I think perhaps you have a different viewpoint to some other people Steve as you live in the States?
We do not have a problem with rabies in England, where the question for the thread originated from.

I personally would not take my young dog into a venue as he may disturb people.
I have seen many other dogs quietly lying by/under chairs causing no disturbance.

I also would not have a dog that would bite a child. I have dogs, I have children. My dogs can easily be separated in the house from the children, and my children are taught to behave responsibly around dogs.

I think, Steve, it's all a matter of responsibility, which of necessity is a personal issue, which possibly makes debates like this useless.