Take your pet cruising on Carnival with you !!

[celle]

What's the answer? I'd rather not do a Google seach on "Carnival Dog Where Does the Feces Go?".

 

The cruise ship supplies a 4'x 4' litter box that is filled with paper pellets, wood chip, turf or some other filler that is sanitary and acceptable to the dog. This litter box is usually placed in a discreet area of the ship, such as an unused (by other passengers) area outside, in a service cupboard, or occasionally on the owner's balcony.

 

Owners of service dogs train their dogs to use a litter box before bringing them on the ship. Most service dogs are trained to "go" on command.

 

Most service dog owners deal with the solid waste from their dog by placing it in a bag (just like pooper-scooping on land), on or beside the litter box, so that the crew do not have to deal with it. There is no danger that crew or other passengers will be affected by the dog's waste material.

 

I hope this answer satisfies the curious and the germophobic. :)

[Valentine's Mom]

Valentine's Mom - We look forward to seeing you and Valentine on the TA!

 

Great! We are really looking forward to it! Also you will deffinately see Valentine riding in her travel box even if people do think it is strange it just isn't worth the injury that a nonsuspecting cruiser steping on her might cause. I do walk her though usually when the ship is in port and no as crowded. This travel bag gives her a safe place to do her job and keep people who understandably want to pet her, at bay. Valentine is a platinum cruiser and also has been on 4 other cruise lines. Most people are curious and ask all kinds of questions which I don't mind but there is usu ally 1 person who verbalizes displeasure with her being on the ship especially around food. She has saved me more than once and I need her so she will be with me everywhere. By then end of the cruise I won't be known by name but Valentine will. Be sure to say hello. We will both be glad to see you.:D

[wizard-of-roz]

Found it!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=585728

 

Fascinating. 247 pages long.

 

Hi, I'm Roz and Brenda [service Dog extrodinaire] will be on her 15th cruise in September [she's 11 years old now and I'm contemplating not taking her, so she doesn't excert herself.] She still loves to work and beats me to the door [every morning] when I leave. I'll let her be my guide to whether she can do the cruise or not.

I started the thread ["Cruising With a Service Dog"] when she had been on 6 cruises.....amazing how time flies!!!! ;)

The 4x4 potty box can be placed in a stairwell near your cabin or crew closet [where their "stuff" is stored.] I prefer the stairwell. It's large/out of the weather and very convenient to our favorite cabin.

And, although there are lots of bogis items that can be purchased on the internet.......there's no way that you can falsify the documention that will be required nor would you want to put yourself through the "hoops and whistles" that some ports will demand on you.

Although there are strict ADA Laws that are enforced when traveling with your dog.......The ship/hotel/restaurant has every right to ask you to leave if your dog is behaving badly.

Feeding the Service/Working Dog from the table/buffet line or even in the restaurant, at all, is ABSOLUTELY NOT NECESSARY. And, you have the right to tell the handler this. Using the utensils from the restaurant is just plain RUDE!!!!!!

The dog can be watered and fed outside of the restaurant area. I know that some excursions can be grueling and everyone can get overheated. Still, it's NEVER necessary to water or feed the dog in the restaurant.....there's simply no excuse for this behavior. The good handler will have portable water dishes or bottles for their dog.

 

A proper Service/Working Dog is supposed to be invisible, when dining out. NEVER ON A TABLE. Sometimes the dog MUST be on the handler's lap to warn them of oncoming health issues but even then the dogs paws and muzzle DO NOT BELONG ON THE TABLE.

 

If I ever saw behavior where a dog was being fed or watered in a restaurant I would be the first to approach the handler and let them know that this NOT APPROPRIATE. The dog should be fed/watered before the handler enters the restaurant or right after they leave.

[dst]

ROZ - thanks for coming over to this thread to trying to educate some the the posters..........

 

As I have said, we have a service dog but it is not for me, she is a working dog with my patients so we do not bring her on the cruise as we have no direct care need from her.

 

People do not understand the amount of training and patience that goes into having a service dog - but the rewards are amazing.

