[Travelandtourism] Guide dogs on beaches.

[cheryl echevarria]

Deanna:

Cheryl here.  I take Maxx every where when traveling with a guide dog rule 
of thumb is make sure you have enough food, a bowl, brush, all the essential 
things that you would use at home but on the road, I usually keep a bowl 
just for travel in case I forget the one I am using at the place I am 
visiting.  Maybe invest in a cheap folding bowl.  Make sure you have enough 
food for at least an extra day you never know.  You do not need any 
paperwork you may have your card from the guide dog school, when I take Maxx 
off harness I always carry it with me, in case someone has questions.  Be 
firm let them know just because the dog is not in harness doesn't mean he 
isn't a guide dog.  Yes they can get there paws wet!  Take the dog to the 
water.

Enjoy your trip with your dog, and always have some down time with the dog 
as well.


Cheryl Echevarria
Independent Travel Consultant
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Deanna Lewis" <deannakay618 at yahoo.com>
To: <travelandtourism at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 4:29 PM
Subject: [Travelandtourism] Guide dogs on beaches.


> Hi,
> My name is Deanna and I have a 2 year old black lab guide dog. I have had 
> him a year in May, and we are actually celebrating his anniversary by 
> taking a trip. I am really considering the Outer Banks, NC. It seems very 
> nice out there, and it's not too far of a drive for my Mom.
> I have never taken my guide dog to the beach, so I really do not know what 
> all I need to do to prepare. If anyone can help me out with suggestions or 
> tips, that would be awesome. Some questions I do have are, is he allowed 
> off harness for a while to be a regular dog? Can he get his paws wet? Do I 
> need certain papers or anything? Let me know if you have some advice. 
> Thanks!
> Deanna and Pascal
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