[nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

[Juanita Herrera]

Hi Cody,
My school was strong on emphasizing flights with guide dogs. The school that my dog King from doesn't recommend to feed your dog before the flight because then your dog will want to relieve during or shortly after the flight. Also, to prevent your dog from wanting to want to go to the bathroom, it is recommended to only give your dog ice cubes throughout the flight. I personally don't feel it necessary to inform the airline of my travels before hand. I usually just show up and deal with it there. Best of luck on your flight.
Juanita Herrera 

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On Apr 13, 2013, at 8:50 PM, rhonda cruz <rhondaprincess at gmail.com> wrote:

> hello cody, i think you and your dog will do fine.  just give her a few bits of food. and crackers too. and water.
> the park aria, is out side the air ports.
> i've done this with my dog a few times.
> it went well.
> the staff. is nice about helping.
> 
> On Apr 13, 2013, at 10:30 AM, Ken Ace wrote:
> 
>> 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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