In another thread, the following comment was made and I think it deserves a discussion all of its own

"I am puzzled by dog ownership.

In Ireland I seldom see a dog in a bar, it's quite unusual where I live.

However, in England, it seems the whole world and it's dog, take the dog to the pub and it is considered quite normal to do so, even when they are badly behaved.

I wonder why there is such a marked contrast between the two countries"

I would add the even in England it is quite regional. Where I used to live in the suburbs of Manchester I did not see many dogs in pubs but where I am now in semi-rural Yorkshire there are many. In fact a lot of pubs have bowls of water for dogs and keep treats on the bar for them.

I can't say I have ever noticed many dogs in European or American bars but I am not too well travelled.