 

I hope that we will meet on a cruise one day; I would be thrilled to have you both as my dinner mates :)

[Duanerice1]

Have to agree with Roz. Your dog should never be fed or watered in a restaurant. Not acceptable. Even the dog knows this.

 

Just be happy you do not have to use a service animal. Besides the physical/psychological issues that one must have, they are usually very expensive and not that easy to get. My wife has one and it too is a little dog, a Maltese. Smart as a whip.

 

Similar to Valentine, looking at her you would never think she is a service animal. But really it isn't any of your business anyway. If the ship lets them on, you can be assured they are cleared. They really do not need approval by anyone on the ship or on this board.

 

My wife usually carries her in her bag and sometimes a stroller type bag due to crowds and she is too tired to carry her.

 

Have a little compassion. I agree, there are some that skirt the system and there is little you and I can do. Once they are in the ship/airplane/restaurant, they are already "approved" by that establishment.

 

enjoy,

Duane

[comxkid]

Roz and Duane,

 

Thank you both so much for the posts. When I first starting reading this thread, I was a skeptic. I even made a dumb joke about smaller dogs. However, after reading through Roz's thread and looking at a couple of internet sites, I have learned a lot more about service dogs.

 

I had respect for service dogs before but these animals are truly incredible. I will not be as skeptical about the small dogs going forward. As Duane said, the ships have reviewed the documentation and I am in no position to question.

 

Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to cruise with one of you in the future.

 

Bill H.

[wizard-of-roz]

Local gasthaus, McDonald's, baeckereis, little mom & pop places.....don't normally have the money (or desire) to visit the big fancy 50 Euro per person restaurants so maybe you don't see dogs in those types of restaurants. I can't think of a time at the local gasthaus in Heiligenmoschel that I haven't seen someone bring their dog in. Luckily, I'm not allergic to dogs and their dogs stay at their master's feet so it's no problem.

 

Why would I want to change where I eat??? :confused: The local places have the absolute best food around!!!

 

ROZ - thanks for coming over to this thread to trying to educate some the the posters..........

 

As I have said, we have a service dog but it is not for me, she is a working dog with my patients so we do not bring her on the cruise as we have no direct care need from her.

 

People do not understand the amount of training and patience that goes into having a service dog - but the rewards are amazing.

 

I hope that we will meet on a cruise one day; I would be thrilled to have you both as my dinner mates :)

 

I love to be with folks like you. I have met some of the most wonderful people onboard a cruise ship, with my amazing Brenda.

I have also come across people who give both Brenda and I dirty looks and make snide remarks, some remarks were so, so hurtful. These folks are few and far between - thank goodness.

Brenda is a miracle worker.....I had to wait 2 years to get her; I had to be interviewed, screened, tested and then go through 2 weeks of the most rigorous, tiring, involved testing and schooling [of dog behavior], that would make any 4 year college look like kindergarten.

She has made such a remarkable difference in my life and I share that joy as often as I can. And, if you love dogs, you'd adore this one!

I was NEVER a great lover of black dogs. I didn't want her......the trainers insisted that she was me, in dog form. Boy, were they right. Now, I love, love Black Labs.

I'm up for a Successor Dog and can't wait to see who Canine Companions for Independence thinks is the "perfect" dog for me this time. Will it be a girl, a boy? Will it be yellow/white/rust/black? Who knows?

[wizard-of-roz]

Roz and Duane,

 

Thank you both so much for the posts. When I first starting reading this thread, I was a skeptic. I even made a dumb joke about smaller dogs. However, after reading through Roz's thread and looking at a couple of internet sites, I have learned a lot more about service dogs.

 

I had respect for service dogs before but these animals are truly incredible. I will not be as skeptical about the small dogs going forward. As Duane said, the ships have reviewed the documentation and I am in no position to question.

 

Hopefully, I will have the opportunity to cruise with one of you in the future.

 

Bill H.

 

Bill, thank you for your kindness and understanding. These dogs are the hero's in our society. They ask for nothing more than to be loved and respected but they can give someone back their life!

