Guide Dog Etiquette While Attending Convention

The PCB Convention Planning Committee welcomes all guide dog users and their dog guides to PCB state conventions and conferences. Because we care about the comfort and welfare of you, your guide dog, and all attendees, we offer the following list of do's and don'ts for your consideration.

• DO take your dog out regularly and often. This will help prevent indoor accidents.
• DO absolutely pick up after your dog. Trash receptacles are located near each relief area.
• Do not ask hotel staff to take your dog out to be relieved.
• DO take your dog with you when you go to meetings, events, or just out to visit with friends. If you must leave your dog in your room, be sure to put your dog on leash. Remember that housekeeping is not required to clean rooms with unaccompanied dogs, and that dogs left alone sometimes engage in excessive barking.
• DO notify the hotel guest services immediately by dialing 0 from any house phone if your dog has an indoor accident, or if you become aware of an accident.
• DON'T allow your dog to drink from the ice bucket or get on the bed in your room.
• Do tuck your guide dog under your seat or table during meetings and meal times or in an area where it can't be tripped over or stepped on.
• Do not allow your dog to wander out of your hotel room when out of harness and off leash.
• Do not allow your guide dog to bark or growl at other dogs or individuals.

Above all, every dog guide user is responsible for the care, safety, and behavior of their guide dog.