In the restaurants where dogs are allowed on the patio, the rules are still pretty strict: No feeding the dog, not even dog treats.
A sticker on the door at Vessel Kitchen at 905 E. 900 South indicates a patio friendly to dogs during a busy Friday evening on May 28, 2021. For 2022, 38 Salt Lake County restaurants — including Vessel Kitchen — have received approval to allow dogs on the patio while their owners dine outside.More Salt Lake County restaurants will be allowed to let customers bring their dogs along for patio dining, as a popular program continues to grow.
“When we got a dozen, I thought, ‘That’s pretty good,’” said Nicholas Rupp, spokesman for the health department. “It’s just grown. We had a few more in 2020 than in 2021, which I don’t know if that’s pandemic-related — perhaps the increase this year and 2020 was pandemic-related, too, because we have more establishments creating outdoor patios, or are promoting outdoor dining options in the wake of the pandemic.
Restaurants must go through a formal application process, and maintain certain sanitation practices. After being approved, the health department gives out “Approved Dog Patio” stickers that restaurants can post on their doors — whether or not they use that sticker, they must put up a sign alerting all customers to the fact dogs will be on the patio.
Owners have to keep their dogs on-leash at all times, dogs must have a collar and tags showing current vaccinations, and dogs are not allowed on tables and chairs. They can be given water, but can’t be fed anything at the table — even dog treats. And they are not allowed to lick or otherwise touch any cutlery, glasses or plates.
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