[nagdu] dogs with transportation

[Sam Hogle]

Good point. I've noticed when traveling with Mason that not only does 
this apply with cabs, but with any mode of public transit. I've learned 
the hard way when you tell an air line about a service dog that you can 
get in some heated discussions on why you don't want to ride in the bulk 
head. I still haven't figured out what makes people think that area is 
more spacious and safe when in reality, it's the most unsafe area on a 
plane for a dog to ride.
Sam and Seeing Eye Dog Mason
On 7/30/2011 12:06 AM, Michael Hingson wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I am not sure why space has anything to do with it.  Even in smaller
> vehicles there is room for a guide dog unless you have several passengers.
> Front seats move forward and since most all vehicles have bucket seats or a
> split bench the dog could sit on the floor on the side where the seat could
> be moved forward the most.
>
> Also Larry, you help make the point about why not to disclose the presence
> of a guide dog since it can and does lead to needless arguments.  We need to
> be and are about change in attitudes.  If we don't give people time to make
> up rules and excuses we have a better chance of being role models in the
> eyes of most drivers and travel oriented companies.
>
> By the way, I say "transportation oriented companies" because the same
> principles apply to airlines, hotels etc.  I have tried many experiments
> over the years where I decide to indicate that a guide dog will be
> accompanying me just to see what happens.  I find often that I encounter
> much more difficulty with advanced disclosure than when I do not say I use a
> service animal.
>
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Larry D. Keeler
> Sent: Friday, July 29, 2011 8:08 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] Dogs and Taxis
>
> I tell folks at the cab company or others out of consideration for space.
> If they refuse Then I get ugly!  I also have the advantage of living about
> 100 yards from our major cab company, well I can just go down there and
> complain!  Or maybe put some Holly presents on there doorstep!  Most folks,
> when they see how well Holly behaves they love picking us up!  I do have a
> probblem with the way dispatchers put out the call about transporting a dog!
> It sort of depersonalizes us.  Also, sence I have had to transport my pet,
> who does behave but not as well as Holly, I imagine that some confussion
> could arise about whether the call involves pet or service dogs.  I usually
> don't tell restraunts, hospitals or anyone else though.  I figure unlike me,
> most folks are not blind and can see Holly doing her work.  They can
> obviously see how well she is traind as well.  Any questions and I also have
> her ID which I carry right along with my own.
> Intelligence is always claimed but rarely proven!
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