[nagdu] guide dogs in hotels

[Buddy Brannan]

I’m not saying that it’s justified, just that I don’t want to give them any excuses. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
Phone: 814-860-3194 
Mobile: 814-431-0962
Email: buddy at brannan.name



> On Dec 8, 2014, at 12:42 PM, Marion Gwizdala via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> 	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!
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> Marion
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> -----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
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> 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!
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> ----- 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
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> 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.
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> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
> Phone: 814-860-3194 
> Mobile: 814-431-0962
> Email: buddy at brannan.name
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> 
> 
>> On Dec 8, 2014, at 9:49 AM, JACK RUPERT Sr. via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>> 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
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>>> On Dec 8, 2014, at 8:44 AM, Emily Michael via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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>>> 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
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>>> emily.k.michael at gmail.com
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