First date - guy bringing dog

[Macaroni46]

So I've been chatting to a guy online who seems very nice etc and we have arranged to meet for the first time at the weekend.
We are going for lunch at a pub I a village half way between where we both live.
I am aware he is a dog owner and very fond of his dog. Talks about him a lot, sends pictures of him etc.
Through the course of our message exchange it transpires that he is bringing his dog to the first date. I'm not sure how I feel about this?
AIBU in feeling it's odd? Or should I just embrace it? After all, a plump middle aged woman can hardly be too choosy!

Sounds great, OP!

did you not think to stash bacon in your pocketses so the dog would love you the best??

they are generally pretty fickle (GSDs excepted! )

Thanks for the update.
Love an update.

TheMaddHugger Thats a Berkshire and they aren't cheap you know! Much tastier than the white breeds imvfho...

His owner seemed to like me

I'm glad it went well!
I don't know if you intended to make me laugh referring to your date as the dog's owner!!

Love an update too!
Sounds like a lovely date, hope if all goes well for your both (3)!

@Thelnebriati Good to know, Thanks 😻🐷

Lovely update OP

Hurray! OP has been converted!