[nagdu] guide dogs in hotels

[Danielle Antoine]

Hi Emily,

No. No need to contact the hotel ahead of time other than if you wish
to find out iss their grassy areas for relief if you used grass. I
have never once informed a hotel about my dogs and all went well.
Generally, I don't bring anything other than a favorite toy or two,
food, bowls, pickup baggies, and meds and grooming tools. A crate
preferably a sof one might be good investment. Just remember to stick
to park schedules as much as you can as some dogs get antsy in new
situations.

On 12/8/14, Marion Gwizdala via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 	Have you ever seen those special reports in which they analyze what's on
> hotel bedding? And there's concern about a dog being on the bed? If you
> haven't seen the reports, you might want to Google it, as it may be too
> gross for this list!
>
> Marion
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Daryl Marie via
> nagdu
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 10:21 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dogs in hotels
>
> Good one, Buddy,
> I am on the fence about allowing a dog to sleep on a hotel bed... on the
> only occasions I have permitted this, it's because the room was so small
> that there was no room for Jenny to stretch out on her blanket on the floor,
> so I brought her blanket up onto the bed and that's where she slept...
> But no blanket? no doggie on bed!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Buddy Brannan via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: JACK RUPERT Sr. <jerupert at outlook.com>, NAGDU Mailing List, the National
> Association of Guide Dog Users <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Mon, 08 Dec 2014 07:57:33 -0700 (MST)
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dogs in hotels
>
> I couldn't disagree with you more. Unless you have some specific need for
> some specific kind of room, there's no need to alert the hotel ahead of time
> that you have a service dog. You cannot be denied accommodation on the basis
> of your service dog. However, you are liable for any damage, blah blah blah.
> The biggest challenge, i've found, is finding a place to tie your dog down,
> as the beds generally don't have legs, and you want to be sure you tie down
> to something pretty solid. My dog doesn't wander at night, but I like to
> keep my dog tied down or confined for my own piece of mind where and as
> possible. I just got a soft sided crate, and Leno loves it. The only other
> thing I might caution...if you're in the habit of letting your dog sleep in
> your bed, I think it might be a good idea not to allow this in a hotel. It's
> that whole excuse for extra cleaning thing, you know. Of course, I know
> other people may disagree with this.
>
> --
> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
>
>
>
>> On Dec 8, 2014, at 9:49 AM, JACK RUPERT Sr. via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> wrote:
>>
>> It's always a good idea to contact the motel prior to arrival so that they
>> know that you have a service animal with young.
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Dec 8, 2014, at 8:44 AM, Emily Michael via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> In January, I'll be traveling with my chorus for a weekend retreat in
>>> Orlando - an exciting few days of workshops, performances, and seminars!
>>> This will be my first time "away from home" with York, and I welcome any
>>> travel tips you have. Are there any do's and don'ts of staying in hotels?
>>> Should I contact the hotel in advance to say that York is coming with me?
>>> Do you bring a crate for your dog, or just a bed?
>>>
>>> I welcome any wisdom you have gathered!
>>>
>>> With best,
>>> Emily & York
>>>
>>> ---
>>> Emily K. Michael
>>> emily.k.michael at gmail.com
>>> Blog: http://areyouseeingthis.wordpress.com/
>>>
>>> "Nowhere, Love, will world exist but within."
>>> - Rainer Maria Rilke
>>>
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