[nagdu] Greyhound trip with a guide dog

[Becky Frankeberger]

I would say for large or small dogs on any trip to get a cushioned bath mat
with a non skid bottom. Something that will slip easily into your backpack
as you exit the bus. For larger dog the area by the lift is super roomy for
your dog. The non skid bath matt will be great in case the bus stops
suddenly as the mat should stay in place with your dog safe.

Keep the curb relief training in your dog. That I have seen, there isn't any
convenient place near Grayhound stops, but there is plenty of cement. But if
the dog won't curb relief have your walking shoes on. Seattle you will walk
a good block. Same in Ellensburg WA, for examples.I don't remember about the
Ohio stop I was at, nor Portland OR. But you figure big heavy busses run
better on cement.

The bath mat idea is great for trains as well. Works like a charm as your
dog will be so comfortable. 

Becky and Jake who says, my brodda hogs the mat, sniff.   
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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Beckman, Noah G.
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Sent: Sunday, August 03, 2014 4:43 PM
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Subject: [nagdu] Greyhound trip with a guide dog

Hello listors,
                In a few days, I will be taking a rather lengthy trip by
Greyhound bus.  It has been years since my last Greyhound bus trip and it
will be my first with a dog.  Naturally, I have a few questions for listors
with more Greyhound experience than me.
Firstly, is there a certain seat location on the bus that is optimal, and
are there any seat locations I should avoid?  How do you position your dog
while on the bus?  Where do you relieve your dog during lay overs?  Finally,
how accommodating and agreeable have you found drivers and other Greyhound
staff to be especially in regard to helping locate important things like
relieving areas or transfer buses?  If you have any Grayhound advice, even
if it is unrelated to these questions, I would welcome that as well.  It
might be helpful to know that Mia is a 50 pound lab, which makes positioning
her relatively easy.

Thanks a lot,

Noah
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