groovemaster
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Feb 4, 2005, 1:49 AM
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'Msians love eating out...n so do their dogs'
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Hv been 2 a number of pubs, cafes, restaurants n coffee shps round PJ, B’gsar, Sri H’mas, BB areas i gf n JRT n 2date v hv been welcomed at all outlets except 4 a ‘soulless’ corner cafe in H’mas. Hv bumped into 5 other mutts during our visits n will b glad 2 c more dogs adapting 2 d al fresco culture. Some thots 2 help smuggle ur dog into cafes:
1. Always pick cafes i outside seating, al fresco style.
2. Try not 2 pick overly crowded cafes, lesser occupied ones r more accommodating.
3. Stick 2 Chinese, Japanese, Gwailo, Indian (not mamak) hangouts - steer away from Muslim frequented joints unless dey appear 2 hv a liberal attitude.
4. Always ask 4 permission 1st if u r bringing ur mutt 2 new cafes. B friendly n courteous. If possible, get d females (GF, mom, aunt…not d dog) 2 do d asking as cafe owners tend 2 hv a soft spot 4 dem. Also, dey r generally perceived 2 hv small dogs, which brings us 2 d nxt point.
5. With small dogs, u hv an advantage as dey r perceived 2 b quieter, manageable n more likely 2 go unnoticed. With large dogs, u hv ur work cut out n will really need 2 convince mgmt dat ur Pit Bull is actually a GR/Lab in disguise.
6. Always b presentable n well groomed. Ur mutt must b spotless n preferably i an agreeable smell.
7. Dog must b calm n trained not 2 bark/growl at all times whilst at cafe.
8. Always place ur mutt on leash n on d floor, dont take up chair/table space - it only takes 1 customer 2 complain about d fur on her backside…
9. Treat other patrons with respect, dont make a fuss about ur dog n d patrons will do d same. Some will not even notice after awhile n treat ur dog as a regular.
10. D customer is always right - move 2 a more secluded table/another cafe, if necessary. It only takes 1 customer 2 make a fuss…
11. Small treats n drinks r ok but dont feed ur dog his meal.
12. Dog must b toilet trained, preferably 2 do it on grass. Always b on alert 4 doggy business. Better still, ensure ur mutt has done it b4hand. Otherwise, u hv 2 make periodic visits 2 d nearby grassland. U will still need 2 do d same if u stay 4 longer periods. If so, find an area away n out of sight from eateries n patrons. Remember poo bag.
13. Always leave d place as u found it, clean/tidy. Dont leave puddles/paw prints. B friendly 2 staff n tip if deserving. Leave a good impression n ur dog will b more than welcome nxt time around.
This has allowed us 2 include Groovy in most of our makan-minum sessions n it’s therapeutic fun. Hope it works for d adventurous amongst u.
Groovy, 'I love happy hours'
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Glad that ur GR also found a nice place to hang out with ! 
, d execution leaves a lot 2 b desired
. Certainly need lots of improvement eg. greenery, plants, more obstacles n a cafe, 2 justify d entrance fees. At d moment, only recommended 4 those who cant find any enclosed area 2 walk n play with their dogs off leash. 
...no offence...I am a dog lover myself but I thought that was pretty rude of her to waltzed into the the shop with her dog..as you know, all the cakes / buns are not covered and the furkid's fur could easily land on the food 
duhh..