Do I have a dog? No. Will I be getting one in the next few years from my parents? No. Am I going to spend 20 minuted learning how to help a dog go on a plain? Yes, yes I am
Hahah! I once watched 3 consecutive videos totally about an hour of a lobster rescued from the grocery store living in a guy's tank at home ... so .. i get it! lol
@@DoggyU leon the lobster? you can’t buy live animals to eat in my country and i honestly don’t care too much about sea animals (they kinda freak me out), still i’ve watched all of leons videos 😉 btw. interesting video, i also watched all of it😉
With a disability in the US, I have found it helpful to contact TSA Cares ahead of time to let them know all of my special needs in security. In most airports, I am contacted by a TSA agent who meets me and takes me through security, reducing the stress of getting through security with multiple disabilities that don’t allow me go go through either the magnetometer or scanner.
Great tips! My service dog Skidboot and I recently flew from Canada to Europe. We had three flights each way. The entire trip (one-way) was 24 hours long. It was Skidboot’s first time flying. Here are a few more things I did to prepare him/brought on the trip/tips. - get your SD used to the sight and sound of golf carts as you will come across them at airports; also bikes (we saw at least half a dozen at the Vancouver Airport) - exposure to people in uniforms (fire department, police station, security guards at malls, security officers at the airport) - make sure your dog is comfortable being touched by strangers as the dog may get patted down by a security officer (not in Canada, but in the US and in Switzerland) - exposure to loud equipment/machines/vehicles (fire department is great for that); farm equipment, big trucks, etc. - it’s also a good idea to teach your service dog to go potty on command on a potty pad (some airports don’t have pet relief areas or they are so disgusting that the dog doesn’t want to use them). In Europe, pet relief areas are almost all the time outside the secure area. On long flights, you can also take your SD to the lavatory so he can go potty on a potty pad. Skidboot held his potty for 24 hours. He didn’t want to go inside. - get your SD used to all kinds of noises, e.g. jet/turbo engines starting up, plane taking off, PA announcements, sounds of a busy airport, sounds of people going through security) by playing sounds from RU-vid over speaker at increasing volume - get your SD used to glass walls (e.g. in an elevator with glass sides) Some tips for flying - bring an extra empty water bottle for your SD that you can fill up after going through security as well as a collapsible water bowl); ice cubes are another option. Buying water at the airport is expensive lol! - if using treats, make sure your SD is used to them to prevent stomach upset) - bring a collapsible feed bowl (in case you get stranded somewhere due to cancellation or delay) - bring your SD’s blanket/mat as the floor of the plane is quite cold, dirty and also for comfort (esp. on long haul flights) - consider putting a onesie on your SD, not only to keep him warm and clean on the plane, but also as a courtesy to your fellow passengers, esp. if your dog sheds a lot - you may also want to bring a lint roller so you can clean up dog hair, including on your own clothes - bring his favourite toy (non squeaky or silent squeaker), a chew stick - bring paper towels, wipes, disposable gloves in a Ziploc bag to clean up in case of an accident - bring potty pads - talk to your vet about giving your SD something to prevent an upset tummy - you may also want to give calming treats or talk to your vet about calming medication (not sedatives!) - original copies of health papers (good idea to have copies with you as well and/or keep on phone) - bring an extra collar and extra leash in case something breaks; also extra vest - some airlines require you to bring a muzzle so make sure your service dog is muzzle trained - check with customs re. bringing dog food, treats into the country you are flying to
Thank you so much! I'll be taking my SD to Europe next year and most flights are either quick layover or 15 continuous hours on a plane so this information is essential!
Hi Skidboot’s person. I replied to your videos of your trip to Switzerland. I think it was before I brought a new pup into my life who I am now training to be a service dog. (Need to prepare her to fly to Switzerland with me regularly! My grandkids are there!). It’s a challenge but it’s also fun looking for new experiences to get used to-together (because I have to learn to manage myself under those circumstances!). Once again, the tips you added to this video are super helpful. Thanks! Nancy
@@lindagirl1140 Thank you Nancy! And you are welcome. Skidboot and I will be flying to Switzerland again later this month, so watch for some more videos on our channel!
@@servicedogskidboot Oh good. You are a trailblazer for me. My beautiful dog, Linda, traveled in a crate. She was so good at being a service dog to me but just wasn’t trained/exposed to the stresses of travel. I used to take the train to Munich pretty regularly and she was so stressed with the travel (as much as she liked being with me once we got there.) I’m trying to do things right with the young pup in my life. The “service” part comes pretty naturally (just needs some “shaping”) to her but but the exposure to exciting environments is more challenging. But I’m finding it to be fun when I deliberately take her to places for “training” instead of expecting her to behave while I am doing my thing. I’m also going to CH on May 1 for 3 weeks (but am sadly leaving her at home this time-she isn’t, actually, we aren’t ready to travel together. Patience.. ). Anyway, where will you be? I would love to meet you (and Skidboot!) I will be near Luzern primarily. My granddaughters are in Sursee.