[wizard-of-roz]

Have to agree with Roz. Your dog should never be fed or watered in a restaurant. Not acceptable. Even the dog knows this.

 

Just be happy you do not have to use a service animal. Besides the physical/psychological issues that one must have, they are usually very expensive and not that easy to get. My wife has one and it too is a little dog, a Maltese. Smart as a whip.

 

Similar to Valentine, looking at her you would never think she is a service animal. But really it isn't any of your business anyway. If the ship lets them on, you can be assured they are cleared. They really do not need approval by anyone on the ship or on this board.

 

My wife usually carries her in her bag and sometimes a stroller type bag due to crowds and she is too tired to carry her.

 

Have a little compassion. I agree, there are some that skirt the system and there is little you and I can do. Once they are in the ship/airplane/restaurant, they are already "approved" by that establishment.

 

enjoy,

Duane

 

Duane, I hope I get the opportunity to cruise with you and your family.

Saving our lives is what our dogs do for us......what they can do for the public, who are lucky enough to come across them, in any venue, is so wonderful to see. Brenda can make a "grumpy" face turn to a smile faster than any human I've ever seen! I've had folks who want to sit on the floor and lay their head on her.....it's a beautiful thing to see and, I do allow for "patting" during her down time.

To watch a fearful child come over to her and pat her head, while Brenda runs her nose up the childs chest is such a sight.....it always brings tears to my eyes!

[dst]

I love to be with folks like you. I have met some of the most wonderful people onboard a cruise ship, with my amazing Brenda.

 

I have also come across people who give both Brenda and I dirty looks and make snide remarks, some remarks were so, so hurtful. These folks are few and far between - thank goodness.

 

Brenda is a miracle worker.....I had to wait 2 years to get her; I had to be interviewed, screened, tested and then go through 2 weeks of the most rigorous, tiring, involved testing and schooling [of dog behavior], that would make any 4 year college look like kindergarten.

 

She has made such a remarkable difference in my life and I share that joy as often as I can. And, if you love dogs, you'd adore this one!

 

I was NEVER a great lover of black dogs. I didn't want her......the trainers insisted that she was me, in dog form. Boy, were they right. Now, I love, love Black Labs.

 

I'm up for a Successor Dog and can't wait to see who Canine Companions for Independence thinks is the "perfect" dog for me this time. Will it be a girl, a boy? Will it be yellow/white/rust/black? Who knows?

 

 

Roz - I know this was not your intent but I have tears in my eyes........

 

My Calli brings us joy as our family pet but to watch her enhance the lives of people affected with Alzheimer's is a true blessing. She gets it :)

 

Thanks again for sharing.......

[wizard-of-roz]

Roz - I know this was not your intent but I have tears in my eyes........

 

My Calli brings us joy as our family pet but to watch her enhance the lives of people affected with Alzheimer's is a true blessing. She gets it :)

 

Thanks again for sharing.......

 

Brenda was meant for me, it's me she works for but if you would see the smiles that she can bring to a sad child and a depressed adult........you would cry. I work in a building where abused children and adults come for therapy and, on a daily basis I witness these sad souls react to Brenda's presence and it's pure joy!

She is a true "miracle worker" and deserves the praise that I give to her every moment I can!

[BeachChik]

Have to agree with Roz. Your dog should never be fed or watered in a restaurant. Not acceptable. Even the dog knows this.

 

Just be happy you do not have to use a service animal. Besides the physical/psychological issues that one must have, they are usually very expensive and not that easy to get. My wife has one and it too is a little dog, a Maltese. Smart as a whip.

 

Similar to Valentine, looking at her you would never think she is a service animal. But really it isn't any of your business anyway. If the ship lets them on, you can be assured they are cleared. They really do not need approval by anyone on the ship or on this board.

 

My wife usually carries her in her bag and sometimes a stroller type bag due to crowds and she is too tired to carry her.

 

Have a little compassion. I agree, there are some that skirt the system and there is little you and I can do. Once they are in the ship/airplane/restaurant, they are already "approved" by that establishment.

