@Shanyn0 As mentioned above, this has been discussed so many times we still aren't sure why ABB won't just go ahead and add a pet fee. I experiemented with a few different things, then settled on collecting it in advance through the resolution center. When you use the resolution center, ABB does not take a "cut" of the money so my full $25 pet fee goes to me.
I'd say about 75% of my guests have brought dogs, big and small. It's interesting that there are two distinct camps of people: Those who think all dogs will cause chaos (especially big dogs) and then us "dog people" who understand that while dogs are unpredictable and there can be problems, most dogs are perfectly fine and it's usually the little dogs that cause more trouble than big dogs. Not sure why people freak out over size!
@Robin4 There are very good reasons why people travel with their pets and someone traveling with their dog is not necessarily going to leave them in the room the whole time. My dog is part of my family and some vacations are not appropriate for her, but some are. I just spent over a week on the road and at a couple of ABB's. I so appreciated pet-friendly rentals. My girl went everywhere with me and I chose activities that she could specifically join in. We explored miles of trails, enjoyed outdoor dining, sniffed out pet-friendly businesses, and she even visited the Fountain of Youth! She was adored and spoiled with attention everywhere we went.
I understand it may be a foreign concept to some, but there are plenty of people that enjoy traveling with pets. I didn't adopt a dog so she could be confined to a house all day! She's got to live and enjoy life too!