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I just thought of something. I actually do NOT take Thor to restaurants with dog friendly patios, because Thor goes bananas when I'm eating something and other people/dogs walk by. He's normally very friendly with people, but I really think he believes everyone going by is planning to steal "our" food.

So I'm saying, I am allowed to take him in certain areas, but I don't, because my standard is generally, will this bother other people, or bother my dog. I really think that a small, non-shedding dog in an enclosed bag is not going to cause an allergy attack or cause a restaurant to get fined - I think these are extreme arguments, like saying that if you jaywalk, you could cause a horrible car accident.

It's not like I'm a career criminal, but I break rules from time to time. I do think there is a clear difference between a dog you can carry in a bag and a large one - just like, no shoes, no shirt, no service. I think it would be reasonable to change the rules that if your dog is in a bag, it's allowed. Your dog really can't be a sanitation risk at that point.

I can respect that other people disagree.

BTW, there's an easy way to avoid being bothered by kids on planes: EAR PLUGS! I never fly without 'em.