dog over limit?
Mar 29, 2012, 2:50 pm
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dog over limit?
How far do you think one could fudge the weight limit of pets at a hotel? Considering making a reservation at a Sheraton with a 40 lb weight limit for pets. Our pooch is right around 55 lbs.
Do you think it's safe? Or do we run the risk of not being allowed into the hotel?
Do you think it's safe? Or do we run the risk of not being allowed into the hotel?
Mar 29, 2012, 2:56 pm
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How far do you think one could fudge the weight limit of pets at a hotel? Considering making a reservation at a Sheraton with a 40 lb weight limit for pets. Our pooch is right around 55 lbs.
Do you think it's safe? Or do we run the risk of not being allowed into the hotel?
Do you think it's safe? Or do we run the risk of not being allowed into the hotel?
That said, my dogs are small so I've never had a problem but I think it depends a lot on the breed and who's checking you in. They won't put them on a scale so if you have a well-behaved dog that doesn't look huge I wouldn't worry about it. My guess would be is that they are more concerned about the behavior of a dog so unless your dog looks a lot bigger than 40 pounds or it's behaving badly they probably won't bother you.
Mar 29, 2012, 3:02 pm
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I don't think anyone's going to weigh your dog. I think, if you walk in with a Great Dane, or a St Bernard, or something rather large that's misbehaving, smelly, scruffy or dribbling, then they will probably exercise their weight policy.
But if he/she is clean, polite and well-groomed, and also doesn't look the size of a small horse, I doubt you will experience any problems....same applies to the pooch!
But if he/she is clean, polite and well-groomed, and also doesn't look the size of a small horse, I doubt you will experience any problems....same applies to the pooch!
Mar 29, 2012, 3:08 pm
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I don't think anyone's going to weigh your dog. I think, if you walk in with a Great Dane, or a St Bernard, or something rather large that's misbehaving, smelly, scruffy or dribbling, then they will probably exercise their weight policy.
But if he/she is clean, polite and well-groomed, and also doesn't look the size of a small horse, I doubt you will experience any problems....same applies to the pooch!
But if he/she is clean, polite and well-groomed, and also doesn't look the size of a small horse, I doubt you will experience any problems....same applies to the pooch!
Mar 29, 2012, 3:14 pm
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It depends on the height of your dog. You are more likely to be ignored if you have a relatively short dog that derives some of its weight from plumpness, than if you walk in with a tall, lean dog. Both could weigh 55lbs, but the taller dog will seem more like a "big" dog, and will inspire more wariness in the public.
Mar 29, 2012, 3:34 pm
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hmmm, i think you might have more pushback with a pitbull- you should call it a bull terrier or something if someone asks. ;D fwiw, we've never had anyone question our two dogs- a 55lb border collie mutt and a 70lb black lab, but they both look lighter than they are (the border collie is short and fluffy, and the lab looks really skinny and leggy).
Mar 29, 2012, 3:53 pm
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hmmm, i think you might have more pushback with a pitbull- you should call it a bull terrier or something if someone asks. ;D fwiw, we've never had anyone question our two dogs- a 55lb border collie mutt and a 70lb black lab, but they both look lighter than they are (the border collie is short and fluffy, and the lab looks really skinny and leggy).
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Mar 29, 2012, 4:12 pm
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If I saw a live pit bull in my hotel I'd demand to be reaccommodated immediately.
Don't insurance policies normally exclude dangerous breeds? Some cities (Wikipedia says: Denver, Miami) ban breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier from the city limits entirely.
Don't insurance policies normally exclude dangerous breeds? Some cities (Wikipedia says: Denver, Miami) ban breeds like the American Staffordshire Terrier from the city limits entirely.
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Mar 29, 2012, 6:08 pm
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I'd never been around pit bulls until the last few years. Pit bulls are super awesome people dogs. Even the ones that are, um, less dog friendly, tend to be super awesome with people.
Mar 29, 2012, 6:09 pm
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Leave the overweight dog at home. Stop trying to cheat the system.
Mar 29, 2012, 6:45 pm
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Seriously..a 55pound PIT BULL and you want to "get away" with a 40% overage on dog weight???
Mar 29, 2012, 6:48 pm
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Mar 29, 2012, 6:59 pm
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I would demand to be walked as well. A 15 pound poodle is one thing but a 55 pound pit bull? You have got to be kidding! I don't care how gentle this dog may be as even the most gentle ones havee been known to attack. Leave the dog at home.
Mar 29, 2012, 8:36 pm
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I'd love to see the actuarial tables on what is more risky, vicious dogs or people walking around with concealed weapons.
Mar 29, 2012, 10:43 pm
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You breed specific haters are being ignorant. You should be concerned about leashed, well behaved dogs at the hotels, not the weight or breed. It's very easy to tell a dog that's comfortable and well behaved in public from one who isn't (and no, they won't just snap).
IF a breed were to be banned in hotels, I'd ban chihuahuas. And it's the owners faults - too many of them let their piss poor behaving logs run loose.
IF a breed were to be banned in hotels, I'd ban chihuahuas. And it's the owners faults - too many of them let their piss poor behaving logs run loose.