Dog-friendly patios?

[Mark Shaw]

I don't normally take my dogs out to eat with me, but my new
puppy needs a LOT of socialization. I know Fuzzy's in McKinney
allows dogs on their patio. Anyone else in the Richardson-
McKinney corridor?

Thanks!

[Rick Massey]

Post by Mark Shaw
I don't normally take my dogs out to eat with me, but my new
puppy needs a LOT of socialization. I know Fuzzy's in McKinney
allows dogs on their patio. Anyone else in the Richardson-
McKinney corridor?
Thanks!

My experience wouldn't do you any good, since the dog I take with me is
exempt from such restrictions and is required by law both stat and federal
to be allowed anywhere open to the public. But I'll ask around.

What did you get?

[Mark Shaw]

Post by Rick Massey

Post by Mark Shaw
I don't normally take my dogs out to eat with me, but my new
puppy needs a LOT of socialization. I know Fuzzy's in McKinney
allows dogs on their patio. Anyone else in the Richardson-
McKinney corridor?
Thanks!

My experience wouldn't do you any good, since the dog I take with me is
exempt from such restrictions and is required by law both stat and federal
to be allowed anywhere open to the public. But I'll ask around.

Thanks. I've found some sources of info online, but my experience
so far has been that about half of the purportedly dog-friendly
establishments actually aren't.

Post by Rick Massey
What did you get?

A Standard Schnauzer, same as my five-year-old agility dog. Black
instead of salt-and-pepper. She really is a good little girl, just
very shy and somewhat reactive as a consequence.

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[r***@sky.com]

On Mon, 13 Dec 2010 10:01:43 -0600, "Rick Massey"

Post by Rick Massey

Post by Mark Shaw
I don't normally take my dogs out to eat with me, but my new
puppy needs a LOT of socialization. I know Fuzzy's in McKinney
allows dogs on their patio. Anyone else in the Richardson-
McKinney corridor?
Thanks!

My experience wouldn't do you any good, since the dog I take with me is
exempt from such restrictions and is required by law both stat and federal
to be allowed anywhere open to the public. But I'll ask around.

Does your seeing eye dog drive you around or do you put a saddle on
'em and giddyup from bar to bar? And if you have a drive, why do you
need a dog?

And is there a two treat minimum for the dog? :-)

Getting serious, with all those millions of new high-tech bills
sitting unusable in Ft. Worth, whatever became of that federal goal of
"money that could be felt up by the blind" ? I could "see" someone
punching Braille on a dollar bill and passing it off as hundred. The
scoundrels!!!

[Rick Massey]

Post by r***@sky.com
Does your seeing eye dog drive you around or do you put a saddle on
'em and giddyup from bar to bar? And if you have a drive, why do you
need a dog?
And is there a two treat minimum for the dog? :-)
Getting serious, with all those millions of new high-tech bills
sitting unusable in Ft. Worth, whatever became of that federal goal of
"money that could be felt up by the blind" ? I could "see" someone
punching Braille on a dollar bill and passing it off as hundred. The
scoundrels!!!

Well, he's not a Seeing Eye dog, because he came from a different school.
(The Seeing Eye is only the first guide dog school in America, and they
protect their brand name very well)

He's only six, so he is too young to drive, and he's too small to saddle.
But that does remind me of the guide miniature horses people sometimes use.

As to money, Braille isn't a good option because it's going out of favor. I
can't read it at all myself -- too many years playing congas killed my
pressure sensitivity on my fingertips. Different sized money would be the
best option, though since I organize well that doesn't really pose too much
problem.

And this little problem is also why I can't use the Braille menus some
restaurants have, either.

[r***@sky.com]

On Tue, 14 Dec 2010 08:34:36 -0600, "Rick Massey"

Post by Rick Massey

Post by r***@sky.com
Does your seeing eye dog drive you around or do you put a saddle on
'em and giddyup from bar to bar? And if you have a drive, why do you
need a dog?
And is there a two treat minimum for the dog? :-)
Getting serious, with all those millions of new high-tech bills
sitting unusable in Ft. Worth, whatever became of that federal goal of
"money that could be felt up by the blind" ? I could "see" someone
punching Braille on a dollar bill and passing it off as hundred. The
scoundrels!!!

Well, he's not a Seeing Eye dog, because he came from a different school.
(The Seeing Eye is only the first guide dog school in America, and they
protect their brand name very well)
He's only six, so he is too young to drive, and he's too small to saddle.
But that does remind me of the guide miniature horses people sometimes use.
As to money, Braille isn't a good option because it's going out of favor. I
can't read it at all myself -- too many years playing congas killed my
pressure sensitivity on my fingertips. Different sized money would be the
best option, though since I organize well that doesn't really pose too much
problem.
And this little problem is also why I can't use the Braille menus some
restaurants have, either.

I turn into Adrian Monk at restaurants. Germs, Disease, and Death on
all the surfaces, chairs, menus, salt + pepper shakers, food. Must be
a bummer trying to use a credit card without mystery charges. A lot
of restaurants must believe everyone is deaf based on the progressive
increase in background music like a secret army concussion wave
weapon. Drives me nuttier to sit next to someone and curl my hand by
my ear just to hear chit chat. Stay off my lawn you whipper snappers!

[WhoMe]

Post by Rick Massey

Post by r***@sky.com
Does your seeing eye dog drive you around or do you put a saddle on
'em and giddyup from bar to bar? And if you have a drive, why do you
need a dog?
And is there a two treat minimum for the dog? :-)
Getting serious, with all those millions of new high-tech bills
sitting unusable in Ft. Worth, whatever became of that federal goal of
"money that could be felt up by the blind" ? I could "see" someone
punching Braille on a dollar bill and passing it off as hundred. The
scoundrels!!!

Well, he's not a Seeing Eye dog, because he came from a different school.
(The Seeing Eye is only the first guide dog school in America, and they
protect their brand name very well)
He's only six, so he is too young to drive, and he's too small to saddle.
But that does remind me of the guide miniature horses people sometimes use.
As to money, Braille isn't a good option because it's going out of favor.
I can't read it at all myself -- too many years playing congas killed my
pressure sensitivity on my fingertips. Different sized money would be the
best option, though since I organize well that doesn't really pose too
much problem.
And this little problem is also why I can't use the Braille menus some
restaurants have, either.

We had a deaf friend that lip read. She went to a restaurant where the
waiters had full beards and mustaches and a verbal menu. She explained
the problem she asked for a waitress. The waiter returned with a brail
menu.

In another instance we were the only normally hearing couple in a large
group of deaf friends that nearly filled up a high end bar & grill. All
read lips (we were not sign qualified). Management turned down the lights
to improve the mood and refused to turn them back up. End result he emptied
the establishment.

[WhoMe]

Post by Mark Shaw
I don't normally take my dogs out to eat with me, but my new
puppy needs a LOT of socialization. I know Fuzzy's in McKinney
allows dogs on their patio. Anyone else in the Richardson-
McKinney corridor?

Pet Smart is openly pet friendly as is Home Depot (we start our assistance
dogs there as a first step in Best Behavior 101) Usual precautions: time
since last meal/water and a bit of a walk before we enter the establishment.

Still and all even with the proper documentation and a phone call ahead we
still run into the occasional ass.