Registered emotional support dog allowed?

[aaarcher86]

I'm in favor of emotional support potbelly pigs being allowed in the parks.

 

[Magpie]

It is nice that you guys find it so easy to blame the victim. Get biten by a dog and it is your fault because you are afraid of the dog. That is just twisted logic and very, very wrong. I am not a lawyer but I think the responsibility lies with the dog owner. I also think that under the deep pocket philosophy that Disney is setting themselves up for lawsuits if they allow informally trined dogs in the parks. If a dog bites of course the dog owners can be sued and I hope they are. But Disney is also responsible for allowing unsafe conditions and you can make much more money by suing them. I am surprised that Fisney would open themselves up for that risk. If the local farmers market is smart enough to not allow this risk, I can't believe Disney isn't't just as smart.

I'm not blaming the victim, I'm simply saying that as a responsible parent who knows her child is terrified around dogs, you have a duty to try to help her overcome that fear for her own protection.

Lawsuits don't prevent or heal wounds. They only pay the medical bills, after the damage has been done.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

I'm not blaming the victim, I'm simply saying that as a responsible parent who knows her child is terrified around dogs, you have a duty to try to help her overcome that fear for her own protection.

Lawsuits don't prevent or heal wounds. They only pay the medical bills, after the damage has been done.

That is just what I thought you mean and I totally agree!

It would be such a shame for a child to spend their life terrified of every dog that crosses their path in life.


AKK

 

[KatieCharlotte]

I'm not blaming the victim, I'm simply saying that as a responsible parent who knows her child is terrified around dogs, you have a duty to try to help her overcome that fear for her own protection.

Lawsuits don't prevent or heal wounds. They only pay the medical bills, after the damage has been done.

Unfortunately, in my case, I can't really help my child get over his fear of dogs because he is extremely allergic to them, according to his allergist, even while on allergy meds, and ends up with respiratory issues. He has good reason to run when he sees a dog approaching him. I have no issue with service dogs in any public place; however, I am concerned about emotional support dogs that do not have the same level of training. I would have no issue if there was a documented psychological or physical condition and the dog was trained to not approach strangers.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Unfortunately, in my case, I can't really help my child get over his fear of dogs because he is extremely allergic to them, according to his allergist, even while on allergy meds, and ends up with respiratory issues. He has good reason to run when he sees a dog approaching him. I have no issue with service dogs in any public place; however, I am concerned about emotional support dogs that do not have the same level of training. I would have no issue if there was a documented psychological or physical condition and the dog was trained to not approach strangers.

This is a different situation! Although his allergies are very serious and he need to know to WALK away from a dog to keep it at a distance, he need not be afraid, even at a young age. I would point out that by permitting your child to run away from a dog (or many animals), will likely cause a dog(or animal)to chase him or jump at him causing more fear or his allergies to kick in.

AKK

 

[Magpie]

Unfortunately, in my case, I can't really help my child get over his fear of dogs because he is extremely allergic to them, according to his allergist, even while on allergy meds, and ends up with respiratory issues. He has good reason to run when he sees a dog approaching him. I have no issue with service dogs in any public place; however, I am concerned about emotional support dogs that do not have the same level of training. I would have no issue if there was a documented psychological or physical condition and the dog was trained to not approach strangers.

Perhaps you meant that metaphorically, but please don't let him run from dogs. Just teach him to walk away very calmly, and try not to act like either prey or a fun chew toy! A dog's instinct is to chase after anything that runs away.

In particularly scary situations, such as when the dog is acting aggressively toward him, a child should stand very still, be quiet, and avoid making direct eye contact.

 

[#1DopeyFan]

This is a different situation! Although his allergies are very serious and he need to know to WALK away from a dog to keep it at a distance, he need not be afraid, even at a young age. I would point out that by permitting your child to run away from a dog, will likely cause a dog to chase him or jump at him causing more fear.

AKK

Perhaps you meant that metaphorically, but please don't let him run from dogs. Just teach him to walk away very calmly, and try not to act like either prey or a fun chew toy! A dog's instinct is to chase after anything that runs away.

In particularly scary situations, such as when the dog is acting aggressively toward him, a child should stand very still, be quiet, and avoid making direct eye contact.

Which should not have to be a concern for a child or an adult in a place such as WDW.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Which should not have to be a concern for a child or an adult in a place such as WDW.

Seems since no dogs, emotional or service, is allowed to roam off leash or harness or loose, in any Disney park, we were talking about dogs in general anywhere but Disney parks.


