[nagdu] Airline Travel

[Cindy Ray]

I, persopnally, always preboard. It is just easier to get the dog in place. If they try to get you to sit in the bulkhead and you don't want to, then refuse. It is the best seat to take a window seat. Then others in the row can get out if they need to for pit stops. 

TSA is pretty simple. Some people put their dog at sit, tell them to rest, and then call them through after going through first. I hold the leash as a long leash as we did in obedience, put the dog at sit, tell him to rest, walk through, and then call him. Last time he was so excited that he ran through anyway because he thinks he is getting loved when they pat him down. They will. Usually, they wand your hands to see if there is explosive residue on them. It's pretty easy to fly if the little hassles don't get to you. And if your dog is comfortable, you will enjoy it. Try not to be up tight; then your dog will be even more comfortable.

CL

On Nov 15, 2013, at 3:33 PM, craig.heaps at comcast.net wrote:

> My guide, Chase, and I will be flying Thanksgiving week with my wife to Milwaukee to see our son and daughter-in-law.  It will be the first flight Chase and I have taken together.  He's very mellow.  He rides the BART train every day and has taken a few local bus trips as well. 
> Please give me any advice you have on airline travel, including how to navigate the TSA checkpoints..  The more detailed, the better.  
>   
> We will fly from San Francisco to Milwaukee on Southwest Airlines.  I have preboarded many times before on Southwest while cane traveling. 
>   
> Thanks for your help. 
>   
> Craig Heaps and Chase 
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