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 Moms View Message Board: General Discussion Archive: Archive December 2005 : Pet question? Survey
If you were eating at a restaurant, say... an Olive Garden; would you be put off if someone carried in their small dog in a purse-like carrier, set it on the floor; away from other patrons and the dog did not make a peep?
No, that wouldn't bother me. The dog is tucked away and if it was quiet, you would hardly know it was there.
Yes, it would bother me. I just find it disrespectful of the other patrons. There may be allergy or germ issues that shouldn't have to be dealt with during dinner in a restaurant.
No, I wouldn't mind as long as it stayed in the pet carrier. I could understand why it would be frowned upon, however, since many have allergies.
I didn't think of the allergy issue.
Here I see signs on business ALL the time about bringing pets into restaurants. It's against health regulations or something. I also see them on some stores.
It's against the law here, and I would be bothered by an attempt to break the law. Unless the dog is a guide dog or other type of companion for medical reasons, dogs are barred from all places selling or serving food in this area.
It wouldn't bother me personally, but I think I'd be concerned about folks with allergies. And of course the other obvious health concerns that *some* animals may bring. Ditto Ginny, in most places it's illegal.
We traveled across country with a puppy and took her inside fast food places but not without permission from the manager and only because it was 110 degrees outside. I would have never dreamed to take her inside if it wasn't so hot. At night, when it was cooler we left her in the vehicle with the windows rolled down part way. But never did we take her into a restraunt. Why do you ask?
Wouldn't bother me. Happens on planes all the time and that's *really* small.
Im not sure it would bother me or not. I love dogs, but certainly wouldnt dream about taking a dog into a restaurant, except a seeing eye dog. But, Im sure if it were in a small carrier under the table and didnt make a sound, then it wouldnt be a problem.
In many, many public places it is illegal to bring any animal but a guide dog inside! (grocery stores etc)
Yes,(we live in PA like Ginny posted, we live beside the Maryland border and I believe it is the same there) it is illegal and there are health violations and owners are at risk of breaking them, paying a fine and getting their name in the paper.
I wouldn't want to eat next to a dog (even a small one in a carrier) at a restaurant. I have a dog so it's not that I don't like dogs. I just don't think it's sanitary and where are the lines drawn?
Yes. I am not a pet person at all and would leave the restaurant if this happened. If I wanted to eat with a dog I would get a dog and eat at home with it! My old neighbor did this alllll the time with her poodle. This dog went EVERYWHERE with them. And they had a very active social life, so this poodle really lived it up!
The dog wouldn't bother me, but like Ginny said it is against the law. I'm a very rule oriented person and that's what would bother me. If they'd gotten permission from the manager/owner, then all's well, but I seriously doubt some place like Olive Garden would give someone permission unless like Kristie's example of extreme weather (hot OR cold).
Yep
It wouldn't bother me one bit. I love seeing people spend more time with their pets. And for the most part these "pocket pets" are generally well behaved and you'd never know they were there.
Yes! I really, really dislike the little dog-in-a-purse thing. I had a customer come up to my teller window last week with her dog in a purse, and plopped it down on the counter right in my face. I had to count her money out with the dog breathing on me...ugh. I think she was put out because I didn't tell her how adorable he was, but I was actually considering asking her to put it on the floor. I think it's ridiculous. And, for the record, I really and truly do love animals, I just think unless they are working dogs, they need to stay home or outside. And definitely not in a restaurant.
I don't know if I could really carry my dog, everywhere, if I had a dog that small. One doesn't spend that much time in the bank. Couldn't the dog have waited in the car? If it was too cold to stay in the car, then the dog should have stayed home!
It would not bother me at all, but I think it is a bit prejudice... This is why.
Yes. It would REALLY bother me. And, let me say that I am an avid pet lover. Pets are SUPER important to me and also to my family. I'm the one you would see in tears if someone in the park were to hit their dog, etc.
LOL Shelly!
