How do I go about to bring my little dog with me?

I think I will bring my service monkey, Schlomo.

 

His outfit would be great for an Alaskan cruise!

He looks like he'd fit right in. :D

Some lady had her service dog a few weeks ago on the Freedom. We saw the service dog being pushed in a stroller and dressed in a sailor outfit.

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Only dogs are recognized by the ADA as service animals although there is an addition for "miniature horses". I dont see a cruise ship as being a "reasonable" place to bring a horse :o but Im sure there are those that feel the same way about dogs too.

In addition to the provisions about service dogs, the Department’s revised ADA regulations have a new, separate provision about miniature horses that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. (Miniature horses generally range in height from 24 inches to 34 inches measured to the shoulders and generally weigh between 70 and 100 pounds.) Entities covered by the ADA must modify their policies to permit miniature horses where reasonable. The regulations set out four assessment factors to assist entities in determining whether miniature horses can be accommodated in their facility. The assessment factors are (1) whether the miniature horse is housebroken; (2) whether the miniature horse is under the owner’s control; (3) whether the facility can accommodate the miniature horse’s type, size, and weight; and (4) whether the miniature horse’s presence will not compromise legitimate safety requirements necessary for safe operation of the facility.

I do not have any visible disability, such as needing a wheelchair.

 

I have a chiweenie that is a great comfort to me. If I have a disability and the dog is used as a means to treat my disability can I bring the little fellow with me? I can buy a service dog vest if that helps.

Maybe you can smuggle your booze mentioned in your other thread in your pet's food bag. Don't forget you can probably use your pet for a chair hog. (Not to insult any pigs) and your dog can probably dress better than most people on formal night. There, I think I have covered all the hot button topics in one short paragraph. Shoot, I forgot tipping. Hmmm, since your dog is small they shouldn't have to tip and definitely don't have to pay in a specialty restaurant. Done and done

Some lady had her PET a few weeks ago on the Freedom. We saw the PET being pushed in a stroller and dressed in a sailor outfit.

 

 

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FIFY :D

I am not surprised. Remember the outrage around here a few years ago about "Ralphie"? Thats not a service dog :( and "comfort" dogs are not recognized under the ADA so Royal does NOT have to let them board but they do. People just abusing the system is all to bring their pets with them and Royal Caribbean really cant/wont do much about it. Sad.

I am permanently disabled and have proof of my disability, even tho looking at me you wouldn't know that I am disabled... I have 5 small dogs, each of them help me in their own special way... Since I'm booked in an owners suite, can I bring all 5 of them with me? I think the OS is big enough to fit all of us :D :D

Just sayin :eek::eek:

To the OP, can you use your chaweenie to reserve a pool chair? He can nap all day and you can move him when you want to use it since it sounds like he is small.

... I still can't get over "Chiweenie" !!!

I am permanently disabled and have proof of my disability, even tho looking at me you wouldn't know that I am disabled... I have 5 small dogs, each of them help me in their own special way... Since I'm booked in an owners suite, can I bring all 5 of them with me? I think the OS is big enough to fit all of us :D :D

 

Just sayin :eek::eek:

shouldn't you make a phone call to the cruiseline?

Make "Chiweenie" into a stuffed pillow. Then you can take him anywhere.:D

Maybe you can smuggle your booze mentioned in your other thread in your pet's food bag. Don't forget you can probably use your pet for a chair hog. (Not to insult any pigs) and your dog can probably dress better than most people on formal night. There, I think I have covered all the hot button topics in one short paragraph. Shoot, I forgot tipping. Hmmm, since your dog is small they shouldn't have to tip and definitely don't have to pay in a specialty restaurant. Done and done

But - does RCL offer a Doggie Drink package? And if so - is it worth it? Right now my dog is on a juice cleanse - but when I cruise - he usually likes an after dinner drink.

I have bridges for sale for most of you:rolleyes:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=47652968#post47652968

But - does RCL offer a Doggie Drink package? And if so - is it worth it? Right now my dog is on a juice cleanse - but when I cruise - he usually likes an after dinner drink.

Rover Replenish

But - does RCL offer a Doggie Drink package? And if so - is it worth it? Right now my dog is on a juice cleanse - but when I cruise - he usually likes an after dinner drink.

