I don't think we could switch to a dogs everywhere society tomorrow and it wouldn't be without issue by any means. But the culture can change.
Occasionally when I"m out, of course we'll run into that person that hates everything. They hate the fact the sun comes up everyday, i'm not concerned about those people. But the overwhelming response when out is one of interest or admiration. It's not because i'm super awesome, but we can sit at a table and my dogs will lay by my feet and not bother anyone. I can have them offleash and they listen. when i tell them to leave something, they do, when I tell them to come, they do.
When we walk by the street and other dogs are pulling and barking and acting like fools, we sit and let them pass. Others notice that. BUT, it's gotten to be such a huge pain in the ass to do much with my dogs lately, we don't. We can't seem to go anywhere anymore, not even our open air farmer's market on weekends. I mean, they're on city streets, we're now banned from entire city blocks and for what reason? they're dogs. Cleaner and more well behaved than most adults out there, but still we can't go.
The idiots are still out there, they don't care. They're still making a bad name for everyone else. I wish it was easier to get out more places, because we'd do more. and then more would see how good dogs can be and when we're welcomed to come sit in an establishment and eat and spend time and money and the others are told to take a hike, people will notice.
The public becomes more accepting of the dogs that should have every right to go anywhere and they become less tolerant of those that want to carry yapper box in a purse or get pulled thru a line of people by big bad brutus that can't walk on a leash. Over time the public will realize that dogs aren't all just dogs.
Sure some people are going to get their feelings hurt. Accidents will happen, someone is going to step in some dog **** along the way, but things will change and get better. There are plenty of other places where dogs are much more accepted than here, and the people that own those dogs are better owners too. Why can't it be the same here?
I don't think we're dog friendly because we have botiques for dogs. It means dog owners like to spend a lot on their dogs. Doesn't mean they're accepted in society. There aren't dog clubs on every corner. There are some classes there are some dog parks, with a lot of bad owners and dogs that still don't have control or a very good relationship with their dogs. Sure there are shows and sports, doesn't mean you can take your dog off the training grounds anywhere else in the city. Doesn't mean you can go grab a bite to eat with your dog between rounds. Just because other dog people accept your dog, doesn't mean society is dog friendly.