Dogs could soon be allowed in eateries in SA (restaurant, floor)

[skeet09]

Originally Posted by TXtrkgrl

So....... back to dogs eating in restaraunts. Whatcha think??

Can we please leave kids out of this? It is about dogs in restaraunts. Kids should have never been brought up in the first place.
(I am guilty and if I still have time I will delete my comments about kids).

I understand your concern to stay on topic. Rock on!
Just wanted to clarify some things mentioned on this thread, that's all.

[noillegalsnusa]

What about people who are allergic to dogs? Are you a gluton and dog free restaraunt?

What about people who don't want to catch a cold of flu or strep because you'd rather not pay for a babysitter for your little hellion who is obviously sick since he's got more goo coming out of his nostrils than the entire movie of Ghostbusters required?

[LovingSAT]

Originally Posted by sapphire

It would be awesome if you'd develop a nice attitude and or at least the ability to stay off my case.

I agree, this is a discussion board. We can agree to disagree without constant battering of certain members.

[skeet09]

Originally Posted by LovingSAT

I agree, this is a discussion board. We can agree to disagree without constant battering of certain members.

I didn't see anything wrong being said. Since we are using written communication, we cannot catch the small non verbal communication hints used in face to face communication. What one individual may write may be well meaning, another may take in another way.

[noillegalsnusa]

LindaGrace: it should be the restaurants right and reservation to limit the amount of dogs at any given time. Say that, it should also be up to management to say, "Hey, you aren't controlling your dog and you will have to leave if you can't." And when they still don't, they get booted. Pretty simple--unfortunately we can't do that with children.

[Dreadlockd]

If I am out with my dog for the day, I do appreciate eateries that have a dog friendly policy. After some concerns others have mentioned in the thread, I can understand the reservations about dogs on the patio. I will say that in my lifetime I have never seen with my dog or another owners dog, a bathroom issue. I'm sure it happens, but I would think rarely. I'm not a person who purposefully cruises around looking for dog friendly patios so I can have a dinner date with my dog, but the convenience is nice.

Not every eatery in town will be forced to allow dogs on the property so I don't see the problem, if you don't like it stop going. Perhaps management will change their minds; democracy is in the dollar.

[skeet09]

Originally Posted by noillegalsnusa

LindaGrace: it should be the restaurants right and reservation to limit the amount of dogs at any given time. Say that, it should also be up to management to say, "Hey, you aren't controlling your dog and you will have to leave if you can't." And when they still don't, they get booted. Pretty simple--unfortunately we can't do that with children.

Yes, well said.

[NeedCoffee]

Interesting topic, but I think I'm missing something.

Is it currently against the city ordinances to bring a dog to the Flying Saucer? Are they breaking the law? I've had many pleasant lunches with my well-behaved pooch there before.

Is the new proposal going to require that all restaurants allow dogs? I like bringing my dog along on a nice afternoon to a patio, but I'm in favor of allowing the restaurant owners make the final decision. Since that's the only place (that I know of) in my area that allows it, I'm more inclined to grab lunch there. The non-dog lovers (or allergic people) have the option to sit inside or go elsewhere, and I've never seen it to be a problem.

In summary, I'm for letting the restaurant owners decide.

[skeet09]

Originally Posted by NeedCoffee

Interesting topic, but I think I'm missing something.

Is it currently against the city ordinances to bring a dog to the Flying Saucer? Are they breaking the law? I've had many pleasant lunches with my well-behaved pooch there before.

Is the new proposal going to require that all restaurants allow dogs? I like bringing my dog along on a nice afternoon to a patio, but I'm in favor of allowing the restaurant owners make the final decision. Since that's the only place (that I know of) in my area that allows it, I'm more inclined to grab lunch there. The non-dog lovers (or allergic people) have the option to sit inside or go elsewhere, and I've never seen it to be a problem.

In summary, I'm for letting the restaurant owners decide.

Yes! Some restaurants are more dog friendly than others such as:
- informal eateries with owners who are dog lovers
- restaurants near a vet (since owners are busy, they might stop by to eat on their way after the visit)

[LovingSAT]

Originally Posted by TXtrkgrl

Just wondering about everyone's opinion on this. I have mixed feelings myself. (sorry if it has already been posted )

Dogs could be joining diners at S.A. eateries

Txtrkgrl - this is a great post with a lot of different opinions. I hope it gets back on track to get the full scope of everyones thoughts.