Service Dog

[LAnn]

I'm surprised to read all of these vehement posts against dogs on cruises that may or may not be service dogs.

 

Of all the cruises I've been on, I've rarely seen a dog on a ship, and when I have the dogs have always been extremely well-behaved and quiet. Also, I'm always delighted when I DO see a dog on a cruise! I would enjoy having more along.:D

[CasinoCruzGirl]

I'm surprised to read all of these vehement posts against dogs on cruises that may or may not be service dogs.

 

Of all the cruises I've been on, I've rarely seen a dog on a ship, and when I have the dogs have always been extremely well-behaved and quiet. Also, I'm always delighted when I DO see a dog on a cruise! I would enjoy having more along.:D

 

 

I agree with you 100%.

[SeaShark]

It is becoming more acceptable to bring your pet to some retail stores. Here is a list of 33 stores that allow dogs not just service dogs but your family pet dog.

 

http://barkpost.com/dog-friendly-stores/

 

All well and good, but where are you willing to draw the line?

 

My pet dog is OK. How about the cat? What about a pet monkey, a pet boa constrictor, pet hamsters, or a pet goat? Can you honestly tell someone that their pet is allowed and welcome and yet turn to the next person and tell them that their pet is not? (There is a legal term for treating people differently). The law recognizes a "service animal", the key word being ANIMAL...it doesn't specify "dog". Can I bring my support ferret on the cruise?

 

Or how about this: A person has an extreme allergy to dogs. Having one around would put their health in jeopardy. Someone shows up with a service dog and wants to bring the dog in. Who wins?

[NLH Arizona]

Or how about this: A person has an extreme allergy to dogs. Having one around would put their health in jeopardy. Someone shows up with a service dog and wants to bring the dog in. Who wins?

The dog wins under ADA rules and regulations. And that is the problem with the fakers, they make it hard for the true service dogs, because they are going where only service dogs should go.

 

This happened on a flight and they asked the family of the boy to depart the plane, as he was having an allergic reaction to the two dogs on board the plane. Whether these 2 dogs, that were on the plane, were true service dogs (covered under ADA regulations), I don't know, because airlines allow emotional support/comfort dogs and if these were true emotional support dogs or someone who just got a letter from their doctor, etc., so they wouldn't have to pay to fly fluffy or leave her at home and pay for boarding. I have a few great doctors, who would write me a letter in a second, but I know the difference between right and wrong and it is wrong to say your dog is something they aren't, so my Sadie stays home when I go somewhere where dogs are not welcomed.

Edited April 25, 2016 by NLH Arizona

[CalLuvsCrusingToo]

There's no reason why a real service dog shouldn't be walked through the buffet or is in a restaurant. There's much more likely a chance of some sort of contamination from a human hand, sneeze, head of hair, then a dog that is below the counter level hurting anyone's food......

 

 

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Again......No problem with a real service dog.

I mentioned my experience on the ship.

Most of us startled by a dog in the buffet swarming with guests, and THAT dog was barking at people!

NONE of us believed for a minute that That was a service dog!

[xriva]

The challenge I see with just allowing any dogs anywhere - which I am not really opposed to seeing, I have four dogs - is that dogs are animals, not little people, and many pet owners don't know that.

 

Dogs have to be socialized around other pets and other people. A couple of my guys are not particularly good with new people - they have to be introduced. The others will go home with anyone that looks friendly or smells like food. My niece's pit bull loves people, but having a 100+ pound dog running at you to say "Hello" is a bit disconcerting.

 

Our vet said her business went up substantially after the city opened a dog park near her - because people took their dogs to the park without having any idea what their pets would do around other dogs.

 

That's the challenge.

 

As usual, it's not the animal's fault - it's ignorant owners.

[blackwing]

The dog wins under ADA rules and regulations. And that is the problem with the fakers, they make it hard for the true service dogs, because they are going where only service dogs should go.

 

This happened on a flight and they asked the family of the boy to depart the plane, as he was having an allergic reaction to the two dogs on board the plane. Whether these 2 dogs, that were on the plane, were true service dogs (covered under ADA regulations), I don't know, because airlines allow emotional support/comfort dogs and if these were true emotional support dogs or someone who just got a letter from their doctor, etc., so they wouldn't have to pay to fly fluffy or leave her at home and pay for boarding. I have a few great doctors, who would write me a letter in a second, but I know the difference between right and wrong and it is wrong to say your dog is something they aren't, so my Sadie stays home when I go somewhere where dogs are not welcomed.

