Dogs in the units???

[manning]

I was riding back on the boat from DTD to OKW and on the walking path was a lady walking two lap dogs off their leash heading for OKW.

I wonder if they were heading for a unit.

I like dogs, but I know people who are allergic to them. If the rooms can't be cleaned to the point of eliminating the hair it would not be fair to them.

 

[MikeS.]

Pretty darn sure that all pets have to be boarded at a kennel. Except for assistance animals as specified by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

[MarieA]

My son and I are very allergic to dogs (cats too). I hope that dogs are not allowed in the rooms because I would have a problem. Within 1/2 hr. of entering a room that has had a dog in it, my asthma starts and it gets pretty bad quickly. I would have to be moved to another room right away.

This happened to me once (not a WDW resort) and I contacted the manager of the hotel. The hotel was booked and they had a problem finding another room for me. The manager finally found someone who was checking in late so they switched me to their room and gave the late check in my room.

If hotels want to set certain rooms aside for pets, I don't have a problem with that.

 

[disney junky]

I noticed people walking their dogs outside the parks this Christmas for the first time. I believe that is a requirement for boarding your dogs there.

This was from Deb's...
Boarding of guest pets
Feeding is available, but you are advised to walk and exercise your own pet.
No veterinary services are offered. You will be referred to an Orlando animal clinic if a problem arises.

 

[Mokat76]

The rules are very clear. No pets. Period.

 

[dianeschlicht]

No pets allowed! Anyone traveling to WDW with a pet is required to keep it at one of the kennels near the parks. We ahve used the kennels, and they are very nice facilities. Yes, you do have to walk the dogs yourself, but you can request a larger covered outdoor run for larger dogs at one of the kennels. I think it is the Epcot one. We used to combine WDW trips with dog show trips, and used the kennels. We were very pleased with them, but I now take SEPERATE dog show trips and WDW trips. I hate to do "kennel chores" when I'm on vacation, since that is what I have to do at home all the time!

 

[manning]

No pets allowed! Anyone traveling to WDW with a pet is required to keep it at one of the kennels near the parks. We ahve used the kennels, and they are very nice facilities. Yes, you do have to walk the dogs yourself, but you can request a larger covered outdoor run for larger dogs at one of the kennels. I think it is the Epcot one. We used to combine WDW trips with dog show trips, and used the kennels. We were very pleased with them, but I now take SEPERATE dog show trips and WDW trips. I hate to do "kennel chores" when I'm on vacation, since that is what I have to do at home all the time!

Is dog walking restricted to the kennel area? If so this lady was lost.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Is dog walking restricted to the kennel area? If so this lady was lost.

Yes, and I suspect she was breaking the rules. I actually turned someone in last year when we were staying in building 14 across from HH. There was a small dog that I saw several times. I watched to see which car the people got into, and then I reported the licence number to the front desk.

Of course, I suppose it is always possible that they were excercising the dogs after checking in and were on their way to the kennel after that. I really hate to see people violating things like pets in units and smoking in non-smoking buildings. I don't know why some think rules only apply to others.

The only other time I have seen dogs at OKW is when we have seen the same blind family several years in a row. They own at OKW, and all 3 are blind and have guide dogs. The 3 dogs are German Shepherds. Being a dog person, I have spoken to them several times, and even helped them and their dogs get onto the ferry once for a trip to DTD.

 

[spiceycat]

what some people call service dogs - anyone else would say pets.

one lady was in a wheelchair and the dog was in her nap - she say it was a service dog....

anyway as far as kennel - it depends - Epcot the entire area including the parking lot is okay.

at FW the same - even more room here.

at Studios the walking area is very small, same at AKL (or so I have been told)

remember that their are International students at the treehouses - maybe she was going there?

Disney is pretty restrict - although I don't know what they would do about a DVC member. with the other wdw resorts - if you get caught they will ask you leave or put your pet in a kennel, then I think you get a fine.

I would never have left Spicey because I was afraid someone would take him.... of course he never got to stay at my DVC resorts because pets aren't allowed. although I did a couple of times go check in first, it is easier at the kennel if you have a room number first.

you know there aren't even hotels or condos close to WDW that allow pets....

 

[JimC]

what some people call service dogs - anyone else would say pets.

one lady was in a wheelchair and the dog was in her nap - she say it was a service dog...

