No, rooms open on to an interior corridor, not an outside walkway like POR and AoA. So someone walking a big dog wouldn't be able to move over very far to accomodate another guest in the hallway.
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4 Walt Disney World Resorts to accept dogs
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No, rooms open on to an interior corridor, not an outside walkway like POR and AoA. So someone walking a big dog wouldn't be able to move over very far to accomodate another guest in the hallway.
As a professional (working, service and PPD) dog trainer I feel I should offer my opinion on this subject. I work with dogs EVERYDAY of my life. My Instagram is proof of that. The common problem is not with the dog, but with the human who owns them. Dogs are not asking to visit WDW. People WANT to bring their dogs to WDW. I personally feel that people should be allowed to bring their dogs on all types of adventures, even WDW. But the dog should be TRAINED and the owner should have real education on how to handle their dog in public.
I think this could work if Disney implemented two basic rules.
1. Tell guests who have a dog that they can not allow people to pet it.
2. Tell guests without a dog that they can not pet dogs in the parks and resorts.
Why these two rules? This is the easiest way to prevent a dog from biting someone. I highly doubt these rules will be put in place and I assure it will only be a matter of time until a person or child gets bit and then queue the lawsuits.
For anybody who feels like their dog would or could never bite person,you are deluding yourself. One of the most common things I hear from clients is "my dog NEVER did that before". Yes, even small dogs. It only takes one time for certain elements to be present and your dog will react (fight or flight). And it doesnt even need to be a bite for a problem to occur. A Labrador getting excited and jumping on a small child could cause injury. So if a dog does bite someone or jump on someone and cause an injury, who is to blame? I will tell you. The HUMANS are to blame. Not the dog. You put your dog in that situation. The dog did not put itself in that situation. Sadly, the dog will pay the price for the bad decisions and lack of education on its human owners behalf. Just my opinion as a professional dog trainer. My concern is ALWAYS for the dog. For anybody who needs proof,
My Instagram is : Akira The Dutch.
I think this could work if Disney implemented two basic rules.
1. Tell guests who have a dog that they can not allow people to pet it.
2. Tell guests without a dog that they can not pet dogs in the parks and resorts.
Why these two rules? This is the easiest way to prevent a dog from biting someone. I highly doubt these rules will be put in place and I assure it will only be a matter of time until a person or child gets bit and then queue the lawsuits.
For anybody who feels like their dog would or could never bite person,you are deluding yourself. One of the most common things I hear from clients is "my dog NEVER did that before". Yes, even small dogs. It only takes one time for certain elements to be present and your dog will react (fight or flight). And it doesnt even need to be a bite for a problem to occur. A Labrador getting excited and jumping on a small child could cause injury. So if a dog does bite someone or jump on someone and cause an injury, who is to blame? I will tell you. The HUMANS are to blame. Not the dog. You put your dog in that situation. The dog did not put itself in that situation. Sadly, the dog will pay the price for the bad decisions and lack of education on its human owners behalf. Just my opinion as a professional dog trainer. My concern is ALWAYS for the dog. For anybody who needs proof,
My Instagram is : Akira The Dutch.
I am totally against digs staying at Disney, bug or smull
AndrewsJ
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I was in a dog friendly hotel recently and in a dog friendly room with asking to be. The dog friendly rooms had ceramic tile instead of carpeting. There was a dog in the room next door. This was a casino hotel and the owner obviously was rarely in the room, probably in the casino. After what seemed like 24 hours of constant barking I finally gave in a asked to be moved. Without carpeting to buffer the sound it literally echoed through the hall. I was there to work not gamble so I was in my room instead of in the casino all night. That first night was horrible. I didn’t rest at all and when I returned from my meetings the dog was still barking. I don’t know how it had a voice left. I have a dog. I know dogs bark. That’s why they should be with a sitter or a kennel instead of a hotel room all day. I would never dream of taking my dog to WDW. What would be the point? And yes he is family to me but he is a lot of work too. And I vacation to get less work not more.
21stamps
Well-Known Member
People have been living in apartments and condos for years with dogs.. and units next to them.
