8 Pet-Friendly Restaurant Chains – Celebrate patio season with your pup in tow. By: Teresa Traverse at Paw Culture
In this coverage of 8 national chains that are “pet-friendly”, Paw Culture peppers with tips from Strut The Pup:
- When bringing your dog to a restaurant, call ahead to ensure that it is indeed pet friendly before you leave home. And make sure to be mindful of other diners. “Many of us view our dogs as an integral part of the family and enjoy taking them with us when we go out to eat,” says Einat Ganzarski, owner of Seattle-based dog walking company Strut The Pup who dines out with her dog about twice per week. “But not everyone feels the same way, especially in a place of dining. As dog owners, we may want to take a few steps to ensure that our experience is a good one and that includes caring about those sitting around us.”
- When bringing your dog to a restaurant, make sure to pack water and provide potty breaks before, during and after your meal to prevent accidents from happening, Ganzarski says.
- When it comes to finding a place to sit, Ganzarski recommends finding seats away from the crowd and placing your dog at the far side of the table away from others. “If the restaurant is crowded, either look for another place or ask the people you will be sitting next to if it is okay that you sit there with you dog,” she says.
- When you’re with your dog on a patio, “have your dog lay down, and make sure to always be in control of the leash so that there are no surprise run offs,” says Ganzarski.
- While you’re eating, keep your dog near you and be sure to attend their needs. “Don’t tie your dog outside to a pole while you go in and eat. That is unfair to your pet and can create both a noise and safety hazard outside,” says Ganzarski.