There are many kinds of service animals covered by the ADA. Other than guide dogs for the visually impaired most are unknown to the public and are not easily recognizable as service animals. The dog in your example could have been trained to alert the onset of a seizure or alert the deaf. Some even pull wheelchairs or provide stability to those who can manage some mobility.

 

[d-r]

My mil used to have this little yorkshire terrier. It was tiny, maybe 2 pounds. She would always keep her in the kennels, usually at ft. wilderness. One time a few years ago (2003-4?) we were checking in to beach club villas. She decided that she was going to kennel her in epcot I think because of the proximity. As we were checking in she asked the CM at the desk about how to get to the Epcot kennel. And the CM told her just to keep it in the room. I swear. She didn't, but the CM said it.

 

[bigsmooth]

My daughter took her dog on her last trip. Yellow dog with a green collar, goes by the name of 'Pluto'.

She also brought a bear that goes by the name of 'Koda'.

I apologize if either of them left a mess for the next guests, we tried to clean up, but bears and dogs don't get along very well (at least she had to separate them at least once).

 

[tomandrobin]

We really get mad when guests do as they please and bring pets or smoke in thier room. My son has allergies to animals. My sister has allergies to cats so severe that she can have an attack within seconds of walking into a place where there are cats. I know pet owners who feel its not a big deal, no one will know, my dog/cat is clean, small, whatever. What will it hurt? Will it hurts my kid, that's what it hurts! I love animals, but there is a reason for the no pet, no smoking rules.

If I see someone who has a pet or smoking in a room, I will and do report them.

 

[dianeschlicht]

We really get mad when guests do as they please and bring pets or smoke in thier room. My son has allergies to animals. My sister has allergies to cats so severe that she can have an attack within seconds of walking into a place where there are cats. I know pet owners who feel its not a big deal, no one will know, my dog/cat is clean, small, whatever. What will it hurt? Will it hurts my kid, that's what it hurts! I love animals, but there is a reason for the no pet, no smoking rules.

If I see someone who has a pet or smoking in a room, I will and do report them.

I do the same and for similar reasons. As a person who suffers from allergies and asthma, I can easily have a vacation not only ruined, but my health compromised by having to stay in a non-smoking room that has been smoked in. I have even had to turn in unknown people who smoke in the same building because the smoke comes into the bathroom through the venting system. Once, the CM said "tough luck", but all other times, they have investigated, warned the offending smoker, and it has stopped.

 

[donmil723]

How odd that this thread just came up. We just returned from VWL last Thursday. One day at the VWL bus stop, we noticed a couple with a little black and brown dog about the size of a chihauhau (sp?). She was holding it in her arms. They didn't get on our bus but we wondered if they were keeping it in their room or if they were staying at Ft. Wilderness and had just come over to WL to look around. Don't know if the bus driver let them get on with it or not as our bus left first. The next day I saw them coming up the walkway from the Villas and she was holding it in her arms again. I don't know if they were heading to the bus stop or to the main lodge. It was very quiet and well behaved and both times it was either wearing a jacket or was just bundled up. I didn't see any sign saying it was a service dog either. After seeing it the second time, I really think they were keeping it with them in the VWL. I love dogs but I have to leave mine at home so I wasn't really happy to see someone who "appeared" to be breaking the rules.

Donna

 

[spiceycat]

There are many kinds of service animals covered by the ADA. Other than guide dogs for the visually impaired most are unknown to the public and are not easily recognizable as service animals. The dog in your example could have been trained to alert the onset of a seizure or alert the deaf. Some even pull wheelchairs or provide stability to those who can manage some mobility.

we are not talking a big dog. we are talking a lap dog. this women seems to have no problems under than using a wheelchair. Now I could definitely understand a trainer dog to help her with the wheelchair. but this little dog was a pet - that she was calling a service dog - okay my opinion.

but most service dog are alert. they know they are working and it shows. this little one was asleep in her nap half the time.

now it might have been a seizure dog - although I haven't seem a lap dog do that.

gee maybe I should have had Spicey classified as a service animal - he could and did calm me down when nothing else in the world worked. Oh I miss him...

