[NAGDU] Flying

[Debbie Malone]

I will be attending the rally in California . Thanks for the tips. I, too,
have only gone on shorter flights with my dog. I also welcome any tips.
Thanks.

*Debbie Malone*

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On Wed, Sep 18, 2024 at 9:18 AM Tina Thomas via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

>
> Good morning all,
>
> When I have gone on flights with my dogs, I tend to look at flight time.
> Morning, noon or evening. That kind of gives me a timeframe to gauge and
> how I feed and water. If I have an early flight. When I have gone on
> flights with my dogs, I tend to look at flight time. Morning, noon or
> evening. That kind of gives me a timeframe to gauge and how I feed and
> water. If I have an early flight, I feed my dog half , a cup of food with
> half a cup of water. Afternoon I feed in the morning and make sure he’s
> empty before we get on the plane. Evening would depend. Just my thoughts.
> Tina Thomas Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 18, 2024, at 6:05 AM, robert stigile via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Steve,
> > When I fly from la to the east coast I will cut off water about six
> hours before leaving the house and relieve winnie a couple times before
> leaving the house!
> > I hope this helps!
> > Robert Stigile, Second Vice-President
> > National Federation of the Blind of California
> > President San Fernando Valley Chapter
> > 818-381-9568
> > Kn6uvd
> >
> >> On Sep 18, 2024, at 4:19 AM, Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Steve.
> >> I do my best to make sure my dog is empty.  I feed him, though, because
> he's
> >> a lab and would be unhappy to not have something in his belly.  I might
> not
> >> feed as much as usual, though.  And I'm careful not to let him drink
> very
> >> much.  Then I give him as many chances to pee as I can before we go
> inside
> >> the airport.
> >> If you have a long time when transferring planes, or a long wait after
> you
> >> get in, you could ask if there's an indoor relieving area.  They're not
> >> great, but my boys have used them when they needed to. Make sure you
> have
> >> plenty of time, because the area might not be close to your gate.
> >>
> >> Go get 'em at the rally!
> >> Tracy
> >>
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NAGDU <nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Steve Cook via
> NAGDU
> >> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2024 6:10 AM
> >> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
> >> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> >> Cc: Steve Cook <stanley7709 at gmail.com>
> >> Subject: [NAGDU] Flying
> >>
> >> Hi All,
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I have flew with my other guide dogs short distances without any
> issues. In
> >> October I will be flying from SC to California for the Ride Share
> rally. Any
> >> tips for a flight this long with my guide Scooby?
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Steve Cook
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
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