[nagdu] First Flight with New Dog

[Buddy Brannan]

My advice would be just the opposite: *don't* call ahead and let them know you have a guide dog. It gives more opportunity to make assumptions about what you need, or don't. I also disagree about bulkhead seating. In general, though by no means always, I find there's enough room in the bulkhead row for your dog, or for your feet, but not really both. Unless your dog is a moose, he should be able to slide under the seat in front of you. I do agree about getting a window seat, though. There seems to be a bit more room there. 
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Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA
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On Apr 13, 2013, at 1:30 PM, Ken Ace <ken at acenovels.com> wrote:

> Hi Kody
> Yes I recommend that you call first and let them know you are traveling with
> a dog. They normally give you a bulkhead seat up front and I usually choose
> thw window seat on the right side, it usually has a little more room.
> I keep food and water intake to a minimum and give my dog ice while in the
> air.
> I have less experience on finding comfort areas on stop overs as most of my
> flights are nonstop.
> Good luck and The first time I comforted my dog on the first takeoff and
> landing after that he was just fine.
> Ken & Ace
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Kody Keplinger
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2013 12:54 PM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] First Flight with New Dog
> 
> Hey everyone,
> 
> I'm sure this has come up a few times, but on Tuesday I am flying with my
> guide dog for the first time, after only being a team for 3 weeks, and I
> have some questions.
> 
> 1. Do you inform the airlines that you're traveling with a dog prior to
> arriving at the airport?
> 
> 2. Is there anything I should know about taking a dog through security?
> Advice?
> 
> 3. I have a loooooooong flight. LIke 6 hours. Which totals to over 8 hours
> with airport time.  Any advice on locating relief areas at the airport so I
> can give her a chance to go before we go in? I know they exist, but how do
> you find them? I have a feeling airport staff is going to be clueless.
> 
> That's mostly it.  If you have any other advice on first flights, let me
> know! I'm a little nervous, to be honest.
> 
> Thanks,
> Kody
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