[NAGDU] indoor relief areas

[Alysha]

I love most of the indoor relief areas I've seen at airports. They're
usually in a small enclosed room, and they have some sort of turf on the
ground and usually a fake fire hydrant or something to catch the dog's
interest. Usually there is a gate that closes off the area, so I suppose you
could let your dog wander loose if you wanted. You're supposed to pick up
any poop, and when you're done, there's a button you push that causes some
kind of self-cleaning process. My dog is not picky and always goes in the
indoor areas. They're way more convenient than going through security again.

One time, I did go to an airport (I forget which) where the indoor relief
area was just literally an empty room, about the size of a family restroom,
with a puppy pad on the floor. That was definitely a fail. The others I've
seen though are great, although not sure about Atlanta specifically. Good
luck!

Alysha

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Subject: [NAGDU] indoor relief areas

I'm just looking at the relief area options, now called SARA's how 
fancy!   I switch planes in Atlanta and it looks like most of the relief 
areas are indoors.  The outdoor area looks to be out of the secure area 
and a fair bit away.   Although I haven't been to Atlanta in years and 
years and then had no dog.  We only have a one hour layover.  I'm thinking
it will be the indoor relief area or bust.


I've never been in a situation where I've relieved a dog indoors.  Not 
sure if he's going to be agreeable.  Tips? Suggestions?  Experiences?

Both flights plus layover is about 6 hours, plus a bit on either side of 
that to get in and out of the building.  He could likely make it that 
long, but he's an older dog and I think he'd appreciate the opportunity 
to go at the halfway point.

Thanks!

Julie



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