2014-06-30 19:55
This was our second happy adventure with the Victoria Pedicab company (victoriatours.net). Asta loves the wind in her hair as we fly down the hills, and all of us like the personal tou… Read More
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This blog grew out of my own research planning a first cruise with my mom and her service dog Asta. Asta is a non-traditional-looking service dog, a 12 pound shih tzu. In my efforts to be prepared and smooth the way for a wonderful vacation, I combed the web, lurked on the message boards, and researched products. I found lots of good information scattered all over the place, and some information lacking altogether. This blog summarizes of some of the gems I have learned.
2014-06-30 19:00
We were travelling on the Star Princess from Alaska on our way back to San Francisco. After 9 days I was running out of my dog's special food (Stella & Chewy's) - bad planning on m… Read More
2014-01-06 00:34
We are on a fabulous cruise for the holidays: San Francisco to Hawaii roundtrip on the Grand Princess. For the first time in our experience, two other service dogs are aboard! A… Read More
2013-12-08 18:04
How to tip the staff that help make your cruise fabulous is always a challenge. When you are travelling with a service dog, or otherwise need a bit of extra help and attention, tipping… Read More
2013-08-24 17:27
We are going to Hawaii again! All of Asta's paperwork was much easier the second time around, as the rabies vaccination and testing requirements have already been met (and they a… Read More
2013-08-24 17:22
We are off to Hawaii for Christmas on Princess Cruises. Here we are in August, and I have already received preliminary approval from the cruise line for Asta, the service dog, to come… Read More
2013-05-26 21:28
We returned from a wonderful cruise to Alaska on the Regent Seven Seas Navigator. The staff was very professional and courteous. I have to say that our fellow ship mates were som… Read More
2013-05-26 21:28
We are planning our next trip with Asta, my mom’s service dog! This one is on the Regent Seven Seas sailing out of San Francisco to Alaska, and disembarking in Vancouver, British… Read More
2012-09-07 23:03
Most cruise lines require similar information outlined in the earlier Blog Post “Qualifying as a Service Dog.” All of the documentation outlined below should be carried wit… Read More
2012-03-08 19:04
So, yesterday was Asta's annual physical examination with her veterinarian. The question came up as to whether she should have her distemper/parvo vaccine every year or some period lon… Read More
2012-01-27 01:32
Introduction. This blog is primarily focused on dogs, but sometimes their dog parents deserve some attention too. This post is a review of our trip this Christmas (with Asta) on… Read More
2012-01-22 18:14
Different dogs have different ways of coping in a new environment. Your service dog is there with you at all times to assist and protect you - even in the ship's dining room… Read More
2012-01-12 09:00
This post is especially dedicated to travel with your service dog to the State of Hawaii. The Hawaiian regulations are especially demanding, and good preparation is required to get thr… Read More
2012-01-07 20:07
Some dogs are very sensitive to noises, and flying is particularly difficult. For Asta, she would shake the whole flight. Of the four ideas below, I found for Asta that the… Read More
2012-01-07 19:58
Life on board the cruise ship with your service dog should be delightful. You and your dog can go anywhere and do anything together, but always be sensitive to your fellow shipmates an… Read More
2012-01-07 17:57
Dog Potty. This is, of course, one of the most important tasks to sort out with the cruise line. Cruise Provisions. Each cruise will provide some facility for your service… Read More
2012-01-06 18:10
Life Vest. I never thought about a life vest on a cruise ship, but my vet insisted on it! She said, if there were an emergency, wouldn’t you want to give Asta a good chance… Read More
2012-01-01 20:05
Cunard allowed me to ship a box of dog stuff ahead of time. The box should contain only supplies for your service dog: food, pee pads, etc. All other personal items must be… Read More
2011-12-29 20:04
Optional GoodiesAs part of your check list, there are a few items that you may want to bring in case of emergency or just to make you and your service dog more comfortable.Poo bags: T… Read More
2011-12-23 19:55
Seasickness. While surfing the web regarding the weather to expect on a cruise from Los Angeles to Hawaii, I learned that the seas can be choppy, and some people suffer from seasickne… Read More
2011-12-21 19:26
Food. Providing your dog with his customary food is critical to you and your dog having a successful trip. The environment on the ship is very different from “home,”… Read More
2011-12-20 18:51
I address this here, as in order to get to your port of departure for your cruise, you probably will need to fly to get there. Note that this information applies to United States airli… Read More
2011-12-16 17:09
Cunard in particular has a long history with dogs aboard. Think back to the movie Shall We Dance with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rodgers, where Fred’s character woos Ginger in the d… Read More
2011-12-15 20:22
Three business days before we were supposed to embark on our cruise, the cruise line, Cunard, drops another last minute requirement on me. Ugh! Now what?Early on, we were informe… Read More
2011-12-09 18:06
No matter where you go, there will be people who do not believe your dog is a service dog, or resent you having your dog with you. This is especially true with smaller dogs who do not… Read More
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