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Jimmy Stang · 09-28-2012, 11:11 AM

I have come across dogs in cafes in Europe (inside, not just on the patio). I found it a little odd at first and it really didn't bother me, although I'm OK with dogs not being allowed inside of an eating establishment. A dog laying on the floor on a patio, on the other hand, will not contaminate my food unless I plan to eat it off of the floor as well. Keep them out of kitchen and indoor areas, don't let the chefs frolic with puppies on the kitchen floor, etc. but I have no problems with dogs on the patio assuming that they're well behaved.

Rerun · 09-28-2012, 11:12 AM

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I've taken dumps that have the mental abilities of a 2 year old.

I think you're confusing smell and size, with intelligence.

normtwofinger · 09-28-2012, 11:27 AM

I see no issue. I believe you can enter the Ranchmans patio without having to go inside the restaurant. If you had to walk through the inside portion of a restaurant, then it might be more of a health issue. The restaurant should have final say whether a specific dog can enter the patio. They should be able to say no to a dog that's muddy, soaking wet, or behaving barking out of control. Just wish they could do that for some kids.

Reaper · 09-28-2012, 11:46 AM

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I guess I am just happy about this because of the countless times my wife and I have been out walking the dog on a hot sunny afternoon and we would have loved to be able to stop somewhere for a cool beer or two on an outdoor patio with our dog.

pfffffft. Are you too good to to drink out of a paper bag like the rest of us?

HELPNEEDED · 09-28-2012, 01:20 PM

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I get your point. I guess I am just happy about this because of the countless times my wife and I have been out walking the dog on a hot sunny afternoon and we would have loved to be able to stop somewhere for a cool beer or two on an outdoor patio with our dog. Never could see the harm in it.

Just last weekend we went for a walk on 17th Ave SW and a few stores even encouraged us to come inside with our dog, but every patio bar refused to let us get a table as long as we had our dog with us. They expected us to tie him up to some light post, or something, on the street.

I appreciate this, its totally inconvinient when you live downtown/beltline and are walking the dog. But i've seen numerous times people getting seats along the edge where the fence is and tie their dog right next to them selves on the outside.

undercoverbrother · 09-28-2012, 01:24 PM

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Why do you give a damn who someone decides is their best friend? And more importantly, why do you feel the need to be such a d-bag about it?

Why do you feel the need to jump in with your two Cents.

Rerun and I are having a differnce of opinion. He doesn't seem to be throwing his toys, yet you seem to be running to pick them up. I am sure Rerun, is fine with my different opinion, it's what message boards are for.....oh wait, maybe they are not, maybe we should just all agree, all have the same thoughts on topics.

undercoverbrother · 09-28-2012, 01:28 PM

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undercoverbrother, do own a dog?

currently, no.

valo403 · 09-28-2012, 01:29 PM

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Why do you feel the need to jump in with your two Cents.

Rerun and I are having a differnce of opinion. He doesn't seem to be throwing his toys, yet you seem to be running to pick them up. I am sure Rerun, is fine with my different opinion, it's what message boards are for.....oh wait, maybe they are not, maybe we should just all agree, all have the same thoughts on topics.

You can have a difference of opinion without going out of your way to be a dick, but hey, that's just you I guess.

undercoverbrother · 09-28-2012, 01:32 PM

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You can have a difference of opinion without going out of your way to be a dick, but hey, that's just you I guess.

Whatever, I had no idea you were such a delicate flower.

Nyah · 09-28-2012, 01:37 PM

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Why do you feel the need to jump in with your two Cents.

Rerun and I are having a differnce of opinion. He doesn't seem to be throwing his toys, yet you seem to be running to pick them up. I am sure Rerun, is fine with my different opinion, it's what message boards are for.....oh wait, maybe they are not, maybe we should just all agree, all have the same thoughts on topics.

Debate is fine. Personal attacks aren't. There's no need for them in a debate is you have a sufficient argument. You were being a jerk about Rerun's point of view, saying you felt sorry for him that he considers his dog his best friend. You said that it was sad that he had to look to an animal for that kind of companionship. That's not a difference of opinion, that's you being an a$$hole.

undercoverbrother · 09-28-2012, 01:39 PM

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Debate is fine. Personal attacks aren't. There's no need for them in a debate is you have a sufficient argument. You were being a jerk about Rerun's point of view, saying you felt sorry for him that he considers his dog his best friend. You said that it was sad that he had to look to an animal for that kind of companionship. That's not a difference of opinion, that's you being an a$$hole.

HELPNEEDED · 09-28-2012, 01:42 PM

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Whilst we're on the same side of the no-dog in public eatery arguement, you are completely invalid on the friendship aspect of having a dog. I'll even argue some dogs are smarter then 2-year olds in same ways.

undercoverbrother · 09-28-2012, 01:47 PM

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Whilst we're on the same side of the no-dog in public eatery arguement, you are completely invalid on the friendship aspect of having a dog. I'll even argue some dogs are smarter then 2-year olds in same ways.

I stand by my opinion that to have an animal that is as smart as say a 4 yr old, although I have not met many that eat poo, as your best friend is a sad statement. Perhaps my definition of best friend is different.

Some posters here are quick to throw their toys.

Rerun · 09-28-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HELPNEEDED

I appreciate this, its totally inconvinient when you live downtown/beltline and are walking the dog. But i've seen numerous times people getting seats along the edge where the fence is and tie their dog right next to them selves on the outside.

So really... whats the difference between me having my dog laying down next to my table or laying down next to my table but there's a fence between him and me? .... health wise?

Why not just dispense with the baloney and let my dog onto the patio. Health wise, for those who are concerned with dog germs, there's no difference.

The only person it affects is me who may or may not be able to find a table next to the fence. If I can't I'm SOL and I have to go on to the next place to look for a fence table.

Rerun · 09-28-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Reaper

pfffffft. Are you too good to to drink out of a paper bag like the rest of us?

Personally, I'm not but my wife thinks she is..... go figure.

HELPNEEDED · 09-28-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rerun

So really... whats the difference between me having my dog laying down next to my table or laying down next to my table but there's a fence between him and me? .... health wise?

Why not just dispense with the baloney and let my dog onto the patio. Health wise, for those who are concerned with dog germs, there's no difference.

The only person it affects is me who may or may not be able to find a table next to the fence. If I can't I'm SOL and I have to go on to the next place to look for a fence table.

Because thats an unspoke, unabused rule. Once its legal it will cause problems.

valo403 · 09-28-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I stand by my opinion that to have an animal that is as smart as say a 4 yr old, although I have not met many that eat poo, as your best friend is a sad statement. Perhaps my definition of best friend is different.

Some posters here are quick to throw their toys.

You know what, you're not worth it

valo403 · 09-28-2012, 01:58 PM

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Because thats an unspoke, unabused rule. Once its legal it will cause problems.

Such as?

undercoverbrother · 09-28-2012, 02:04 PM

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Being proud of being an a-hole is much more sad

hmmm can we call each other a-holes....that seem rude.

But I have come to expect it of you.

HELPNEEDED · 09-28-2012, 02:06 PM

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Such as?

such as their being enough fur flying around to land in peoples food. Dogs barking and conflicting with each other (please don't equate this to human children crying, as they may end up being productive members of soceity, which a dog will never be), biting, peeing, pooping, drooling, ticks, flees, general bacteria and the list continues.