[nagdu] Flying with my guide dog

[Raven Tolliver]

Hi,
Dogs do not experience changes in pressure within their ears like
people do, so there's no need to worry about their ears in that
respect. Now, being on the plane might seem a little loud to them,
which a service dog should be able to handle. Also, they would
experience the floor tilting, which might be a bit off-putting.
If you depart in the early morning, I recommend feeding a small snack
prior to flying--something like a handful or half cup of kibble. Maybe
give the dog a half cup of water. Just enough to settle their stomachs
and not leave them starving.



On 10/13/13, Sherry Gomes <sherriola at gmail.com> wrote:
> Also, if it's a long flight, it's good to limit the dog's intake of water
> and food before you take off. The dog can't relieve on the plane. Now I
> have
> to admit, I don't stick to that rule so much anymore. I had a dog who would
> get sick if he didn't get even a small snack in the mornings. I also had a
> dog who was terrified of flying and that was one of the reasons I retired
> her a couple years earlier than she might have needed to retire. The job I
> had at the time required some travel, and I couldn't bear to keep putting
> her through.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Elizabeth
> Campbell
> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 12:17 PM
> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Flying with my guide dog
>
> Hi Traci,
>
> I think you've given some great advice.
> Also, I think it's good to have a few pieces of kibble or a small treat on
> hand for the takeoff and landing because of the pressure changes. The dog
> can swallow something which will probably help relieve pressure in their
> ears.
> I also try to rub my dog's ears during those times.
>
> Liz and Gabe
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
> Sent: Saturday, October 12, 2013 9:41 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Flying with my guide dog
>
> Hi Craig.
> My advice about flying is to not get stressed yourself, which will help
> your
> dog stay calm, too.  I'm pretty sure all my dogs have thought of airplanes
> as buses that go up and down big hills.
> They may try to put you in a bulkhead seat. My experience is that often my
> dog and I have less space there, and my dog and I are better off in another
> seat where he can slide under the seat in front of me.  I always take his
> harness off in the plane.  I'm always afraid the harness would get stuck on
> something under the seat.  I usually try to get a window seat, and put the
> harness between the seat and the wall.  If I don't get a window, I put the
> harness under my seat.
> I don't count on finding a relieving spot at the airport.  I take the dog
> before we go, and I give him another chance before we go inside the
> airport,
> then give him the earliest opportunity I can when we emerge at the end of
> our trip.
>
> My advice about introducing your dog to another dog is to do it outside, so
> the other dog isn't feeling like a stranger is busting into his territory.
> Ask your son to bring his dog outside on leash, and let them sniff and get
> acquainted in a neutral space, like the sidewalk.  It might be wise to keep
> your dog on leash inside for a while, just to be sure there are no
> problems.
> HTH.
> Tracy
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Craig Heaps" <craig.heaps at comcast.net>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, October 11, 2013 11:16 PM
> Subject: [nagdu] Flying with my guide dog
>
>
>> My guide dog, Chase, and I graduated from GDB on July 13th.  We will take
>>
>> our first airline flight together Thanksgiving week when we go from San
>> Francisco to Milwaukee to see my son and his wife.  They have a medium
>> sized female mixed breed dog.  Any advice for the flight and for
>> introducing the two dogs?  My son lives in a downtown loft, and we will
>> likely stay in a nearby hotel.  Is anyone familiar with the relieving
>> areas at SFO or in Milwaukee?  We're flying on Southwest.
>>
>> Craig Heaps
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Raven