Rockford3 Posted January 20, 2018 #701 Share Posted January 20, 2018 We recently were on a flight in which a man had a tiny dog with him and the leash read “service animal for emotional support “ Don’t know if he made it up or it was legit. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted January 20, 2018 #702 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Was just on flight last Sunday. 3 dogs at my Gate were barking at each other off/on for over hr before flight. Then during flight Bark! Bark! Bark!.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsie57 Posted January 20, 2018 #703 Share Posted January 20, 2018 ok silly question. Where do these dogs go to the bathroom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 20, 2018 #704 Share Posted January 20, 2018 On our Serenade cruise this past December there was a Veteran with his service dog. The dog wore her service animal vest and stayed under his chair until given a command otherwise.I thought all service animals behaved this way and that they all had to wear the official service animal vest. I have no problem with official service animals, it's the ones that are obviously not one and are treated like they deserve to be fed from the table. And I'm worried that all the people abusing the rules by bringing "Little Fluffy," with her fake service vest & fake documents as well as her poor behavior, will jeopardize the ability of people who need trained assistance dogs like the Veteran to bring them on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 20, 2018 #705 Share Posted January 20, 2018 ok silly question. Where do these dogs go to the bathroom?Dogs on a ship are supposed to use a designated box with fake grass on the open air promenade deck. However, there are cases of "Little Fluffy doing her business in public areas like the Guest Services desk, her owner walking away and an RCI employee having to clean up the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 20, 2018 #706 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Two more articles on the Delta tightening rules on emotional-support-animals. One of the articles points out that Delta is being proactive as regulations are being crafted. Bad behavior from dogs on planes -- deficating, biting etc. Also different types of comfort animals including turkeys, ducks and snakes. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/19/delta-tightens-leash-comfort-animals-flights-rules-lack-federal-regulation/1046380001/ http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2018/01/19/delta-emotional-support-animals/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcalemt02 Posted January 20, 2018 #707 Share Posted January 20, 2018 It would be nice if for once they allowed a pet friendly cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieRoo Posted January 20, 2018 #708 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Last week on the Independence there was a lady carrying around a French bulldog in the Concierge Lounge. He wasn’t wearing a vest or even a leash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted January 20, 2018 #709 Share Posted January 20, 2018 A pet friendly cruise ship, (like Cunard's QM2) could make a killing in the US/Florida market. I am seeing many dogs at Publix in Miami Beach and many in Vegas casinos/hotels. The cruise industry should go the other way, if they allow children, then pets could could become a major new income stream. Think of the endless on-board income sources: pet boutique, pet day-spa, veterinary services, grooming, toy store, pet daycare, pet clothing & jewelry, custom pet photography, pet birthday cakes & snacks, premium pet room service, pet spa cabanas, deluxe pet cabins and suites, pet land tours, pet shopping shore-side, gourmet pet meals by Royal's chefs, dog walking services, kennel services, pet travel insurance, pet massages, dog training & certification, pet events, etc., etc. If Royal was to do this on one large ship in the Caribbean, I believe they would make more money, than with children or long time cruisers. Royal needs to pic an itinerary which accepts dogs and show how much money could be made be the islands, with this. On one large Royal ship, I bet this easily could make over 10 million annually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted January 20, 2018 #710 Share Posted January 20, 2018 A pet friendly cruise ship, (like Cunard's QM2) could make a killing in the US/Florida market. I am seeing many dogs at Publix in Miami Beach and many in Vegas casinos/hotels. The cruise industry should go the other way, if they allow children, then pets could could become a major new income stream. Think of the endless on-board income sources: pet boutique, pet day-spa, veterinary services, grooming, toy store, pet daycare, pet clothing & jewelry, custom pet photography, pet birthday cakes & snacks, premium pet room service, pet spa cabanas, deluxe pet cabins and suites, pet land tours, pet shopping shore-side, gourmet pet meals by Royal's chefs, dog walking services, kennel services, pet travel insurance, pet massages, dog training & certification, pet events, etc., etc. If Royal was to do this on one large ship in the Caribbean, I believe they would make more money, than with children or long time cruisers. Royal needs to pic an itinerary which accepts dogs and show how much money could be made be the islands, with this. On one large Royal ship, I bet this easily could make over 10 million annually! Won't happen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted January 20, 2018 #711 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Won't happen... Some would have said that about dogs & kids in a casino, ie., CET's properties, such as Paris LV & for kids, Circus-Circus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Terre Posted January 20, 2018 #712 Share Posted January 20, 2018 And I'm worried that all the people abusing the rules by bringing "Little Fluffy," with her fake service vest & fake documents as well as her poor behavior, will jeopardize the ability of people who need trained assistance dogs like the Veteran to bring them on a cruise. That's exactly what I keep saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted January 20, 2018 #713 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Little Fluffy? What ever happened to Ralphie? :D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted January 20, 2018 #714 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Some would have said that about dogs & kids in a casino, ie., CET's properties, such as Paris LV & for kids, Circus-Circus. Meant 100% wont happen on Royal which you were suggesting, some smaller Charter as a one off. Maybe possible.