Dining with Dogs "Emergency Legislation"

[Anonymous]

From PoPVille:

"'The “Dining with Dogs on Patios Emergency Act of 2017' will be introduced and voted on by the entire DC Council on Tuesday, October 3, 2017 at 10AM.
The bill was introduced by Councilmember Vincent Gray (Ward 7) and co-introduced by Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau (Ward 1), Charles Allen (Ward 6), and Brandon Todd (Ward 4).
This legislation requires nine councilmembers to pass in order for restaurants to again have the discretion to allow dogs on outdoor restaurant patios.

If this bill passes:
· Restaurant owners will have the option to allow dogs on their outdoor patios provided that the dogs are in either their carrier or on a leash;
· Restaurant owners could also refuse dogs based on the size, breed, and temperament;
· If dogs are allowed on a patio, there would be a separate entrance to any outdoor seating areas or unenclosed sidewalk cafés so that the dogs would not have to walk through the establishment; and
· Dog owners would also be required to keep their pets under supervision at all times on the outdoor patio.”

https://www.popville.com/2017/10/your-dog-dining-nightmare-could-soon-be-over/#more-188585

How is this an "emergency" "priority"?

[jsteele]

Anonymous wrote:FHow is this an "emergency" "priority"?

Non-emergency DC legislation is subject to Congressional review. That adds a 30 day review period before any legislation can go into effect. Submitting "emergency" legislation simply allows it to go into effect immediately for a temporary period. Normally a non-emergency version of the legislation will also be submitted. Gray simply want this legislation to have immediate effect which is probably also what restaurant owners want.

[Anonymous]

They're losing a lot of business to places like Arlington and Alexandria that allow dogs on patios. Especially now that it's fall and the weather is nice outside.

[Anonymous]

Why do people need to bring their damn stinky dogs to restaurants. It is unsanitary and a disgusting imposition on all the other customers.

[Anonymous]

The proposed law looks pretty solid, lots of caveats that gives restaurant owners the choice and freedom.

I'm not a huge fan of dogs on the patio, but I have no issue if they are a reasonable size and well behaved.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people need to bring their damn stinky dogs to restaurants. It is unsanitary and a disgusting imposition on all the other customers.

I know, they just urinate and defecate right where they are, it's foul. And they shout and scream and get their grubby little hands all over everything, and - oh wait did you say dogs? Nah I'm cool with them, they mostly just lay quietly at their owners' feet. Now kids, those unsanitary stinky things should definitely be banned.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Why do people need to bring their damn stinky dogs to restaurants. It is unsanitary and a disgusting imposition on all the other customers.

+1

I'm OP and agree 100%. Keep your dogs away from my food. Some people argue that babies are worse, but at least babies don't lick their own butts and then lick anything in sight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why do people need to bring their damn stinky dogs to restaurants. It is unsanitary and a disgusting imposition on all the other customers.

I know, they just urinate and defecate right where they are, it's foul. And they shout and scream and get their grubby little hands all over everything, and - oh wait did you say dogs? Nah I'm cool with them, they mostly just lay quietly at their owners' feet. Now kids, those unsanitary stinky things should definitely be banned.

+10000

[Anonymous]

Is there no end to the places i MUST be exposed to someone's filthy dog?


I'm tempted to take up smoking, just so I can start annoying others whenever someone shows up with their stupid dog in a place where dogs shouldn't be.

[Anonymous]

Well, if you don't want to be exposed to someone's filthy dog why don't you stay home and smoulder by yourself, you old crank? I for one enjoy seeing other people's dogs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They're losing a lot of business to places like Arlington and Alexandria that allow dogs on patios. Especially now that it's fall and the weather is nice outside.

Also, Loudoun County is becoming THE place to go to visit wineries and breweries, most of which allow dogs. I was at one this weekend and a majority of the cars in the parking log were from DC & MD and most had dogs with them.

It's rare to go to brunch or dinner in Arlington and not have at least one dog on the patio.

I've also yet to encounter any ill-behaved pooches while dining out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They're losing a lot of business to places like Arlington and Alexandria that allow dogs on patios. Especially now that it's fall and the weather is nice outside.

Also, Loudoun County is becoming THE place to go to visit wineries and breweries, most of which allow dogs. I was at one this weekend and a majority of the cars in the parking log were from DC & MD and most had dogs with them.

It's rare to go to brunch or dinner in Arlington and not have at least one dog on the patio.

I've also yet to encounter any ill-behaved pooches while dining out.

+1 Aside from their simple existence at the restaurant I'd love to know what behaviors they've seen that cause them to be so deadset against them. I've never seen a dog pound on a table, scream/bark repeatedly, throw food, run through the restaurant, defecate at their seat, etc.

[Anonymous]

gross

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Well, if you don't want to be exposed to someone's filthy dog why don't you stay home and smoulder by yourself, you old crank? I for one enjoy seeing other people's dogs.

Because I have a right to eat in a place of public accommodation location that is reasonably sanitary and free of animals. I dislike dogs. They are filthy. They eat feces. They typically have fecal coliform bacteria on their snouts. The same snouts that they are constantly touching everything and everyone in reach with. How would you like it if I wiped my ass with my bare hand, then proceeded to touch everything and every surface around where you were eating? Would you enjoy seeing that?

Or better, would you tell a black woman to stay home because she didn't want to eat in a restaurant frequented by klansmen or nazis? Because that's her problem?

Grow up. The world does not care about your dog. And we don't want your dog shoved into every aspect of our experience while we're out in public.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Well, if you don't want to be exposed to someone's filthy dog why don't you stay home and smoulder by yourself, you old crank? I for one enjoy seeing other people's dogs.

Because I have a right to eat in a place of public accommodation location that is reasonably sanitary and free of animals. I dislike dogs. They are filthy. They eat feces. They typically have fecal coliform bacteria on their snouts. The same snouts that they are constantly touching everything and everyone in reach with. How would you like it if I wiped my ass with my bare hand, then proceeded to touch everything and every surface around where you were eating? Would you enjoy seeing that?

Or better, would you tell a black woman to stay home because she didn't want to eat in a restaurant frequented by klansmen or nazis? Because that's her problem?

Grow up. The world does not care about your dog. And we don't want your dog shoved into every aspect of our experience while we're out in public.

Ah well that's not what this emergency legislation would have me believe