Why are dogs 'banned' in so many places in the USA?

[capt_noonie]

In CA pretty much any place that has an outdoor seating area will allow dogs. Now if it's a confined space, that is different, but if there are tables outside, no one has ever had a problem with Uni being there. There is also a chain restaurant called Lazy Dog Cafe, they encourage you to bring your dogs, have a doggy menu (nothing I would ever feed Uni though fyi), and a potty space. I believe they are opening up more locations.

[J_is_my_initial]

While I have no problem with a dog being in most stores, I would not be so happy to be around a bigger dog.
Another problem in having our animals with us all the time is with people who are allergic. An example my dtr is allergic to cats. When she had her senior pics made, they were allowed to bring something with them for props. One girl brought her cat. I was so worried that her senior pics would be ruined with red, watery eyes. By the time her pics were done, the reaction was setting in. Luckily she had gotten there a good bit earlier than the other girl. I wrote the company and let them know what I thought about it.
There are people who are allergic to dogs (I know it is the dander). Is it fair to people to put them in the positon to have to be around a dog when they go to the store? I can understand if they go into a petstore, but a grocery store or a restruant? If they allow dogs where does it stop? Cats. mice or even snakes? sorry if you have snakes, can not stand them,

[bWY39]

We have the same problems here in UK where dogs are considered a unpalatable disease in many places.

It is usually down to the law of the land and not the facility owner and if it is the law of the land then the size of the dog is never considered.

We also have to accept that there are many "Dog Owners" out there as opposed to "Dog Lovers" and in my books there is a massive difference.

There is also a difference between a "Dog Lover" and a "Responsible Dog Lover" as not all "Dog Lovers" act in a responsible manner.

In the district I live we have a major problem with irresponsible dog people who love their pets so much they walk them every day. During the walk the dog poops either on the side-walk or on the grass area and the owner never picks up just leaving it there for children or people to walk in.

This is the sort of action which gives us all a really bad name so anybody who is a "Dog Lover" in the best possible way is automatically looked upon as a potential problem in a public place along with all those so called "Dog Owners.

The local authorities then introduce laws to protect the public and I agree the law is intended to be in the best interest of the people but we don't have to agree with the law we only have to obey it and this is often the problem which upsets us.

The sad part of this is that introducing the law is never enough, the law has to be enforced and that is another story.

[staceydoon]

Originally Posted by Cat Hunter

I wish the US was more accepting of dogs. I took my Yorkie when he was a 4 month old baby into Barnes and Noble bookstore. He was in his basket and I was carrying the basket (I did not want him to be alone) I was going to see if they had a grooming book. The manager came up to me and said " you can't bring a dog in here we serve coffee". How ridiculous is that? I can't see why that makes any difference at all. Its not like the dog was going to poop or pee and if he did he was in the basket. I can see why a store would not want badly supervised and badly behaved dogs walking around in there but why not a small (tiny) dog who is in its owners arms at all times and is not making a noise or disturbing anyone?
I love my dog so much, he is not only loved but necessary for my well being (brings me my meds, wakes me up to take them, and calms my anxiety attacks) I have not had him certified by anyone, I just don't go anywhere that might have a problem with a tiny dog like that I hate confrontation and I avoid it with a passion, also because I think those types of places don't deserve my business. I do need to take him on planes when I go for overnight trips but he needs to be on my lap, which has been fine, up till the last part of my last trip.

If anybody can help me understand what is so desperately dirty about dogs that they can't go into a place that sells food, or even just coffee. I think if the rules/laws were less draconian people would not feel inclined to call their dogs something they are not. In France and England dogs are welcome in far more establishments and we don't see people there dying of dog poisoning!

Hi,IM from England,and trust me lately,ive been seeing no dog signs every where,However im allowed to take my dogs into my local pub and i think this is due to Morons raising staffies the wrong way, and not cleaning up after their dogs,However when i was in Belgium dogs had their own seat at the tables.Personally my dogs are more clean than some humans i know.

[Cat Hunter]

I just came back to Florida from the UK, where I saw many dogs inside pubs and resaturants enjoying the day with their family. Never heard of anyone suffering from dog poisoning!