How Do I Delicately Ask This?

[esther e]

Um...on our last two cruises (within a month of each other) there were people with service dogs. I think it's wonderful they are able to enjoy vacations, but I have, um, a question. Um...how do I delicately ask:o....um, well you know what I'm going to ask! Don't make me ask; just please answer my question.:(

[jtl513]

I know of one case where there was a "litter box" set up on a stern crew-only deck. I don't know who gets the job of cleaning it, or what they do with it! :D

[Krazy Kruizers]

Ahh --- maybe this is the answer you are looking for?

The crew sets up a box with grass in it on one of the lower decks -- in a corner -- out of the way of the passengers. The crew is in charge of cleaning it daily.

[Northshorecruisers]

There is a wood box with grass and it's usually located on the Prom deck forward. As many times as I've passed the doggie box - it has always been clean. I expect the crew cleans it up immediately.

[esther e]

You are wonderful people! I thank you so much for a) knowing what I wanted to know; and b) being so prompt. Of course, that all makes sense. But I did give it a good deal of thought. I suppose I have much too much free time on my hands. Again, thank you!!!

[rubytue]

There is a great thread on the cruising with a disability board all about cruising with a service dog.

[jhannah]

I would guess that having "doggie duty" is not half as bad as having to clean up after some human passengers!

[Oceanwench]

There is a wood box with grass and it's usually located on the Prom deck forward. As many times as I've passed the doggie box - it has always been clean. I expect the crew cleans it up immediately.

I've encountered people with guide dogs on a number of cruises -- and that is exactly where I've seen the box. And like you, I've always seen it clean, so I believe the crew is very diligent!

[98Charlie]

I would guess that having "doggie duty" is not half as bad as having to clean up after some human passengers!

Specially when leaving ports heavy into Carlos & Chalires -- like Cozumel:D

Dianne

[innlady1]

I would guess that having "doggie duty" is not half as bad as having to clean up after some human passengers!

Thinking the same thing, Jim. Trust me, being in the inn business, it's often a lot easier to clean after kiddie guests and our own dogs than some of our guests!

[Copper10-8]

I would guess that having "doggie duty" is not half as bad as having to clean up after some human passengers!

Great one, James!:)

[Harry1954]

Nice to have finally learned what the 'sandbox' was for .. I always have wondered.
harry

[mamadot]

We had a lady near us at dinner last year with a large service dog. He sat under her table during dinner and never made a sound!

[jhannah]

He sat under her table during dinner and never made a sound! These animals are extremely well-trained! Maybe some parents should send their kids to the trainers! (Oops! I gave my fingers free rein of the keyboard again!)

[esther e]

Now here's fodder for a whole new thread!!! Can they be caged, too?

[Copper10-8]

Now here's fodder for a whole new thread!!! Can they be caged, too?

Haven't heard of service dogs being caged on cruise ships. They wouldn'd be able to do their very impressive work when caged