Try calling ahead to the airline and the airport. They schedule "familiarization" dates when people who are afraid to fly, can simply board, get seated, get used to a plane and get off again. You may be able to arrange for your dog to board a plane and get used to the environment, without actually taking a flight.
@@DoggyU Yes, great to know! I was thinking: 1. movie theorers - similar with rows of seats (some have short rows on the sidesO, with other humans around for practice, possible other public transportation - buses are a little different , but close quarters with others, subways if you live near them. Obviously plane would be best in addition, but probably can't do that often, so other things could 'supplement'. Thanks for your content!
I bought a metal free leash the last time I traveled with my dog and I much preferred going through security with no vest on just her leash, no setting off the metal detector, no swabbing of my hands, no hassles. She's had a lot of practice with sit stays and metal detector so I have faith she could do a sit stay if needed but the leather metal free leash (and service dog leash wrap) was really an easy option.
This is a great video! Thanks so much. Me and my SD have 8 flights under our belts. 3 Transatlantic flights. The requirements to fly with a service dog in Europe are totally different. It's very tricky. One thing that stands out is going through security. Security always makes me remove my dogs harness, put him in a stay position and I go through the metal detector. I grab his harness off the counter and recall my dog through the metal detector. We had a 7 hour layover in San Salvador once. It has been the only time he has used a pet relief area. I've found flights leaving in the evening are better for transatlantic. Air Europa was a terrible airline to deal with. I will never fly with them. Thanks again for your thorough video on traveling with a service dog. It makes me feel a lot better hearing someone else going through the same things I do when we fly. 🙏
@@Local_gremlin2009 it is very stressful for me. I try my best to plan out the flight times and layovers. Our last transatlantic flight went great. I like flights that leave in the evening since nighttime is the period when my SD doesn't use the bathroom for the longest period of time. If you want to break it up into smaller flights, you could fly to/from The Azores. That is how we did it our first time. Europe is very different in regards to SDs. Do your research. Most airlines require a training certificate issued by a trainer affiliated with specific organizations. Some also require a medical certificate stating why you require a SD. I have had people in Europe tell me "you are not blind, your dog cannot be a service dog" Try to fly through airports that have pet relief areas. Or train your SD to relieve themselves on command on a doggie pad. Every security checkpoint I've been through outside of the US has made me remove my SD's harness and put him in a sit/stay while I go through the metal detector. Then recall him through the detector. You will not have the same access to places in Europe as you would in the US.
This is an awesome video! I've traveled many times with my girl (45lb golden doodle) and you're 100% right...preparation is so important. I've never left the handle on her harness when we go through security but I might try leaving it on next time. I too bring a very small blanket for her and her "Bun", a stuffed rabbit. She puts her head on that bunny the whole flight, so if it gives her comfort, it's worth the extra space it takes. No food/water from the evening before is key. I too, bring high-value treats for take-offs and landings. I'm really thrilled you reinforced the way we do things. Thanks so much. I love how you are so honest and matter of fact about everything. That confidence you show transfers to the dog, I'm sure of it. (I always fly United because they have been so accommodating)
Thank you so much for your comment and I'm so glad you've had such a good experience flying with your pup! Sounds like you've prepared her well for it! Better to be over-prepared for sure!
Just stumbled here, this would've been so helpful in the summer. My boy and I took a trip to Portland for my friends wedding. I also made it through without incidents or accidents. In fact, the hardest part was getting him to potty on fake and new grass 😂
I have my first flight with 2 service dogs (one handler). This video is a great checklist. Adding more public transit to our training! We've been going to busy crowded spaces like Walmart, dogs individually and together. We're going to do a few dry runs in the airport itself so the smells/sounds are a little familiar. My Border Collie does not enjoy an elevator (he lays down as soon as it moves), so his comfort during takeoff and landing will probably be the most challenging. We're going to fly in the "mint" section of our jetblue flight, so they should have decent space for both to curl up. It's a big step for us - wish us luck & calm skies!
Thank you so much for this informative video! 4yrs ago I adopted a "rescue dog" who had been trained as a medical service dog, whose owner had died. I've been driving her with me in my SUV to and from Washington and Arizona every summer because I didn't realize that I could re-up her training, buy 2 bulkhead seats on the plane. I'm going to take your advice re: bus/trams to familiarize Sasha with potentially scary situations. Also? I think I'll book/ purchase a flight just to practice going through TSA! Oh, btw, I unfortunately, now have mobility issues, type 2 diabetes... Sasha has helped me with both.❤
this is so perfect! i have a SDiT that im trying to train to do flights. ik you said this isnt FOR training but it will defently help, thank you so much!
Hi Furbi! I'm so glad you found the video helpful! I think you'll find throughout my channel that there are more "how to train" videos that will be helpful in your training journey. Welcome to the channel!
