1980dory Posted August 18, 2018 #276 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I agree totally. I would love to be able to take our toy poodle on the cruises with us. We pay hundreds of dollars to have her go on "vacation" (boarding). In this day and age. There are dog boarding facilities that treat the dogs like royalty. They get their play time (most of the day) with other dogs that have similar dispositions. Where is this? The Howl-a-Dog Inn? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north29 Posted August 18, 2018 #277 Share Posted August 18, 2018 thank god it's about time. 100 % agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted August 18, 2018 #278 Share Posted August 18, 2018 On the last Disney Cruise I was on, someone had brought on a six foot mouse. Sent from my iPhone using Forums If the mouse had six feet, it was probably an insect in a costume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molole Posted August 20, 2018 #279 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Can you tell if a dog is a service dog vs comfort dog by breed? I kind of assume service dogs are mostly German Shepard’s or goldie’s or labs or some other mid sized breeds and comfort dogs are mostly toy breeds or poodles. Is that a fair assumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted August 20, 2018 #280 Share Posted August 20, 2018 NO! My Wife's Service dog is a mix of three breeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted August 20, 2018 #281 Share Posted August 20, 2018 An article on this in this morning's Daytona Beach News-Journal is worth reading. http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180819/service-dogs-dilemma-loads-of-fakes-detrimental-to-legitimate-helper-animals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony O Posted August 20, 2018 #282 Share Posted August 20, 2018 We have an emotional support dog. BUT not for either of us. The wife volunteers for Pets on Wheels. They visit different place to offer calming support for others. It is amazing what effect it has in people just to sit and pet your animal while talking about different strenuous situations. They have visited colleges, elementary schools, counseling centers and the local newspapers offices alo g other places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 20, 2018 #283 Share Posted August 20, 2018 We have an emotional support dog. BUT not for either of us. The wife volunteers for Pets on Wheels. They visit different place to offer calming support for others. It is amazing what effect it has in people just to sit and pet your animal while talking about different strenuous situations. They have visited colleges, elementary schools, counseling centers and the local newspapers offices alo g other places.Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville has comfort dogs visiting patients on request. They also hang around the lobbies for visitors Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted August 20, 2018 #284 Share Posted August 20, 2018 The hospital where I go for my chemo-therapy has volunteers who bring specially trained puppies or small dogs and they visit the Doctor's offices and infusion centers. A fantastic thing for these volunteers to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted August 20, 2018 #285 Share Posted August 20, 2018 An article on this in this morning's Daytona Beach News-Journal is worth reading. http://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180819/service-dogs-dilemma-loads-of-fakes-detrimental-to-legitimate-helper-animals Thanks for posting this Trainman2. Both the video and article are well presented. I have copied a couple points below taken directly from the story. It certainly seems like people with legetimate service animals are wanting better regulations, to weed out the fake ones. The Americans with Disabilities Act lists two questions that service dog handlers may be asked: Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? And what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is also a crime. But those guidelines aren’t enough to weed out the fakes, said Severt. “Everyone is so afraid of litigation.” She likes the idea of a government-regulated registry, and a notation on driver licenses and identification cards that could be provided as proof of disability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted August 20, 2018 #286 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks for posting this Trainman2. Both the video and article are well presented. I have copied a couple points below taken directly from the story. It certainly seems like people with legetimate service animals are wanting better regulations, to weed out the fake ones. The Americans with Disabilities Act lists two questions that service dog handlers may be asked: Is the dog a service animal required because of a disability? And what work or task has the dog been trained to perform? Misrepresenting a dog as a service animal is also a crime. But those guidelines aren’t enough to weed out the fakes, said Severt. “Everyone is so afraid of litigation.” She likes the idea of a government-regulated registry, and a notation on driver licenses and identification cards that could be provided as proof of disability. A crime then lock-’em up!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 20, 2018 #287 Share Posted August 20, 2018 It is amazing what effect it has in people just to sit and pet your animal while talking about different strenuous situations. Like not being able to get a seat in the DL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rala Posted August 20, 2018 #288 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Like not being able to get a seat in the DL? ...because someone's precious "poopsie" is taking up a set ? LOL! :D;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molole Posted August 20, 2018 #289 Share Posted August 20, 2018 NO! My Wife's Service dog is a mix of three breeds. Cool! Which 3 breeds? It would be nice to see some small toy breeds in action as service dogs. I wouldn’t be surprised a lot of people have the same casual impression as me that toy breeds are mostly ESAs. It still may be true though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m32446 Posted August 20, 2018 #290 Share Posted August 20, 2018 It would be nice to see some small toy breeds in action as service dogs. I wouldn’t be surprised a lot of people have the same casual impression as me that toy breeds are mostly ESAs. It still may be true though. I know many of the alert dogs are smaller breeds. I know of 2 miniature poodles who alert their owners of impending low blood sugars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman-2 Posted August 20, 2018 #291 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Her name is Booty and we were lucky to get her as a rescue. Australian Cattle Dog Blue Healer Border Collie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted August 21, 2018 #292 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I saw a small dog today(I don’t know dog breeds very well) on the oasis. A man was carrying it around in a bag. It had a vest on but I couldn’t read it. On Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 21, 2018 #293 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I saw a small dog today(I don’t know dog breeds very well) on the oasis. A man was carrying it around in a bag. It had a vest on but I couldn’t read it. On Oasis.Carrying it around is a clue that it is a fake. I bet the vest was one that you can buy on the Internet for $50. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted August 21, 2018 #294 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Can you tell if a dog is a service dog vs comfort dog by breed? I kind of assume service dogs are mostly German Shepard’s or goldie’s or labs or some other mid sized breeds and comfort dogs are mostly toy breeds or poodles. Is that a fair assumption? One of the most beautiful standard sized black poodles I have ever seen was on the Coral Princess. Her owner was cruising with a group of about 30 blind people. The dogs were definitely working service dogs. So quiet and well behaved, you pretty much forgot they were there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 21, 2018 #295 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Carrying it around is a clue that it is a fake. I bet the vest was one that you can buy on the Internet for $50. Not really, small dogs like poodles are one of the best Diabetic alert dogs. Not cheap either as total cost is about $35K. Carrying it is exceptable,... Now a dog in a dress, riding in stroller and eating off owners plate, questionable. Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% against fakes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 22, 2018 #296 Share Posted August 22, 2018 Not really, small dogs like poodles are one of the best Diabetic alert dogs. Not cheap either as total cost is about $35K. Carrying it is exceptable,... Now a dog in a dress, riding in stroller and eating off owners plate, questionable. Don't get me wrong, I'm 100% against fakes...Thanks for the enlightenment. We don't want to screen out animals that are actually trained to do a service. I don't want to see the fake dogs spoil things for people who really need trained service dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted August 22, 2018 #297 Share Posted August 22, 2018 My support giraffe and I will be on decks 6, 7 & 8. Simultaneously. Hahahaha.....Good one! Thanks for giving me my first chuckle of the day! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted August 29, 2018 #298 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Wonder if I can get away with this variation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesnmphs Posted August 29, 2018 #299 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Wonder if I can get away with this variation... Let me know if you do, so I can try it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted August 29, 2018 #300 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Wonder if I can get away with this variation... Let me know if you do, so I can try it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I also would want to know how successful you were if you try this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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