[nagdu] Relieving on Pads

[Tracy Carcione]

I think you'd have to work beforehand to teach the dog it's OK to go on the
pad, inside, while maintaining the idea that it's not OK to go inside off
the pad.  It could be tricky.

The Minneapolis airport has an indoor relief area.  My dogs have been
willing to use it, but I think only because they smell that other dogs have
used it.  If I were to put down a pad in a restroom and say "park time", I
think my dog would look at me like I was talking gibberish or had gone
crazy.
Tracy


-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Miranda Morse via
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Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 11:37 AM
To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
Subject: [nagdu] Relieving on Pads

Hello Everyone, 

 

I was just wondering what everyone's opinions  are on using the relieving
pads when going on long trips?

First let me say that my guide (Vinca) has never had any accidents but I do
have a rather long trip coming up. 

I travel Frequently and generally go through Chicago O'hare and their
customer service assistance is declining, so I am hesitant to rely on them
to assist me to and from my gate should I have to take Vinca outside as I
have almost missed my flight the last couple of times due to their
tardiness.  My trips are longer because I fly from a regional airport to
Chicago and typically have long layovers. 

I take all precautions concerning her food and water. I am just wondering in
a pinch would these pads work? Or do they cause more harm than good when it
comes to their relieving habits?

All thoughts are appreciated!

Miranda 

 

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