I've seen dogs at the squares, but I've never seen one that seemed distressed by the crowds or the noise, probably because the owner has taken the time to desensitize the dog to such an environment, by, (get ready for this now...) bringing the dog to places with people and noise.
If the dog has been conditioned to it, and is behaving well, I have no problem with it. Not all dogs are bothered by it. Some dogs tolerate guns being shot over their heads, other dogs hide under the bed when a car door gets slammed shut. If the dog is freaking out, and as I say, I haven't personally seen this at the squares, then the owner should get the dog away and seek some professional guidance in dog behavior and training, and learn how to gradually desensitize the dog to such an environment. This can be a daunting task, and likely more time consuming than most dog owners realize, or are willing to undertake.
Training dogs is not that hard to do, but it requires an owner who is willing to do it, and consistently reenforce desired behaviors, while calmly, assertively, and humanely, discouraging undesirable behaviors.
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