[NAGDU] Harness for flying

[Leslie Hamric]

Isn't there a blind guy who makes those special kind of leashes for flying? I just remember somebody by the last name of Leach. I think it's Jimmy Leach. Could be wrong, though but that's what I remember.
Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher

> On Jun 14, 2024, at 11:29 AM, Sherry Gomes via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> A friend of mine bought a special leash and collar for airports, no metal on it, canvas I think. She'd take the harness off, putting it on the counter with her purse or carry on stuff. Then she could walk through the metal detector and neither she nor her dog would set it off.
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> Hey all,
> Wondering if you can send me any links or contacts for a harness for flying. The harness we use is the typical leather harness issued by the guide dog school. Every time we go through TSA security it sets off the metal detectors. Of course, this means a step to the side, pat down of the dog, and then hand swabbing. I travel all the time through airports so. I would like one that does not set off the metal detectors. That  doesn’t necessarily mean a metal free harness, just one that is minimal in metal. I think the ones from jewlie Johnson worked for this, but she’s no longer making them. I have found one supplier of guide dog harnesses that has a plastic handle that you can purchase separately  From the leather or nylon harness, but the site looks a little sketchy,. I’d also like this harness to double as an all weather/water play harness so nylon is best, or some other material like that. I know our leather harnesses are heavy duty and great for withstanding anything and everything, but they don’t dry out very quickly when they’ve gotten wet, so I avoid him wearing it when, we’re gonna be getting soaked. Also, would like a detachable handle, again for travel purposes. Would love to just pop the handle off when colonel goes under the seat. I’m really wanting to look at a couple of options before I just scrap the search and , make one myself. Any thoughts or suggestions are welcome. and if you have other advice about getting through security without sounding a national alarm that you could be a terrorist just because you have a guy dog, I’d appreciate it.
> Thanks,  
> Amanda Juetten
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