Take Your Pup to Dallas Happy Hour!

Dog Friendly Restaurants and Bars in Dallas.

If you’re like me, you work all day and get home to your furry friend and feel SO bad about going out to happy hour with the girls because you are leaving your puppy alone in the house. I’m always searching for pet friendly locations around Plano/Frisco/Dallas area because my two year old poodle/shih-tzu mix is at the age where he can lay on the ground and not bother everyone at the bar.

So far, I have only been to one pet friendly establishments but I will list many more.

Sherlocks in Addison, Texas.

At first I did not know Sherlocks was pet friendly but when I asked the server she said I could bring Teddy on the patio. (He was out in my car, sleeping). I only had him out for a few minutes but usually it is way too crowded here to bring your puppy, sorry.

9100 North Central Expressway Dallas, Texas.
Taco Diner, Shops of Legacy. Plano, Texas.

I haven’t brought my puppy here but I see soccer moms with their dogs here all the time. They are sitting out on the front patio while mommy sips on a killer Mambo Taxi. 7201 Bishop Road Plano, Texas 75086

The following are a list of dog friendly bars in the Dallas area.

Taken from Dallas Dog Life:
Amuse

1326 S Lamar St
Dallas TX
75215
(214) 428-7300 Dallas - Downtown/Deep Ellum Restaurants / Bars


Bread Winners Cafe and Bakery

3301 McKinney Ave
Dallas TX
75204
214-754-4940 Dallas - South/Oak Cliff Restaurants / Bars


Café Brazil

3847 Cedar Springs Road
Dallas TX
75219
214-461-8762 Dallas - Uptown/West Village Restaurants / Bars


Capitol Pub

2401 N. Henderson
Dallas TX
75206
214-887-9330 Dallas - North/Park Cities Restaurants / Bars


Celebration

4503 W. Lovers Lane
Dallas TX
75209
214-351-5681 Dallas - North/Park Cities Restaurants / Bars


Cretia's American Bar and Eatery

4900 McKinney Ave.
Dallas TX
75209
214-780-0200 Dallas - Uptown/West Village Restaurants / Bars


Dream Cafe

2800 Routh Street, Suite 170
Dallas TX
75201
214-954-0486 Dallas - Downtown/Deep Ellum Restaurants / Bars


Eno's Pizza Tavern

407 N. Bishop St.
Dallas TX
75208
214-943-9200 Dallas - South/Oak Cliff Restaurants / Bars


Fuzzy's Taco Shop

6465 E. Mockingbird Lane
Dallas TX
75214
214-370-8226 Dallas - North/Park Cities Restaurants / Bars


Garden Cafe

5310 Junius St
Dallas TX
75214
214-887-8330 Dallas - East/White Rock Lake Restaurants / Bars

Now you can enjoy happy hour with your girls and your puppy, enjoy! If you want your pup to look super stylish at happy hour take him to your trusted groomers over here if Frisco, Texas.

Do Pets Like People Music

Many dog and pet owners will leave the TV or Radio on for their pet during the day. If it were you, you would go a little crazy in silence and listening to the crazy neighbors scream all day. So, is it calming or relaxing to your dog or pet to listen to your kind of music? Dog have different hearing frequency and sound tolerances, so how do we know our music isn't screeching loud noise that is really killing them inside?

The following article expains a recent study on classical music and animal perception. The article also gives you a sneak peak at a melody your dog might enjoy...

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/pets-prefer-their-own-music.html

If your pet is having anxiety issues while you away at work or you can't seem to find anything to calm him/her down please consult your local veterinarian about solutions.

Why 2012 is a Perfect Time to get a Family Dog

The Puppy Battles

If your parents you've gone through the moaning and groaning of your kids wanting a puppy. Each year around the holidays and birthdays it gets worse. You have the same discussion over and over. Who's going to take care of the dog? Are you kids going to pay for all of its shots. It's now time to bite the bullet because the following are reasons you should get the family dog this Christmas.

Start Planning Now

I'm not saying run out and buy a dog and SURPRISE, put it under the tree. Start planning now for your new addition, start doing research and determine the size and breed your family can support. Sit down with your kids and plan out a puppy schedule and be firm on the expectations. Find your local veterinarians (Frisco, Texas area) and research reviews and prices online. Your future vet will give you advice on what breed of dog will be happiest in your living space. They will also go over shot requirements and timeline, keep in mind the first year is the heaviest on shots and each 6 months to 1 year for each year after.

Pet Shelters

Go online and scope out the local pet shelter even if your first thought was not to adopt. Many pets deserve a loving home for Christmas so don't cross this off your list completely. Getting a dog from a shelter will give your family and children a sense of pride when they tell their friends... "We rescued Fido from a cold and lonely shelter". All shelters are require to spay and neuter, most automatically give the dogs the proper shot requirements and you can adopt a dog with all for a fraction of the price (around $110-150) it would cost for a vet.

The Family Plan

A dog DOES teach kids a sense of responsibility and team work in the family. There's often the "honey moon" stage of getting a dog and the parents are left taking care of the dog after the kids have grown accustomed. This is why it's important to stay diligent on the care of the animal. A healthy habit will form after a few weeks of struggling and then the family will form a solid routine.

Dog walks: Good for Dogs, Great for Humans

Like many of us know, exercise is mandatory for a dog to prevent unruly behavior. This can also shed many pounds from a sedimentary family. Make walking the dog and the family and mandatory part of the doggie care routine and you'll have a healthy dog and less medical bills for the family.

So now you can see, getting a puppy for Christmas isn't a bad idea after all. I have had my puppy, Teddy, since he was 6 weeks and Teddy has been my best friend and biggest fan since. From moving 5 times in the last year and constant road trips, he is a trooper and the best decision I ever made.  Start your proper research and preparation now and see your new puppy be a great companion for you and the family!

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