I got so mad seeing this! This girl was smoothing it with this man - 'like' this...." I was like" and completely ignoring this dear wee mite - a Chihuahua but still a dog. He was probably thirsty hungry and was unable to be free strapped to her chest. He tried to yap but was checked with her hand. An ornament and nothing else. Grrrrr!
I agree with @allie912 a dog should be on the floor, I think it's having too much attention maggie! I agree though just an ornament, not a proper dogs life at all.
I get mixed emotions on this. My dogs were family to me, but I never took them in restaurants or grocery stores because I've worked with kids who have a real fear of dogs, and I have a cousin with allergies. So I hate seeing any, non service dogs in places people should be able to go to free of the fear of bad tempered pets and owners, but I also love dogs, like the idea of cafes that are openly pet friendly if that is posted as part of their appeal, and I hate the idea of pets as wearable fashion.
@pandorasecho I'm with you on some issues but do think that a dogs demands should be recognised for it's ultimate content. It might be cuddled @happypat but it's in unknown territory! I would murmur and stroke but she treated it as a nusianceš¤£
Interesting photo and comments. I really don't agree with dogs being taken in restaurants, unless of course, it is a guide dog and this pup isn't a guide dog. Can't help feeling that it is a child substitute dog. Why on earth would you carry your dog around like a baby, surely it has got legs. She will be giving it a dummy next.
@grammyn I'm surprised at so many places that a dog is allowed ! But Ihave to admit they are reasonable trained to behave! No barking, no jumping up, no growling! Heavens - NZ would not be accepted!
I dont mind dogs outside of cafes however doesnt matter how much I love them , its a nono for me in resturants and food shops agree totally about peopple have very real fears , health issues
I really dislike it when these little dogs are treated like a fashion accessory. As you well know I love dogs but one needs them to be just that - dogs! So many of these 'fashion dogs' barely know how to behave like a dog and only get the chance to walk when at home.
Controversial topic! I don't have children so my two tiny dogs are my little family. I don't have any problem with a clean well behaved dog being in a restaurant. I totally agree with you, He shouldn't be strapped to her, he is a dog....and I don't like the idea of her being all over the guy when the dog might be thirsty or hungry. It's a funny topic, we all have so many views.