A note on when the dog gets patted down at security - the TSA website says (under the FAQs), "During the additional screening, do not make contact with the dog/animal (other than holding the leash) until a TSA officer has completed inspection of your dog/animal." So while you might sometimes be able to get away with holding the dog's head, don't be surprised if the officer tells you to let go of it.
Thank you for this video. I recently booked a flight and was wondering how I should do this as it is my first flight with my service dog. This video was extremely helpful and informative!
American Airlines also keeps your dogs information for each year till the rabies cert expires. Spirit makes it as difficult as possible, and so far I've uploaded 4 times, and this last tinme they kicked it back because I used the saved for I had filled out for AA a month before, and they wanted a new form dated AFTER I had booked their flight.
I fly Spirit every month to\from Costa Rica with my Belgian Malinois service dog. I only fly Spirit Airlines. Sometimes I forget to upload the DOT form, but I always keep a copy along with a copy of the rabies certificate with me. Same form, no changes until it’s time to update rabies vaccination. It has been a flight saver. Now, when I upload the DOT form, I automatically get a fully empty row if room allows. If it’s a full flight I make sure I am the last person to get on the plane and the flight attendants always move me to the roomier seat in the 1st two rows, again, if room allows. I would rather fly Spirit than any other airline.
Thank you for doing this update. I heard stuff had changed a bit and it can be hard to figure it all out just reading through the website info. Thank you!
Excellent video! Thank you. Full of important information. Much to consider and train for. I can not believe how many handlers take their owner trained service dogs on planes without pretraining, nor even going to visit an airport! I will definitely be sharing your video!😊
awesome tips! I had to go to the bathroom sooo bad on a flight with my service dog and we somehow squeezed ourselves into the stall!! shes a 65 lb lab and if she were any bigger it probably wasnt going to happen lol. Great situation to mention! Hadnt thought about that haha
Super helpful! Thank you for the color! I’m flying with my service dog soon and while extra training has gone well, good to hear about your experiences and pre-flight/flight/post-flight tips!! 🐕🦺
This is an amazing video!! The hard work you did editing shows ;) It made me feel much more confident about taking my first flight with my future service dog!
Thank you for noticing the editing 😂 - as silly as it seems, the editing literally took 20 hours. Editing is such a time suck so this comment was much appreciated! :) Glad you found it helpful!
I live in Australia and I’m getting a puppy soon to hopefully train to be my first ever service dog, we are already looking at one and she’s a silver German shepherd, I’m so exited!! ✨✨ I’m definitely adding this video to my training playlist for when I get the puppy and when I start training, especially since medical episodes on planes are common for me so flying with the dog is a must ❤ thank you for the beautiful video!! Have a blessed day
Congrats on taking steps towards your first service dog. I would caution you against purchasing a GSD that is outside breed standard. That likely means the breeder is breeding for color (and money). .Breeders who breed for particular colors, especially outside of breed standard tend to do so at the expense of health, temperament, etc and are unethical. I highly recommend you check out this resource prior to committing to a particular breeder (or breed). Hope this helps you along your service dog journey! www.doggyu.com/2022/05/19/how-to-choose-a-service-dog-breeder/
Future handler here (currently in the application process) who flies multiple times a year. My SD will most likely be either a golden or lab (since those are what the programs I'm applying to train) and trained for heavy (or whatever the technical term is, as opposed to just light) mobility. I also know that those programs train for airport/airline behaviors, and some of them even do actual in-airport training. I'm wondering if you have any tips in addition to what you mention in this video and the series you did several years ago. My outbound travel day is currently a 40-minute drive to the airport (the terminal has grass right next to the front door, so I could easily potty my dog before going in, if needed), 45-60 minutes at the airport prior to flight departure (boarding starts 25 minutes before and ends 15 minutes before departure) on a 50-seat CRJ200 regional jet (flight usually leaves between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., from an airport small enough that they say passengers don't need to get there more than an hour before the flight - security feeds directly into the boarding area; I generally leave home between 3:30 a.m. and 4 a.m.), and 1hr 20min flight (gate to gate - total in the air is about 40 minutes), a 2 1/2-3hr morning layover (the only shorter layovers available are too short - I need the full 2 1/2-3 hours in case of delays) in DEN (any info on the general typical condition of the relief areas there? all I know is where they are) where I generally get breakfast, since it's about 7-7:30 a.m. when that flight arrives, then another 2-2 1/2hr flight (boarding starts the typical 40 minutes before and ends 15 minutes before departure) on a regular 6-across jet (either an Airbus A320 or some 737 variation) to my destination (arriving around 1 p.m. local time, so 12 p.m. home time) - another large airport - with up to an hour after the flight arrives before I leave the terminal (depends on how long it takes for my wheelchair to come up from the cargo hold and whether the baggage handlers broke my wheelchair brakes (or something else on my chair) - if they don't break them, it's more like 30-40 minutes; I've also occasionally run into and chatted with my best friend during one