Walt Disney World Resort Begins Trial of Modified Dog Policy at 4 Hotels

30 minutes? Too bad it takes an hour to get on a disney bus back to the resort. Or its like a 30 minute walk from the back from Springs or Epcot to even get out of the park.

So, they're only allowing modified dogs at WDW? ;) Back in the day, we had our dog modified so she wouldn't have puppies.

Seriously, WDW is not the place for non-service dogs. You're gone morning 'til night, the dog is left alone in a strange place for that time with no recourse but to relieve themselves in the room, and obviously, Mousekeeping will not refresh your room. Where's the up-side?

Leave your l'il buddies at home with a friend or family. They, and you, will be more comfortable, happier, and less stressed. :thumbsup:

brad192;2508183 wrote: So, they're only allowing modified dogs at WDW? ;) Back in the day, we had our dog modified so she wouldn't have puppies.

Lol. All of my dogs have been modified too.

Not everyone's trip consists of being at the park from dusk til dawn. I would love to just relax at the Ft. Wilderness cabins with my dog. Maybe leave for a horse back ride. Visit hoop dee doo one night. Sit on the porch drinking some tea.

Unfortunately, the doggie love of my life is 15 years old. I'm too afraid to make the trek from Arizona to Florida on a plane with her. I'll take my two other dogs at some point. I still <3 them. Just not as much.

Cinderelley;2508185 wrote: Lol. All of my dogs have been modified too.

Not everyone's trip consists of being at the park from dusk til dawn. I would love to just relax at the Ft. Wilderness cabins with my dog. Maybe leave for a horse back ride. Visit hoop dee doo one night. Sit on the porch drinking some tea.

Unfortunately, the doggie love of my life is 15 years old. I'm too afraid to make the trek from Arizona to Florida on a plane with her. I'll take my two other dogs at some point. I still <3 them. Just not as much.

Amen. You can't trust the airlines to get you and our luggage to Florida. I wouldn't put my dog there, unless I had to. We'd drive. My mastiff, he'd be asleep the entire time, from 8-5pm. Wouldn't notice.

I'm not in love w/ more dogs in the rooms, as the rooms already have a cleanliness issue as it stands. But, at least with an official policy that will help w/ all the people bringing/sneaking their dogs in.

brad192;2508183 wrote: So, they're only allowing modified dogs at WDW? ;) Back in the day, we had our dog modified so she wouldn't have puppies.

Seriously, WDW is not the place for non-service dogs. You're gone morning 'til night, the dog is left alone in a strange place for that time with no recourse but to relieve themselves in the room, and obviously, Mousekeeping will not refresh your room. Where's the up-side?

Leave your l'il buddies at home with a friend or family. They, and you, will be more comfortable, happier, and less stressed. :thumbsup:

You don't have to leave them in the room. There is doggie day camp that opens about an hour prior to the earliest park opening. You take your dog over there and drop him off and then come back after you leave the park and pick them up. We have used it several times and been very pleased and our dog didn't mind going back so apparently she had a good experience as well.

I imagine that after they do this test and decide to roll it out permanent, you will see doggie day cares added to the resorts or at least a pick up and drop off where they handle it all for you.

I was just looking at the Kid's Nite Out website to book someone for our trip in May. I noticed that they have Pet Sitting services! This would be great if you bring your pet to WDW and plan to spend the whole day in the park.

Cinderelley;2508807 wrote: I was just looking at the Kid's Nite Out website to book someone for our trip in May. I noticed that they have Pet Sitting services! This would be great if you bring your pet to WDW and plan to spend the whole day in the park.

I figured pet sitting service was coming. That will be very convenient.

 

Wow...pet sitting services?

Wow this sounds great. I was a little concerned reading about a service dog being left in a room, that makes no since to me. As the owner of a service dog he goes every where with me otherwise he can't do his job. Which is to help me. Right now I'm in the hospital so he is staying with my son but I would never leave him alone in a strange place. I have often thought about using the kennel during fireworks because he can't handle them but would never leave him in the room. BTW I can understand why some might lie about their dog but people can be asked to leave if their service dog isn't well behaved.