Happy Hour Goes Yappy Hour

The face of happy hour just got a little more furry

Animal behaviorist, Marc Berkoff, offers up his take on the psyche behind what Fox News is calling, the newest "trend sweeping the country." Yappy Hour is a new craze in pet/parent relations that translates in simple English to: the time to take your dog to the bar. A growing number of US establishments recognize the trend and are opening up their doors to four-legged friends.

Why the new direction in the dynamic of drinking? Berkoff offers ," Pets are typically thought of as social catalysts, they help people meet one another. They ease tension." The benefits of going out on the town with Fido are adding up; you have a loyal buddy, a social icebreaker and a designated walker all in one.

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