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted January 20, 2018 #715 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Little Fluffy? What ever happened to Ralphie? :D;) Ralphie chooses to cruise with Carnival. Dog jumped ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKa2002 Posted January 20, 2018 #716 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Two more articles on the Delta tightening rules on emotional-support-animals. One of the articles points out that Delta is being proactive as regulations are being crafted. Bad behavior from dogs on planes -- deficating, biting etc. Also different types of comfort animals including turkeys, ducks and snakes. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/01/19/delta-tightens-leash-comfort-animals-flights-rules-lack-federal-regulation/1046380001/ http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2018/01/19/delta-emotional-support-animals/ It is about time! Maybe the cruise lines will follow Delta's lead; if nothing else, the abusers will have to fly another line to get to their cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted January 20, 2018 #717 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Meant 100% wont happen on Royal which you were suggesting, some smaller Charter as a one off. Maybe possible.... See this is where I disagree with you: to me, all RCCL cares about is money and introducing new revenue streams. It seems to me, that there are few new large areas left for them to exploit. This would introduce a large potential financial windfall and would please Wall-Street. At the end of the day Royal, has shown us they only care about today's profit. They don't care about what we, their passengers actually want. If we are inconvenience or troubled by a new policy, so be it. So if Royal saw the true money in this, "WE" would be the one's to adapt, to their new "Dog Friendly Travel Expansion"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 20, 2018 #718 Share Posted January 20, 2018 So if Royal saw the true money in this, "WE" would be the one's to adapt, to their new "Dog Friendly Travel Expansion"! I have a feeling the RCCL bean counters have already done the math and it probably didn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted January 21, 2018 #719 Share Posted January 21, 2018 I have a feeling the RCCL bean counters have already done the math and it probably didn't work.I would agree, to make it wide open would cause problems and cost money. I could see them doing a special charter 2 times a year. "Gone to the dogs cruise" Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted January 21, 2018 #720 Share Posted January 21, 2018 No, I mean a full trial on on of their Florida based ships, for a least a year. How about making Allure, dog friendly, and introduce some of the ideas I have stated? I think it could be so successful, that they could perhaps purpose build/modify a ship, for this large new market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domino D Posted January 21, 2018 #721 Share Posted January 21, 2018 No, I mean a full trial on on of their Florida based ships, for a least a year. How about making Allure, dog friendly, and introduce some of the ideas I have stated? I think it could be so successful, that they could perhaps purpose build/modify a ship, for this large new market.Maybe one of the smaller older ships. Would the dog's earn C&A status points? Sent from my SM-G920P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icantgolf Posted January 21, 2018 #722 Share Posted January 21, 2018 What a despicable story, if indeed accurate. However, the OP does bring up a valid point. There is a disproportionate amount of pets being portrayed as service animals. To all true individuals who so desperately need there service animals, this is a slap in the face. It undercuts, and diminishes the true need for these four legged caregivers. The rules are getting too lax to really weed out those people who are to full of S*@t. Another sigh over political correctness. Don’t want to possibly offend a PHONY NARCISSISTIC idiot who does not come close to needing a S.A. Unreal... Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted January 21, 2018 #723 Share Posted January 21, 2018 See this is where I disagree with you: to me, all RCCL cares about is money and introducing new revenue streams. It seems to me, that there are few new large areas left for them to exploit. This would introduce a large potential financial windfall and would please Wall-Street. At the end of the day Royal, has shown us they only care about today's profit. They don't care about what we, their passengers actually want. If we are inconvenience or troubled by a new policy, so be it. So if Royal saw the true money in this, "WE" would be the one's to adapt, to their new "Dog Friendly Travel Expansion"! Royal Ships already consistently sail at average 104% capacity. At this point to increase revenue the only way your plan to work is if they charged for Dogs on ship's. You are right though ALL businesses care about profit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkbiiii Posted January 21, 2018 #724 Share Posted January 21, 2018 A pet friendly cruise ship, (like Cunard's QM2) could make a killing in the US/Florida market. I am seeing many dogs at Publix in Miami Beach and many in Vegas casinos/hotels. The cruise industry should go the other way, if they allow children, then pets could could become a major new income stream. Think of the endless on-board income sources: pet boutique, pet day-spa, veterinary services, grooming, toy store, pet daycare, pet clothing & jewelry, custom pet photography, pet birthday cakes & snacks, premium pet room service, pet spa cabanas, deluxe pet cabins and suites, pet land tours, pet shopping shore-side, gourmet pet meals by Royal's chefs, dog walking services, kennel services, pet travel insurance, pet massages, dog training & certification, pet events, etc., etc. If Royal was to do this on one large ship in the Caribbean, I believe they would make more money, than with children or long time cruisers. Royal needs to pic an itinerary which accepts dogs and show how much money could be made be the islands, with this. On one large Royal ship, I bet this easily could make over 10 million annually! The bold paragraph above, shows just some of the on-board income opportunities with a ship which is geared to pet travelers. Within the hospitality industry, is is an ever growing segment. You know, many pet parents consider the follow to be true: "pets are people too..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted January 21, 2018 #725 Share Posted January 21, 2018 The bold paragraph above, shows just some of the on-board income opportunities with a ship which is geared to pet travelers. Within the hospitality industry, is is an ever growing segment. You know, many pet parents consider the follow to be true: "pets are people too..." We've been pet owners for decades...and are of the firm belief that that mindset only applies in one's own home. Practices that directly impact others to agree or adjust to that elsewhere are highly intrusive at minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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