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Captain Jack
I can stare at- you all day.... |
 | | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 6:01am PST | |  | |  | | Dusti - Take it from another large dog owner that I completely and totally understand your frustration. First to be advertised as a dog friendly motel and in actually they aren't - at all.
I will share that the last two years that we have been fortunate enough to find real pet friendly hotels - as in they don't even ask what kind of dog. We've stayed at Comfort Inn, Quality Inn, America's Best, and a few choice Holiday Inn (Express). They have been nice, non smoking rooms (if that is a concern) and not even blinked when I've said "I have a dog". Hopefully that will help you out a little bit. Some places had a $10 fee and the Holiday Inn had a $25 fee.
Unfortunately I live by Wichita so I haven't had the experience of trying to find a motel there... but you would sure think that as many people that travel with dogs that more motels would change their policies. Good luck with finding a place who will take your beautiful dog! |  |  | |  |
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Dr. Watson
My infamous- teaching sofa!- :D
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| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 8:36am PST | | | | | | Yes, Addy, you are completely right -- a reasonable fee would be nice AND fair. 
But this is the sort of resentment that happens when big dog owners run into different rules for big and small dogs, unfortunately. This is not limited to lodging, but also to just going in a bank, store, etc. A lot of people, and I am not counting Dogsters among them, will 'sneak' their dogs into a store, etc. in a carry-bag.
As for being frightened, both baby Watson and I almost had a heart attack when 2 Papillons jumped out snapping from behind a pillar at the hotel where we were staying.  
If someone seems frightened by your dog, large or small, I feel it is just common courtesy to wait for the next elevator, remove your dog from proximity to the anxious person, etc. | | | | |
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Tohbi
Blue-Eyed Devil |
| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 9:22am PST | | | | | | I can see both sides to this argument. I have a big dog, but I also have allergies...
I feel bad for anyone who suffers from allergies who has to stay in a room recently occupied by a large dog. That would be miserable.
Small dogs are smaller - less of a problem. And, many of the toy breeds are easier on allergies by nature.
I think that hotel chains should go 100% non-smoking and set aside 20% of the rooms for pet-friendly. Then you should be asked - "allergy or non-allergy " on check-in. That'd be perfect. | | | | |
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Jenna
I know just- enough to cause- trouble. |
| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 9:52am PST | | | | | | We recently stayed at Three different LaQuinta Inns. All LaQuintas are pet friendly. With the exception of the third one (which, our biggest gripe was the pool was closed!) they were all very nice, very clean rooms. The rooms were moderately priced and if you book early, we got them for 39 a night (this was like 6 weeks prior to the trip).
We also stayed at a Hampton Inn for 2 nights on this trip. Hampton Inns do not usually accept dogs, however Jenna is my daughters Service Dog (we usually stay at pet friendly places just because it's less red tape). The only problem we had, was housekeeping did not want to clean our room while Jenna was crated and we were at the pool, however, when we came back from the pool, we took the dog with us to lunch and they cleaned the room for us at that time. | | | | |
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Dr. Watson
My infamous- teaching sofa!- :D
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| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 10:01am PST | | | | | | I just want to reiterate that I was not advocating sneaking your dog in.....just admitting I had done it .......long before motels even had non-smoking rooms very often. In motels that were completely at the bottom of the barrel, the least of which had problems with dog hair or smoke or room spray, when I was a lowly poor student with an overheating, oil-blowing Buick in a heat wave. With a dog I would have done anything for. Not least of all, because he felt the same way about me. | | | | |
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Moxie
I'll do it! Let- me!
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| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 12:58pm PST | | | | | | I didn't read this whole thread - but I wanted to mention that AAA has a book of pet friendly hotels. Its a thick book and also has tips for traveling with pets. It may have some hotels listed for bigger pups. | | | | |
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Addy, CGC
Let's go for a- walk! |
| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 1:49pm PST | | | | | | But this is the sort of resentment that happens when big dog owners run into different rules for big and small dogs, unfortunately. This is not limited to lodging, but also to just going in a bank, store, etc. A lot of people, and I am not counting Dogsters among them, will 'sneak' their dogs into a store, etc. in a carry-bag.