of her breaks, since she works security at that airport); there is no place near the pickup area at that airport to potty a dog. I then have a 15-minute ride to where I'm staying. The trip home is currently a 15-minute drive to the airport, 1 1/2 hrs in the airport before the flight leaves (generally between 4:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. local time), then the reverse of the outbound timings, getting dinner in DEN, with the second flight arriving back at my home airport generally between 10:15 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. home time. The home terminal is small enough that I would have time to potty my dog outside before reporting any potential wheelchair damage to the personnel there. All the flights are U.S. domestic, crossing only one time zone line each way. I also have PreCheck, so the line at security is usually non-existent at the times that I go through (I normally don't get out of my chair at security, so, assuming they still let me stay in my chair - the TSA website got updated very recently, and the wording got changed, so they may or may not let me anymore _[Update - they did let me stay in my chair the whole time]_ - my inclination would be to just have them pat down my dog instead of dealing with the metal detector, since I wouldn't be dealing with the metal detector, either; if they make me get out of my chair, we'll just do the metal detector thing and go through separately). I do my best to use the restroom in the airport (I already try to use the family ones, because not all "handicap" stalls are big enough for my chair) so that I don't have to use the restroom on the plane, but it's occasionally unavoidable, since limiting my food and water makes me dizzy and can trigger a migraine. I try to not check a bag if I can avoid it (I've been unexpectedly stuck overnight on a layover with only my backpack because my suitcase got checked), and I've gotten very good at packing extremely light (heading on a 6-day trip next week, and I'm only taking my 17" wheelchair backpack, no suitcase - everything else I'll need that I'm not packing is already at my destination), which means, for trips where I do need to bring it, I can generally keep my carryon suitcase to use to pack anything large or medical that won't fit in the backpack (as long as I don't stuff it, the smallest of my carryon suitcases even fits in the tiny overheads on the CRJs) - I have luggage forks on the front of my wheelchair and a luggage strap, so I don't have to use any hands to haul my luggage through the airport, regardless of what I bring. And I always preboard because it takes me several minutes to get my wheelchair situated the way it needs to be to go in the cargo hold. I'm also pretty short (5 ft), so the distance from the seat back to the wall in bulkhead is the perfect distance for me to stick my legs out straight and rest my feet on the wall (any other row, I have to use a foot swing, otherwise my joints scream at me from my legs hanging), and I use a gallon ziploc in the pocket to put anything I'll need during the flight (not concerned about germs, but rather my ADHD brain won't be able to forget anything in the pocket if it's all in the bag and I just pull the whole bag out) so that I don't have to pull out my backpack every time; water bottles (one 16oz steel - either insulated or uninsulated, depending on the time of year - and a Berkey bottle; have to add electrolytes, so have to use another besides the Berkey) are always on carabiners and get hooked to either side of the pocket. I always pick a window seat when there's one available, and I sit in the closest row I can to the cargo door so that (for legal reasons) I can document how the baggage handlers treat my wheelchair, but, while economy bulkhead is far enough forward to get a pretty good view of the cargo ramp on the bigger planes, the only cargo door on the CRJ200 is at the back of the plane, so I end up in the 2nd to last (my 1st choice if it's available) or 3rd to last row. The one upside is that I have yet to encounter a regular size jet that has wider seats than a CRJ200, so the floor space is wider (and not all of them have a post underneath between the seats, so it can be as much as more than double width if you don't have anyone next to you), even though the seat pitch is shorter. Unfortunately, non-stop flights aren't an option for me (I really wish they were - it would cut my travel time in half), and I know a lot of it depends on the individual dog, but do you have any other tips you would suggest for an itinerary like that that you didn't include in this video or the mini series you did several years ago? The one timing thing that I could change, if needed, is how early I arrive at the airport.
My senior service is retiring and my new puppersis doing well at 7 months. She walks me up and down stairs. Picks things up for me, assist putting things away etc. At 50 pounds and already tall enough for me to touch her back.
Sounds awesome! Just remember to not do any weight-bearing tasks (like bracing) until your pup is fully grown and has been medically cleared through PennHIP or OFA and your vet for weight-bearing tasks at 2 years old.
Hi Cassandra! Thanks so much for for this! If you liked this video, you'll likely also enjoy my Patreon at Patreon.com/doggyu. We have a livestream coming up tomorrow! :)
My dog wears his booties all the time with when we go into the city for my doctors appointments even when he’s on the train, but one thing we did notice was that he needs a coat or jacket and not exactly sure which one is a good brand necessarily that’s not terribly expensive I love ruffwear but their coats are typically not cheap and I get the reason why he’s a lab so he doesn’t need anything like heavy duty
Hey Shannon! Are you aware of the ruffwear Pro program? They offer a 40% discount to service dog handlers. It makes the coats much more affordable. I also buy my equipment second hand when possible. Ruffwear Addicts I believe is the facebook group that sells second hand. Hope that helps!