Not too different from a hotel. But only one is labeled for "humans".lol
Yes, in your situation, a dog wouldn't be the best option for a pet.
My typing is horrible and my phone is acting squirrelly right now.
FW is very open and their is huge outdoor areas for a dog to to relax. A crowded resort could pose a different problem. And dont get me wrong, I am ALL for this new rule. I dont think we will see "attacks". More like a dog will nip a child or scratch its face with its paw. There are already enough people looking to sue Disney for anything that goes wrong on their vacation. This will just add to it. Hopefully they will add some additional rules to help prevent such situations form happening. Prevention is key, IMO. Both on behalf of Disney and the dog owners who bring their pet.
bhg469
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Or are they just too smart for their own good? I am convinced my newfie is a genius but is really selective about who witnesses it.
Yep..... but the dog lives in YOUR trailer. I won't be using your trailer when you leave. So I won't be exposed to the dander.
Ariel1986
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I have a genuine fear of dogs. This has made me nervous. Anxiety & nerves are emotions that don't usually surface in the build up to a trip- it's usually excitement 
To the people saying just stay somewhere else- that's not an option for an already booked trip in the near future, availability is limited or comes with large additional costs.
To the people saying just stay somewhere else- that's not an option for an already booked trip in the near future, availability is limited or comes with large additional costs.
No, Irish setters have earned their "beautiful, but dumb" reputation. A friend got one as an Xmas present a few years ago. She's a big pet owner - dogs, cats, horses. She said she'd never seen a dog as dumb as her setter.
njDizFan
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Originally that is what I was thinking...fine there are plenty of places I could stay and not be impacted. But the problem is I travel with a family of 6 and POR is one of the only resorts that fits that size party unless you upgrade for triple the price to a villa. With CBR under construction that makes it very limited.
spacemt354
Chili's
Pretty sure Coronado Springs has Junior Suites that sleep 6.
prfctlyximprct
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Regardless of the price, you have other options. You can even stay off property. Thinking from a business perspective, they’d make more money by you paying more for your larger party at a different resort. Or quite possibly, they are pricing you out and will make more money on guests bringing their dogs than those who feel they are being inconveineced .
peter11435
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I thought POR only slept up to 5?
Lets Respect
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Of course a leash should be used. But I can't tell you how many children run up to my dog who they don't know and start patting its head without warning. Even when I say, don't pet him, they don't listen. Parents need to educate their kids about dogs too (this is a general statement not just WDW-related)
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JenniferS
When you're the leader, you don't have to follow.
Problem is - some of us have already booked our vacations, prior to this unwelcome news.
I’ve emailed Disney, but I’m pretty sure that we’re going to have to change resorts.
Some people don’t get it. There are many adults and children who are downright terrified of mid-to-large sized dogs. I am one of them. It is illogical, I know, but I have no control over it. When I see large dogs, my heart races, I start to sweat and hyperventilate, apparently my pupils dilate. Dogs sense this. Dogs that are generally happy, friendly dogs snarl, growl, and occasionally snap at me.
When out for a walk, if I see a leashed dog approaching, I cross over to the other side of the street. God help me if I see an unleashed dog.
And no, I don’t hate dogs. Nor am I allergic or germ phobic. I own a dog. She has slept in our bed for 15 years. I am scared. Plain and simple. The thought of getting up in the morning and heading to the Riverside Mill and encountering large dogs on the way has me contemplating transferring back to Coronado Springs. I trust Disney will be accommodating in this regard.
We drive to Disney for 20+ hours with two dogs and they stay onsite but our dogs are at best friend pet care. I would love to have them in the room but at day care during the day but both is just to cost prohibitive. The Loewes hotels at Uni allow dogs and I have not heard of many problems HOWEVER I have been at dog friendly hotels and people litteraly leave their animal for hours alone and they bark all day. IMHO Disney should combine this with Best friends Pet Care for day care. For those of you that hate the idea of dogs in pulblic places better get use to it. Millenials are having pets not children and the business world caters to this generation.