[nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Full Body Scanning Machines

[The Pawpower Pack]

Michael,
I go through the metal detector the same way you do.  I keep the dog  
right in front of the passthrough and we are no more than 2-3 ft  
apart.  It also helps that my dogs have been the kind that don't  
really care to engage with strangers much.  I have had someone try and  
grab the leash, and my dog remained where she is.
Part of why I do it this way is that most of the time I'm going  
through security; I have an ASL interpreter or SSP with me and they  
are interpreting the question from the TSA agent.  The dog just gets  
in the way during this kind of situation.  Once I get across and am  
filled in as to what will be happening next, I'll call the dog and we  
begin the pat down.  My dog's gear doesn't seem to set off the  
equipment, but the medications such as inhalers and epipens that she  
carries for me in her vest always set it off.

Laveau endures the pat down; she doesn't engage with the agent and  
just wants to get going, because she's antisocial with strangers. *grin*
Everyone does it differently and I can understand why someone would  
want to make a long leash and do it that way, but I'm glad I can do it  
my way because it works best for me.

Rox and the Herbal HenchHounds:
Bristol (retired), Mill'E SD. and Laveau Guide Dog, CGC.
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