I'm curious, is there a difference between service dogs on planes vs. people who pay to get their dog on the plane? I know that if they pay to get their dog on the plane, the dog is supposed to stay in the carrier underneath the seat the whole time. What about service dogs? Are they allowed to be out of the carrier?

 

One flight I was on, there was a lady in front of us that was very belligerent about people even mentioning her dog, let alone trying to interact with it. She said something like, please don't call any attention to him, otherwise I will have to put him in the carrier.

[Into Cruising]

between a service dog on a plane and a pet whose owner has paid a fee to have them travel on board? I think Del Rio is missing an opportunity.. I do think a lot of people would pay to take their pet along. But not as long as they could get them on for free by lying. I mean I would take mine if allowed, and it was cheaper than boarding her. But I would not lie in order to scam the system.

 

I also suppose the wording of Service animal is to keep these same people from claiming a human being as being a necessary support "animal"

 

I know it sounds rude, but if someone is so emotionally fragile, I am not sure that they should be at sea, in a confined space, without any access to their soothing home environment. Sounds too risky to me.

 

I believe in Kharma, and would be very afraid that I may become emotional stablilty challenged if I ever faked it. Reminiscent of "your eyes will stay that way one of these days"

[NLH Arizona]

I'm curious, is there a difference between service dogs on planes vs. people who pay to get their dog on the plane? I know that if they pay to get their dog on the plane, the dog is supposed to stay in the carrier underneath the seat the whole time. What about service dogs? Are they allowed to be out of the carrier?

 

One flight I was on, there was a lady in front of us that was very belligerent about people even mentioning her dog, let alone trying to interact with it. She said something like, please don't call any attention to him, otherwise I will have to put him in the carrier.

Yes there is a difference, service dogs and emotional support dogs do not have to pay the fee. The fee for carrying on your dog can be as high as $125 on one airline. Service and emotional support dogs do not have to be in a carrier and can sit at your feet.

 

The lady obviously paid to carry her dog on the flight and should have kept it in the carrier.

[GUT2407]

In my opinion they should also be allowed to ask to see the dog perform that task.

 

If they develop doubts about its veracity.

[DMH15]

The challenge I see with just allowing any dogs anywhere - which I am not really opposed to seeing, I have four dogs - is that dogs are animals, not little people, and many pet owners don't know that.

 

 

 

Dogs have to be socialized around other pets and other people. A couple of my guys are not particularly good with new people - they have to be introduced. The others will go home with anyone that looks friendly or smells like food. My niece's pit bull loves people, but having a 100+ pound dog running at you to say "Hello" is a bit disconcerting.

 

 

 

Our vet said her business went up substantially after the city opened a dog park near her - because people took their dogs to the park without having any idea what their pets would do around other dogs.

 

 

 

That's the challenge.

 

 

 

As usual, it's not the animal's fault - it's ignorant owners.

 

 

You are very correct.

 

My pup has gone to the doggie den since she was a baby for play days. I board her there and they say she behaves wonderfully.

 

But 3 years ago I moved from a single family house in a neighborhood to a downtown high-rise. It has been an adjustment. 100% awareness on my part. Some other owner, not always so much.

 

I do not think I would want my dog exposed to the crowds on a cruise ship.

[CasinoCruzGirl]

How long is your cruise and what is the cost of the scooter?

I can't have peanuts on a plane because someone might have an allergy. The airlines and cruise ships don't ask or know is anyone had an animal allergy.

 

Our cruise is this Saturday on the Gem for 7 nights. Cost is $255 total. I didn't inquire about my dog just ordered the scooter. I never planned on taking my dog on any vacation or plane so I don't know about any of those questions about allergies. You have to order the scooter from special needs at sea. After you order one you get a page of questions asking what special needs you may need and one of the questions was about service animals that's where my initial question came from.

[twin123185]

Our cruise is this Saturday on the Gem for 7 nights. Cost is $255 total. I didn't inquire about my dog just ordered the scooter. I never planned on taking my dog on any vacation or plane so I don't know about any of those questions about allergies. You have to order the scooter from special needs at sea. After you order one you get a page of questions asking what special needs you may need and one of the questions was about service animals that's where my initial question came from.

 

 

Thank you, have a great cruise!