I lived in Germany for four years (Army) and visited short-term many other times (TDY). Dogs were almost always welcome in any eating establishment. Sometimes dogs were but children weren't.

It’s amazing how many EMOTIONAL support pets I see at restaurants but none on the golf course?

Your correct there, no comparison. Our Border Collies were/are smarter, more loyal, and more compassionate than most humans.

Give it a rest…. For the love of God!!!!!!

This has always seemed so spoiled and rude when someone takes a handicap spot. Now that I am a caregiver to someone who is handicapped and we do need to use that spot to get my loved one in and out of the car it really ticks me off when people do this. I don't want to be put in the position of ever having to push my loved one in a wheel chair across a hot paved parking lot. Nor do I always want to drop them at the door while I find a place to park on a hot or rainy day. I once read on a forum (not TOTV) someone bragging about how they were able to get away with parking in a handicap spot. I wouldn't wish anyone to be in the position of needing a handicap spot but they are there for a reason.

service dogs
 

Quite common in Europe to see dogs in restaurants. Not aware of anyone getting sick or dying from this.

What is a Service Animal?
 

As of this writing a service animal is a member of the equine or canine species according to ADA regulations. A service dog must be trained to provide a service to people that have a disability. An emotional support dog is a term that has little credence.

Dear Lord, help me. If you had ever truly loved a dog with your entire heart and soul you would know that every dog is a service animal. Stop being such a bunch of old grumps

Excellent and right on point

Congratulations to you sir. My daughter is not only a veterinarian she is also board-certified as a specialist in critical care. She would have never approached anyone to express her view because what is visible is not always the true story. And would you like to know why she became a veterinarian? Because she cannot deal with the fools that are posting here on this site. Animals are a very integral part to our mental health, to our ability to love and be loved and anyone who has a problem with that needs to self reflect

Very well said, very true and very on point. Thank you

Just curious , do you know of any places that support animals are always legally allowed to enter, and what type of animals are legally allowed to be considered a support animal?

Golf is our emotional support... ;)

Becoming a Vet, because she can’t deal with fools posting on TOTV seems odd. I would’ve hoped it was her love of animals, and the need to help them.
Calling clients who foot the bill at her practice “Fools” might want to rethink advertising $$

I was partially handicapped for 15 plus years until surgery and I truly wish I had a dog with me but what I really want is for a lot more curb cuts at shopping centers and just a few more handicap spots that golf carters don't take up unnecessarily so I'm not really commenting about the dogs because I love them and if you don't like it you can always get up pay your bill and leave. Believe me is a lot more going on in the back of the kitchen that you don't want to find out about than having to worry about a dog