Cruising With A Service Dog....everything You Ever Wanted To Know!

[Algebralovr]

Yay ! Great news about Wex!

 

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[DisneyKidsDad]

We just got back from another doggie eye doctor. The first one wasn't sure if he had eye melanoma or not. We needed to get a second opinion. This one said she doesn't think it's cancer, she thinks it's a cyst of some kind. So we are just going to check it a few times a year. Have a good weekend. 😀

 

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Great news Cindy!

[Caribbean Chris]

We just got back from another doggie eye doctor. The first one wasn't sure if he had eye melanoma or not. We needed to get a second opinion. This one said she doesn't think it's cancer, she thinks it's a cyst of some kind. So we are just going to check it a few times a year. Have a good weekend. 😀

 

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What a relief for you. So glad it was good news.

[DisneyKidsDad]

So my wife was in the grocery store with Sutter yesterday. A guy reached down and started petting Sutter. My wife politely told him that Sutter was a service dog in training and is not to be petted. She explained that if it were a person let's say on crutches and he distracted the dog, the person could get pulled over. His answer to her was...wait for it... Then maybe a person with a disability shouldn't have a service dog. Needless to say my wife was speechless. You just can't fix stupid!!

[wizard-of-roz]

So my wife was in the grocery store with Sutter yesterday. A guy reached down and started petting Sutter. My wife politely told him that Sutter was a service dog in training and is not to be petted. She explained that if it were a person let's say on crutches and he distracted the dog, the person could get pulled over. His answer to her was...wait for it... Then maybe a person with a disability shouldn't have a service dog. Needless to say my wife was speechless. You just can't fix stupid!!

 

WHAT? I'm no longer surprised by some people's behavior and comments when it comes to our dogs or, for that matter, life in general!!!!

 

Prayer to self: "Please Lord help me get through another day without someone trying to distract or tease my Service Dog!!!!"

Edited November 14, 2016 by wizard-of-roz

[DUTRAVEL]

So my wife was in the grocery store with Sutter yesterday. A guy reached down and started petting Sutter. My wife politely told him that Sutter was a service dog in training and is not to be petted. She explained that if it were a person let's say on crutches and he distracted the dog, the person could get pulled over. His answer to her was...wait for it... Then maybe a person with a disability shouldn't have a service dog. Needless to say my wife was speechless. You just can't fix stupid!!

 

Literally laughing out loud at that one!!

 

Dianne

[Caribbean Chris]

So my wife was in the grocery store with Sutter yesterday. A guy reached down and started petting Sutter. My wife politely told him that Sutter was a service dog in training and is not to be petted. She explained that if it were a person let's say on crutches and he distracted the dog, the person could get pulled over. His answer to her was...wait for it... Then maybe a person with a disability shouldn't have a service dog. Needless to say my wife was speechless. You just can't fix stupid!!

 

Oh for heavens sake.

 

That's like saying maybe quadriplegics like my nephew shouldn't have a power wheelchair because when someone else decides they'd like to ride around and play in the chair without permission, it might get screwed up and stop working suddenly later, and he'll tip over and be hurt.

 

So to prevent that, we should really save the expensive chairs and highly trained dogs for people who want to play with them.

 

Give me strength.

[alexspepa]

Hey Everyone - read a pretty interesting book on the airplane Sunday - Always Tuesday. I posted a link below...written by a disabled vet about his Service Dog Tuesday. It is an emotionally powerful and wrenching story - not just for the veteran but Tuesday as well had a very tough time during his training. It can be emotional reading at times but I do recommend it.

 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/until-tuesday-luis-carlos-montalv-n/1117992918/2685721931734?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_Marketplace+Shopping+Paperbackshopus_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP23175&k_clickid=3x23175

[fairbourne]

Aunty Roz and Horton are off on their Panama cruise tomorrow!

 

 

It might be a tad quiet around here while Her Majesty is sailing the seas but I have a couple of puppy training stories which I will share with the Royal Puppy Court while HM is away. Nothing as bad as DKD's wife's tail of woe from the supermarket but I can certainly relate to that - as you say you can't fix stupid! Cindy, great news about Wexler!

 

BON VOYAGE you two and have a woofderful, pawtastic time.

