Originally Posted by
Xeno
Although any breed can be aggressive, my encounters with other dogs is that many of the larger dogs are more aggressive. I would think this means they are more likely to cause damage in the room and havoc around the hotel. In general, smaller dogs are used to being indoors and often know how to respect furniture and carpet.
Any dog can have separation anxiety and any dog can pee on the floor. I had no luck leaving a puggle in a hotel room as he freaked out and barked non-stop as soon as we stepped out the door, my husky on the other hand is happy to sleep away the time. Compare a black lab to a chihuahua, which one will bark/yap incessantly and gives off the "I will kill you" vibe? Generally the bigger the dog the less active it gets as it has to expend significantly more energy than a little ball of fury.
As far as I know pet fees are to cover cleaning and potential for destruction. Any dog that acts aggressive in the common areas should not be allowed in the hotel or should be muzzled.