Bayside Dog Owners Group

So, you want to go for a yummy breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. Where should you go and is there anywhere that your family dog is welcome?

UPDATED 11 May 2026 Owning a dog - what is the approximate financial cost? I wrote this initial post in 2017 and have now updated it to reflect 2021, then 2023 and this latest iteration reflects 2026. First you need to get a dog - this can be costly in itself. If you decide to buy a dog from an Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC) Breeder - that is a registered breeder - you will get a pure bred dog and one where its lineage and genetics are monitored. Expect to pay

All those years ago, when I was 10, I was lucky enough to get a dog. Well, my family got a dog but he became mine. We named him Dhoby,...