So please explain your snarky comment?

AKK

 

[Dan Murphy]

....Seriously, the OP just did a hit and run here......

I can guarantee you Claudia did not do a hit and run here.

 

[disneynutz]

Are registered emotional support dogs allowed in the parks and in the resorts? A family member traveling with us needs to know.

The answer seems to be, they may be allowed but it is up to the CM's that your family member has dealings with.

Bill

 

[#1DopeyFan]

Seems since no dogs, emotional or service, is allowed to roam off leash or harness in any Disney park, we were talking about dogs in general anywhere.


So please explain your snarky comment?

AKK

Lol, I wasn't being snarky at all. My point was, it shouldn't have to be a concern for a child or an adult to deal with an ESD, who may or may not be properly trained, at a place such as WDW. (And since being on a leash doesn't stop a dog from biting or being aggressive, the point still remains.) I believed both your replies were also relating to the OP and in a place such as WDW, if not, then my apologies.

 

[Vidia2]

I can guarantee you Claudia did not do a hit and run here.

Sorry if you were offended by that. Maybe she hasn't had time to come back to this thread. I don't know her. I'm sorry if I offended her.

Sometimes people do hit and run because they enjoy watching the show. I can't see everything from my phone. The sad truth is that if she had posted that her friend had one of a very few specific physical disabilities and had a need for a emotional support animal she would have gotten sincere advice and support. Instead the there are threats of dog kicking. At least they aren't threatening to kick children.

 

[Tonka's Skipper]

Lol, I wasn't being snarky at all. My point was, it shouldn't have to be a concern for a child or an adult to deal with an ESD, who may or may not be properly trained, at a place such as WDW. (And since being on a leash doesn't stop a dog from biting or being aggressive, the point still remains.) I believed both your replies were also relating to the OP and in a place such as WDW, if not, then my apologies.

Fair enough.

My point was that is not good emotionally for a child to be so afraid they feel the need to run away from any animal, Walk away is the best way. Since these dogs are trained and/or are not loose, there is no need to run away.

I for the life of me see no reason to have a child grow up fearful. Its not healthy for them. You can be safe without the fear, caution is fine!

Pets do not belong in any park, especially WDW.

AKK

 

[aaarcher86]

Sorry if you were offended by that. Maybe she hasn't had time to come back to this thread. I don't know her. I'm sorry if I offended her.

Sometimes people do hit and run because they enjoy watching the show. I can't see everything from my phone. The sad truth is that if she had posted that her friend had one of a very few specific physical disabilities and had a need for a emotional support animal she would have gotten sincere advice and support. Instead the there are threats of dog kicking. At least they aren't threatening to kick children.

I know a few children/adults I'd probably kick if they assaulted me as well.

 

[dmoore718]

Oops...double post.

 

[dmoore718]

Wouldn't you be required to show papers as proof the dog was a service animal? Wouldn't the papers be different for an emotional support animal? I guess only Disney knows what they are going to do in his situation but it seems like it should be more black and white and not shades of greyhound.

I don't really know what the answer should be but I think that they need to have a policy and stick to it..whichever way it goes.

 

[Karbase8]

I didn't read all the posts, but I see no problem with an emotional support dog as long as they are properly trained. I have been going to WDW since a very young child and have never seen a dog at Disney. So as long as Disney allows it and it's legitimate and the dog is properly trained for ESD purposes it should be allowed. It would be a rare exception not a rule and there are children/adults with chronic mh issues such as anxiety that may be triggered in the parks.

 

[Gracie09]

Wouldn't you be required to show papers as proof the dog was a service animal? Wouldn't the papers be different for an emotional support animal? I guess only Disney knows what they are going to do in his situation but it seems like it should be more black and white and not shades of greyhound. I don't really know what the answer should be but I think that they need to have a policy and stick to it..whichever way it goes.

No you do not have to show proof of a service dog and they don't have to wear a vest or other identification. The establishment can ask if it's a service dog and what task does it perform. If the dog does not behave they can be asked to leave.

 

[bedogged]

In all the times I have been to WDW, I can only remember ever seeing two dogs. Dogs are hardly overrunning the parks. I would think that a person's chances of being bitten by a dog at WDW are miniscule. In fact, I would hazard a guess that a person's chances of being bitten by a child are greater. Why all the hyperbole?

 

[Robo]

In all the times I have been to WDW, I can only remember ever seeing two dogs. Dogs are hardly overrunning the parks...

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