Dog at VWL!!!!

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Usually a "service animal" wears something to identify the fact that they are a service animal. A harness, "vest" etc.
Yes, poodles are used often mainly because they are smart, non allegergetic (sp?), don't shed and generally clean. But, unless you keep them clean and keep up with external parasites, the fact that they are service animals does not make a difference to anyone. I am not allergic to pets, but, do have a severe reaction to flea bites. I also have a severe reaction to the room spray they use at Disney and the perfumes some people wear. Lets ban that too.
On the other hand, being small usually lends itself to be "snuck" into places where they are not allowed.
As to the "enlightened" pet friendly hotels (etc), I have been in some and have been bitten by fleas, grossed out by pet odors and had my clothes become magnets for animal hair/fur. I would hate to see Disney become "enlightened".
By the way, I have one dog and two cats, they need a vacation from me as much as I need a vacation from them. I have someone come in to keep them fed and exercised and to have company. I love animals (more than people even) but, as with anything, there is a time and place for everything. Disney resorts is neither the time or the place.
BTW, there are camping sites at WDW where pets are allowed.I would have reported this incident immediately, btw. Like Rich, I do like to see rules followed, however, I am not quite as "anal" as some here.

 

[Johnnie Fedora]

If you have four persons in a one bedroom plus your pets, you could break two rules at the same time.

While I wouldn't want to deal with my dog on vacation, and would not like to see pets as guests......I think many pets can be cleaner guests than some humans. .

 

[Figaro30]

Maybe the doggy wasn't actually an overnight guest but perhaps a daytime pooch visiting another guest just that day??? I would think if there was a dog STAYING in a room, how could you possibly hide this from housekeeping or other CM's???

 

[ducklite]

Originally posted by GAIL HAYDEN
Usually a "service animal" wears something to identify the fact that they are a service animal. A harness, "vest" etc.
Yes, poodles are used often mainly because they are smart, non allegergetic (sp?), don't shed and generally clean. But, unless you keep them clean and keep up with external parasites, the fact that they are service animals does not make a difference to anyone.

Gail--I think you wree looking for allergenic

Anyhow, yes, most service dogs have a special harness that they wear while working. But they aren't always working. It is possible that the dog that was seen was a service dog and that it's owner was taking a rest and another person was taking the dog out for a potty break. But I doubt it for one reason. Most service dogs are bigger than a small dog which can easily be scooped up. Not all, but most. The most common type of dog for a service animal is the gold retreiver followed closely by the black lab. Their docile temperments and instinctive need to protect their charge (owner) make them especially suited for the job.

Other breeds used are collies, dobermans and shepards. Standard poodles are used sometimes, however they can be a tad skittish, which immediately precludes them from passing "basic training".

I believe that generally the people with service dogs are placed in handicap accesible rooms, although not always. I have a friend who visits WDW reguarly who uses a Dob for a service dog. They usually stay at CBR, and never in a handicap room. My friend actually finds it harder to navigate in one of these for some reason.

Anne

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Anne,
Yes, that was the word I was looking for. Thank you.
Mini poodles are often used for the deaf, btw.
But, you are totally correct about the Goldens and Labs and, to a lesser degree, Shepards and Dobes.
And, to be sort of OT, monkeys are used also.
I also agree with Johnny, often pets are much cleaner than humans.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Figaro,
If the guests were staying on points, then they would only have to really worry about T&T day. Otherwise, it could be hidden, assuming it is quiet, which few poodles are.

 

[Dizzy4Dizney]

I think it's terrible when anyone breaks the rules! It's very inconsiderate to people who are allergic to them and they are
contaminating the rooms. My nephew has severe allergies to dogs and if he as in a room that had a dog, he would have a terrible attack. I think anyone who sees people breaking the rules, they should be turned in.

 

[BobH]

All this commentary over the dog issue - WOW!

 

[ohioMickey]

BobH --

I agree. I had no idea.

 

[QueenAnne]

I love dogs but rules are rules, if I have to follow them, so does everyone. I would have reported it.

 

[Caskbill]

From the original post

and looked straight down over the balcony at the thin ribbon of green grass between the building and the woods. What do i see? .......a little white poodly-type dog taking a pee!!!! Then the owner picked it up and carried it into his villa!!!!

While the focus of this thread has been about the dog in the room, what about this? And dogs don't just pee !

I'm not sure exactly where this was, but can this strip of grass also be used by small children playing?

No dogs allowed means just that! If I ever see it happen, you'd better believe it'll get reported. Just think, if dogs are OK at the resort, then aren't also cats, hamsters, guinnea pits, snakes, frogs.....all allowed? It's no longer be a resort, it'd be a zoo.

As already mentioned, rules are rules. I don't bring any of my 5 cats down. A dog is no more welcomed....

If someone must have their dog, then they should buy an RV and stay at Fort Wilderness in one of the pet loops....

 

[ncligs]

Caskbill, We agree 100% with everything you said. We have a small dog, and would never even"think" to bring her to a DVC Resort.

 

[KaraKW]

There was someone at OKW this past July who brought their dog with them when I was there. I didn't report it, though, because I had no idea what room this person was staying in.

BTW, I was thinking it's probably pretty hard to sneak a pet into BWV (my home resort)...has anyone ever seen a pet there?????

Kara

 

[DaveH]

Does Disney have certain rooms for service dogs so someone with an allergy can request not to get any of those rooms? Just a thought.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Dave,
I was thinking the same thing, as wonderful as service dogs are, they do have fur and they do cause allergic reactions.

 

[BobH]

I took the liberty of emailing member services to find out what they might say regarding allowing pets in DVC rooms and whether they make exceptions for owners who use pets to overcome handicaps.

 

[Kronk281]

Good idea Bob. I would imagine that animals are not allowed seeing how they have such nice facilities for pets. I would think that Disney would accomidate service animals for those who need them.

 

[Humphrey Bear]

It is amazing how some people are so selfish and are willing to break the rules no matter how it effects others! We are dog lovers and would never think of sneaking our dog into a hotel. That being said, we did have to travel with our Chocolate Lab once and had to stay in a hotel. The Residence Inn we stayed at had strict rules covering this. The reservation had to be made in advance, we had to leave an extra deposit on our Visa to cover damage, and we had to pay a $50.00 fee to cover special cleaning of the room. They also told us that they used certain rooms for people that had dogs in order to minimize allergy problems. We felt that this was more than fair and used this hotel because of this, but to sneak in an animal is just plain wrong.

 

[LindaDVC]

RE:I took the liberty of emailing member services to find out what they might say regarding allowing pets in DVC rooms and whether they make exceptions for owners who use pets to overcome handicaps.

We travel to DVCs regularly with my husbands service dog.
We always tell MS when we make a reservation and it is also written on our confirmation that he will be accompanying us. Service dogs are welcome by Disney at the parks as well as all resorts. The CMs at parks offer us water, offer assistance in finding places for a "break" and the policies welcoming them are clearly written in the disability guidelines booklets written by Disney. (won't even address the ADA laws). Just glancing in the DVC book I found many pages that welcome service dogs. They are on pages 69,75,77,112, and 123!

Previous "pet" dogs stayed home during vacations but our service dog is welcome. Disney does have a list of rides that they allow and don't allow dogs on-- reviewing the list they were very appropriate not allowing them on "scary" fast paced rides that could disorient the dog.

Linda

 

[SueM in MN]

I was also going to mention that the DVC member handbook addresses service dogs quite well, but LindaDVC beat me to it.