[NAGDU] trip

[Julie J.]

The hands free leash would work in this situation, but a lot of other 
leashes would as well.  It's really up to you, what you like, what works for 
you in any particular situation.  If you have things to carry and are 
concerned you might drop the leash, then the hands free is a good failsafe. 
even if you let go, you are still connected.  Just to clarify, you can 
certainly hold on to the hands free leash, to know what your dog is doing or 
to give a correction.  It just gives you the added option of not having to 
hold on to it.

As for the gentle leader and what people might think...people are going to 
think whatever they are going to think and I have found little rhyme or 
reason to it.  I've gotten the tisk tisk when my dog stops at the top of 
stairs, because obviously she is being stubborn. I've gotten the "oh isn't 
she adorable", when she doing a particularly enthusiastic and overly 
friendly greeting, that has me dying of embarrassment.  I've pretty much 
given up trying to guess what people will think.  I try to remind myself 
that my job is to get where I'm going, safely, efficiently and while keeping 
my dog functioning respectably.  So if the gentle leader works for you, if 
it keeps her on task, if it keeps your stress level down, if it keeps you 
working more safely together, then use it.

As for airport assistance...if you want help ask when you arrive at the 
first airport.  They will flag your name so on all connecting flights you 
will continue to get help with connections or whatever you need.  Or at 
least that is what is supposed to happen.  If you don't get the assistance 
you need, continue to ask, explaining gently but firmly what you want until 
you get it.   You are a strong lady who advocates well for yourself.  You'll 
be fine.

Have fun!
Julie
-----Original Message----- 
From: d m gina via NAGDU
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 5:49 PM
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Cc: d m gina
Subject: [NAGDU] trip

Hello
I am excited to take a trip in February.
I will be going by united landing in Denver and moving on to Arizona.
My question is this,
I am concerned if I use the gentle leader that would help me someone
would think the dog bites and I won't be able to take the dog.
Second if I am walking her in a heal I don't want her to keep sniffing
folks that is one of the reasons why I like to control her head.
She doesn't bite, where this will be her first flight with me after
coming home from the school a year ago.
I didn't have these problems with other dogs, so this is why I ask.
Julie would this be where I would or could use the hands free leash?

We have a three hour waight in Denver, how do I go about getting help
to take her out.
Would you have to go threw security again? Or has this changed?
I am flying alone that day so have many questions.
My other dogs could hold well, but don't know about her.
Just some thoughts.
Thanks, I just hate a big deal over everything. It is crazy I know.
Thanks,

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