This is the first part of my post on the other thread. It didn't get moved here because there were also good wishes to BWM. I am reposting the relevant part here.

... the whole world and it's dog, take the dog to the pub ...

Not the whole world!

I have had dogs for most of the last 40 years. My current dog is a one year old golden retriever. I have never been comfortable taking my dogs into pubs, cafes or shops. I might consider taking my dog into a pub garden if I can find a table around the edge and would always keep it lying down on the lead. I go into a pub to relax but I find I can't relax if I am spending my time worrying that my dog is bothering other people. As far as I am concerned, my dog and other people's food and drink don't mix. The funny thing is, other people's dogs don't bother me at all

Guide dogs and other assistance dogs are a special case and should always be accommodated.

DC