 

enjoy,

Duane

 

Highlighted parts are the best information in this entire thread.

[PatrickZJD]

::bump::

[Gigirn]

Oh, great...now I not only have to worry about a heavy smoker in my stateroom the week before me but an animal. The cruise line needs to warn me before they assign me to a stateroom that has been occupied by an animal, regardless of size.

 

If you say you don't like ANIMALS...then we can't be friends.:D

[Gigirn]

I'm sorry but this is ridiculous. First of all, animal allergies don't have anything to do with hair length. Lol. It's DANDER that people react to. With that being said, it is highly unlikely that someone is gonna go into anaphylactic shock from a dog allergy.

 

Omg...I can't help my responses tonight...the anti-animal people are killing me here. :D:D:D:D:D

[AandBmom]

::bump::

 

Why bump? Hasn't this been done to death yet?

[jnojr]

Have to agree with Roz. Your dog should never be fed or watered in a restaurant. Not acceptable. Even the dog knows this.

 

Why's that?

 

In Paris, people bring their dogs into restaurants frequently. Nobody dies or has syndromes over it.

 

It's no different than kids. If dogs/kids can sit quietly and not create a disturbance, great. If they can't, they shouldn't be there and should be removed.

[trailercruiser]

Why's that?

 

In Paris, people bring their dogs into restaurants frequently. Nobody dies or has syndromes over it.

 

It's no different than kids. If dogs/kids can sit quietly and not create a disturbance, great. If they can't, they shouldn't be there and should be removed.

First of all it's France, do you really want to compare France?. France is known for alot of things and most aren't good. ;) Secondly your comparing animals to kids?? Thats really sick.:mad:

[kparc]

:mad:Well, I didn’t appreciate the group of service dogs they had on our recent cruise; they dominated the card games in the casino and had five finalists during the Texas Holdem’ tournament! A dog named LUCKY won.

[Mooder]

:mad:well, i didn’t appreciate the group of service dogs they had on our recent cruise; they dominated the card games in the casino and had five finalists during the texas holdem’ tournament! A dog named lucky won.

 

 

copter!!!!

[alexieb]

I'm willing to bet those service animals are much cleaner and more well-behaved than a good chunk of passengers. Just sayin.......

 

 

My thoughts exactly.

[asb2164]

But what happens when Service Animals Attack!

http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/rivervale/042211_After_biting_girls_nose_therapy_dog_is_in_court.html

[luvbermuda]

I would love to meet Wizard of Roz's dog. Black labs are absolutely wonderful.

I would never criticize anyone having a dog anywhere- even in an eating facility. I have seen people lick spoons at a salad bar and put it back in the dish! I would speak up if I saw anyone be mean to a dog (cat or any animal)!!! Giving a person dirty looks or complaining is ridiculous - you don't know the story behind it.

I admire and respect anyone who trains a service dog as they become attached and give it up which is extremely hard to do after you have loved and cared for it.

If someone has a dog with them on a cruise, there is a reason for it!!

It certainly shouldn't spoil anyone's vacation. If it did, then chances are everything else spoils it too!

[bigfig63]

I would be afraid to take my Labs on board, they would see all the water and over the side they go!

[wizard-of-roz]

But what happens when Service Animals Attack!

http://www.northjersey.com/topstories/rivervale/042211_After_biting_girls_nose_therapy_dog_is_in_court.html

 

I sincerely question the dogs training and whether it was "on" or "off" leash in no way makes this a right circumstance. A properly trained Service Dog will NEVER lunge at anyone causing such bodily harm.

There are a lot of "why's" in this instance. And, if in fact, this dog did lunge at this child [with or without provacation], the dog is a danger, not only to other's but to the child it, supposedly, works for.

This is a very sad story. The handler's [adults] of the dog are 100% responsible for the behavior of the dog when it's out and about and even when the dog is on their property or in their home. They need to pay all medical costs and future medical care.

I can't comment on what should happen to the dog. It's very, very sad. But, if this dog is capable of doing this AT ALL, it's not safe.