Austin has always been a dog friendly town and, compared to most is still one of the doggiest cities in the country but I’ve recently noticed a trend that is disturbing…more and more places don’t want your dog there with you.

 As a trainer I’ve always recommended that my clients take their dogs to different public places so that they could practice thier commands and manners.  Usually these involve dog friendly restaurants or coffie housesAustin has always been a dog friendly town and, compared to most is still one of the doggiest cities in the country but I’ve recently noticed a trend that is disturbing…more and more places don’t want your dog there with you.

 As a trainer I’ve always recommended that my clients take their dogs to different public places so that they could practice their commands and manners.  Most times these places are dog friendly restaurants or coffee houses.  This hasn’t been a problem until lately.  One of my all time favorite places to recommend to clients "Austin Java" has recently shut their doors to four legged friends because a patron was complaining that having dogs there was "unsanitary".  Well, what a loss… for them that is.  I wonder if that person has ever been to Paris where dogs are welcome and most eating establishments. 

As of this moment forward I’m recommending that all of our good dog owners around Austin begin patronizing Mozarts on Lake Austin Blvd.  They are still pet friendly and allow dogs on their entire patio area.  They deserve the business of the dog community for standing up to silly pressure against "unsanitary" dogs.

Find these restaurants and establishments that allow you to take your dog and give them your business.  If we keep supporting them we’ll keep Austin a great town for pet owners and a very "doggy" city indeed.

Steve Haynes

Austin Dog Trainer

Fidelio Dog Works

512.231.8095