[nagdu] Fw: [Nyagdu] Question about access when traveling to the CaribbeanIsland that accepts service animals into the country but notthe resorts

[Buddy Brannan]

That’s pretty much it. Their country, their rules. With my next dog, for instance, as I understand, I won’t be able to visit the UK with my next dog, perhaps other EU countries, because it will be owner trained, not from an IGDF- or ADI-accredited program. Again, their country, their rules. So either a new island has to be found, or they’ll have to travel without their dog. Unless I’m missing something. 

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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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> On Oct 19, 2014, at 11:29 AM, Tracy Carcione via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cheryl Echevarria via Nyagdu" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
> To: "Marion Gwizdala" <president at nagdu.org>; <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>; "'NFB Travel and Tourism Division List'" <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, October 19, 2014 11:15 AM
> Subject: [Nyagdu] Question about access when traveling to the CaribbeanIsland that accepts service animals into the country but notthe resorts
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>> Good morning President Gwizdala and NYAGDU and Travel and Tourism:
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>> Here is a concern I face a lot when I book a client who has a guide dog, or
>> even myself, and I think maybe both division can work on.
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>> The concern is that when I want to book a client to a Caribbean Island like
>> the Dominican Republic. The dogs are allowed into the country, but the
>> resorts refuse access to service animals.
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>> What do we do in this case?
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>> I call the government the US Embassy for Dominican Republic and they say
>> that the resorts and hotels and any place can deny them, but my question is,
>> if they are allowed into the country then why not be allowed.
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>> Well there are no laws from denial there.
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>> So, either customer doesn't go or I have to try and find another island or
>> country that will allow them to travel.
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>> Thank you.
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>> Don't know if I am asking a question or expressing aggravation, I guess
>> both.
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>> Thank you.
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>> Cheryl Echevarria, President
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