In Episode 178 of Discover Your Dog, Bennie and Leslie discuss 15 rules of etiquette for being responsible with your dog in public.

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Do you remember when your four legged friend was unable to join you at your favorite coffee shop?
It has been wonderful to see more public venues allow dogs in their establishments.
However, there is still etiquette you must understand when having your pooch join you.
Let’s jump into Bennie’s rules on etiquette in public venues:
- 1 Make sure you and your dog have basic good manners.
- 2 Keep your dog on the leash and the leash in control at all times.
- 3 Teach your dog to be quiet and still.
- 4 When greeting other dogs, it should be noiseless, gentle, and positive.
- 5 Make sure you dog is healthy and up to date on all vaccines, immunizations, and medications.
- 6 Never bring a dog in heat into a public place. Especially a place that allows other dogs.
- 7 Clean up your mess.
- 8 Bring snacks and water for your own dog.
- 9 If you are to go outside of a dog designated area, ask permission.
- 10 Always ask permission before letting your dog greet another dog. The same goes for you. Always ask permission before you greet or pet another person’s dog.
- 11 Not everyone loves dogs. Not everyone loves YOUR dog. Be respectful of that fact.
- 12 Not every dog gets along with other dogs (or people). Do not assume a dog is nice because it is in a public place.
- 13 If your dog misbehaves, remove it immediately.
- 14 If your dog hurts another dog, a person, or damages property then take responsibility.
- 15 If you are asked to leave…LEAVE.

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Ep 178 Pups in Public Places