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I want to thank everyone for their assistance to my question. I will read the disability section. It wasn't my intention to cause arguments. I am no expert at service dog requirements. I found out that they are different for each county in the state where I live. My first dog passed from cancer when she was 10. My second I got as a puppy. I was heart broken at losing the first , and didn't want to wait. My trainer was a police officer that worked with a canine. She now does obedience training and scent dogs for search and rescue. She occasionally trains service dogs. The first step was finding a dog with the right personality. No timid or dominate personality traits, one that was easy going and comfortable in most situations. She did basic obedience level one and two, a safety class, (stays in the car with door open, emergency stop and stay , etc). A class learning the job she is to do. Total of 150 hours of training. She had to pass the AKA Community Canine, Canine good Citizen test. She needed to be spayed. I needed a letter from my doctor and vet. She is registered and has a tag from my county stating she is a service animal. I was never told that she could only relieve herself on command. I was told if she should not relieve herself while working. It has never been a problem. She is crate trained. She goes with me on airline flights 3 to 4 times a year. She does well, but I would be lying if I said it was not stressful for her. I am making arrangements to leave her with family for this cruise. I have never been away from her for more than a few hours. A separation will be hard on both of us. I want to be prepared in case I need to take her with me if plans change. My personal challenge is cardiac related. Thanks

I was wondering if any one has traveled with a service dog? What kind of arrangements were made for the dog to relieve it's self? Was the dog stressed or comfortable? What about health certificates for the ports and re entry to the US? Did you take your dog into the ports of call? Thanks

We were on the Carnival Spirit southbound Alaska. We were cruising the inside passage. The captain made an announcement about 7am. We turned the TV on in time to see the second plane hit the twin towers. It was our 25th wedding Anniversary. They took us out to the shipping lanes. The ship was very quiet, several people crying and others in the chapel. We were delayed getting into Vancouver. We ended up staying in a hotel 4 extra days. We ended up taking a bus to Seattle, them Am Track into Cal. We had insurance, it covered our transportation, hotel and meals. Air fare was refunded. Carnival gave each of us a $250.00 credit each towards another cruise. Our happy occasion was no longer happy.

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Did you see whales on the Catalina whale watching tour? What time of year did you go? Our cruise is Jan. 15 ,2018. I have read about the gray whales sightings recently.

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