[Blindtlk] Yet Another Question Regarding Guide Dogs

[Don Olson]

Hi Terry,

The first thing a handler needs to know is, a full blood work-up is needed.
This will take some planning on your account because the test results need
to be in your hands at least 6 months before you travel.

The next thing I'd suggest doing is, get in contact with your dog guide
school to ask about other rules and regulations. They stay up to date on
these issues.

My biggest concern is, I'd want to make sure my dog is relieved as close to
flight time as possible. You probably know the rest relating to how
much/little food and water your dog should have prior to the trip.

Have a great time...England has a special place in my heart.

Don Olson
make sure your dog is relieved 

-----Original Message-----
From: blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindtlk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Marion & Martin
Sent: Monday, February 08, 2010 9:36 AM
To: Blind Talk Mailing List
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Yet Another Question Regarding Guide Dogs

Terry,
    Marion Gwizdala again! Though I have not yet traveled out of the country

with my guide dog, I intend to do so soon, as I am wanting to set up 
concerts appearances in Europe. I know that several guide dog handlers have 
traveled abroad with their guide dogs. Carlos Montas specifically comes to 
mind. He went to Spain on a class trip. The U.K. is very friendly toward 
guide dogs. I believe Pete Donahue is on this list and he knows quite a bit 
about this issue. As I mentioned to HMP, you might want to join the NAGDU 
list and network with other guide dog handlers who have traveled abroad. We 
even have a couple of handlers from the U.K., as well as from other European

countries.

Fraternally yours,
Marion



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Terry Vanzetti" <terry.vanzetti at verizon.net>
To: "'NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Sunday, February 07, 2010 8:37 PM
Subject: [Blindtlk] Yet Another Question Regarding Guide Dogs


> Hi,
>
>
>
> I would like to know if anyone has ever traveled from the US to Europe 
> with
> a guide dog.  If so, how is this handled?  What is done about the long
> travel time?  What are the laws and regulations regarding bringing guide
> dogs into Europe?  Particularly interested in England.
>
>
>
> Thanks so much.
>
>
>
> Terry Vanzetti
>
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