Edited November 15, 2016 by fairbourne

[fairbourne]

Oh for heavens sake.

 

 

Give me strength.

 

These are two of my most used utterings (usually one after the other!) when out and about with Bonnie - usually muttered under my breath at some idiot who thinks it is very funny to distract the dog.

[wizard-of-roz]

Aunty Roz and Horton are off on their Panama cruise tomorrow!

 

 

It might be a tad quiet around here while Her Majesty is sailing the seas but I have a couple of puppy training stories which I will share with the Royal Puppy Court while HM is away. Nothing as bad as DKD's wife's tail of woe from the supermarket but I can certainly relate to that - as you say you can't fix stupid! Cindy, great news about Wexler!

 

BON VOYAGE you two and have a woofderful, pawtastic time.

 

Thank you so much......His highness is at the groomers as I write this. He now gets his whiskers and tummy cut and shaved. Since his whiskers on his face are coming in gray they do detract from his handsomeness so the groomer recommended cutting them, like they do for show dogs.....Horton Jeffrey is turning into quite a diva in his old age!!!!

 

Talk to all of you after December 5th. Please take care of each other.....I'll miss you!

 

And, have a wonderful joyfilled Thanksgiving!!!!

Edited November 15, 2016 by wizard-of-roz

[alexspepa]

Thank you so much......His highness is at the groomers as I write this. He now gets his whiskers and tummy cut and shaved. Since his whiskers on his face are coming in gray they do detract from his handsomeness so the groomer recommended cutting them, like they do for show dogs.....Horton Jeffrey is turning into quite a diva in his old age!!!!

 

Talk to all of you after December 5th. Please take care of each other.....I'll miss you!

 

And, have a wonderful joyfilled Thanksgiving!!!!

 

Have a great trip Roz!

[DisneyKidsDad]

Thank you so much......His highness is at the groomers as I write this. He now gets his whiskers and tummy cut and shaved. Since his whiskers on his face are coming in gray they do detract from his handsomeness so the groomer recommended cutting them, like they do for show dogs.....Horton Jeffrey is turning into quite a diva in his old age!!!!

 

Talk to all of you after December 5th. Please take care of each other.....I'll miss you!

 

And, have a wonderful joyfilled Thanksgiving!!!!

 

You two have a great trip. I can't wait to hear lots of stories.

[Caribbean Chris]

Thank you so much......His highness is at the groomers as I write this. He now gets his whiskers and tummy cut and shaved. Since his whiskers on his face are coming in gray they do detract from his handsomeness so the groomer recommended cutting them, like they do for show dogs.....Horton Jeffrey is turning into quite a diva in his old age!!!!

 

And, have a wonderful joyfilled Thanksgiving!!!!

 

Horty's getting manscaped again! Have a wonderful cruise and blessed Thanksgiving, Auntie Roz!

[Caribbean Chris]

Aunty Roz and Horton are off on their Panama cruise tomorrow!

 

 

It might be a tad quiet around here while Her Majesty is sailing the seas but I have a couple of puppy training stories which I will share with the Royal Puppy Court while HM is away. Nothing as bad as DKD's wife's tail of woe from the supermarket but I can certainly relate to that - as you say you can't fix stupid! Cindy, great news about Wexler!

 

BON VOYAGE you two and have a woofderful, pawtastic time.

 

Oh, boy! Stories! the Royal Puppy Court is looking forward to those.

[Algebralovr]

Tell us all about it Aunty Roz!

I tried to talk hubby into the Canal in 2018, but the timing didn't work out

 

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[DUTRAVEL]

Thank you so much......His highness is at the groomers as I write this. He now gets his whiskers and tummy cut and shaved. Since his whiskers on his face are coming in gray they do detract from his handsomeness so the groomer recommended cutting them, like they do for show dogs.....Horton Jeffrey is turning into quite a diva in his old age!!!!

 

Talk to all of you after December 5th. Please take care of each other.....I'll miss you!

 

And, have a wonderful joyfilled Thanksgiving!!!!

 

Roz, I hope you and Horton have a fabulous time! Looking forward to hearing about your adventures and I hope it won't be too hot.

 

Dianne

[rangeley]

Thanks all!

