Welcome to the Week’s Review of Canine Social Media
- Welcome to this Special Feature on the DoggieU K9 Blog for an update on this week’s dog-related media and social media from around the world. There are so many stories. Here we will share some of the best stories this week.
Enjoy & share them.
Dog-Friendly Restaurant Chains in the US
It has now quite common place to take your pup along even on everyday errands. More restaurants are beginning open to the idea of welcoming dogs. This is fortunate news for foodie pet parents who love to get a bite to eat but don’t want to leave their sweet pup home alone. The number of dog-friendly restaurants is increasing both nationally and worldwide.
Not every restaurant chain is as welcoming to canine customers as others, so it is wise to be informed before taking your furry friend out to eat. Nothing is worse than being turned away at the door, making a hard choice about what to do with your pet, or just giving up on your meal altogether.
So What is Meant by “Dog Friendly?”
It is important to understand what the term dog-friendly means. Being dog-friendly does not mean your pooch can pull up a chair and order a plate. It is not up to a restaurant owner who likes dogs to make this happen. In most localities, it is against the health code to have animals and food together in the same place. This means that in many places, only service animals are allowed indoors.
Many eateries offer outdoor seating and patio areas that are accommodating to dogs. Some businesses will provide canine-specific menu items and areas for pups to have access to drinking water, lay in the shade, and enjoy an afternoon out with their owners. However, owners should only expect restaurants, in general, to allow dogs to come in with restrictions. The term dog-friendly has a wide range, from dogs being allowed on a patio to dog-centric menu items.
- Before going to any restaurant with your dog, national chain, or local spot, check their website or get in touch to ensure they are pet-friendly. This is important because every state is different, and some establishments are franchises and may have rules that do not allow pets.
Even in ‘friendly’ places, behavior is the key
Also remember that ‘well-behaved” dogs are important to make this work. It is key that you and your dog need to respect the space of others who don’t have their pets with them. Not everyone wants to say hello to your dog and not everyone wants to be visited by your dog in a restaurant setting. The responsibility for a well-behaved pup is on the owner. A couple of ‘badly behaved dogs’ (aka owners) can spoil a good thing for many others. For example, recently a restaurant in New Jersey has banned children 10 or under from their establishment – citing that they are messy and noisy and ill behaved. In that situation the parents are to blame for not managing their kids. Let’s not let that happen to “dog-friendly.”
Dog-friendly national restaurant chains in the US
(Each of these may have different rules and it is  important to check first.)
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- Applebee’s
- Baja Fresh Mexican Grill
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream
- Cracker Barrel
- Chick-fil-A
- Dairy Queen
- In-N-Out Burger
- Joe’s Crab Shack
- Johnny Rockets
- Lazy Dog
- Panera Bread
- Olive Garden
- Raising Cane’s
- Rock & Brews
- Shake Shack
- Sprinkles Cupcakes
- Starbucks
- Three Dog Bakery
Worthy of note
Keep an eye out for new restaurants that specialize in being dog-focused to include you AND your dog. These have special fancy menus and dedicated areas or patios for dogs.
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The CEO of the world’s second-largest social media platform, Twitter, has decided to hand over his title as CEO to his dog.
That, of course, is SpaceX and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who took to his personal Twitter account on February 15 to humorously announce that Floki, his Shiba Inu dog, is the new amazing CEO of Twitter. Musk posted an image of Floki at his desk, which shows a piece of paper with the Twitter logo, a black spot for a signature, Floki’s name, and title “chief executive officer” (CEO). Musk replied to his own image, writing, “so much better than that other guy!” and “He is perfect for the job!”.
The humorous posting continued from Musk with the Twitter CEO snapping another image of Floki wearing glasses, writing, “He’s great with numbers!”. This post was followed by another shortly after, with Musk snapping a close-up of Floki to show off his “style”. Obviously, Musk hasn’t officially made his dog CEO of the world’s second-largest social media platform, the Twitter CEO is just having a bit of fun with his platform as everyone else does.