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How to Bring a Service Dog to Disneyland
Trained service dogs are more than welcome to join their handlers at Disneyland. In this guide, we’ll explain Disneyland’s policies and give practical advice for bringing a service dog to Disneyland for the first time. Disneyland’s Service Dog Policies The Magic Kingdom is happy to welcome trained service dogs across most park locations! They kindly […]
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Can Dogs Eat Tomatoes?
Yes! Dogs can safely enjoy tomatoes, but there are a few risks to be aware of so you can feed your dog responsibly. Fully ripe tomatoes (without the stems and leaves) can actually have nutrients that are good for your pup. Tomatoes have chlorogenic acid, an antioxidant that can have anti-inflammatory effects in cells. They’re […]
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Can a Primary Care Doctor Write an ESA Letter?
Your family doctor, also called a primary care physician (PCP), can write a letter recommending an emotional support animal. We’ll explain what legally gives them that ability and explore what better options might be available for you. Why are Physicians Able to Write an ESA Letter? To turn your pet into an emotional support animal, […]
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I have an emotional support animal, a cat. He helps keep me calm because I am easily stressed and frightened. I have a seizure disorder and seizures can be triggered if I get stressed or scared/startled.y ESA cat keeps me calm. A hotel in VT refused to allow me to stay there because of the cat. I had all my paperwork, certificate, letter from my Dr. but the manager didn’t even want to see it. I was very upset, went to another motel, then suffered a small seizure while there. I could just cry.
an ESA is not a service animal per the ADA. They can rightfully refuse you access as ESA’s are not covered by the ADA law.
I’ve been suffering from cronic PTSD for years my service animal, does more others. He provides a reminder for me not to act out in anger. The thing that always irritates is , that I’m told I must stay in a pet friendly room to protect people with allergies. Why don’t lodging facilities provide allergy free facilities those people. Or disabled veteran consider second citizens.
Please read your comment again.
You are told you must stay in a pet friendly room, to protect people with allergies.
Why don’t lodging facilities provide allergy free facilities for those people.
They do. That’s why they have “pet friendly rooms”. So there is a section of the lodging facility that is allergy free.
But how many rooms are pet friendly versus how many are pet free, that depends on the size of the lodging establishment.
There are far more people that need or want a pet free room, than those that desire a pet friendly room. So lodging establishments will have more pet free rooms, just based on simple demand.
I think that hotel owners should be allowed to make certain rooms designated for service animals just like certain rooms are designated for handicaps. Ie; bathrooms and room space is bigger with less objects that may cause mobility or other problems. Hard floors vs carpeted floors, size and type of bedding and furniture. Room for a kennel or wheel chair. I think it’s unfair to hotel owners to let dogs go anywhere in any room, not unfair to the guest. The guest isn’t cleaning the room after they check out and housekeepers don’t get special wages for cleaning after dogs. There is fur to remove completely due to the next guest that may or could have severe allergies to dog hair. And nobody likes to clean up pee and poop which some of these people with disabilities think that hotel house keepers are obligated to do, for the same amount of pay. Now THAT IS BEING DISCRIMINATORY. Many hotels are eggshell walkers being threatened and cursed. It is a difficult subject indeed, however I’m not sure some of the rules put forward are fair to establishments or other guests. There is no balance. I love all animals. But I think we go a bit overboard with this. I understand the need for service animals. But I think both worlds of people need to understand that we all share this land and world. Some people go into shock for fear of dogs. If they are eating a nice meal and service dog or not suddenly sits down very close to them unexpectedly, and they start to panic, how fair is that? I think disable people are mature and understanding enough to not be so offended about someone knowing what their disability is or if they even have one. Most of us understand the need for the service animals, but if others don’t agree due to fear then why can’t there be a fair analysis and trade off without the offending of anyone’s space or life as it may be? I think we just didn’t think both sides of the subject out well enough and I see one side being treated too well while the other side suffers, and that goes both ways! There is no even keel on this and there should be- for the sake of EVERYONE, not just the disabled or the not disabled, but EVERYONE. I think it needs to be more thought out for the safety and benefit of all, especially the dog who provides the service.
This is ridiculous you seem pretty discriminating and honestly it’s very rare to have a guest at a hotel with a service dog so get over it. Stay yo ass at home. & of course you’re a “ Karen”
Nobody goes I to shock from their “fear” of dogs. Stop getting your Karen on.
I’m glad I can leave a comment a very good friend of mine was checking into a hotel room with her service dog that has to be everywhere with her she is trained to take care of her for her epileptic seizures the dog was dog hotel managed hotel new the dog was with her acknowledge the dog twice while she was in the shower beat it on her door open the door while she was in a towel forced her to leave did not refund her money. And while this was going on all the people that were staying in the motel as well we’re outside watching all this while this woman is in her towel with shampoo still in her hair forced to leave they called the cops and also charged her $100 fee for not allowed to have pets it’s not even in their policy it is nowhere in their policy stating that there are no pets allowed let alone service animals. Can you direct me on who I can contact to take care of this matter she’s traumatized over this dog
I have bi-polar & always require my small quiet well behaved dog with me. If he is not with me I can’t leave the house because of severe anxiety which then transforms into debilitating depression. I am house bound without him. Can you explain how I can register him as a Mental Health Companion Dog?
If you need your dog with you at all times, and he is trained to fulfill specific tasks to assist you, then you’re all set. You may find this article on how to make a dog become a service dog interesting https://www.servicedogcertifications.org/how-to-make-my-dog-a-service-dog/