Comments on: Dogs and their badly behaved people http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/ The latest in health and wellness news Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:16:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Mike S http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-892 Mike S Thu, 22 May 2008 14:11:41 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-892 Wow, a sensible voice in a state of facist leftist liberal. Neil says: "May 15th, 2008 at 5:17 am Like I said, whatever the law is I won’t go somewhere that allows animals to comingle with humans in eating establishments, so why all the debate, don’t go there if the restaurant allows dogs. These restaurants will have to decide if they want to retain patrons who can pay or creat an atmosphere where dogs, who have to spending power are allowed. Beacuse right now these dog ownwers are already eating at restaurants without their dogs, at their choice - they boycott the restaurants that don’t allow pets. Parks, Zoos and backyards are the only place I want to see anyone’s animal." Wow, a sensible voice in a state of facist leftist liberal.

Neil says:

“May 15th, 2008 at 5:17 am

Like I said, whatever the law is I won’t go somewhere that allows animals to comingle with humans in eating establishments, so why all the debate, don’t go there if the restaurant allows dogs. These restaurants will have to decide if they want to retain patrons who can pay or creat an atmosphere where dogs, who have to spending power are allowed. Beacuse right now these dog ownwers are already eating at restaurants without their dogs, at their choice - they boycott the restaurants that don’t allow pets. Parks, Zoos and backyards are the only place I want to see anyone’s animal.”

]]> By: Little Kid http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-873 Little Kid Thu, 15 May 2008 21:34:13 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-873 Waaaaaaaaaa! There are meanies in this blog! *picks nose and spits up food* Waaaaaaaaaa! There are meanies in this blog! *picks nose and spits up food*

]]> By: Pete http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-872 Pete Thu, 15 May 2008 17:07:03 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-872 "And then while I am attempting to possibly eat, I get the pleasure of watching your furry friend lick his hind end…" As opposed to having to listen to your little "treasure," talk loudly and incessantly as I'm trying to enjoy my meal; or watch them jam their fingers into their nose and mouth, then grab for the salt & pepper shakers on the table; or throw/drop food on the floor for everyone to step in and "someone else" to clean up; or begin howling inconsolably when they don't get every little thing they desire? “And then while I am attempting to possibly eat, I get the pleasure of watching your furry friend lick his hind end…”

As opposed to having to listen to your little “treasure,” talk loudly and incessantly as I’m trying to enjoy my meal; or watch them jam their fingers into their nose and mouth, then grab for the salt & pepper shakers on the table; or throw/drop food on the floor for everyone to step in and “someone else” to clean up; or begin howling inconsolably when they don’t get every little thing they desire?

]]> By: jim douglas http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-871 jim douglas Thu, 15 May 2008 15:31:40 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-871 Ok, let me rephrase... I cannot smoke within 100 feet of an entrance (give or take depending on the city), but you can bring your flea infested, ear mite ridden dog that may or may not be able to control his bodily functions within 100 feet of that same doorway? And then while I am attempting to possibly eat, I get the pleasure of watching your furry friend lick his hind end...no thanks. Ok, let me rephrase…

I cannot smoke within 100 feet of an entrance (give or take depending on the city), but you can bring your flea infested, ear mite ridden dog that may or may not be able to control his bodily functions within 100 feet of that same doorway? And then while I am attempting to possibly eat, I get the pleasure of watching your furry friend lick his hind end…no thanks.

]]> By: Neil http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-870 Neil Thu, 15 May 2008 10:17:42 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-870 Like I said, whatever the law is I won't go somewhere that allows animals to comingle with humans in eating establishments, so why all the debate, don't go there if the restaurant allows dogs. These restaurants will have to decide if they want to retain patrons who can pay or creat an atmosphere where dogs, who have to spending power are allowed. Beacuse right now these dog ownwers are already eating at restaurants without their dogs, at their choice - they boycott the restaurants that don't allow pets. Parks, Zoos and backyards are the only place I want to see anyone's animal. Like I said, whatever the law is I won’t go somewhere that allows animals to comingle with humans in eating establishments, so why all the debate, don’t go there if the restaurant allows dogs. These restaurants will have to decide if they want to retain patrons who can pay or creat an atmosphere where dogs, who have to spending power are allowed. Beacuse right now these dog ownwers are already eating at restaurants without their dogs, at their choice - they boycott the restaurants that don’t allow pets. Parks, Zoos and backyards are the only place I want to see anyone’s animal.

