Forget about your standard restaurant dress code: no shoes, no shirt, no service. Waterford Lakes Town Center in Orlando, Florida, is all about making room at the table for and sharing a bite with your best furry four-legged friends. Designed as a weekly, pet-friendly dining series, Yappy Hour features outdoor seating options at select restaurants throughout the center.

Along with all the cuddles and doggy dates at the park, owning a pet comes with a full list of responsibilities. Waterford Lakes Town Center understands that for many the long-term commitment often plays a part in social decision-making. As a result, the inclusive program offers shoppers the chance to “include their precious pups in their night out on the town.” Well received by all members of the family, Yappy Hour started last year as a response to a shift in the center’s consumer base.