I'm just thinking, once a dog barks, won't that set off every other dog within 5 miles.
I think the trial is fine, but the best thing to do as a compromise is to make a separate pet friendly resort because there are too many inconsiderate people anyway, not to mention inconsiderate pet owners. Disney can cater to a specialty group without alienating or upsetting the majority if they want.
This guy visits me and sits with me, and I feed him everyday, even in the snow. Don't know what he eats when I'm gone 2 weeks. He would love to come to Disney with me.This just opens up a Pandora’s box. What about cats? Lizards? Ferrets? Rats? If they allow dogs why not those pets? DD10 would love to bring her fish.
ALL of the above. Plus fleas. Plus lack of restrictions, plus poorly thought out policy.
Also, and I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, there is a religious issue as well. Which while less important than allergies and phobias (and fear and fleas) is going to be a reason for some people.
I hate this change.
I've just posted a sticky thread that I hope to use to gather information for a FAQ thread on dogs at resorts. If you've been given information on pet policies, locations where guests with pets will be placed, or locations where dogs can be walked, please share it on that thread. Thanks!
Help us gather information on Disney's policies on dogs at resorts
Tons of running, screaming kids can sometimes set off even a normally calm gentle dog!
Thank you everyone for sharing your votes so far! My primary reason for starting this thread was to figure out just why this policy is so unpopular here on the Dis, and then based on that information, see if there is a way to make everyone happy (with just a little give from both sides). A win-win is far preferable to a win-lose
Ok, so based on total votes so far (715) here are the top 5 reasons why we (Dis members who responded) don’t want dogs at WDW resorts.
- Barking dogs. I’m worried that I will be kept awake, annoyed, or have to deal it. 75.10%
- I don’t want to sleep in a room that has had someone else’s pet in it. 74.10%
- I don’t want to see someone’s dog relieving themselves. I don't want to step in it, or smell it. 59.60%
- Dogs walking around the resort grounds negatively changes or ruins the feel of the resort. 43.50%
- I’m worried that I, or another guest, will be bitten, chased, or snapped at by someone’s dog 36.80%
In my opinion, all of these can be addressed by Disney if: (please feel free to suggest alterations to this list)
- Disney dedicates rooms in a wing of a building, or a building itself, and only those rooms can be used for those who bring dogs.
- The dog relief areas are near these buildings, and out of casual sight of the guests
- Dogs are not allowed in common resort areas (walking paths, pools, smoking areas, etc.)
- No dogs on DME (not sure how to handle this though). What's the alternative? Taxi? Uber?
If people want to bring their dog, they are free to do so under these circumstances. They still get to bring their loving companions with, but not at the expense of other guests.
This would also address two of the reasons that didn’t make it into the top 5, but are arguably the most important IMO. Allergies and phobias, which in my opinion are not negotiable. These are two items that HAVE to be addressed by Disney first and foremost.
Kindly,
Dan
I'm sure the only reason WDW did this is that it's a huge source of revenue. That would also explain why my detailed e-mail to Guest Services objecting to this new policy was answered by a cheerful, happy, enthusiastic reply all about how great it is now that people can bring their dogs to a WDW resort with them and completely ignored my comments.
Please, Disney, if you're reading this, don't extend this policy to other resorts! I'm actually concerned about that happening, and happening, as this did, with all but no notice.
This is a huge concern, my little dog is reactive to a lot of things and sometimes screaming children running round is one of those triggers to get her pulling at the lead and Barking and she is extremely unpredictable with other dogs. I know what her triggers are and wouldn't dream of putting her in an environment where there's a lot of things to set her off but I'm sure there's people out there with dogs with similar behavioural issues but they may find the temptation to have their fur baby on holiday too much, recipe for disaster!Tons of running, screaming kids can sometimes set off even a normally calm gentle dog. Not to mention a child (or anyone) who happens to have the bad luck of being around two dogs having a fight. I was bit that way myself - the dogs were trying to bite each other and I just happened to be nearby. It’s a recipe for disaster!
I am also wondering how dogs are going to work out at POR when the horse and carriages are out. Are they planning to stop carriage rides there.