That was an excellent video for flying with your service animal. So thorough!! I had to laugh about using the dog station at the airport. Our previous guide dog would never go but on our last flight with our current guide dog, she did actually give us an obligatory pee at one. We also always bring a pee pad and have never had to use it. I do however put it down as their go to place on the floor as they get comfy so it’s there if something happens. You never know. Gives me peace of mind. Thanks for the great tips!
I just started training my soon-to-be psychiatric SD -- I'm working with a program where I am paired with a trainer to help me train her myself! So far it's going super well and she is picking things up really fast. It was a matching program -- she was purpose-bred and fostered for her year until I adopted her, and the foster parent was a trainer at the organization, which helps a lot. I tend to travel somewhat frequently (maybe a couple times a year) and I've been kind of worried about what it would be like bringing a dog on a plane. This video is definitely super helpful, but I'm still worried about the amount of space on the plane. My dog is a pure lab, maybe around 60-70 lbs? And many planes I've been on have very little space. But I'm also pretty bad at estimating space. Does the amount of space tend to be an issue for you or other people you know? If so, how would I deal with that? I know that I probably wouldn't have the space to have a bag under my seat, which I usually would do, but I don't know if that would make enough of a difference.
Hi Honey! Congrats on training your own SD! In my experience, I regularly flew with 60-85 lb Shepherds. It's definitely tight but totally doable. You will not be able to have a carryon under the seat in front of you, as depending on the dog, you may end up having some of their butt under the seat. If you're flying with a family member or friend, space is much less of a concern. But if you're alone, depending on the plane, you will likely have your feet on either side of your dog and not much other space. I highly recommend you call and ask for bulkhead if possible, as this will give you slightly more space. But to answer your question - flying with a 60-70lb dog is totally doable! You've got this! :)
I hope your trip went smooth. I to am going on the plane with my SD which is around the same weight. That is my worry as well. It’s sometimes a stressful time anyway’s so to add that extra stress can be overwhelming. So to have videos like this is awesome.
I have a Great Pyrenees as my service dog..I always wondered if they would make me fly 1st class due to her size. She is amazing, she is very calm,accepts everything, but,unless I get a bulk head seating, she is not going to fit in normal airline seating leg room. She is 142 pounds,28 inches tall at shoulders. No..she isn't over weight! She is a big lady. Lol!
My understanding is under the ADA there is no “certification form or number” required especially when self trained. So how do you fill out the airline forms when your service dog has no #.
On my 8th flight with my service dog (who is perfectly behaved), the flight attendant refused to allow us to have our first class seat - even though I supplied proof of my dog has been in the exact same seat on several flights (I always book 1F for me and my service dog) and forced us to the bulkhead behind first class. This situation was far worse for us because it was a turbulent flight and there was TOO MUCH room and my dog slid all over the place. Everyone on the flight was irate at the flight attendant. As an apology, the airline gave me a $45 credit (Serious WTF on this as the cost of the ticket was several hundred more). Do I have any recourse? Because there were so many flight delays that day (due to the weather), the customer service lines were far too long to deal with that night and I feel like I have been totally brushed off by the airline. I even had a passenger offer to rent a car and drive me all the way home instead of taking the flight because of how the flight attendant treated me. It was BY FAR the worst experience I have had with my dog. Luckily for me, he is much better at handling stress and bad situations/experiences than I am.
Great info! Helpful for our first flight since all these new regulations. One thing, I don't think you can technically hand your dog off to someone else during any public access. You may get away with it, but technically a no no. That said, i've done it. I've also left my dog in a hotel room, etc. But he's at almost 0% chance of barking. Again, technically a no no. One of our toughest flight experiences was Las Vegas. No where to pee outside! Tough one for us but we made it. Do you have any tips for dogs not wanting to pee/poop in the provided Service Dog Relief Stations? My guy HATES them. We literally had to have him poop on the tile in the airport once because of it. I suspect because he can tell that they are unclean. Like I said, first flight in years so hopefully that's not the case anymore.
Hey Luke! So my girl also does not want to relieve in the yucky relief stations. Because of that, I manage her food and water intake and the flights I book accordingly (if it's a long-enough flight that I think she'll need to relieve, I leave enough time between legs of the trip to go out of TSA and then back in). She's never had to relieve on a trip, thankfully.
Is there a video somewhere for what if something unexpected happens on the flight - like how you’d quickly put down the potty pad or what if they just decide they really dislike a nearby person? I dunno. I’m so nervous about how to deal with the unexpected parts.
I don't have a video on dealing with unexpected things, unfortunately. However, if you've been working your service dog consistently, the good news is that you've already likely encountered unexpected things while working, and a plane ride is not very different! I would spend lots of time on other modes of transport and practice for a variety of situations. If you're confident generally out in public, and on trains, and busses, you're likely ready to tackle planes :)
Thank you so much I am taking my service dog on a his first flight It is 2 legs - First flight 2.5 hours 4 hour layover Second flight 8.9 hours My question is when should i hydrate my dog? And if I should hydrate him during the the long flight? Thank you again ❤️
Just watching a video on flying gives me anxiety, not close enough to an airport to take my dog in and around so many different things. I shouldn’t worry she is the most stable dog (mini Aussie) I have ever trained, we should do ok right?
