Scruffy @ Lazy Dog Cafe

Sit, Stay, Play...

Three common commands we first teach our dogs.  But for The Lazy Dog Cafe, these three words are use to define its business and identify with its customers.

Since Scruffy became part of the family, we cannot help not to include him in our plans, especially when it requires traveling.  We started thinking of what places are dog friendly.  Somehow, we wanted to bring Scruffy everywhere we go.  Well, at least that is how I feel.  I am always excited to bring him to new places and observe how he reacts in different environments. 

There are very few places that allow dogs, especially restaurants.  Fortunately, we do not have to go far.

The Lazy Dog Cafe located at West Katella Ave. in Orange, CA has an open and dog friendly patio.  The place gives a cozy feeling.  You can choose to sit on tables or around the bonfire.  For customers who are uncomfortable dining with pets, they can choose to have their meal indoors.  Friendly staff and walls full of pictures of cute dogs will welcome you as you enter the restaurant.  

It was the first time we brought Scruffy in a restaurant.  Naturally, he was excited as soon as he got out of the car.  I guess the smell of good food and other dogs hyped him up.  While waiting for our orders, one of the staff gave Scruffy a bowl of ice water.  It was a hot summer day, Scruffy just gulped the ice cold water and happily chewed the chunks of ice.  We wanted him to eat with us, so we brought him his own food.  Of course, it only took him seconds to finish his favorite food.

While Scruffy fits perfectly under our table, walking and sniffing in between our legs, there was a four month old Labrador whining and pulling, desperately trying to go and play with Scruffy.  After spilling his bowl of water twice, the owner approached our table and ask if it is okay for his dog to get near Scruffy.  Definitely, we said yes.  Scruffy was excited too.  Scruffy and the labrador were the same age, but the labrador was ten times bigger and stronger than Scruffy.  We were apprehensive that the labrador can easily attack Scruffy.  But, the it was friendly and they both enjoyed sniffing each other.        

It was a great dinning experience with Scruffy!  Scruffy was not too bad except from the occasional whining and begging.  Other than that, he was busy surveying the surroundings.  I hope there will be more dog friendly restaurants.  It was a challenge having Scruffy tag along, but it was definitely fun!

Check out Scruffy's video on the way home!