[Cobh521]

Why do people think that their pet must go to the restuarant with them? I am not talking about a service dog. I am talking about carrying in your pet Yorkie. I was at Too Jays today and someone brought in a dog and was seated inside in a booth. This is getting ridiculous. The manager did come over and speak to the woman. Apparently according to ADA they cannot ask the disability but they can ask certain questions. This woman did not pass and had to leave and was not happy about it. I have allergies and would not be annoyed to change my seat for a service dog, however I would be very annoyed having to change my seat for someone who brings their pet and has no consideration for other people. Thank you Too Jays on Canal Street for questioning this woman.

[perrjojo]

I've been down this path before, not goin' again!

[DonH57]

It beats me why some do. We were eating sunday brunch at Tierra Del Sol and the staff seated a family in our immediate area that had a small dog in a baby stroller. I couldn't help but laugh and almost choked on my food. I told my wife maybe I'll run to walmart and buy a baby stroller and place our dog Bailey in it and bring him the next week we come. I'll see if they discriminate against size.

[Papa]

Originally Posted by Cobh521

Why do people think that their pet must go to the restuarant with them? I am not talking about a service dog. I am talking about carrying in your pet Yorkie. I was at Too Jays today and someone brought in a dog and was seated inside in a booth. This is getting ridiculous. The manager did come over and speak to the woman. Apparently according to ADA they cannot ask the disability but they can ask certain questions. This woman did not pass and had to leave and was not happy about it. I have allergies and would not be annoyed to change my seat for a service dog, however I would be very annoyed having to change my seat for someone who brings their pet and has no consideration for other people. Thank you Too Jays on Canal Street for questioning this woman.

I agree

[graciegirl]

It doesn't happen often, I haven't seen it happen.


On Television there are many commercials where dogs lick their owners faces and that gives some folks here fits and bad spells.


Everyone is different. I don't have a dog. I love them and enjoy them, but wouldn't think to take them out to eat inside a restaurant.

Some people think that they can do anything they want and THAT is sad. I would hate to be the one to tell people to do what they should KNOW to do.

[Happinow]

It's not about having greater issues in the world. The thread is about bringing your dog into a restaurant and thinking that the rules don't apply to you. It is an issue, and to some of us a big one. Pets do not belong in any eatery. End of story. Only exceptions are service dogs. I don't want to sit in any booth or chair that a dog has been sitting in. I'm allergic to pet hair and pet dander. I thought I would be safe dining out and not having to worry about my pet allergies. Apparently I have to be conscious of eating out now as well.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

I've been down this path before, not goin' again!

Yeah. You're right.

[Bonanza]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It doesn't happen often, I haven't seen it happen.

On Television there are many commercials where dogs lick their owners faces and that gives some folks here fits and bad spells.

Everyone is different. I don't have a dog. I love them and enjoy them, but probably would not think to take them to eat with us. No. I know I wouldn't.

But there are so many greater issues in this world to me.

I'm with you, Gracie.
We have dogs.
We love them and enjoy them.
We would never think of taking them to eat with us. Period!

Those who bring their non-service dog to a restaurant
are the same selfish, uncaring people
who bring their dog to one of the squares during an event,
walking them in the blazing sun, and on the hot asphalt street.

[graciegirl]

I think what I hate about threads like these are some, not all, but some use it as a way to voice their dislike of animals. That makes me sad because so many truly LOVE their pets and they fill important needs to them. It hurts me when people say they put them ahead of people. We aren't all blessed with caring people around us and pets are always loving to their owners.


Live and let live. It's not cancer. Nor the end of the earth or a REAL danger. I don't like a lot of things but realize that most people don't care. I keep it to myself. We can't all have the world run the way we like it.

[karostay]

When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed. Staff may ask two questions: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform. Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task. Revised ADA Requirements: Service Animals

[CFrance]

this subject has been hashed and rehashed, most recently here:

Square 1 Burgers..

I see no need to be going over it again. Everyone already knows how everyone else feels about the subject. If the dog is inside illegally, complain loudly to management. If it's outside in a permitted area, go somewhere else if you're not happy.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Cobh521

Why do people think that their pet must go to the restuarant with them? I am not talking about a service dog.

I think this was an isolated incident.
Not "people", just one person.
Just like people seeing a gator ringing their front door bell, it rarely happens.

I've NEVER seen a dog inside a restaurant, and we eat out often.
As you said in your post, the manager asked the person to leave.
End of story.

[Taltarzac725]

I noticed the Miniature Horses section of the ADA guidelines. Has anyone seen a miniature horse in a shop or restaurant in the Villages? http://www.ada.gov/service_animals_2010.htm http://www.hospitalitylawcheckin.com...rvice-animals/

http://www.guidehorse.com/faq_horses.htm

[yabbadu]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

It doesn't happen often, I haven't seen it happen.


On Television there are many commercials where dogs lick their owners faces and that gives some folks here fits and bad spells.


Everyone is different. I don't have a dog. I love them and enjoy them, but wouldn't think to take them out to eat inside a restaurant.

Some people think that they can do anything they want and THAT is sad. I would hate to be the one to tell people to do what they should KNOW to do.

I own a dog and never once did my dog ask to go to store much less an eating establishment......BUT if they did talk I would tell them I will take them to the dog park so they can be with other like animals while I go a place for humans to eat and play! (NOT talking about true service dogs)

[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think what I hate about threads like these are some, not all, but some use it as a way to voice their dislike of animals. That makes me sad because so many truly LOVE their pets and they fill important needs to them. It hurts me when people say they put them ahead of people. We aren't all blessed with caring people around us and pets are always loving to their owners.


Live and let live. It's not cancer. Nor the end of the earth or a REAL danger. I don't like a lot of things but realize that most people don't care. I keep it to myself. We can't all have the world run the way we like it.

Dittos