 

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[rangeley]

So my wife was in the grocery store with Sutter yesterday. A guy reached down and started petting Sutter. My wife politely told him that Sutter was a service dog in training and is not to be petted. She explained that if it were a person let's say on crutches and he distracted the dog, the person could get pulled over. His answer to her was...wait for it... Then maybe a person with a disability shouldn't have a service dog. Needless to say my wife was speechless. You just can't fix stupid!!

Not surprised at stupidity anymore!

 

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[rangeley]

Happy Cruising Roz!! You will be missed.❤ 🛳🍹🐳👙

 

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Edited November 16, 2016 by rangeley

[S.S. Cruisers]

Have a fantabulous cruise, Her Majesty (love that) and Master Horton Jeffrey! Let the sea air blow thru your hair(s)! :D

[lonelysable]

you can email special_needs@rccl.com they have been really helpful

[alexspepa]

Hey Chris, Roz, DKD, Rangely, etc.- while flying through Phoenix I went to the men's room and saw a sign that said Service Dog relief area...it was in the restroom and just had the sign and a container of bags - there was nowhere for the dog to go but on the floor. Maybe you ask an attendent and they bring out a mat or something? Have any of you encountered this on your travels? I know the airports are supposed to provide a relief area inside the secure zone but this seemed a little sparse? or are you OK with it? just curious...

[Caribbean Chris]

Hey Chris, Roz, DKD, Rangely, etc.- while flying through Phoenix I went to the men's room and saw a sign that said Service Dog relief area...it was in the restroom and just had the sign and a container of bags - there was nowhere for the dog to go but on the floor. Maybe you ask an attendent and they bring out a mat or something? Have any of you encountered this on your travels? I know the airports are supposed to provide a relief area inside the secure zone but this seemed a little sparse? or are you OK with it? just curious...

 

Keith, that's so weird! No, the only two designated relief areas inside security I've seen in airports were at Tampa (a grassy spot with some poop bags on a post dispenser in a secured outdoor employee parking area, so you have to be personally led there by a manager through closed back areas down a freight elevator! and then the manager has to wait around and lead you back up to the concourse...so crazy) ...

 

And an actual dog bathroom with a door in Dallas. It wasn't as good as it sounds because it smelled very strongly of disinfectant - used, I guess, on the artificial turf placed on the floor next to a drain. There was a hose as well. Maybe we were supposed to hose it down after using? A moot point because my dog turned around and walked away - I think due to the chemical smell. I wish I had taken a photo but I was stressed and on a mission to take care of Raylene's needs between two long flights.

 

So instead we went outside and found a sparse patch of withered grass outside security. And then had to go back through security, of course.

Edited November 20, 2016 by Caribbean Chris

[alexspepa]

Keith, that's so weird! No, the only two designated relief areas inside security I've seen in airports were at Tampa (a grassy spot with some poop bags on a post dispenser in a secured outdoor employee parking area, so you have to be personally led there by a manager through closed back areas down a freight elevator! and then the manager has to wait around and lead you back up to the concourse...so crazy) ...

 

And an actual dog bathroom with a door in Dallas. It wasn't as good as it sounds because it smelled very strongly of disinfectant - used, I guess, on the artificial turf placed on the floor next to a drain. There was a hose as well. Maybe we were supposed to hose it down after using? A moot point because my dog turned around and walked away - I think due to the chemical smell. I wish I had taken a photo but I was stressed and on a mission to take care of Raylene's needs between two long flights.

 

So instead we went outside and found a sparse patch of withered grass outside security. And then had to go back through security, of course.

 

Chris - I was stunned to be honest - and my wife actually saw it first in her bathroom and told me about it. She has heard me talk about this thread and said "hey guess what I just saw?". I wish I had taken a picture but trust me when it was just a bare place to go inside the restroom. My dog is not a Service Dog - but if I tried to get her to go there she would look at me like I was an idiot. I guess I could say small steps - but to me that is not a small step foward. If you can tell me who to email or call I will tell them that is not progress.

 

by the way Phoenix is like the top 4 biggest airport in the US...so it should be in the vangard of getting in step with the ADA.

 

Keith

Edited November 21, 2016 by alexspepa