But the resentment is misdirected. It's not the little dogs or their owners that are making the hotels' rules. Or the banks' rules, or stores' rules.
Real dog lovers would argue with the foolishness of the No Dogs rules, not argue that the wrong dogs are being discriminated against, that their own dogs should be allowed in and dogs who are not the dogs they love should be banned instead.
BTW, I take Addy to the bank all the time. Two of the major banks in the area allow it; I don't do business with the other one, the one that has the No Pets sign. And I don't smuggle her in in a bag; she walks in on her own four feet, and often gets a treat from the tellers. I've seen other, larger dogs at the bank, too.
If your bank doesn't allow your dog in, maybe you should find a different bank--and tell the bank you're leaving, why.
Or, heck, maybe you should just check to be it's the bank's rules that are keeping your dog out, and not your assumptions. Because, like I said, two of the three major banks here DO allow dogs. | | | | |
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Bosley
Where are the- treats? |
| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 3:28pm PST | | | | | | I always call the hotels directly. Many hotels will accept dogs, but do not advertise this, so sometimes you need to call and ask specifically. I have also found the same thing with the "small dog" or "one dog only" policies. I have (so far) never have had a problem taking my large breed dogs to a hotel that has a size restriction or number limit. I call and tell them why I need a hotel (usually attending a dog show) and ask if my large dogs are welcome. I usually have no problem getting a room when speaking to someone directly (although I have sometimes had to wait to speak to a manager).
Of course, I always make sure to pick up after my dogs, keep them quiet while in the room and never leave a furry mess behind. Oh ya, and always leave a nice tip for the housekeeper . | | | | |
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Dr. Watson
My infamous- teaching sofa!- :D
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| | Barked: Mon Jul 6, '09 4:33pm PST | | | | | | "But the resentment is misdirected. It's not the little dogs or their owners that are making the hotels' rules. Or the banks' rules, or stores' rules."
Actually, I neither said nor implied that such 'resentment' was not misdirected. I was attempting to discuss the feelings of some owners. Feelings and thoughts are not dictated entirely by logic in humans. My belief is that by discussing such things, we can come to a better understanding.
"Real dog lovers would argue with the foolishness of the No Dogs rules, not argue that the wrong dogs are being discriminated against, that their own dogs should be allowed in and dogs who are not the dogs they love should be banned instead. "
Again, I never implied nor did I even notice it was being argued that the wrong dogs were being discriminated against, that only certain dogs should be allowed, and that certain dogs should be banned.  Large dog owners were merely pointing out that small dogs can be as noisy or as destructive as large dogs. Just as small dogs can be as frightening to some as large dogs may. I think 'real dog owners' appreciate rights for all dogs and dog owners.
"If your bank doesn't allow your dog in, maybe you should find a different bank--and tell the bank you're leaving, why."
Actually, I never said that my bank doesn't allow large or small dogs. That was an example. It was purely hypothetical. I don't even go to a bank. I use a federal credit union -- which allows all sizes of well-behaved dogs. And, by the way, not every town has multiple banks. Or multiple banks within walking distance for those who don't drive.
It's very nice that your dog walks on the ground. If there are dangerous crowds or gratings, a person with a small dog might carry the dog -- I see nothing wrong with that. When my dogs were smaller, I sometimes carried them in my arms in certain situations. (Something nasty on the ground, hurrying to get them out of a room to potty.)
We can't always choose our circumstances -- it's great when things are planned out in advance, but we do have to deal with such things as chance or bad circumstances.
Also, I think that sometimes large dog owners -- just like small dog owners, 'reactive' dog owners, 'non-reactive' dog owners, like to blow off steam and vent. | | | | |
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