I would recommend finishing the juice cleanse prior to boarding as sometimes the potty box is a distance from your cabin. Or do doggie diapers.. I am not sure about the drink package as my dog prefers ditch water. However I have often had people recommend drinking Hair of the Dog, especially the morning after.

Rover Replenish

Excellent! :D

I would recommend finishing the juice cleanse prior to boarding as sometimes the potty box is a distance from your cabin. Or do doggie diapers.. I am not sure about the drink package as my dog prefers ditch water. However I have often had people recommend drinking Hair of the Dog, especially the morning after.

Good idea - I didn't even think about potty. I thought I'd just let him go potty on my balcony while I smoke. :D

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I have MS. My comfort/service dog is 3/4 Wolf 1/4 Malamute and is over 100lbs. I think that I will bring him, he can chew on your "weenie" or whatever you call it.

Outstanding.Thanks for the link. I see that my little fellow is allowed to join "the person with a disability in all public areas, including dining venues."

 

Just found a service dog vest for $30. Gonna get that shipped!

"A service dog is defined as "any dog that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of a person with a disability." Service dogs are not considered pets."

What tasks have your dog been trained to do? That is one question that they have the right to ask you. Are you prepared to lie and make something up in order to have a "trained task"?

Your dog sounds like a pet that you are buying a vest for, in order to skirt the rules to bring your pet onto the ship with you.

That is just plain wrong.

The last time someone did this to me (I am a property manager), the "pit bull" was forced onto a park that has 70 children living here. I could not refuse this pit and within 2 months it killed the neighbor's dog. Thank God it wasn't a child.

My point is, is that skirting the rules is not the way to go, even if it is your little sweetie that you just want with you for comfort.

It seems ridiculous unless one has a physical disability with a properly trained dog.

Leave your pets at HOME!

Is a frigging Chiweenie?

All kidding aside, are service pets considered under the occupancy numbers? If so, would they be entitled to sign up for the Crown & Anchor program, and, if applicable, receive suite amenities?

My Wife has a service dog and the day we got her we stopped at a Pizza Joint on the way home and were thrown out because of the dog.

I didn't know the law then but within 24 hours I was an expert.

Service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks for their owner.

They are not pets, best friends, or for comfort! But as the owner and the dog bond the animal becomes everything above.

There are no State or Federal Licensing or Certification requirements!

And Please, please, please, never pet a Service Dog. They are working to serve the person they help and become very protective.

To the OP. If you need a Service Dog, get one specifically trained to help you with your disabilities. Part of the training is teaching them not to bark or yap and disturb others. Somewhere in CC is a thread about a "Yappy Dog" that never quit yapping and disturbed everyone it came in contact with. Check it out!

I have bridges for sale for most of you:rolleyes:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=47652968#post47652968

1200 posts in 14 years and wants to know this ??? Guess what gang.....you been had :eek:

oh and one other thing I almost forgot.......if you have a "service dog", why would you have to go buy a vest??? (maybe it's brand new out of the box......NOT)

My Wife has a service dog and the day we got her we stopped at a Pizza Joint on the way home and were thrown out because of the dog.

 

I didn't know the law then but within 24 hours I was an expert.

 

Service dogs are specially trained to perform specific tasks for their owner.

 

They are not pets, best friends, or for comfort! But as the owner and the dog bond the animal becomes everything above.

 

There are no State or Federal Licensing or Certification requirements!

 

 

And Please, please, please, never pet a Service Dog. They are working to serve the person they help and become very protective.

 

 

To the OP. If you need a Service Dog, get one specifically trained to help you with your disabilities. Part of the training is teaching them not to bark or yap and disturb others. Somewhere in CC is a thread about a "Yappy Dog" that never quit yapping and disturbed everyone it came in contact with. Check it out!

Thank you for stating this so well.

And they must be trained not to pay attention to others, stay quietly under the table in the dining room and have full control of their bowel/bladder. They are highly trained, and perform specific functions. The owner may be asked only "what specific function is your dog trained to provide"

If they don't fit these criteria, they are open to be made fun of on Cruise Critic.

When we raised labs we had several start training to be service dogs. There are many levels and types of training based on the needs of the owner-to-be. There is also a huge commitment on the owner's part to be trained to work with the dog. It is a 10 year partnership. They provide much freedom and independence for their owners.