Denver officials met strong opposition last summer when they said animals weren't allowed on coffee shop patios. A new plan would allow dogs at the coffee shops and other self-serve restaurants. Dan Meyers speaks with Bob McDonald, program supervisor for the Denver Department of Environmental Health and Bill O'Rourke, a dog owner who also represents Peaberry Coffee.
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