Some bars may start allowing dogs!

That would be cool, but i hope the dogs would be ready for that type of place

No I wouldn't go to a bar or restaurant
that has dogs licking themselves while
I'm eating or drinking. It's going to
be a problem when the dogs smell food.
Most dogs aren't trained well enough to
behave in that setting. Of course the
owners of those dogs are going to get
upset and uppity when they're asked to
leave and not the dog laying under the
next table.

These establishments are going to open
themselves up to law suits if a dog is
spooked by a patron and bites him. ‹(°¿°)›

Well, i don't go to bars, in general. But I love to hear stories about animals being allowed in more public places like this!^_^ We had a local pet store that used to allow pets to be brought in with their owners. I'm not sure if this is still allowed, though. I've also heard of restaurants where pets were allowed, not here in Kansas City, but just around the world, and I've always thought that it is such a lovely idea. I hope one day to own at least a dog or two (I love dogs) and I would love to feel able to take my canine companion with me to a restaurant or some other sort of establishment. It would be so much fun!^_^

i think that's dumb. why would you want to take your dog into a bar. i wouldn't go to a bar with dogs there because they might try to bite you or fight with another dog. that's just not safe. like you said unless it's a service animal then i see no point in taking a dog into a bar. i wouldn't take a dog to a bar because what if someone tried to get it drunk.

My husband worked in a bar for several years and when I asked him what he thought the first thing he said was as long as food wasn't served. I laughed because when I read this post the first thought (after listening to tales of his evenings working) I had was those poor dogs would be dancing around trying to avoid being stepped on or tripped over by those not drinking in moderation.
I wouldn't have a problem with dogs there if as it was stated they were well behaved. I however don't necessarily think it's a good idea for everyone. I know some people who are afraid of dogs.

I read this too. It would be kind of fun, but I would be afraid of a dog fight or something. I do go to PetSmart where you can bring your dogs and cats, it is really cool to be able to walk around with your pet while they shop.

cheers for good news

Wow sounds cool. I cant wait to see my foods serve with dog hairs and bugs. that would be awesome. Wish they gonna do it here too.

Oh my gosh, that's crazy lol. I can't believe they are considering this. I guess I wouldn't mind going to a bar with a dog there as long as he had been socialized.

I'm all for animal's rights, but this may be taking it a bit too far. I agree with animals being welcomed at pet stores like Petco and PetSmart, but I don't think that an establishment that serves food and beverages is the appropriate place for dogs. You have to worry about them begging for food and becoming aggressive over table scraps, maybe even biting somebody. There is also the issue of cleanliness and the health department permits. A dog in your home is one thing, but how do we know that the owners are cleaning up after the dog in the restaurant kitchen? You also have to think about people with allergies to dogs. Look at it this way: they don't allow smoking in bars or restaurants in most states, so why open the doors to pets? Of course service animals are another case altogether.