 

[greenban]

we are not talking a big dog. we are talking a lap dog. this women seems to have no problems under than using a wheelchair. Now I could definitely understand a trainer dog to help her with the wheelchair. but this little dog was a pet - that she was calling a service dog - okay my opinion.

but most service dog are alert. they know they are working and it shows. this little one was asleep in her nap half the time.

now it might have been a seizure dog - although I haven't seem a lap dog do that.

gee maybe I should have had Spicey classified as a service animal - he could and did calm me down when nothing else in the world worked. Oh I miss him...

Pat:

I know what it is like to miss a beloved pet (This froggie is a cat person too!)

I am not an expert, and I hope one of the DISabilities Mods chimes in......

but, it is my understanding that all you need is a Doctor's note to have a pet 'declared' a service animal.

In your case, Spicey calmed anxiety and lowered your BP, so many Docs may have signed off.

Of course, like any good thing, there are always abusers. Handicapped Parking Permits, Welfare, 'Earned' Income Credits, etc. You have chosen the high road, sadly others will not.

Now, (knowing me) I violated the no pets rule 1.5 times at OKW (in the past).

Once we found a frog in our room (at check-in), and we allowed him to stay with us (he got the Jacuzzi) until check-out. I consider that the 0.5 violation. He wasn't our pet to start with, and he was in the room before us. He was let go the night before check-out.

On our last visit, right before our Horsedrawn Carriage ride around FW, a cute Easten Toad (since named Disney), hopped out in front of us. We brought her into the room (after the horsey ride), for our last night at OKW (Another Jacuzzi guest), and took her home with us. BTW she's doing well with her big sister Anna. (My DD's first frog catch when she was 4).

Broke the rules, absolutely. However, my moral compass doesn't seem to be working, as I'm still sleeping well at night. Also, no frog, err 'pixie dust' was left behind, on the walls or elsewhere. No late night croaking disturbed other guests (as there were no episodes of croaking), and the local insect population was slightly diminished that last night (she is a GOOD eater).

Maybe I'll add a photo later.

-Tony

 

[dianeschlicht]

Pat:

I know what it is like to miss a beloved pet (This froggie is a cat person too!)

I am not an expert, and I hope one of the DISabilities Mods chimes in......

but, it is my understanding that all you need is a Doctor's note to have a pet 'declared' a service animal.

In your case, Spicey calmed anxiety and lowered your BP, so many Docs may have signed off.

Of course, like any good thing, there are always abusers. Handicapped Parking Permits, Welfare, 'Earned' Income Credits, etc. You have chosen the high road, sadly others will not.

Now, (knowing me) I violated the no pets rule 1.5 times at OKW (in the past).

Once we found a frog in our room (at check-in), and we allowed him to stay with us (he got the Jacuzzi) until check-out. I consider that the 0.5 violation. He wasn't our pet to start with, and he was in the room before us.

Our last visit, right before our Horsedrawn Carriage ride around FW, a cute Easten Toad (since named Disney), hopped out in front of us. We brought her into the room (after the horsey ride), for our last night at OKW (Another Jacuzzi guest), and took her home with us. BTW she's doing well with her big sister Anna. (My DD's first frog catch when she was 4).

Broke the rules, absolutely. However, my moral compass doesn't seem to be working, as I'm still sleeping well at night. Also, no frog, err 'pixie dust' was left behind, on the walls or elsewhere. No lage night croaking disturbed other guests (as there were no episodesof croaking), and the local insect population was slightly diminished that last night (she is a GOOD eater).

Maybe I'll add a photo later.

-Tony

Tony if that frog who occupied your room when you checked in was a tree frog, then he probably belonged to us! We had one hop into an OKW 2 bedroom unit a couple years ago, and we couldn't catch him to help him find his way out! Last I saw him, he was in the front hall closet!

 

[greenban]

Tony if that frog who occupied your room when you checked in was a tree frog, then he probably belonged to us! We had one hop into an OKW 2 bedroom unit a couple years ago, and we couldn't catch him to help him find his way out! Last I saw him, he was in the front hall closet!

Diane:

It may have ben the same frog, we found him in the front hall closet!

-Tony

 

[dianeschlicht]

Diane:

It may have ben the same frog, we found him in the front hall closet!

-Tony

LOL, do you remember which building you were in? Ours was in building 15 (I think).