[NAGDU] beach shoes

Tue Aug 1 05:06:13 UTC 2017

hi Janell:

sadly I wrote a great response to you on webmail and Internet Explorer crashed. :(. I'm writing on my by keyboard on my phone so apologize for the odd typos. 

you asked about flying with your guide.  I flew a lot with my guide dog Bogart.  if the flight was over  3 hours then I stop his food about 12 hours before flying and stop his water approximately 6 hours before flying.  Bogart was a keen traveller and soon caught on when there were suitcases and dog food and a toy went into them. he was coming.  so when we went outside before calling the cab he quickly did his business. 

people talked about going through security a bit before.  I don't take off any of my dogs hardware.  I did learn to take off his harness pouch though since that was what was causing much of the bother from security staff.  then I get him to guide me to the scanner. I put him into a sit stay, drop his leash and reach my hand through for the staff person to take and lead me through.  I travel a lot so don't usually set off any alarms and then call the dog through.  I give him a treat and lots of love for being such a good boy.  I usuallytalk  to the people at the gate to see fit the flight is full. if it isn't then I inquire about getting an empty seat beside me to give the dog more room.  if there is room it usually isn't aproblem. also, since the dog hasn't eaten in awhile, I use a lot of treats for things in the airport that he does well as a reward but to also put a little something in his tummy.

The coolest thing, if I only have carry on, when I come home and flying just with my dog, he was very keen to get us out of the airport and would leave everyone in our dust, take me to the correct escalator and then our the door to the outside world. very cute and useful.

if you. have any questions please feel free to ask.

I have relatives in  San Diego so Bogart went there a few times.  I don't recall us having any access issues and he came on the beach walks as long as he was in harness with no issues.  I didn't go to too many tourists attractions though but I'm sure that would be fine as well.

have a great trip.

Gary

On July 31, 2017 7:13:25 PM PDT, Janell via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>How in the world is this off topic?  We ar talking about shoes for
>guide
>dogs to wear in hot  climates on the beach?  I am not sure why you have
>an
>issue with this?
>Janell and Sully
>
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>Cc: Sonja O <sohldag at hotmail.com>
>Subject: Re: [NAGDU] beach shoes
>
>Awesome - San Diego is gorgeous...
>Make sure you check out the zoo, there's a little cowboy town area and
>some
>old mission district and lots of parks and museums.
>There's also an off leash dog beach. San Diego has strict leash laws
>(good)
>and it's less of a hassle with your guide when it comes to encountering
>other dogs.
>Sf is horrible - ugh*
>But for San Diego you should get shoes for sure.
>Best bet are the ruffwear summit trex or the grip trex - both with
>socks.
>If your dog is rather sensitive when it comes to boots, get the
>muttluks for
>sure. Mine handles them best.
>Both companies have service dog discounts. Ruffwear has 40% off with
>their
>pro purchase program. Either call them about it (you might be lucky and
>get
>the boots for free) or fill out the online form for the pro purchase.
>Here's the direct link:
>http://www.ruffwear.com/customer_service/Pro-Purchase-Program
>
>Have much fun in San Diego.
>Sonja and chief
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>On Jul 31, 2017, at 12:07 PM, Janell via NAGDU
><nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
>Hi, we will be in San Diego.  I have never been to CA before so I am
>excited!
>Thanks for the info, I will check these out... Janell
>
>-----Original Message-----
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>NAGDU
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>Cc: Sonja O <sohldag at hotmail.com<mailto:sohldag at hotmail.com>>
>Subject: Re: [NAGDU] beach shoes
>
>
>Hi Janell,
>It depends on where you're going in ca.
>Usually the sf Bay Area beaches are no problem whatsoever. Sf beaches
>are
>dog friendly and also ok off leash.
>Be weary in sf. Sf allows emotional support animals all over town and
>it can
>come to challenging encounters.
>It's annoying.
>
>In regards to boots, I'd recommend:
>
>Muttluks - they come in a soft version and in a more solid one.
>
>Ruffwear - any of their boots are light and good for hot or cold times.
>I'd
>always order the socks with a pair.
>
>Hurtta - same style as the ruffwear and nice to wear.
>
>Enjoy ca! It's a fun state and lots to experience.
>Let us know when you're in the sf area :) Best, sonja and chief
>
>
>
>Sent from my iPhone
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>On Jul 31, 2017, at 11:11 AM, Gabriel Moloney via NAGDU
><nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>>
>wrote:
>
>hi i am just curious about these shoes that you speak of, I have never
>heard
>of them.  Can you supply more information please?
>many thanks and kind regards
>gabriel
>On 31 Jul 2017, at 19:06, Janell via NAGDU
><nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto:nagdu at nfbnet.org>> wrote:
>
>Hi all,
>
>I will be flying for the first time with Sully to California in a few
>weeks.
>I am just wondering about the hot blacktop and hot sand at the beach.
>Sully has some shoes but they are mostly for our cold, icy and snowy
>streets
>so they are a bit heavier.  Does anyone know of anything that is a bit
>lighter and will hold up for our trip?
>
>Thanks in advance, and please pass along any flying tips to me, I am
>already
>nervous!!  :)  I have a feeling that Sully will do better than me!
>
>Janell and Sully
>
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