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Good Times Dog Bar offers fun for all
pet my staff members have , from turtles to birds to cats and dogs , everyone is allowed to bring their pet to work .”
Cat firmly believes that leaving pets at home causes a distraction for employees because they ’ re thinking about the pet they left behind , and therefore they ’ re not completely focused . Working for Cat also means discounts with local pet businesses , such as grooming and vet care . “ There is always an endless supply of pet treats in our office . I probably spend more on pet goodies than office supplies !” Cat ’ s email address sums it up ! Cat @ dontworrylivehappy . com What better way to do that than by bringing a pet to work ?
Unwinding with Pets After Work
After work , it ’ s great to be able to unwind with dogs . In Flagler Beach , Good Times Dog Bar is just one business that loves dogs . Good Times Dog Bar offers a private dog park with a sparkling pond and waterfall , plus a large fenced-in area for dogs to play leash-free while adults enjoy a cold beer , a glass of wine , and the on-site food truck . The park has
Chris and Becca Huddleston
7,000 square feet of pet turf with separate small and large dog areas and has plenty of shaded seating to spread out .
Owners Chris and Becca Huddleston took a leap of faith when they came to Flagler Beach and started the business . “ We were both unhappy with our jobs in Alaska ,
so we took our life savings , bought the property sight unseen , and built Good Times Dog Bar ,” said Chris . He went on to say , “ We basically get paid to hang out with our dogs Trouble , a Pomeranian , and Monster , a Shih Tzu . We love providing our community a fun and safe place to unwind after work with their dogs .” Chris and Becca ’ s passion is their dogs , and Good Times Dog Bar is their dream come true .
The Beachcomber , on St . Augustine Beach , is another pet friendly-bar and restaurant , owned by the LeClairs and the Samoras . Don Samora said , “ Our local customers really appreciate being able to bring their dogs with them while they enjoy the deck after work .” The Beachcomber even offers select menu items for dogs , such as doggie chicken and doggie burgers . That makes for a happy hour for pet and person !
The bottom line is that business is better on the First Coast when furry friends are part of it .
Don Samora
Maria Piskorz has a BA in Communications and Journalism as well as a long radio career . Currently she is a bartender , a voice over artist and a freelance writer . In 2019 , she wrote and self-published her first children ’ s book , “ The Adventures of Maria Mouse .”
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