No difference in advice. The flight that's documented in the video was from the east to the west coast of the US. Just make sure your dog is comfortable holding it for 8-10 hours, which most adult dogs are.
Have you ever encountered a dog that wont eat any food or treats when working? My dog wont eat or drink. Is this a normal response? I am hoping to start preparing him for an upcoming flight. He recently went with me in a restaurant and did so good! Thank you and great video, very helpful!
Hey Becky! It's very difficult to diagnose/give advice for anything over the internet, however, most of the dogs that I encounter that don't eat while working but do eat while not working are showing signs of stress. I'm not telling you your dog is stressed necessarily, but I would be watching closely for signs of stress if they typically take treats and then will not take them when working.
This really depends on knowing your personal dog. I always try to make time to tire them out, but depending on your dog, you can walk them around the airport (make sure this won't increase bathroom risk or that they will go in the pet relief areas), give them mental games, work on their obedience in the airport to tire them out. Or some dogs, especially older dogs with calmer temperaments don't need to burn energy before. I just find it to be very helpful, especially in younger dogs.
A lot of great information here, but as a service dog handler, I never want the bulkhead. That means my dog has to spread into other people in the bulkhead feet room, and most of them don’t want the dog in their feet room.
It really depends on the dog, but I generally prefer to do one flight, but if it's their first flight, I might go as far as to book a short flight somewhere first to get them used to the process before going on a longer adventure.
Any suggestions for a 5 1/2 hour flight will be going from Myrtle Beach to Arizona with my border collie service dog just worried that that's a long time without a bath break
I would make sure your dog is comfortable holding it for a minimum of 8 hours at home first. Most adult dogs have no issue with holding it 8-10 hours, especially with timing their food for the flight. But if you currently take your dog out every 4 hours or whatever, you'll want to start increasing the time between potty outings.
@@DoggyU thank you so very much for the advice. She does do 8 to 10 hours when she's home alone not so much if she's awake and near people so I will work on stretching that out. I have five months before my trip so that should be easy to do. She's such a smart girl. She'll catch on quick. Thank you and have a blessed day.
@@DoggyU she's very good at that and during her service dog training they did airport training for several days so she is familiar since I get many visitors from out of town that I pick up at the airport. I bring her with me and go inside and walk around so she stays familiar with it.
What would you do if flying over seas/ flying for long times. I’ve taken flight over 8 hours. I’m not very educated on this, but I’m pretty sure that’s too long to go with no food, water or potty breaks for a dog
That really depends on the dog, the layover, and the specifics of the situation. If the flight is 8 hours, an adult dog should be able to hold it for that long when their food and water is managed. For multiple long flights, you'll want to teach your dog to use the airport relief areas, or potentially potty pad train them so that they can relieve themselves in the airplane bathroom on the floor if necessary, but that would be my last choice of options. I also like to use ice chips to keep them hydrated.
For airplanes, I don't use them. But if you are a person that attends concerts frequently or loud fireworks shows, I think it's worth getting a pair and conditioning them. I've used these in the past: amzn.to/3SLZtE4
Normally, I have earplugs with me when I go to the movies or concerts. Freja has been to the movie theaters with me four times. She normally sleeps through the movie. I live right by SeaTac Airport, so Freja used to hearing the airplanes come in and out. I have been taking her to the bar when she was a puppy ,so she is used to being around loud places. Freja is used to the bus now. The next step would be the train or light rail. I am planning on setting up an airport session with one of my trainers at Petco. My new trainer has worked service dogs. we started doing a lot of walking in the store with distraction training. We are trying to lean Freja off the gentle lead for Canine Good citizen. I have not brought her into a real restaurant like Applebee’s, however, she has been into panda express many times, and has done well. I am working on her stays and have started to task train her. You are handling exercises to get Freja used to being touched.
If you're asking if people can have a service dog that can help them with PTSD, then yes. But it really depends on your disability. I would speak to your medical team, as well as a service dog professional. My Service Dog 101 course might also be helpful if you're just starting out. It will help you understand the laws, regulations, timelines, and what its really like to handle a service dog. courses.doggyu.com/p/service-dog-101
If you have a hard time sitting next to someone who is disabled with their medical equipment (dog) you can always notify the flight attendant and have your seat changed.
My dog starts panting and drooling during take-off and I'm not sure exactly how to help him he's been on a plane ten times and he pants and drools every time. I've tried positive reenactment, giving him water, treats, hugs and a blanket. Do ya'll have any suggestions?
