[nagdu] Disclosing guide dog?

Deanna Lewis DLewis at clovernook.org
Wed Apr 9 13:40:01 UTC 2014


Hi Daryl,
I personally would not let the hotel know about my guide dog ahead of time. When I first got my dog, I was looking into staying at a very small inn (like 12 rooms) on an island. I did send them an email when I was looking to stay there. I mentioned that I have a guide dog. I was unsure if such a small property or a bed and breakfast, could deny access. At first, they said no pets, but then I explained he was a guide dog and they were fine with that. I ended up staying somewhere else. I do not mention my dog for other hotel reservations.
Shortly after getting Pascal, I tried to stay in a Motel 6 or Super 8 in Virginia (I think) and it was late at night. The guy wanted to charge me a pet fee. I showed him the law, and tried to explain to him, but he just couldn't understand English well enough. We were tired and just went to a place down the street.
Knock on wood, but I've not had any issues over the past couple of years.
Don't worry that something may come up, just go in with your head held high. 
I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Deanna and Pascal


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie
Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2014 3:33 PM
To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
Subject: [nagdu] Disclosing guide dog?

Hi, all,

Quesiton for you.

I have posted before that my husband and myself, along with Jenny, are going on a trip to Montana in a few weeks.  I doublechecked my reservation confirmation email from the hotel, and right at the bottom, it says no pets.

Now, I realize Jenny is not a pet... we all know this.  I am debating whether or not to disclose the fact that she is my guide dog now, or wait until we arrive at the hotel.  Does anyone have any advice?  I realize I am not obligated to notify the hotel, but I don't want to wind up stranded in Montana and having to pay for alternate accommodations (worst-case scenario, I know).   We have stayed at this hotel before and had a wonderful experience, but this was before I trained with Jenny.

I would love any opinions!

Daryl

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