Air Travel with a Guide Dog : How Does a Guide Dog Fly?
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- Опубликовано: 11 сен 2024
- Air Travel with a Guide Dog : How Does a Guide Dog Fly?
Join Devin and I as we travel to Denver, CO with Figaro guiding me. We had to take cars, trains, buses, and an airplane to get to Denver, but we had an incredible time attending the STAR Institute parents' workshop on Sensory Processing Disorder, and presenting for the Guide Dogs for the Blind puppy raising community in the state of Colorado on disability/differences, blindness, and how my guide dog impacts my life and the lives of those in our community.
I am a blind mom of two who loves to share inspiration, joy, creativity, and the reality of growth through the struggle, and through supporting one another. I share lifestyle, craft/DIY, mom-life, disability-awareness, disability-etiquette, and guide dog/service dog related content. I would love to have you join me on this journey, along with my guide dog, Figaro, and my family.
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I myself am legally blind, and have a guide dog of my own. He looks just like yours. I absolutely love traveling with him, he is a perfect companion to have on the airplane. However the school I got him from which is Guide Dogs Of The Desert, insist that he keeps his harness on during the flight we just take off the harness handle.
I am legally blind (I have some vision with back lit things like phone or computer, but its not great. ) and I have a guide dog in training. I would love a video showing how a guide dog should ride a public city bus. Like how they should board, guide to a seat and where they sit on the bus as well as how to get off the bus.
Hi Nicole, I love watching your videos about your life and your puppers. I was wondering, if you have time, could you make a video on what you pack for Figaro when you do travel?
Yes! I can do this! Not sure when our next occasion for travel is, but I will absolutely make use of it! ❤️. Thanks for joining us!
The Blind Mom Next Door, thank you! My dog and I have been a team for a year now. We are planning a trip from NC to Toronto and we’re flying.
I live in Minnesota and travel a lot so I recognized the airport and we also have family and friends in Colorado so it was cool to see someone else with a working dog go to Colorado from Minnesota.
Great video I, loved it❤
That is a beautiful dog
Hi there, I just started watching your RUclips channel a few days ago. I love watching blind individuals work with their guide dogs. I was wondering what school you attend to get your guide dogs. The reason I am curious is that I am planning on getting a guide dog in the future. Keep up the good videos in educating the public on blindness and guide dogs. How are you
Hi Jennifer! Welcome! Figaro and I graduated from Guide Dogs for the Blind whose primary campus is in San Rafael, CA. I have trained with each of my guide dogs on GDB’s Oregon campus so far.
Well U2 have certainly been busy. I'm glad you both are working well together.
Amazing
What a beautiful, professional video ! Loved every bit of it!
Hi there, I just started watching your RUclips channel a few days ago. I was wondering what school you go to to get your guide dogs. The reason I’m asking is that I am planning on getting a guide dog in the future. Keep up the good work in educating the public on blindness and guide dogs.
Congratulations to you on plans to pursue a guide dog! It’s like nothing else if you decide it’s right for you.
My guide dogs have all been through Guide Dogs for the Blind out of San Rafael, CA. I’ve trained with all of them on the Portland, Oregon campus!
Your dog looks just like my guide dog. He is so cute.
Thank you!! Your guide must be amazingly handsome or beautiful then, because I’ve been working with Fig for around a year and a half and I still have such a crazy crush on him! He has the most perfect, precious personality! I adore him!!
I thought this was very awesome! We have the same name PLUS i am also raising a black lab for guide dogs for the blind!! he is my first one and he is so so so smart, sweet, and happy. i feel very confident in him becoming a guide
he actually looks very similar to my dog. im sure you get that all the time that your guide looks like someones pet dog😂i get that as well
I wish you could share a photo! I love following the puppies in training! Do you do a Facebook page or Instagram?
CraftyBlindChick unfortunately i dont:( but i should make one!! ill let you know if i make an instagram!!
Hi Cherri here. I am from Anderson Indiana. I am 53 years old.
I’m happy I found this channel! Thanks for the information and you’ve a new subscriber! ❤️
You’re welcome!! So happy to have you join us!! ❤️
I’m from Brookview Elementary you visited my class I like your channel 😋😋😋
I LOVED visiting your class, and the others during the retreat!! Truly, SUCH amazing, kind, and smart kids!! I’m going to put out a video soon to speak to educators and students specifically asking what topics y’all might be interested in hearing about or learning more about from us! I plan to begin a series specifically for educators to use with students and geared toward students who may not have the opportunity to have a guest as cool as Figgy visit lol. Please share any thoughts you have!! I’d love to hear them!
Another great video! It is so informative, and your production values getting better and better with each post. One question, you mention Uber and Lyft do you notify them you are traveling with a Ghide dog When ordering the service? Also, have you had any issues with either Service not wanting to have a dog in the vehicle? Thank you in advance for your response.
