Many diners and restaurants are pushing back against the increasing presence of pet dogs. Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want ...

(AP) - Just in time for the summer dining season, the U.S. government has given its blessing to restaurants that want to allow pet dogs in their outdoor spaces. But even though nearly half of states ...

Recently updated Food and Drug Administration regulations officially allow "pet dogs" -- not just service animals -- "in outdoor dining areas." Getty Images/iStockphoto Fido can now officially join ...

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