My husband is legally blind because one eye is a prosthetic, but still can see well enough to drive, etc. So agreed, disabilities are not always apparent. That said, IMO, I think these folks were taking advantage of the service dog policy. I would have also complained to the kitchen staff about the dog being held near food. Regardless if the dog was not "doing it's business", it could have been shedding, etc.
My guess is that the owners use pee-pee pads for their dog. And in that case, I feel sorry for the cabin steward finding that in the room's garbage...
I am actually taking my medical alert dog with me on my cruise in April. She is well trained which is mandatory these days. They have a pet relief area which I have to go to when I first get on board so she understands what is her area. I have to clean up after her there. I am not allowed to leave her in my state room alone. I will probably be ordering most of my meals by room service. I have some of the better restaurants reserved for myself as they are smaller and less crowds. She said it’s quietly under the table until I’m done. I need her in case my body goes into exacerbations.. If she gets me on time I can take medicine. If something happens to me and I am unconscious she is trained to go get help and bring it back to me . If you see a service dog barking and alone, follow them.
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I am actually taking my medical alert dog with me on my cruise in April. She is well trained which is mandatory these days. They have a pet relief area which I have to go to when I first get on board so she understands what is her area. I have to clean up after her there. I am not allowed to leave her in my state room alone. I will probably be ordering most of my meals by room service. I have some of the better restaurants reserved for myself as they are smaller and less crowds. She said it’s quietly under the table until I’m done. I need her in case my body goes into exacerbations.. If she gets me on time I can take medicine. If something happens to me and I am unconscious she is trained to go get help and bring it back to me . If you see a service dog barking and alone, follow them.