cafes and beer gardens?
Yes, outdoor cafes and bar patios should allow dogs. As long as a dog is not allowed near food prep areas or is not being a nuisance, there's no reason why a polite pup shouldn't be able to enjoy the company of his or her caregiver in public places.
No way, dogs do not belong in bars or restaurants. Most dogs drool and shed, which is very unappealing to drinkers and diners. Plus, even though the law says owners have to keep their dogs under control, dog fights, "accidents" and uncontrollable barking would still occur all the time.
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Posted by nan on Aug. 22, 2007 at 4:02 p.m. (report)
KEEP ALL HAIRY DOGS OUT OF MY PATH WHEN I AM EATING!! I got 2 flea bites from dogs begging by my table while their owners talked about how cute the dogs were....get a life and a dog sitter, not everyone loves your stupid dogs!!
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Posted by belle123 on Aug. 21, 2007 at 12:02 p.m. (report)
I agree with the comment about the owner of the restaurant deciding. If a dog is lying on the ground not bothering anyone then why not allow it...I know my dog would love to lay outside as opposed to being locked in the house all the time. What does "let dogs, be dogs" even mean? I could see if you dressed the animal up in clothing and had it sit at the table then you may have a point - but no one is purposing that.
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Posted by Idle1 on Aug. 20, 2007 at 5:15 p.m. (report)
Just like parents and kids, all dog owners swear their pets are well behaved, that is until they're not. Then it's someone else's fault. What happens when a "well behaved" fido starts salivating and begs for those delicious-smelling dinner entrees, or suffers an unexpected bowel, bladder or farting episode? Yum! What exactly does a non-dog toting cafe patron do when Fido gets spooked by the noise and hectic activity of a busy cafe, or barks and growls at a passing cat/rabbit/squirrel/fellow fido/ice cream truck/you name it? What if a patron brings in a mean looking pit bull? Will certain breeds be excluded? No amount of domestication will teach dogs to completely control their animal instincts and bodily functions as well as (most) humans , so I say "no" to this proposal. What's the purpose of bringing a dog to a restaurant anyway? What's next, the movies? Get a grip people. I've had it with this moronic trend of humanizing pets--let dogs be dogs!
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Posted by genmin on Aug. 20, 2007 at 2:40 p.m. (report)
My dogs are much more clean and well behaved than most children. If kids are allowed then pets should be also.
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Posted by T15 on Aug. 20, 2007 at 9:32 a.m. (report)
Just like with smoking I feel it should be up to the business owner if they allow or not allow dogs in their restaurant or bar. If you don't like it, go somewhere else. In no cases should dogs be allowed in the kitchen or food prep areas. I do like the previous comment on if dogs are allowed should they discriminate against other animals like snakes and cats? How would that be enforce. Just to mention that I usually find peoples dogs annoying but I am not going to let my personal feeling prevent buisiness owners from running their businesses the way they want.
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