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DoubleDoobie t1_ix94883 wrote

Is this a new concept or tried and true somewhere else? Just wondering, because if the dogs at this bar are anything like my friends dogs you’re going to have everything from sweet angels to literal nightmares occupying the same space, and I can see this going poorly.

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nsweeney11 t1_ix954np wrote

Speaking as someone who owned a reactive dog- you don't take them to places like this. It's very stressful for "literal nightmares." Hopefully you notice that your friends with less than well behaved dogs don't take them to dog parks or areas where humans and dogs mix like this.

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DoubleDoobie t1_ix95dc3 wrote

Oh I agree 100%, but in reality I rarely see that. It's usually the standard "I swear he/she never does that" when something inevitably happens. I wonder if they'll make people sign liability waivers?

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nsweeney11 t1_ix95hxq wrote

I think your friends are just bad dog owners. There's an extensive community in Reddit for reactive and fearful and even mean dogs.

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DoubleDoobie t1_ix95pfq wrote

It's not just my friends. IMO, most dog owners are "bad" or even average dog owners at best. Covid-induced dog ownership hasn't helped.

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nsweeney11 t1_ix95tp1 wrote

You specifically mentioned your friends. You don't know most dog owners. I think maybe you're generalizing based on your friends

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DoubleDoobie t1_ix95yra wrote

I also walk around the streets of Philly, but okay

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nsweeney11 t1_ix960ya wrote

Wow what a coincidence, so do I.

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crispydukes t1_ix9qoj4 wrote

And most are bad dog owners. Honestly. I am far from a "good" dog owner, but most everyone else is worse.

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DunieMunny t1_ixanbm8 wrote

I have seen variations of this in other cities where it has worked well. Lucky Dog in Brooklyn is probably the closest, though this appears to be quite a bit larger. Dog PPL in Santa Monica is all-outdoor, but very much has the boozy bar scene vibe when you're there. I have also heard of similar places to this in Austin and Denver, but have not been there firsthand.

This model will get more and more popular as the 20-30 crowd (me included) are 'raising' dogs instead of children, and also not doing pretty much anything without a bar involved. It will all come down to how well they police the dogs and owners. Dogs add another variable, but it's one that can be controlled for and I've never actually experienced an issue in the countless hours I've spent across the two spots above.

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theblondegiraffe t1_ix9epmi wrote

I have a very well-behaved, well-trained, and properly socialized dog and I probably wouldn’t bring her here for the same reason I’m wary about most dog parks. I know her behavior and can control her but I’m not sure about other dogs and their owners. Even when I take her to a dog park that I trust I watch her like a hawk because you just don’t know the other dogs.

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pup12345 t1_ix9ojfg wrote

Tried and true in the south and places with more year round temperate climates. Check out Mutts Canine Cantina as a great example. Vaccinations/neutering is required and every dog has a profile, membership, and must check in at arrival.

The bottom line is, if your dog does not enjoy playing with other dogs, you simply do not bring them here.

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tdpdcpa t1_ixb8ve5 wrote

My brother lives in Chattanooga where they have a bar with a similar concept. They’re actually very good at enforcing a “three strikes” policy for the dogs for the reason you mentioned.

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RoverTheMonster t1_ixd613t wrote

Ya, this is a thing I’ve experienced in Seattle. I went to two that were basically dog parks with a food truck that sells beer and cocktails. Think parks on tap with dogs everywhere. It was alright, more of a convenience for my friends who had dogs with them than anything

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