Dogs are stepping off the sidewalks and into restaurants nationwide as pet-friendly dining moves from novelty to everyday norm. With 45.5% of American households owning a dog, restaurants adapt quickly, adding pet-safe menus, shaded patios and trained staff. This demand for pet-friendly options pushes restaurants to raise their standards of good service.

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In response to this demand, restaurants treat dog-friendly dining as a joint effort between staff, diners and regulators. Owners keep pets calm and leashed while restaurants follow sanitation rules and update layouts to make sure people and pets can share the space safely.

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