Hey Dr. J! Unfortunately, my specialty is not international travel. I'd check with the specific airline to see what that experience will be like for your service dog and how it might vary. The training prep would be the same though. :)
Especially be aware of import and quarantine laws - some countries (not sure about the U.S. because I live there and have only traveled internationally twice) require lots of lead time before the trip for the approval process to happen. Also, all flights (not trips, but flights) into, out of, and within the U.S. are required to abide by the U.S.'s Air Carrier Access Act (basically, the aviation version of the ADA), even when the entering/exiting flight is operated by a non-American airline (e.g. KLM).
hey, Idk if you're aware or if there's anything you can even do about it but there's an ad for "GET YOUR ESA LETTER AND TAKE YOUR PET EVERYWHERE WITH YOU IN TWO DAYS!" playing before your videos.... especially being a service dog handler and trainer I imagine you would never want these associated with your channel.... so a heads up, I guess
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Unfortunately, I can't do anything about the types of ads they play on my videos. I actually address an interaction with this type of company here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-k3XIecNGr1U.html
Check ahead. The individual TSA agent has the power to ban ANYTHING even if the regulations allow it, and their supervisor will always back them up. About 10 years ago a Congressman had a jar of peanutbutter confiscated. I had a sealed package of goat cheese confiscated. Why? Because on an xray machine there is no way to tell them apart from plastic explosives. So whatever yummies you take, avoid anything that might be mistaken for a threat. In theory your leash can also be confiscated, because it can be used as a flail, which is illegal. Or a restraint. Even zip ties are banned.
If the jar of PB was both bigger than 3.4oz and packed in his carryon, then I can tell you for a fact that at least one of the reasons it was confiscated was because peanut butter is a "liquid" and is thus required to adhere to the same liquids rule as shampoo and the like. If yours was the spreadable kind of goat cheese (also technically a "liquid") and it was more than 3.4oz, then that's most likely the reason for that as well (if it was less than 3.4oz, or was crumbles or some other kind of solid cheese, then no idea). But if they're doing their job correctly, they will pull the bag and visually inspect the "suspicious" item before determining whether it will be confiscated. Some things are an officer's judgement call. But... the officers are not allowed to go directly against their posted policies - I keep a printout from the TSA website of the relevant-for-my-situation sections (with the pertinent lines highlighted) on my person when going through security (I'm a wheelchair user and have TSA Pre, so I don't have to take it out of my pocket; if I didn't have Pre, I'd keep it somewhere in my bag that I can access immediately once I'm through the metal detector), and I'm always ready to whip it out in case one of the officers tries to pull a stupid stunt (one did last February, and that was the situation that prompted me to keep the printout on me - I'd never had an officer try to pull one prior to that). And I'm currently in the application phase, but once I get my SD, I've already decided that (based on the many horror stories I've heard over the years, and the fact that my best friend made it clear that TSA officers don't always get the proper training when it comes to screening policies for SDs - I had to be the one to teach her the TSA SD policies) I will be doing the same with the SD section of the TSA website, since, based on talking to my best friend (a TSA officer of almost 7 years) and watching lots of videos about flying with a service dog, the exact TSA policies regarding SDs are often misunderstood by both officers and handlers alike (yes, there are many who understand them, but also many who don't).
particular question. my church allows service dogs its got an organ that vibrates place and loud. thinking of ear protection for that.bit, really echoy, lot of down lot of people stand and sitting repeatedly., any tip or suggestions or would any of this help in training the dog to handle services. bells smells etc?
That sounds like it might be overwhelming, especially for a young dog. I would train outside the church or in a quiet room (sometimes they have these sections for kids etc.) and basically slowly introduce the dog to higher levels of the sounds they will hear. Also consider training at outside concerts, around busses, etc. where the noises will be vibrating and loud but you can control distance from them.
with ear protection thinking be good on top of training be good to protect the dogs ears, and train the dog to handle wearing them and being comfortable as well as hand signals.@@DoggyU and also thank you for your advice.
I think ear protection can definitely be helpful with noise - however sometimes it can be the vibrations that really startle the dog. But they may definitely help! @@lotrhpnmask
That's why training for it is important. but the plan was ear protection for it being so loud for dogs' hearing sake. thought I'd try to not sit so close to that part if able to limit that. @@DoggyU
Hi Patricia! I have never personally heard this before. Maybe one of the other viewers might be able to respond. A quick google search didn't come up with anything, so I would call your specific airline to ask. Thanks for watching!
@@DoggyU We just went to Las Vegas to rescue a dog to train as a service dog. Before leaving we had to have a vet check for dog #1 and before returning we had to have a vet check for the new pup also. LAS to MSP. I am going back in Dec to rescue a dog for myself.
Just like with humans, dogs can get pressure build up in the air. Have them crunch on some kibble during takeoff and landing to help. In all my flying I've never had a dog that seemed uncomfortable due to this. I just give them a bit of chewing to do, just like humans with gum.
