Results: More dogs could show up in outdoor dining spaces. Not everyone is happy about it

Restaurants have been required to allow service dogs for decades. But it wasn't until the mid-2000's that a handful of states — including Florida and Illinois — began passing laws allowing dogs in outdoor dining spaces. Twenty-three states now have such laws or regulations. The FDA's updated food code, issued late last year, says restaurants can have dogs in outdoor areas if they get approval from a local regulator. Have you ever brought your dog to a patio?

Julie Denzin, who has worked as a restaurant server in Milwaukee for more than a decade, has watched dogs drool, fight, growl and relieve themselves on restaurant patios. Dogs have bitten her and knocked her over, causing her to spill scalding hot coffee. She has also encountered diners who are allergic to dogs or afraid of them. Denzin doesn't think dogs should be banned, but says restaurants should consider designating dog-friendly areas or specific hours when dogs are allowed. What do you think restaurants should do?