[nagdu] guide dogs in hotels

Mon Dec 8 23:41:49 UTC 2014

Jack,
Thank you for your service. I am not in the majority on this either. I like to confirm our room and let them know I always have Ziva with me. Works for me and I never have a problem.

Brett and Ziva

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> On Dec 8, 2014, at 3:45 PM, Jack Rupert via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> As I first stated not only do I use a guide dog I have other physical health
> Conditions to need a first floor room and as for telling motel you are using
> A guide dog that is my preferred booking procedure. Most motels only have 
> A few handicap rooms with walk in showers and they are mostly on the first
> Floor. As a disabled senior veteran this is just part of my age group that 
> I prefer to inform. As long as ADA is compiled to  that is all that I really 
> Concerned with.
> I play golf competitive and even private golf clubs normally allow me to 
> Have my guide ride on my golf cart. If not the USBGA has dog sitters for us
> To use.
> All that really matters does the business and yourself comply with ADA rules.
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Howard J. Levine via nagdu
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 2:04 PM
> To: 'Becky Frankeberger'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'; 'Buddy Brannan'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dogs in hotels
> 
> Hi from Howard and Rhett, I would not tell the hotel that I have a guide dog and I find place off the hotel grounds for the dog to his thing. I look for a road that is safe or public place or city land such as road curb, that way can't say you can't let your dog go there. The hotel does not halfto let you use there  area for your dog, but can't stop you from having your guide dog in hotel room.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Becky Frankeberger via nagdu
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 2:13 PM
> To: 'Buddy Brannan'; 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] guide dogs in hotels
> 
> And never pay a pet deposit. Your dog is not a pet. I matter of factly ask where there is grass and I will need a handy out door garbage can. One hotel put the garbage can by the front door. Handy for me, but stincky for the other guests, lolol. You don't need to be in a pet room either. 
> 
> My husband would throw his dirty t shirt on the floor and that is where his first dog would stay all night. His second sleeps in the bed. We have been to dozens of hotels and never was asked to pay extra cleaning fees with two dogs. 
> 
> Becky and Jake who forgot to read someone's blog about crocheting, oopse. 
> 
> 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan via nagdu
> Sent: Monday, December 08, 2014 6:58 AM
> To: JACK RUPERT Sr.; NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> 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.
> 
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>> 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
>>> 
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