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I'd agree that it's inconsiderate to bring an untrained dog into situations where they may cause problems, and I'd even extend this to say that it's inconsiderate to not train your dog properly. My experience is that a well-trained dog is happier - as the owner, you should be squarely in charge, and you need to help your dog understand which behaviors are acceptable and which are not.
A well-trained dog, on the other hand, should be possible to put most if not all social situations. They do not treat the wrong places as bathrooms, they do not make sounds, they do not eat things they have not been given permission to eat, and they do not greet anyone that hasn't invited them to greet.
I believe that dogs trained to this level should be allowed in restaurants, offices and shops.
Mostly agree with the first 2 paragraphs.
I don't think dogs should be allowed in restaurants though, regardless of training. The problem is people will say their dog is trained to an expert level, but there's nothing to actually prove that.
A flat ban on dogs in restaurants is the right move in my opinion.
You can maybe make an argument for offices, but honestly, I don't love dogs, and don't usually enjoy the presence of one. I'd be fine leaving them out of this environment, but I also understand this is a place people spend 8+ hours a day at, and it's not feasible/ethical to leave them at home all day by themselves.
I could be swayed on offices and shops, but I wouldn't like to see them at restaurants.
There are other instances of people bringing in potentially unwanted things into restaurants that are generally allowed. Take children for example - poorly raised children can raise hell and ruin a restaurant experience for everyone else, but children are usually allowed, with enforcement actions happening after unacceptable behavior has been shown.
I think a similar policy would be appropriate for animals in restaurants. A well-behaved dog, that goes to rest under the table without bothering anyone during the visit, should not be a problem, while an uncontrolled dog that bothers other guests, tries to steal food or uses the floor as a bathroom should be taken action against.
On the topic of offices - are dogs left unsupervised for the entire work day in the cases where they cannot be brought in? I'm asking because that's extremely cruel and in fact illegal where I live - dogs must by law not be left unattended for more than 6 hours.
I understand how bad dogs can be a problem in offices, but my experience of dog-friendly offices have been nothing but positive - the presence of a well-trained dog generally just brings up everyone's spirit, and during focused work, the dog rests under the desk and does not bother anyone.
I don't mind one dog in an office, but how does that scale? Even two dogs feels like a bad idea, let alone multiple. I agree that if you have to leave your dog alone for 6hrs, you probably shouldn't own a dog.
As for restaurants, you can't be comparing dogs to small humans. It's more appropriate to compare dogs to other animals - should I be allowed to bring my cat, or an obedient pet rat or snake to a restaurant?
It's bizarre how dogs have this universal free pass.