[nagdu] Airport Security- Seeing Eye-Tennessee

[Ashley Coleman]

Hi, Yes, I aggree with you.  Everyone needs to know and understand
that they should not let go of the dog.  I would have the dog sit band
call it to me after I have cleared the detectors.



On 1/20/13, Jimmy <jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Greetings everyone!
> The Seeing Eye, where I got my shepherd, give comprehensive training on
> airport travel,plane travel, as well as making you aware of your rights as a
> traveler and guide dog user. I think reiterating that no matter what, you
> should not let loose of your guide dog's leash is imperitive. Being asked to
> do so is against federal regulation and can be putting yourself and /or your
> dog at unneeded risk. We can all agree that airports are busy with
> unfamiliar people, smells, noises, and equipment. From a leagal and a safety
> standpoint, releasing your dog or handing your dog to someone else would not
> be wise.
> Personally, I use the sit method and proceed through the detector and then
> call my dog to my side. This was one of the main methods that were taught us
> and seems to be the most effective. The Seeing Eye likewise has simulated
> airplane seats and aisles which gave us good practice in situating our dogs
> in front of us.
> 	On a different note, I would like to ask if anyone who lives in the
> Tennessee area and  would like to become part of our newly forming Nagdu
> chapter,  please contact me for more information at 901-483-1515 or email at
> jimmydagerman80 at gmail.com.
> .
> I appreciate  everyone's comments, experiences, and feedback.
> Thanks.  yesterday
>
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> James Boehm
> KustomCane
> 901-483-1515.
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