Bow-wow: Metro businesses going to the dogs

Clean up on Aisle 3.

If you think you’re seeing more dogs these days at your favorite hardware store or eatery, you’re not imaging things.

Metro businesses of all stripes, from Home Depot to Macy’s to your favorite al fresco haunt on the Marietta Square or along the Beltline, are allowing dogs on their premises to lure customers who don’t want to leave Fido at home.

Not everyone is embracing the open-door policy and think businesses are barking up the wrong money tree.

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