Dogs on the boardwalk?

[tinkandme]

Does anyone with certainty know if dogs are allowed to walk on the boardwalk? I understand that the yacht club is dog friendly.

 

[Disneypro1]

Every time we have visited.... we have seen dogs. So I’d say yes.

 

[Redhead5]

Unless the dog is a service dog, the answer is no. There are designated areas to walk non service dogs around the dog friendly resorts (the Yacht Club in this area.) The Boardwalk Inn and Villas isn't one so there are no designated areas over there.

 

[Searc]

Only service dogs.

 

[lbv7]

Unless the dog is a service dog, the answer is no. There are designated areas to walk non service dogs around the dog friendly resorts (the Yacht Club in this area.) The Boardwalk Inn and Villas isn't one so there are no designated areas over there.

Only service dogs.

Maybe according to the rules only service dogs, but I have seen numerous times people walking their dog (non service dogs) on the boardwalk. And really, who is going to say anything to them. Maybe a security guard, but then again I can't remember the last time I saw a security guard "patrolling" the boardwalk.

 

[Disneypro1]

Maybe according to the rules only service dogs, but I have seen numerous times people walking their dog (non service dogs) on the boardwalk. And really, who is going to say anything to them. Maybe a security guard, but then again I can't remember the last time I saw a security guard "patrolling" the boardwalk.

Exactly. I Wouldn’t worry about that at all. All the dogs we see every visit. Well,when we visit boardwalk .. obviously no one cares.

 

[Redhead5]

Just because some people break the rules doesn't mean they should be disregarded. Some people are allergic to dogs that's why they aren't allowed at every Disney hotel. If you're staying at the Yacht Club with your dog you should walk your dog in the approved areas at the Yacht Club.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Just because some people break the rules doesn't mean they should be disregarded. Some people are allergic to dogs that's why they aren't allowed at every Disney hotel. If you're staying at the Yacht Club with your dog you should walk your dog in the approved areas at the Yacht Club.

for people that are allergic service dogs are allowed at every resort just not pets

 

[focusondisney]

We stay at YC anywhere from 2 - 4 times a year. We go to the Boardwalk to eat or pass by on the boat often. We do not see dogs being walked on the Boardwalk. But service dogs don’t always have a vest on. So any dogs you do see could very well be service dogs.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

It is not against the law for service dogs to not wear a vest but you can always tell if it's a service dog by it's behavior. Service dogs don't bark, jump on people, or pull on a leash. You won't see them on retractable leashes either.

From the sticky...

Where can I take the dog for a walk?

There are designated dog-walking areas at each of the four dog-friendly resorts. Waste disposal bag dispensers and trash cans are located in these areas.

Dog Relief Areas: Disney's Yacht Club Resort
Dog Relief Areas: Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Dog Relief Areas: Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside
Dog Relief Areas: The Cabins at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

 

[Searc]

We stay at YC anywhere from 2 - 4 times a year. We go to the Boardwalk to eat or pass by on the boat often. We do not see dogs being walked on the Boardwalk. But service dogs don’t always have a vest on. So any dogs you do see could very well be service dogs.

You can always tell a service dog from a non-service dog by its behavior, as mentioned by @P'colaBeachBum cola.

 

[focusondisney]

You can always tell a service dog from a non-service dog by its behavior, as mentioned by @P'colaBeachBum cola.

That’s true, but someone just casually passing sees “all the dogs”. Just pointing out that even if you do see “dogs all the time”, they very well might be service dogs, even if they don’t have a vest on. So just casually seeing dogs on the Boardwalk doesn’t mean pets are allowed or that no one cares.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

That’s true, but someone just casually passing sees “all the dogs”. Just pointing out that even if you do see “dogs all the time”, they very well might be service dogs, even if they don’t have a vest on. So just casually seeing dogs on the Boardwalk doesn’t mean pets are allowed or that no one cares.

service dogs can be anywhere even in restaurants. for anyone allergic this could be a problem but they are allowed

 

[Lilsia]

Maybe according to the rules only service dogs, but I have seen numerous times people walking their dog (non service dogs) on the boardwalk. And really, who is going to say anything to them. Maybe a security guard, but then again I can't remember the last time I saw a security guard "patrolling" the boardwalk.

This has been our experience also. I have seen several dogs, that it was obvious that they were not service animals, being walked by the Y&B club boardwalk area.

 

[Lilsia]

for people that are allergic service dogs are allowed at every resort just not pets

But service dogs are well trained to stay by their owner. They don't come up to you to sniff you while you walk by. Many dog owners that feel that rules don't apply to them, also seen to fail to train their dogs properly in my experience. NO, I don't want your wet dog nose touching my leg as I walk by you.

 

[Disneypro1]

A dog walking outside service dog or not. Is not going to cause allergic reactions. We aren’t talking about being inside or so. If someone is allergic to a dog or etc. It’s their responsibility to stay away.. Service dog or not. Like folks allergic to fragrance. Well, they aren’t banning perfume from WDW...... all the dogs we see at resorts aren’t all service dogs. Same as in a plane. It’s really not an issue. We have dogs at many resorts. But the board walk is a nice place to stroll.
It’s neat to see the dogs meeting Pluto. Lots of cool videos on YouTube.

 

[Lilsia]

A dog walking outside service dog or not. Is not going to cause allergic reactions. We aren’t talking about being inside or so. If someone is allergic to a dog or etc. It’s their responsibility to stay away.. Service dog or not. Like folks allergic to fragrance. Well, they aren’t banning perfume from WDW...... all the dogs we see at resorts aren’t all service dogs. Same as in a plane. It’s really not an issue. We have dogs at many resorts. But the board walk is a nice place to stroll.
It’s neat to see the dogs meeting Pluto. Lots of cool videos on YouTube.

I have had this situation happen to me... I was walking on the boardwalk between the Y&B club resorts. Someone had their little yapper dog on a retractable leash. As I walked by, giving as wide a berth as I could, even going onto the grass, the owner allowed their dog to run up to me and it licked my leg. So, tell me, how am I supposed to "avoid" the dog and why is it my responsibility to do so and not the owner's to keep them by their side? I am not allergic to dogs but my husband is extremely allergic. That lick, if it had happened to him, would have made him break out in a horrible, painful rash and would have triggered his asthma. The thing that dog lovers need to realize is that we don't all love your dog. And I don't think that it is cute to see Pluto petting a dog. I see the potential of cross contamination.

 

[Searc]

I have had this situation happen to me... I was walking on the boardwalk between the Y&B club resorts. Someone had their little yapper dog on a retractable leash. As I walked by, giving as wide a berth as I could, even going onto the grass, the owner allowed their dog to run up to me and it licked my leg. So, tell me, how am I supposed to "avoid" the dog and why is it my responsibility to do so and not the owner's to keep them by their side? I am not allergic to dogs but my husband is extremely allergic. That lick, if it had happened to him, would have made him break out in a horrible, painful rash and would have triggered his asthma. The thing that dog lovers need to realize is that we don't all love your dog. And I don't think that it is cute to see Pluto petting a dog. I see the potential of cross contamination.

As we see all the time on this board and in real life, there will always be people who believe the rules don't apply to them.

 

[Lynne M]

As we’re now fully off topic, this thread is closed.