+Mike Wubker Sr hey Mike!!! I was hoping you would watch and comment! Thanks for watching AND thanks for your kind words. I primarily use uber because lyft wasn't in our area until JUST recently. I used to NOT notify the driver... but the truth is, if they're going to deny me, I don't have the time to wait for them to arrive just to deny me and THEN have to request another driver. So, after the ride has been assigned, I take a screen shot of the driver information. Then I go in and contact the driver by text. Sometimes they read it, sometimes they don't. But, I basically say, "Hi _____, I will meet you in the front of the store by the benches between the two entrances. I am wearing a blue shirt and blue jeans. I am blind so it would be super helpful if you would pull up near me and let me know you're with uber. I have a black lab guide dog. See you soon!"
Typically, I don't have trouble. I haven't been denied service since being home with Fig, and I've only had one driver complain that he, "Does not like the saliva!" To which I should have said, "YOURS? Or mine??" But, I can't think quickly on my feet like that. 😨 LOL. Does this help??
U are so good with him I have an Esa but she’s in pet carrier
Thank you! Yes, he was trained for air travel and every other type of travel I can think of, but I can’t take responsibility for his training! And I think it’s fantastic you fully consider your needs and the needs of your ESA as you travel-travel can be quite stressful for our furry companions! Hugs! ❤️
TheBlindMomNextDoor I love how sweet ur are when u responded I feel an ounce of relief u know most people when they respond are very rude I love how respectful u are. I love my ESA and I think she would love ur animal 😀❤️
Are his shoes from ruffwear? Or what brand? They look really good quality 😊
They’re awesome! They are Ruffwear GripTrax, I believe. We tried the taller, more winter-sport type ones, and they were just too cumbersome for regular use. The grip tree are issued to us through Guide dogs for the blind, but I would always choose them if we are purchasing them.
Rules must be different in America to what they have on Australia in Australia we get an extra seat for a guy dog
Nice! Yeah, our guides kennel under the seat in front of us. It can be tight, but it’s usually a pretty good fit!
Why did Fig only wear shoes on his back paws? Love you!
What a sweet comment! For escalators, Fig is required to wear boots on his back paws only. If he’s wearing front boots due to the weather I may keep them on for indoor work at a mall or something as well. The reason is that dogs pay attention to their front paws but they don’t tend to pay attention to the rear paws.... and escalators can be hugely dangerous-the boots are so that if the dog gets their paw caught in the escalator, the boot will bear most of he damage, not the dog’s paw. Don’t google it. It’s scary. ❤️
United made me buy a second seat for my SD Ninja, a 120 lb Bouvier I use for mobility assist. He may NOT sit in it. I hope they don't sell it out from under us!
I’m not even sure how to respond to this. I’m sorry you had such a bad experience, but I also realize your SD is more rare at that size/weight. My guide is 65 pounds. The largest I’ve known of through the same organization is maybe 80 pounds. I don’t know quite how well it would work if Figaro was 120 pounds.
Hi my name is Jonathan Minnick and I am supposed to be getting a card talk sometime this year from a place called Southeastern camera Dogs in Florida. How long did it take you before you cut your dog? I have been waiting for about four months.
Have you had another dog like an emotional support or small pet at the gate or on the plane bark or growl at Figaro?
Not yet! While I’m hopeful never to have that happen, I know it’s a real possibility!
I am taking my ESA (Emotional Support Animal) on an 18 hour flight and I was wondering what I should do if she needs to go to the bathroom. Thanks :)
I want to say this as kindly as possible, but I would never, NEVER subject an animal to an eighteen hour flight. There is absolutely no way to effectively relieve him unless you have substantial layovers at least every 6 hours. I’m sorry, I don’t think anyone professional would recommend having your ESA accompany you for this trip. I would never take my Guide dog on a trip that required more than a 6-7 hour flight, and even that is pushing it.
The Blind Mom Next Door Ok thank you for replying
Ava Ba if you do decide to fly with your pup for the long haul flight, you will want to look into the laws and entrance requirements for a canine in the country you’re traveling to. They can be VERY different form the US, and very restrictive. Further, the laws regarding and classifying service dogs, Guide Dogs, emotional support animals, therapy dogs, etc. none of those things are done the same as within the US. You’ll definitely want to talk to the airline you’re flying with IF you have layovers that make your flight a logical possibility for your dog so you can take into account when and where you can relieve either outdoors around the airport or indoors at a service dog relief area.
The Blind Mom Next Door my flight has two layovers and I have talked to the airline about the country’s laws and I am good to go with my dog. I really appreciate that you answered. Thank you
How long did it take you before you got your kind dog
Ok so, this will vary based on the organization you work with for a guide dog. For Figaro, I waited just shy of one year before they selected him for me and I went to class. I think a year is not unusual, but some smaller organizations are able to select a match for clients and get them into training faster BECAUSE they are smaller and have less clients to focus on.
The Blind Mom Next Door OK thank you
Is there an extra cost/ charge for Fig to fly? I’m wanting to get a guide dog, and I’m trying to figure out the traveling ins and outs.
