[nagdu] EXTERNAL:Re: Full Body Scanning Machines

[Cindy Ray]

Well, I haven't always set off the thing and I have been able to go through even with long leash and keep the dog from going through, but there hae been a number of times I've been patted down because of the leash I'm sure. Think I'll try it. Des Moines is a nice small airport in which to practice.

Cindy Lou

On Nov 18, 2010, at 5:26 PM, Michael Hingson wrote:

> 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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> 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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