Some bars may start allowing dogs!

The allergy thing makes sence, that would really suck for those who cannot be around animals. Then there is the problem with owners who do not take care of their pets....messes. I think in a big smokey bar, not a good idea. However in the small privately owned ones, not a big deal. I live in Wisconsin and have been to many bars throughout the state that have allowed dogs or cats in their bars. I know stores that have cats also. No one really says anything, just common practice.

My dog really loves going in pubs with me. all the best urban

thats good you are getting a dog. they are great pets. may i suggest you getting one from a Humane Society or the pound? if you are looking for a specific breed, request one at the center and they will search for one in your state or further even. why spend hundreds of dollars for a dog when you could just save ones life?

Yeah, I can just see a couple of dogs getting into a fight and knocking over tables ! I would also be a bit frightened that some people might bring a dog that isn't very friendly!

Dogs are not to smart to obey rules

really?

That would be my main issue. If the dogs owner would clean up after the dog. Unfortunately here and several places I've lived, a lot of owners will let their dogs do their business anywhere and not clean up after them. Also, I don't think it would be safe either. Dogs getting into fights with each other and biting patrons. That's just a lawsuit waiting to happen.

Yes, if I owned an establishment, my biggest worry would be a lawsuit. Each individual dog may be well-behaved. However, once you put 2-3 dogs in the mix, anything can happen! What happens if a patron gets a little tipsy and trips/falls near a sleeping dog and scares the dog, he could bite in self defense!

hahaha..this is funny dogs at the bar is this possible?? i just cant believe this..i mean what is the sense of having dogs at the bar we suppose to be relax..i am not against with your opinion..but if that happens i will bring my dog hahaha..lolz..

I mean gotta be a line drawn, not gonna. I wish there was an edit button.

Wow, that brings up many questions! Wonder if law enforcement can ticket the owner of a drunk dog? Give the dog an AI charge?

Yes, I would worry about being bitten. One can think that their dog would never bite, but in actuality, we never know what a dog will do when frightened. I am also envisioning a really large dog shaking its head and slobber going all over the next table's food!

Then there are the humans who turn into dogs when they have to much to drink! Ha! Perhaps the dogs might be better behaved at that point than the humans!

Or how long before two patrons get into some words and start swinging and one or both of their dogs join in the fight in attempts to protect their owners!

Bonbon, you bring up some points that I hadn't thought about. Yes, what about the fleas and ticks that one dog may bring to another dog, or to the patrons!

Oh goodness no, no offense taken. I wanted people to tell me their opinions! I too, think it is a lawsuit and accident waiting to happen!

I can't believe I had to read this many responses before talking to someone who has seen this before. I live in Iowa and seeing a dog in a bar in my town is not that uncommon. You have to realize this is a very small town and we are talking about a tavern where people sit, chat and eat peanuts. I would never take my dog to a nightclub! We are also not talking about a ferocious pit bull who is waiting to attack. I was at the local bar last Saturday and there was a regular customer sitting on a barstool with his yellow lab (on a leash) laying on the floor. Everyone who walked by gave the dog a scratch behind the ears or asked him if he wanted to shake hands! There are a couple of dogs in town that are considered regulars. They don't poop on the floor, give anyone fleas or get into a dogfight. I think it adds to the relaxed atmosphere! If you have never experienced small town living you don't know what you are missing.