[Marmaduke]

Originally Posted by LuvNH

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because it is too damned hot in Florida to drag that poor animal everywhere YOU want to go!

People from the NE and other cooler states who visit Florida with their pets fail to realize that their dogs peds can burn very easily on our pavements.

People WILL NOT HESITATE to Inform you.
Our pavements get burning hot.
Can you walk on them barefoot?
Neither can your Dog.
It's much, much happier at home.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by Bossman

We will be coming to TV in October with our little dog and would like to know which restaurants allow doggies

Sumter County has moved to “Service Animals ONLY” In restaurants as the situation has gotten out of hand. Saw the signs yesterday in Brownwood. Leave fluffy at home where he/she BELONGS!

[PersonOfInterest]

Originally Posted by Altavia

FL - Restaurant - 509.233. Public food service establishment requirements; local exemption for dogs | Animal Legal & Historical Center

Summary: Florida was one of the first states to enact a law on dogs in restaurants in 2006. The law allows a local unit of government to adopt an ordinance that acts as an exemption to the state's Food and Drug Administration Food Code. Once the local exemption is passed, a restaurant can apply for a permit to allow dogs in the outdoor dining spaces. Certain things must be included in the ordinance such as a requirement that staff wash after touching pets, a rule that patrons keep dogs on leashes and under control, a prohibition against dogs on chairs, tables, or other furnishings, signs that list the rules for employees and patrons, and a clean-up station in the outdoor dining area. There are also reporting requirements by the local governments to the State of Florida under the law. The city or county must also have a system in place to document and respond to complaints.

What about a well behaved pet Pig? Does the law pertain to other animals as well?

[nordic tug]

The barn with the rest of the animals.

[Kcarbfaith]

Originally Posted by Bossman

We will be coming to TV in October with our little dog and would like to know which restaurants allow doggies

Please leave your dogs at home. For those of us allergic to dogs it's a horrible thing to break out from coming in contact with a surface where a dog has been. Yes. I have seen people place their dog on a chair and even the table!!

[RickyLee]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

"The Truth"? More like "Your Opinion"...

We've been to several outside seating areas in TV Squares with our dog. We always ask the hostess first if it's okay. If they say no, fine. We go somewhere else. No big deal. We've had multiple servers bring over a dog bowl of water... She sits next to my wife, under the table, not bothering anyone.

No one in the immediate area has started sneezing, or has gone into anaphylactic shock. No one has given us a dirty look or sneered at us, nor said anything, other than "cute dog"...

We've also had multiple patrons stop at our table, with a big smile on their face, asking if it would be alright to pet her...

Those are the type of people we've made friends with...

The "truth" is, don't be a jerk with your dog and you'll be fine.

Let me be the first, I am very uncomfortable with animals for pets or any kind in a restaurant, grocery store or anywhere food is being sold or consumed. I would definitely give you the look, finish my meal as quick as possible and get out of there before I say or do something rude. If it's a service animal I understand and respect.
I have many friends that are dog people, I understand that also I have no issues when I go to their house, but it's their house not mine. The same with the restaurant or the grocery, respect other people. I wouldn't come to your house and set it your table and be disrespectful. I get it that you hate me at this point but that's okay I'm good with that, enjoy your pets and I'll keep living life my way. Have a great day

[Mrs S]

Originally Posted by Byte1

Hopefully, none of them "welcome" dogs inside. I love dogs, but I don't believe they belong where folks eat, just like I don't believe they should be allowed in grocery stores. Of course, like everything else there are exceptions to those type of rules, ie. guide dogs for the blind.

And a guide dog wouldn’t be riding in the cart where we put our food items.

[Cybersprings]

I'm not really clear on the inside is definitely not appropriate but outside is ok. My wife and I like to eat outside when the weather is nice, and for the exact same reasons the dogs should not be inside, they should not be outside in a eating area. It is also unappetizing inside or out. Please leave your dog at home when going to a restaurant unless there is a separate area for pets and their owners or it is a true service dog.

[CosmicTrucker]

http://https://g.co/kgs/gSAQMT Darrell's Diner (352) 259-6675

[Vermilion Villager]

Originally Posted by Bossman

We will be coming to TV in October with our little dog and would like to know which restaurants allow doggies

one word.....WHY?

[OhioBuckeye]

I think if I were a dog I would be happier at home instead of lying on hot payment, inside I personally won’t eat there anymore. But it’s the business owners business to let dogs in restaurants. I love dogs but I would never take my pet in a restaurant. It’s a bad habit to start!

[DPWM21]

Originally Posted by Bossman

We will be coming to TV in October with our little dog and would like to know which restaurants allow doggies

The ‘Bring Fido’ app, which is free, lists and rates most dog friendly establishments including restaurants.

[TomSpasm]

Don't listen to all the naysayers on here, feel free to bring your dog to a restaurant with outside seating that allows dogs. You've gotten a few suggestions here, and once you are here, a few phone calls will tell you which restaurants will and won't, or perhaps the app suggested will help. The people who are worried about how hot the pavement is for your dog are sitting inside anyway, trust me. Whatever you do, don't let your dogs poop on anyone's yard without picking it up...that's when posts really get out of control here!

[Eagle06]

Animals, dogs included, with the Exception of Service Dogs, should not be in any indoor eating establishment. I don't care how much you love your dog.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Bossman

We will be coming to TV in October with our little dog and would like to know which restaurants allow doggies

If you ever come to my house, expect that my 70 lb Golden Retriever will want to sit on your lap.

If I see you in a store or restaurant in TV with your dog, expect that I will call you out on the spot and make an issue out of it.