I’m guessing you’re in the US. I don’t know about other countries, at all. But, in the US they cannot charge us a fee for a guide or service dog flying with us. During his training, he learned to curl up under the seat in front of me for flights. Most of the time, you can also bring a small personal item type bag with necessities for the dog. When my previous guide, Megan, had medical needs, we had a personal item for her filled with her medications, food, a blanket, and any other supplies she needed. Now, that’s not typical for me. I usually put Fig’s few necessities in my backpack, and I pack anything he will need at the hotel or our destination in my checked bag. I’ve also gotten to packing lighter for travel with my guide. But, they still need the basic necessities even when traveling, so I have to pack some for him. ❤️
Cool thanks for the useful info! I just found your channel, and I like how you vocally described what was happening.
Great video! I give it a thumbs up! Did you use any large print materials during your presentation?
If the person in front of you moves their seat or reclines won’t the service dog get hurt since they are under their seat?
Nope, it doesn’t touch him at all. He basically curls himself up like he does st home when he’s having a good nap. He often will rest his head on my foot also.
I’ll be getting a German Shepherd but I think I get front row because I’m in a wheelchair
Congrats on the Shepard!!! They’re amazing dogs! I don’t know a lot about wheelchair/accessible seating for flight s, but even with a non-wheelchair using guide dog and blind handler team, airlines often aim for bulkhead seating. I’m not a fan of bulkhead seating in most cases, but that’s personal preference.
I noticed Fig's boots on back feet only. Why not all 4? Also, do you use "watch" as a command?
+Wendy Riggs We're only required to use the rear two for escalators. We use all four for inclement weather and paths that are rocky or uncomfortable on the feet. The reason for the two rear boots is that dogs attend well to their front feet but tend to kind of forget about the rear feet and escalators are a huge potential safety issue--so we protect the paws. "Watch" is not a command or a request and it's not something our dogs learn in formal training. I suspect it's just something I use in communicating with Fig. 😂. I have a tendency to "talk" to my guides--something I've had to work on in the past but Fig doesn't seem to care AND I don't do it as much as I used to! 😂
+CraftyBlindChick Thanks! I actually answered my own question about the boots when I went back & re-watched a couple of your videos from when you guys were training together. I was watching while you typed. Lol. Totally understand talking to your dog! :)
Great video. Does the change in cabin pressure from landing and taking off bother Figaro?
+LEXPIX generally no! He usually falls asleep before takeoff and sleeps through landing. I do keep reward kibble with to give him here and there during the flight. Doesn't seem to matter much for him. I've also given him ice when the flight attendant comes around to give him a little hydration.
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I seen you use shoes on rear paws only why is that
The organization Figgy is from trains us to use either rear booties or all four booties for escalator work. Dogs are more attentive to their front paws and less attentive to their rear, so there’s more chance of them getting a serious injury from an escalator on the rear paws. If the weather is nice and we’re working a place with escalators, I’ll just put on rear booties. If the weather is cold and nasty outside and he has all four boots on anyway, he’ll work escalators in all four.
How does Figaro know where you need to go
This is a great question, people ask all the time! The blind handler is the one who directs where we’re going. Figaro doesn’t “know” any locations by heart or how to go there). He responds to commands, such as forward, left, and right and his job is to navigate the path and guide me around obstacles or stop for safety concerns that he knows I need to inspect and make a decision about. So, I give the directions. Blind people navigate using a number of techniques including cardinal directions, landmarks, stable sounds and smells in an environment, memorization and counting (streets, blocks, etc.). Before a blind person can receive a guide dog, he or she must be a strong cane traveler, traveling with a long white cane (which demonstrates vision impairment or blindness). Over the years I’ve had training in orientation and mobility (travel skills for blind and visually impaired people), and employ those with my travels with Figaro. Additionally, some of our knowing where to go is trial and error, just like anyone... if I’ve never been to a place, I go explore and consider it an adventure. 😂
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With that Figaro's first time on an airplane?
+Sydney Steuernagel hi Sydney! Great question. This was not Fig'a first time on an airplane. In the short time we've worked together (6 months) we have taken at least ten flights. We've been VERY busy working events for blind youth across the country, attending an INCREDIBLE blind women's retreat, visiting family in Seattle, and this trip where we attended a conference and I presented to a group of puppy raisers! He's an exceptionally well-mannered traveler, and extremely flexible regardless of the environment we're in!
Question: Are you blind, blind or just like blury vision or....( I'm a little cofused Lol😊)
+Stiches The Angel Dutch Dragon HAHAHAHA. Definitely not a little blurry--I wish! My acuity is worse than legal blindness (legal blindness is 20/200 in the US. My acuity is 20/400 measured) but I've been experiencing major decline in my remaining vision over the past two years and more rapid decline the past six months. I've done a video on albinism (the condition that causes my blindness) if you want to check it out. It's likely odd to think of this but most people who are "blind" have some remaining vision--light perception, shapes and/or colors, with lots of variation. I think research says that's about 96% of us who are "blind" have some remaining functional vision.
CraftyBlindChick Oh.... Okay thank you for explaining that to me.😊
+Stiches The Angel Dutch Dragon I hope that helps. I LOVE your screen name by the way. 😂
CraftyBlindChick Thank you 😊
This is great for the info I need but omg the voice is so boring
😂😂😂. Haha. Sorry, my voice just doesn’t get much more exciting. 😂😂😂
Oh yeah and... I don’t think god really gives a crap how exciting my voice is!