]]> By: Dave http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-869 Dave Thu, 15 May 2008 07:39:35 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-869 I can't beliver people are so upset by this. I would not take my dog to a indoor nice place to eat. But I have and will take him to outdoor places like a DQ and sit at the park bench. There are dogs that should not do this however. I also have been in places that kids have been let to run wild. but most poeple do the correct thing and take care of it. I would like to see less goverment and laws. It"s the small precent of people on both sides that distroy thing for the rest of us. so take you kid out to eat just keep them under controll. and take your dog to the local DQ and keep it under controll. I can’t beliver people are so upset by this. I would not take my dog to a indoor nice place to eat. But I have and will take him to outdoor places like a DQ and sit at the park bench. There are dogs that should not do this however. I also have been in places that kids have been let to run wild. but most poeple do the correct thing and take care of it. I would like to see less goverment and laws. It”s the small precent of people on both sides that distroy thing for the rest of us. so take you kid out to eat just keep them under controll. and take your dog to the local DQ and keep it under controll.

]]> By: Mike http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-868 Mike Thu, 15 May 2008 04:04:08 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-868 Actually, in some restaurants, bringing in dogs might improve the atmosphere. They could cleanup the fallen food left under tables by grubby, misbehaving kids. Actually, in some restaurants, bringing in dogs might improve the atmosphere. They could cleanup the fallen food left under tables by grubby, misbehaving kids.

]]> By: Kari http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-867 Kari Thu, 15 May 2008 00:28:40 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-867 I for one think it depends on the dog. I had a golden and I could take him any where without a problem. Never barked when he went outside and always behaved. The beagle that I have on the other hand, there is no way I would take her to an establishment. She just would not behave her nose would go crazy I for one think it depends on the dog. I had a golden and I could take him any where without a problem. Never barked when he went outside and always behaved. The beagle that I have on the other hand, there is no way I would take her to an establishment. She just would not behave her nose would go crazy

]]> By: Tom http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-866 Tom Thu, 15 May 2008 00:03:25 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-866 Perhaps I should expand... My example is extreme, to be sure. But, my point is, the mere possibility, and the idea that a wagging tail in a slight breeze may deposit a bit of loose hair in my potato salad, plus a miriad of other possible unfortunate incidents, is enough to distract me from having my best experience. I am not anti dog; I was raised with them (I currently have none- I'm in an apartment) and I love all animals. But I have boundaries, and they include one with stranger's dogs while I'm eating. Perhaps I should expand… My example is extreme, to be sure. But, my point is, the mere possibility, and the idea that a wagging tail in a slight breeze may deposit a bit of loose hair in my potato salad, plus a miriad of other possible unfortunate incidents, is enough to distract me from having my best experience. I am not anti dog; I was raised with them (I currently have none- I’m in an apartment) and I love all animals. But I have boundaries, and they include one with stranger’s dogs while I’m eating.

]]> By: tesser http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-865 tesser Wed, 14 May 2008 23:13:10 +0000 http://blogs2.startribune.com/blogs/bodytalk/2008/05/14/dogs-and-their-badly-behaved-people/#comment-865 I have two dogs. One is a registered therapy dog. When I have traveled I have searched for dog-friendly restaurants. Why? because I usually travel in summer and I shouldn't leave my dog in my car, and never in the hotel. I end up getting take-out or delivery most of the time. I have looked for restaurants in the Twin Cities too. After a long day at work, I don't like to keep the dog penned up even longer if I want to go out. As a responsible owner, I will exercise the dogs before going to outdoor seating at a restaurant. I'm not expecting indoor seating. People here need to face the facts: there are more households with dogs than households with children. Dogs are not children, but they are family members. People like to eat out more than they did in the past. Why not bring the family member? Any misbehaving person or pet should leave a restaurant. Period. I agree that dogs need more training, in general, and they need more socialization, with other dogs and people. That's why dog parks are essential to every community. Dogs kept in yards, often alone for hours, are the worst socialized and become nuisance barkers. Get the dogs out more, and Cecon and his fellow abused neighbors will have an easier time. I have two dogs. One is a registered therapy dog. When I have traveled I have searched for dog-friendly restaurants. Why? because I usually travel in summer and I shouldn’t leave my dog in my car, and never in the hotel. I end up getting take-out or delivery most of the time. I have looked for restaurants in the Twin Cities too. After a long day at work, I don’t like to keep the dog penned up even longer if I want to go out. As a responsible owner, I will exercise the dogs before going to outdoor seating at a restaurant. I’m not expecting indoor seating.

People here need to face the facts: there are more households with dogs than households with children. Dogs are not children, but they are family members. People like to eat out more than they did in the past. Why not bring the family member?

Any misbehaving person or pet should leave a restaurant. Period.

I agree that dogs need more training, in general, and they need more socialization, with other dogs and people. That’s why dog parks are essential to every community. Dogs kept in yards, often alone for hours, are the worst socialized and become nuisance barkers. Get the dogs out more, and Cecon and his fellow abused neighbors will have an easier time.

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