Dogs on cruise ships

I have sailed on many cruises where there have been service dogs. I also agree that there emotional service dogs. I don't have any problem with any of this and support service animals completely. I have personally seen the benefit.

With that said true service animals are trained and on a schedule and are indispensable to their charge. These animals are trained to eat at a certain time, do their personal business at a certain time. They do not leave their persons side. When folks want to bring their pet just because they can it hurts the true needs of service animals.

I saw at least 2 dogs on my cruise in October. They were both service dogs.

I've spoken to a friend of mine who volunteers at the golf tournaments in Hawaii. He flies out there and works a couple for fun at the beginning of the season. He asked about his dog and was told the Hawaii is very strict about bring in animals, there is a quarantine protocol in place. I would thing some other places have the same thing. I have been getting good feedback on this. Some really funny, some just silly. But the information is great.

Thanks guys.

Yes, yes I do!! She doubles as a nanny

(That was baaaad)

Groooaaannn!!!!

Hi there.

I'm pretty that Cunard are providing on board facilities for passenger's pet dogs on Transatlantic and longer cruises.

The article said to call them on the phone number provided for more information and fares!

I love my dog dearly and would worry about her going to the toilet on board and sea sickness!

Although on month long journeys I can see the appeal.

But you call her Billy.

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Hey, that's another area we can't question

Yes, yes I do!! She doubles as a nanny

(That was baaaad)

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But you call her Billy.

No, they don't tell the guests! You just bring your service LION onboard and everyone freaks out! hahahahah! (kidding) I am not sure why people are freaked out about dogs.

When we get off in port, there are always random ugly mutts everywhere.

I was being serious asking that. I don’t have any allergies, so I don’t know how it’s handled, just out of curiosity.

Are you kidding me??????? A ship is like a mini-city! Do people with dog allergies just stay home in their normal life????