[nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Full Body Scanning Machines

[Michael Hingson]

Thanks for your reply.  I too understand about some wishing to use the long
leash so long as it is understood that metal on the leash can set off the
alarm.

I have tried both ways, with and without a leash.  I get better results, no
additional scrutiny, when I do not hold the leash.  However, my solution is
not for everyone.

My whole point in commenting on the thread is that we can avoid pat downs if
we do not have metal on us when walking through the detectors.  If we are
attached to our dogs, even by a leash, the TSA rules dictate that we must be
searched along with our dogs.  If people are offended by the new rules then
make sure you don't set off the alarm and usually you will be fine.

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From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of The Pawpower Pack
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 3:02 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Full Body Scanning Machines

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.

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