JeffersonCampervan Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 We're considering Italy as our destination this year, as usual, travelling with our standard poodle. We are used to being able to take him into restaurants in France, Germany, Belgium, etc. (unlike here in North America, where a dog can only go into an outdoor patio type restaurant) What attitudes are we likely to encounter in Italy? Thanks, Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingpete Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 It will depend on the status of the establishment chosen to eat at. I have been in a superb Pizza Restuarant near Venice, which is always popular with the locals, when there was even a baby diaper changing being conducted on the restuarant table. When in Rome, do as the Romans do, but in Venice ? 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjphillips Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 As a point of interest we find it difficult to eat out as much in the UK now if we have our little border terrier with us,the reason we are nearly always told is that its against the hygene regulations to allow dogs into places where food is served.I have contacted our local council on the matter & also printed from the internet what I was told & that is that Quote- there is nothing specific in the food safety regulation barring pets from food premises the proprietor of a food business must ensure good hygene practice,such as ensuring food be protected against contamination.In this context, the decision to allow the customers pet onto the premises is at the discretion of the owner.When this has been pointed out in a polite way some have allowed us to eat in the bar.I dont mind that ,I wouldnt expect to take him into a retaurant & I do apreciate that some people dont like to eat whilst being near an animal.Its a fact that some proprietors have misunderstood the law & when enlightened changed their policy. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I am not a dog lover, however our problem is more with the nanny state we live in. We are brainwashed to believe that infection is all around us and therefore are paranoia with pets in eating places. I have no problems with dogs that are in my local provided they are in control. There is nothing worse than "he won't touch you" roaming round the local. Whats worse, and I do object to, is the landlord stroking the beast (sorry tootsie) and then pulling my pint without washing his hands. Sorry to have hijacked your posting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjphillips Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I agree with that ,ours sit quietly under the table & most dont realise he's there unless I ask him to sing !!!! :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handyman Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 some children are more of a health hazard than dogs............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panagah Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 handyman - 2008-02-18 7:38 AM some children are more of a health hazard than dogs............ YOu have obviously been dining with my kids then. For a moment I thought this post was about where dogs are on the menu in Italy. Personaly I would not want to eat in a restraunt along with dogs, not that I don't like them I just do not think that those of us that are not dog lovers ( i like all animals) should be subjected to it unless of course it's a guide dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersonCampervan Posted February 18, 2008 Author Share Posted February 18, 2008 I thank you all for taking the time to reply. Unfortunately I don't see one that quite answers my original question. Maybe I could clarify : I have found that it is part of the local culture that one can bring one's dog into most eating establishments all through France, Belgium & Germany. We have never been turned away and there is usually at least one other patron in the restaurant with a dog. There seems to be no prohibition, or even reluctance, due to health regulations or local custom. Is this the case in Italy as well? Has anyone on this forum actually traveled to Italy with a dog and visited a range of restaurants? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjphillips Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 Apart from the yellow jacket,what's the difference between a guide dog & any other dog thats well trained??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshortcircuit Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 The difference is training and the owner. I have often had a slobery dog come up to me with the owner "he wont touch you" then to have the beast sniff about me and jump up on me. horrible Not the beasts fault but the badly trained owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 All I can say in answer to that SSC is most dogs are cleaner than some people that we have had to sit near in Pubs and they arent sitting under the tables on the floor. :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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