doggie motels/resorts---where are good ones?

[mickey'sbud]

I've read the WDW site about their kennels. I understand that I have to walk my dog. Is there a 24/7 attendant? Will they make sure my dog has water? Is the kennel air-conditioned? What do you think of the kennels?

Does anyone know of another Orlando kennel that they would highly recommend?

 

[Gail T AGAIN]

You can stay on a Universal property if you don't mind driving back and forth, all 3 resorts are pet friendly, the dogs can stay in the room while you are gone all day. it is an opition that might work for you. Have a fun trip.

 

[julfre]

I'm not positive, but I think there is a 25lb? weight limit on the dogs at Universal hotels. I think I remember looking into this and deciding that my doggies are too big.

 

[regi]

No, there is no weight limit on pets at Loews hotels (they run all 3 hotels at Universal).

Here is a link to the information about pets at the hotel.

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

 

[kylara]

The Disney kennels do not have an attendant 24/7 however security does check in on the kennels during the night. The last person to leave, makes sure that all the dogs have water in the bowls and it is one of the first things checked in the morning.

The kennels are air-conditioned. All dogs stay in the air-conditioning unless...the owner asks for an outside kennel (and even then they remind owners of how hot it gets) or the dog is a day visitor that forgot his papers (well, the owners forgot the dogs papers). You must have your papers to show proof of that all immunizations are up to date.

I have used the disney kennels quite often in the past prior to moving to the area. I liked the Epcot Kennel the best. You will need to go walk your dog, but that never bothered me since I brought the dog knowing that...had I not wanted to bother with it, I would have boarded him back where I lived at the time. Also, if for some reason you are not able to walk them before the kennel closes, security will come and open the kennel for you to walk your dog...you just need to produce your pink slip.

Overall, I have been pleased with the Kennel. A few years ago, many of the kennel workers went through training with the AKA. At the time Disney was thinking of upgrading the services, but to many renovations would have to be done. However, they did find the training beneficial to those who worked in the kennel so they kept sending people. I haven't used the kennels for over a year, so I am not sure if they are still doing it.

 

[mickey'sbud]

Has anyone ever taken their dog to a Universal hotel? I have mixed feelings w/ this. I think my dog would fair better at the hotel instead of a kennel and yet I'm afraid of someone dog-napping him. Is that stupid to feel that way? I guess I was wondering how secure he'd be.

Any experiences out there?

 

[figment27]

Great thread! I have been discussing the possibility of bringing my dog, a Cairn terrier, with us on our WDW vacation in January 2003.
I have never left her for more than 3-4 days before, and I have a difficult time imagining life withour her for 9 days!
I did not know about the Loew's hotels, and may have to change our travel plans to accomodate the dog.
I was going to leave her at the WDW kennels but I don't feel comnfortable leaving her unattended in the evening.
We will not be renting a car, but using a town car from the airport to our hotel. Has anyone had any difficulty trnasporting their dog to the WDW kennel or hotel using a town car?
Upon arrival, can you use WDW transportation to bring the dog to the kennel if itis crated?
How expensive are Loew's hotels? How far are they located from WDW?
Our original plans only included visiting WDW, but if staying at a Loew's opens up the possibility of our dog staying with us I may need to change plans.
Thanks,
Figment

 

[webray]

Dogs are not allowed on WDW transportation, you would have to stop at the kennel first and check the dog in. You could have the taxi driver wait and then head to your resort.

 

[mickey'sbud]

While in Olando this past wkend I looked up "kennels" in the yellow pages. I saw "We tuck 'em Inn". We have used a kennel by this same name in another city. I do not know if it is the same chain of kennels.
What I am about to describe WAS NOT IN ORLANDO. It was a little more expensive, but they had late night receiving times (longer hours) and was very cozy. They had a large room divided into individual areas by 4 foot divider-walls. Each pet had their own little room (one of these divided areas). They provided a soft-bed, toy, treats, food and water. The delux rooms had small iron-type beds about the size of a baby bed. Some had TV's and animal pictures on the wall. It was quite cute and cozy. They also had 24hour video camera and security that would send an alarm if a pet got out. We were told that our Jack Russel did jump the wall and that they had to go and put him back in another area w/ a lattice-type top on it so that he'd not get out of his room again. They were very nice about the situation and did not complain to us. The only cage type area I saw was for animals that could climb walls...but even then they were a little extra special with climbing posts/trees inside. We felt better leaving our dog in a place like this than in just a cage like at our regular vet's. So check it out.
You might want to call information and get their phone number ( or look it up on the internet), give them a call and see if they describe what I described here.