[gerryann]

Originally Posted by Rc Moser

I have pet, I never consider taking her to Restaurant, public outings, or to the movies.
I guess I don't consider her as one of the children. As far as them eating off plates, I would imagine majority people will WASH them! well maybe not from some of the stories I hear around here?

My dog does such an amazing job cleaning the plates. It's a big savings not having to use the dishwasher. I'm saving on water, detergent, electricity......and biggest savings is no more dog food.

[tanbcu]

keep the animals home,they stink

[Patty55]

Okay Kiddies, listen up... I've done some serious thinking about this for about two minutes. (Dwelling longer on such drivel would clog my ethers with negativity and suck my brain out.)

Any of you want to tell a restaurant how to run their business should take their money and buy one, spend 20 hours a day working at it only to get hocked by people wanting to share their $6 entree and then deal with the constant complaining. Until you put your money and time on the line your only choice is go or don't go.

If any of you want to control decisions of Wildwood or Sumter County run for office. You can make all kinds of important decisions about stickers on mailboxes and piddling poodles. As a bonus I'm sure it pays big bucks

[jblum315]

I've seen 3-yer-olds behave worse than any dog could. Also, if you worry about dogs and germs, be assured that the average young child carries far more dangerous germs than any dog.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by OBXNana

Wouldn't a dog be a tripping hazard for a server? If we took our two labs they'd sprawl and potentially be a problem for anyone walking by. We personally, don't have dogs that would be very well behaved around food and would never take them with us to eat, but even the best behaved dog could be an issue for those walking.

Oh please, like you need a dog to trip people. I usually just stick my leg out when out of control children are speeding around. Works better than a dog, don't want the dog getting hurt when the kid falls.

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by wendyquat

Pretty ridiculous stuff! There are probably more residents urinating or defacating in their Depends on the patios than dogs! Can y'all just move on before my dog reads this and gets ideas?

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So true!! Personally I don't use the public pools for that reason. I'm in favor of dogs being allowed to dine on restaurant patios.
Also they don't eat, drink or use the silverware; they have doggie dishes and are far more civilized than some of the bar patrons I've observed.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

Do you worry about people with contagious diseases having eaten off a plate you may eat from? Happens every day.
Do you avoid eating in homes of friends who have pets? I'll bet their pet may have shared a people plate at least once.

Yeah. See my post about the couple last winter just getting over the flu and showing up for the free meal at Carrabba's. Unfortunately, they sat at our table. I would much rather have a dog as a dining companion. At least they keep their germs on the floor.

Besides, doesn't the health department require dishwasher water be hot enough to sanitize the dishes? Even my home dishwasher does that. Sheesh.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by marianne237

For anyone who traveled Europe, it was common to see dogs at outdoor dining areas. HOWEVER, the animal sat or laid on the ground and was not fed while the person was eating or drinking. Do Europeans have a better grasp of politeness than we Americans?

Right, very commonplace in Europe. I don't know...for some reason dogs seem to be much better behaved/trained there than here. I've never seen one misbehave or beg or try to sit on a lap or chair. They act like dogs, not people. And no...I don't hate dogs. I really like them.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Okay Kiddies, listen up... I've done some serious thinking about this for about two minutes. (Dwelling longer on such drivel would clog my ethers with negativity and suck my brain out.)

Any of you want to tell a restaurant how to run their business should take their money and buy one, spend 20 hours a day working at it only to get hocked by people wanting to share their $6 entree and then deal with the constant complaining. Until you put your money and time on the line your only choice is go or don't go.

If any of you want to control decisions of Wildwood or Sumter County run for office. You can make all kinds of important decisions about stickers on mailboxes and piddling poodles. As a bonus I'm sure it pays big bucks

Sheer genius Patty! Tell it like it is .....................

[Bizdoc]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Okay Kiddies, listen up... I've done some serious thinking about this for about two minutes. (Dwelling longer on such drivel would clog my ethers with negativity and suck my brain out.)

