A crackdown on dog-friendly pubs across Sydney has prompted a new push to change the law to allow dogs inside pubs.

Jamie Parker, the Greens member for Balmain, said his proposed law would remove the blanket ban on dogs in pubs and allow councils to decide if dogs should be permitted in specific venues: "If councils adopt this change, individual pub owners still have the freedom to decide if they will allow dogs inside their venue."

Dog owner Caroline Alcorso said there were occasions when she wanted to visit a pub with her Dalmatians. Credit:Wolter Peeters

A petition on Mr Parker's website to allow dogs inside pubs has attracted more than 1200 signatures, but his proposed bill has also met opposition from people concerned about food safety and hygiene.

But Mr Parker said: "Being able to have a drink with your dog is a key ingredient of the charm and atmosphere of many of our pubs here in the inner west."