Hong Kong's new dog-friendly dining scheme has seen more than 30 restaurants withdraw and inspectors issue 70 warnings since its launch two weeks ago, the city's environment chief said on Saturday. Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan reported that 31 eateries have pulled out of the program. He stressed that the overall compliance level was "acceptable" and expressed confidence that initial "teething" problems would be resolved. The scheme allows dogs in designated areas of participating restaurants but requires strict hygiene and safety measures. The withdrawals suggest some restaurants struggled to meet these standards. Authorities will continue inspections and work with the industry to improve the scheme. The remaining participating restaurants are expected to follow the rules. The government aims to balance pet-friendly policies with public health and food safety.