Dog friendly places.
 

Hello I'm my husband and I are wanting to take our lab and boxer to one of the squares to walk around and have some lunch, which square has the most dog friendly restaurants and stores? Which restaurants and stores are dog friendly?

Thanks in advanced!

Excellent question ! I have a 92 lb. lab myself, looking for similar places.

One place we have found is the Grand Hotel porch at Lake Sumter Landing. very comfy,outdoors, and the ceiling fans and shade keep the temperature comfy.

I tied her up outside Panera at Landing for a quick run inside to get coffee and an old guy chastised me ! Excuse me, but what's the alternative ? No dogs allowed on Panera outdoor patio.

I know Tommy Bahama in Brownwood is dog friendly because I saw them give a dog snack to a dog that was in the store.

Have you found your answer yet to PetSmart Grooming?

I know you have asked several times since you moved here in 2016.

In answer to this question, by pet friendly do you mean those places that have food for your pup?

I can't remember your dog's name.

A responsible pet owner would not be walking a dog {lunch hour} in this heat this is Florida

Sorry to say this, but you don't get excused. "The alternative" is to follow the rules and NOT bring your dog onto the patio at Panera.
P.S. I love dogs and have 2 myself, but not everyone eating on Panera's patio will necessarily feel the same way.

It is a strange evolution of the attitude of certain dog owners. In the 50's, 60's, 70's and 80's we owned dogs and would never even think of bringing them shopping or to restaurants. Neither would anyone else. The only dogs ever seen in these places were seeing eye dogs.

In the 90's you might see someone carrying a small dog through a shopping area, but never into a restaurant. In the early 2000's you might see a very few people doing it, but would always be signs stating dogs allowed and have specific places for dogs to relieve themselves.

Now it seems that many people who own dogs(not all)feel slighted if their dog isn't allowed. Bringing a dog into a crowed area has never been thought of as a good idea by dog trainers...stress to the animal is incredible. As to restaurants...well it's up to the owner of the establishment. I'd think the board of health would be opposed, but when you look at some people and their lack of personal grooming it's a toss up who/what should be allowed into restaurants.

Personally I'd never bring a dog into the squares or a restaurant. If I do see a dog in a restaurant and it isn't the seeing eye kind...I leave and don't come back. It isn't my right to tell a restaurant owner what to do.

An alternative might be to leave your dog at home in a nice air conditioned home...just a thought

What A great post. I'm a large dog owner and would never put my dog in situations where he's not wanted. Also bringing him to the squares on a hot summer day.? Really? Common sense ...you just can't teach it

I think the change came about when celebrities began bringing their pooches everywhere (entitled??) so main-stream folks followed suit. Presently we don't have a dog BUT we have had in the past. Ours stayed home where it was more comfortable (ie cool) plus she would have gotten really stressed out. Also---people should think about their dog's feet, especially in summer, on the hot pavement.

Hmm...With MuttMommy57 having moved to the Villages over a year ago, I hafta wonder why it has taken so long to ask this question! Also hafta wonder where the dogs have been visiting all the while that they have been here! Hmmmm.....

Dog lover here and my pups do not venture with me to the squares. It is extremely hot and stressful for them. Imagine what it looks like down at the 2-3 foot level....from your dog's vantage point...feet rushing by, packages, bike tires, cars, strollers, hot pavement and concrete....enough visuals and movement to stress you out in 5 minutes. I know you love their company and we (as dog owners) often want to show them off, but please leave them comfortable in the A/C at home.

Can a service horse go to the squares and restaurants ?
Pet is a Pet

Horse
 

There was a miniature horse that use to go to Paddock Square.

Well said. That post seemed to be saying that the business was making a mistake by not allowing dogs, so I took my dog anyway. C'mon.

Oh, and I love dogs, too. But ...