Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces.
But even though nearly half of states already allow canine dining outdoors, the issue is far from settled, with many diners and restaurants pushing back against the increasing presence of pooches.
But the legal landscape is confusing. Michigan law doesn't allow dogs in outdoor dining spaces, for example, but lets restaurants apply for a variance from their county health department. The new guidance comes as U.S. pet ownership is rising. Nearly 87 million U.S. households now have a pet, up from 85 million in 2019, according to the American Pet Products Association.
Monty Hobbs, the managing director of a digital marketing agency in Washington, can often be found at local restaurant patios with Mattox, his 5-year-old terrier and miniature schnauzer mix. Some waiters even bring Mattox bits of bacon.But Mattox is well-behaved, he said, so it's nice to know they can drop in at a neighborhood bar if they're out taking a walk.
If diners object, the Salty Dog points them to a separate dog-friendly deck where they can eat takeout food from the restaurant. But most diners seem to appreciate the policy.The Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory in Key West, Florida, banned dogs because it didn't want to be held responsible if a dog ate iguana droppings - which can make them violently ill - or tripped a child or an elderly diner. In at least one case, an unleashed dog at the restaurant killed a neighborhood cat.
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