Dog at VWL!!!!

[POOH&PIGLET]

I would have found out the room number & reported it immediately.

 

[spiceycat]

I love my cat - but rules are rules - he stays at WDW kennels - Epcot and Fort Wilderness - the others don't have enough walking room for him. He loves being there - he is generally the only cat and gets alot of attention. The staff at the WDW kennels are very good. there is no reason not to leave your pet with them.

there were alot of hotels in Kissimmee that used to take pets - Holiday Inn, Hyatt, Comfort Inn, Homewood suites, - you were surpose to pay extra for this - now only a couple still do - because people didn't want to pay extra and try to kept the pet in the room anyway.

However I am looking forward to staying at HRH because they allow pets in the room.

 

[Margie J]

That sounds like the same dog I saw at the All Stars on 12/6. It was a very cute little dog. A young woman was making him poop and play on the grass one evening. Then she brought him upstairs into the room.

 

[pluto109]

dog owners beware ...you will be reported...

 

[dianeschlicht]

We have been to Florida numerous times for dog shows and have included a WDW trip before returning to the cold of Minnesota. One year we had 3 dogs with us, and the certificates given out by the WDW kennels were numerous enough to wall paper the kennel when we got home! The kennels and their attendants are VERY good. They even gave one of ours who happened to be in heat, extra bedding so she wouldn't soil herself. It was even a nice break to go visit the dogs each day. Now we no longer try to do both of these activities together. When we travel to WDW, the dogs stay home, and when we travel to dog shows, we skip WDW!

 

[fklhou]

My wife was at a dog show in Orlando last June and after the show made ia trip over to WDW. The dogs were kept at the kennels at Ft. Wilderness and she also was impressed. We would not bring the dogs on a regular trip but for a short stay, the kennels are great.

 

[d-r]

The kennels at wdw are nice, but I wish that there was a wdw resort that allowed dogs of all sizes. I think it would be a nice plus. When traveling we sometimes bring our dog along and enjoy staying at enlightened hotels that allow dogs (many hotels, ranging from holiday inn express and red roof inns to the ritz carlton and four seasons allow dogs). We were excited to learn that hard rock hotel would allow dogs, only to be disappointed that they allow only miniature dogs. We keep planning to visit dollywood in Tennessee, a theme park that allows dogs, but haven't managed it yet. Our vet's assistant house sits for us when we visit walt disney world (our dog would be plenty depressed to sleep in a kennel), but I wish that at wdw you could kennel your dog during the day and return with him to your room at night at least in one on property resort (not necessarily dvc of course). We've toyed with the idea of buying an rv, but don't want to miss out on resorts. I understand that some people don't like dogs, so that is why I wish there was a single designated resort so that people could choose around it if they wanted. I think it would be a huge plus, and it wouldn't hurt anyone if there was only one resort to pick from.

DR

PS - when we first checked about hrh, it was for only little dogs, but they may have changed; I checked today to remember what the weight limit was and found this:

http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/orlando_hard_rock/programs_pets.asp

 

[Patabel]

...the bigger issue is allergies to dog/cat dander, fleas, and people who have pets that aren't completely housebroken.

My mom is EXTREMELY allergic to cats and dogs. It would only take a couple of minutes in a room that had previously had a dog in it to make her face swell and constrict her breathing.

As for smoke, the last time we were at BWV, the non-smoking room just reeked of smoke. We immediately called housekeeping and they brought up the osmosis machine. We also asked them to change the room's airfilter. We went to the parks for the afternoon, and when we got back to the room it was just perfect!

 

[TnRobin]

Allergies are definitely the issue. I am extremely allergic to dog dander. Althought I love dogs, I can not be around them for any period of time before my eyes start watering and I can not breathe. Imagine if I were to sleep on a bed where a dog had slept. I would probably wake-up in the middle of the night gasping for breath. I would have no idea why, because pets are not allowed in the rooms. Going to the ER is not a great way to start a vacation.

I understand the feelings of not wanting to leave your "baby" behind. I do have a cat. I can not bear to leave him in a kennel, thus I hire babysitters to check on and play with him while we are away.

 

[fklhou]

The allergy issue is a serious problem for many people. There was a discussion about this on either the community or debate boards several months ago and these points were made to the person who was proud of herself for sneaking her dog into the room.

As to whether Disney should make provision for dogs, I think it would be a good idea so long as it is properly handled (i.e. there are ways of dealing with dandrull and certain rooms should be restricted from ever having dogs in them). Disney is hosting the national trial or show for Rottiwilers next year at one of the All stars. My DW and a friend are planning to bring our dogs for the herding competition and are planning to stay off property. She stayed at a nice La Quinta (who is very friendly to dog and dog shows) last June for a dog show in Orlando at the convention center and will probably do the same..