Any of you want to tell a restaurant how to run their business should take their money and buy one, spend 20 hours a day working at it only to get hocked by people wanting to share their $6 entree and then deal with the constant complaining. Until you put your money and time on the line your only choice is go or don't go.

If any of you want to control decisions of Wildwood or Sumter County run for office. You can make all kinds of important decisions about stickers on mailboxes and piddling poodles. As a bonus I'm sure it pays big bucks

Well said!

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by Patty55

Oh please, like you need a dog to trip people. I usually just stick my leg out when out of control children are speeding around. Works better than a dog, don't want the dog getting hurt when the kid falls.

That does slows them down doesn't it?

[DonH57]

Originally Posted by CFrance

Yeah. See my post about the couple last winter just getting over the flu and showing up for the free meal at Carrabba's. Unfortunately, they sat at our table. I would much rather have a dog as a dining companion. At least they keep their germs on the floor.

Besides, doesn't the health department require dishwasher water be hot enough to sanitize the dishes? Even my home dishwasher does that. Sheesh.

I forgot the exact temperature range but wash and rinse have to be within a specified amount.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by naneiben

Right, very commonplace in Europe. I don't know...for some reason dogs seem to be much better behaved/trained there than here. I've never seen one misbehave or beg or try to sit on a lap or chair. They act like dogs, not people. And no...I don't hate dogs. I really like them.

I and my dog were actually part of an after-work exercise-your-dog group in a European city. Most Europeans do not look upon their dogs as children. They are pets and companions, but they are not accorded human attributes as we tend to do in the States. I think that goes a long way toward explaining how the dogs act in restaurants. They aren't coddled at home.

The dogs themselves are not as people-oriented as our dogs are here. I believe that is due to the fact that they are kept on a separate emotional level from people. You don't see a lot of people fawning over your dog over there. He's just matter-of-fact "there."

Dogs are allowed inside many restaurants in Europe, as well as on the outside patios. They are all well behaved.

One of our favorite restaurants had a resident cat. He used to come sit next to me in the booth, usually on my knitted hat. I loved it.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I and my dog were actually part of an after-work exercise-your-dog group in a European city. Most Europeans do not look upon their dogs as children. They are pets and companions, but they are not accorded human attributes as we tend to do in the States. I think that goes a long way toward explaining how the dogs act in restaurants. They aren't coddled at home.

The dogs themselves are not as people-oriented as our dogs are here. I believe that is due to the fact that they are kept on a separate emotional level from people. You don't see a lot of people fawning over your dog over there. He's just matter-of-fact "there."

Dogs are allowed inside many restaurants in Europe, as well as on the outside patios. They are all well behaved.

One of our favorite restaurants had a resident cat. He used to come sit next to me in the booth, usually on my knitted hat. I loved it.

Dans mon maladroit français Une fois, j'ai demandé à un chauffeur de taxi pourquoi des enfants français et chiens français si bien comporté. Sa réponse? Nous les avons battus.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by CFrance

I and my dog were actually part of an after-work exercise-your-dog group in a European city. Most Europeans do not look upon their dogs as children. They are pets and companions, but they are not accorded human attributes as we tend to do in the States. I think that goes a long way toward explaining how the dogs act in restaurants. They aren't coddled at home.

The dogs themselves are not as people-oriented as our dogs are here. I believe that is due to the fact that they are kept on a separate emotional level from people. You don't see a lot of people fawning over your dog over there. He's just matter-of-fact "there."

Dogs are allowed inside many restaurants in Europe, as well as on the outside patios. They are all well behaved.

One of our favorite restaurants had a resident cat. He used to come sit next to me in the booth, usually on my knitted hat. I loved it.

Well put, CFrance. I was going to say essentially the same thing, but chickened out. What a coward I am.

I had to laugh...where you say people don't fawn over your dog. I did this once and the Frenchman looked at me as though I were out of my mind. Funny.