[nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

[Ken Ace]

Hi Kody
Yes I recommend that you call first and let them know you are traveling with
a dog. They normally give you a bulkhead seat up front and I usually choose
thw window seat on the right side, it usually has a little more room.
I keep food and water intake to a minimum and give my dog ice while in the
air.
I have less experience on finding comfort areas on stop overs as most of my
flights are nonstop.
Good luck and The first time I comforted my dog on the first takeoff and
landing after that he was just fine.
Ken & Ace

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kody Keplinger
Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:54 PM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

Hey everyone,

I'm sure this has come up a few times, but on Tuesday I am flying with my
guide dog for the first time, after only being a team for 3 weeks, and I
have some questions.

1. Do you inform the airlines that you're traveling with a dog prior to
arriving at the airport?

2. Is there anything I should know about taking a dog through security?
Advice?

3. I have a loooooooong flight. LIke 6 hours. Which totals to over 8 hours
with airport time.  Any advice on locating relief areas at the airport so I
can give her a chance to go before we go in? I know they exist, but how do
you find them? I have a feeling airport staff is going to be clueless.

That's mostly it.  If you have any other advice on first flights, let me
know! I'm a little nervous, to be honest.

Thanks,
Kody
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