[nagdu] flying with Princess for the first time

[Hannah Chadwick]

Thank you Nicole. Pilot doesn't recommend feeding the dogs the night prior
to flying if we take off early; a little food is ok I think. They give us
saltine crackers for the flight in case the dogs get hungry, and they do
recommend leaving the harness on at all times. I agree with you that it's
probably not comfortable for them, and I will most likely end up taking it
off. My flight altogether is about five hours but I'm pretty sure I'll
switch planes somewhere in the middle, and I will try to relieve her if I
have enough time at the transferring point.
hannah

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
Of Nicole B. Torcolini at Home
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 3:35 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] flying with Princess for the first time

Okay... here goes:

1. If you are flying a long way, cut back her food the morning of the
flight. Regardless of whether or not you do this, you may want to get some
pepcid to give her. This is perfectly fine, and I sometimes do it for Lexia.

You probably will have to make her swallow it or put it in a pill pocket.

2. If you do not want to set off the metal detector and get a pat down, then
find some kind of leash that does not have metal. I have a rope that has a
loop at either end. I take Lexia's leash and harness off and use the loop at
one end to make a slip collar.

3. I strongly recommend that you take the harness off during the flight as
it is probably uncomfortable for the dog.

4. If possible, try to relieve Princess as close to when you leave as
possible.

5. Bring a plastic gallon bag with you. If princess needs to do number two
on the plane, it is possible that it will come up as vomit rather than doing
number 2. This is how it is with Lexia. Although I would much rather clean
up solid stool in case of an accident, she usually vomits instead.

Okay, that's all that I can think of at the moment.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Hannah Chadwick" <sparklylicious at suddenlink.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 3:16 PM
Subject: [nagdu] flying with Princess for the first time


> Hello All,
> Thank you for all your suggestions and advice; I will definitely keep
> everything in mind once I am settled with Princess, and ready to teach her
> new commands.
> Princess and I will be finishing up here on Friday, and we're going home!
> I'm beyond excited, and more than glad to have the new addition to my 
> life!
> I must say that I'm a little nervous that Princess will be flying with me 
> on
> Friday and it will be the first time for her. Questions like: what if she
> seriously does not like the plane? what if she has an accident while
> flying?... etc etc. I'm just really nervous but I'm sure things will go
> smoothly since Princess seems to respond well to praise.
> Any suggestions, advice, or stories of your first time flying with your
> guide would be greatly appreciated!
> Cheers, Hannah
>
>
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