 

[KNWVIKING]

I would have reported the dog- I don't like sneaks. But I'm curious about how the people with alergies feel about genuine service animals occupying the rooms. Does house keeping do anything special to the room after the animal checks out ? And what exactly is dander ?

I'm also curious how this person was able to guarantee themselves a ground floor room. Since planning went into their little caper, did they lie to MS about some medical concern that required first floor ? To what lengths did they go to hide dog food trash ? And wouldn't house keeping have noticed something when they were preparing the room for the next guest and report it to the front desk so they could contact the sneak and tell them not to ever do it again or bill them a fee to clean the room ?

 

[Dean]

Originally posted by KNWVIKING
I'm also curious how this person was able to guarantee themselves a ground floor room. Since planning went into their little caper, did they lie to MS about some medical concern that required first floor ? To what lengths did they go to hide dog food trash ? And wouldn't house keeping have noticed something when they were preparing the room for the next guest and report it to the front desk so they could contact the sneak and tell them not to ever do it again or bill them a fee to clean the room ?

We too are dog people but I feel there should be designated rooms and a cleaning plan to minimize the risk to those who are truly allergic. Otherwise it's much like smoking in a non smoking room.

 

[ncligs]

I don't see where the argument is.If the rules state "no dogs" on DVC property, it is plain to see, their are no exceptions. If you can't follow rules, or can't leave your pet at home or kennel, then don't go!!!!!!!!!!!!
DVC resorts were built for people, not animals.

 

[POOH&PIGLET]

Please no "pet-allowed rooms."
I stayed in a non-smoking room that someone had obviously smoked in. It was oxidized but that didn't do any good. You could still smell the smoke. There were no other non-smoking rooms available. We had to suffer.

I do have bad allergies which, trigger my asthma. The smell of cigarettes or animals stays long after the smoker or pet is gone. The smell of a pet or urine is too much to take.

 

[d-r]

Originally posted by POOH&PIGLET
Please no "pet-allowed rooms."
I stayed in a non-smoking room that someone had obviously smoked in. It was oxidized but that didn't do any good. You could still smell the smoke. There were no other non-smoking rooms available. We had to suffer.

I do have bad allergies which, trigger my asthma. The smell of cigarettes or animals stays long after the smoker or pet is gone. The smell of a pet or urine is too much to take.

I don't think there is an argument here, of course people should stick with the rules and I wouldn't dream of bringing my dog to a resort that didn't allow them. I was saying that it would be nice if one resort was open to dogs. Then people who are allergic or afraid of dogs or just didn't want to see a dog or whatever could choose around it. That shouldn't hurt anyone.

As for non-disney, Leowes says that they have a special cleaning process for rooms that have had a pet. I'm not sure about the other hotel chains and mom and pops that allow pets. I would guess that if you stayed in a holiday inn express or la quinta or red roof inn or microtel or leowes or other hotel that allowed pets and your room seemed "dogged" they would move you - or if a service animal had been in a room at any hotel for that matter.

I'm sorry, this is off-topic for the dvc board, and I shouldn't have posted - it was just that when I read the original post I thought "if there was a resort that allowed dogs those people could have stayed there instead of sneaking."

DR

 

[Richyams]

I just think it is amazing how everyone, and rightly so, steadfastly agrees that this rule should be followed. Yet there is another rule that many think is meaningless. I can't mention it, because my posts about it keep getting deleted, but here is a link:
The 'O' word debate

 

[dianeschlicht]

I hear you, Rich. I agree that both of these are a flagrant slap at the rules.

 

[RobDoc]

This thread has begun to stray far from the original topic. Please keep comments on topic.

If you wish to comment on or discuss Rich's <a href="http://www.disboards.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=140007">Occupancy Debate</a>, please do so in that thread on the Debate Board.

Thanks!

 

[lil mermaid]

that the poodle was a service animal. Many types of dogs, including poodles, are used as service animals.

If it wasn't...well, then of course the poodle shouldn't have been there. I would think that hiding a dog would cause someone to have a very stressful vacation, and wouldn't be much fun.

 

[Dean]

Originally posted by POOH&PIGLET
Please no "pet-allowed rooms."
I stayed in a non-smoking room that someone had obviously smoked in. It was oxidized but that didn't do any good. You could still smell the smoke. There were no other non-smoking rooms available. We had to suffer.

I do have bad allergies which, trigger my asthma. The smell of cigarettes or animals stays long after the smoker or pet is gone. The smell of a pet or urine is too much to take.

While I agree with you, it's not the smell per se that triggers the asthma or allergies. With pets, it's the dander and not the smell. There are another group that can really be bothered with the smells including perfume, smoke, etc; vasomotor rhinitis. And since there are really no good treatments, it might even be worse for some of them.