Overview

• A diner’s Reddit post detailed how barking, shedding and odors from three dogs disrupted her lunch at a dog-friendly café.
• Commenters insisted owners must control or remove misbehaving pets to prevent disturbances and respect other customers.
• Many suggested cafés publish clear ‘well-behaved dog’ rules and enforce no-barking or removal policies.
• Some pet owners said they now leave anxious or reactive dogs at home rather than risk upsetting fellow patrons.
• The debate also questioned emotional support animal legitimacy and called for visible service-dog identification.