[nagdu] flying with Princess for the first time

[Nicole B. Torcolini at Home]

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'" 
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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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