I would be annoyed, both because it's bad for people with allergies and because I just think it's gross. Just like people who let their cats walk on the counter/tables. Yum Yum! I always wanted litter box feet near my food
Wow, I did not know this was a LAW! I have been on many flights where small dogs are allowed in carriers in such as this. That seems WAY worse to me for allergies or dog accidents in such a confined space vs. a restaurant atmosphere where ultimately the dog could just be taken to the car if necessary. I'm also surprised at how many people wouldn't like this. I'm a huge dog lover though, and this dog sounds like it wasn't a noise or odor problem....To each his own
LOL groove. I wish there were a way to keep my litter pawed cat off the countertops! Good news is I don't keep dishes or food out, so she doesn't step on those!
Did you all know that sometimes I see people bring their little dogs in to the dr.'s office in their purses? I've even seen them at stores. It does bug me for many reasons-allergies, hygiene, the law, and mostly because what happens if a child tries to pet the dog? No one knows how ferocious it can be, even if it's a cute little thing. And if a small dog that fits in a purse is allowed, then are all types of pets of a certain size going to be allowed? I think that people who sneak in their pets are being rude.
Thanks everyone. I was wondering about the "pocket pet" etiquette. As you know, we have a new little addition to our family.
Aside from the other comments, which I agree with, about dog prejudices, allergies, etc. I have a problem with pets as fashion accessories in little Burberry bags and the like, a la Paris Hilton. I have a bias of my own though--I'm not a fan of little dogs. I've always maintained that a dog you could drop kick across the room is not *really* a dog.
Many of you would be very uncomfortable dining in Germany, where dogs are more welcome in restaurants than children. "You may see dogs accompanying their owners into German restaurants, pubs, and cafes. Many restaurants routinely allow dogs inside as well as to any outside seating, and will often provide a bowl of water for the pet. Dogs are particularly present when outside seating is available, because Germans love to sit outside when weather permits and to have their dogs with them." We saw many dog bowls provided, but very few high chairs.
I have a problem with pets as fashion accessories in little Burberry bags and the like, a la Paris Hilton. I have a bias of my own though--I'm not a fan of little dogs.}
Bea, I wouldn't be uncomfortable in any event. I'm not uncomfortable with dogs, since I have one who sits right next to the dinner table every night. What I resent is people who think the laws and rules don't apply to them - 'he's just a little dog so it's OK'. That's what I have a problem with.
Ditto Bea...dogs go everywhere in Europe with their owners. Of course, I've never seen a big dog there either. Always little ones and they're so well-behaved. (At least in my experience!
Bea, it wouldn't bother me at all if it were legal. I understand that some people (myself included) consider their pets their four-legged children. That doesn't mean I'm going to take my hyper-barks-at-everything mini-schnauzer to a restaurant with me! lol Well, maybe an outdoor restaurant.
I understand that people that bring their dogs to restaurants love their pets, and that is good. The thing that bugs me is that they think everyone should love them. I really dont like small dogs. I have met some really nice small dogs, and I make exceptions to them, but mostly I see them as noisy little heel bitters. I see behavior from them that if it was a big dog, you would have them put down as vicious. And it makes me cranky that people bring them into restaurants. Children are not forbidden in restaurants, dogs are.
As cute as those dogs can be, they are still an animal, and I do believe that all animals are forbidden in restaurants (except for service dogs.)
Thanks everyone, again.
Annie, I want to say THANK YOU for following the rules. We have a young girl in our karate class who last summer got a puppy. It was a small dog (silky terrier) and her mom would bring it to class. Our class is in an elementary school gym. Very against the rules. This puppy would get excited every time someone would pet it and pee on the gym floor. The mom's excuse was she worked all day and the poor puppy was alone, so she wanted to bring it to class so it wouldn't be alone longer than it had to be. Then we saw them one day in Home Depot--with the pup in the cart. The puppy saw me and peed, right there in Home Depot. I don't know what's changed, but he hasn't been to class for a few months, which in mho, is a good thing. When he was there, he'd bark and disrupt the class, and they'd often let him to the end of his leash where he'd be in our way. My point is (pardon my rambling) they're teaching their daughter that's it okay to break rules or that not all rules apply to her (and she's already got some authority issues). She's only 9yo. What's she going to be like at 16? How 'bout 20? We need to teach our children that even though we may not agree with the rules we need to follow them. Rules don't apply only to certain people, but to everyone. Again, I say "Thank you" for teaching your children that. Kudos, Annie.
I don't like Paris Hilton, either, especially since her dog is more like a fashion accessory, more than a companion.
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