Hey Andre! So a bone is generally pretty messy, as well as loud if they are gnawing on it. Unless your SD is small and in a carrier, I'd recommend a less-messy, quieter chew. And always put a mat down if there is any concern that what you're feeding will leave a residue. Hope that helps!
I use Composure: amzn.to/4cajifm and recently started using the Calming Aid from Healthy Bud healthybudus.superfiliate.com/DOGGYU (full disclosure: both of these are affiliate links - the second gets your 20% off your first order). Both use l-theanine, which you can also feed as a stand-alone supplement (just check the capsule to make sure it is dog-safe) As always, consult with your vet on dietary choices, but I think they take the edge off for my dogs, and I'll take any little boost i can get in stressful situations!
@@DoggyU Thank you so much! Your video was super helpful and great :D. We are now working on the "wait" command with our pup to get her prepared to fly. Appreicate the tips.
Hey Valeria! Gentle leaders (or headcollars in general) can be a super controversial topic. I definitely use them in my training but I am careful to properly desensitize the dog to them for about two weeks or more before using them and have strict rules around their use. They are the gentlest method of control if used appropriately and can be very helpful for clients, especially those with limited strength, neuropathy or visual impairment. That being said, they can absolutely be aversive to some dogs, and in those cases I will choose to use a different tool. Ultimately, the head collar is just that, a tool, and should not be a substitute for proper training. It is never okay to just slap a headcollar on a dog and simply use it for leverage. Some clients eventually wean off a headcollar, or use it only in certain scenarios that require the highest level of control (think fairs where theres chicken bones on the ground everywhere), while some will choose to use it for the entirety of the working dogs life in some capacity. So ultimately, I do use headcollars in a deliberate and thought out way for some teams along with an appropriate training plan for that dog. Hope that helps! Best, Laura
Heyyy girly! I am a co-owner of a service dog with my girlfriend. We have no problems with our animal with going on in public transportation recently , but I’ve noticed from my girlfriend who is the actual actual owner that her service animal is struggling on subways. Do youany any advice about riding on subways since I’m from the Richmond area and I go up to Washington DC often with my girlfriend when she comes up from Louisiana fly with United
@@DoggyU she’s really fine with buses because I have a summer home in Long Island and normally when my girlfriend visits from Louisiana, we take the bus out to the northern Fork of Long Island and her service animal has no problems. she’s very well on Amtrak with long distance. Maddie who is the owner flies a lot because I work in the airline business. Last week, my girlfriend and I were flying from Dulles. So instead of driving, we took the train with Nikki, which is the service dog from RVA to Alexandria. Then the metro to Dulles. Nikki was fine on the train. It was until we hit the subway where she got very stressed and nervous. After about an hour on the metro, she went back to normal and was perfectly fine on the flight so I’ll look up your bus video and if any Tippetts can help I will relay them to my girlfriend so she can be aware of it. And thank you for replying.
hmm. I think I’d get a service dog trainer familiar with city work to assess. It may be that she needs to spend more time hanging out in the subway without riding and taking a step back to just get comfortable around the subway situation. You can start by staying about ground and making sure she’s comfortable there, then progress over many sessions. You only progress once the dog isn’t stressed, takes treats, looks happy to be there and able to work. But getting eyes on the situation would be the best route forward. We don’t want to have repeated negative exposures, as they could bleed over into the forms of transport that she’s currently doing well with. Hope that helps!
Is it a good idea to mostly handler train your service dog and then get them checked by a trainer? My plans are for a PSD standard poodle pup (very young puppy so I can give her etiquette from day one) and teach her tasks etc. I would love some advice
Hi Syrup - I recommend getting a trainer on board prior to purchasing your prospect, and if you already have a prospect, getting them on board from day 1. Even if you do a month or two of lessons, they can help you install a love of learning and foundation behaviors that will help going forward. You are bound to run into issues along the way and having a trainer, even for monthly check-ins can save you and your dog a lot of frustration. It's much easier to work with someone from the beginning who has the experience that can save you time and money, than to try to fix a problem later on that may disqualify a dog from service work. Then, you can also have an experienced service dog trainer assess both your preparedness for public access training, and then your suitability as a finished team later down the road. Hope that helps!
@@DoggyU thanks! I was unsure since every dog I’ve met and spent more than a few days with I taught tricks. Might just be that I’m an animal magnet lol I’ll definitely find a trainer and help assess prospects. I do know that you want one of the I don’t want the one who ran up to me puppies
Great video!! So i am so confused i have several disabilities, they are invisible disabilities. My 20 pound 9 year old is my certified ESA animal. He flew with my across the us from California to North Carolina in May of 2020 and he did great with everything. However i know the laws have now changed for ESA flights. I currently need to fly back to California for my sister's wedding in January. I truly need him with me on my flight and on my lap. I do not know what to do. I keep readi all this PSD flight stuff. And getting email's from a company to pay like $200 to get a PSD certification recommendation letter? I know he would train easy. However i dont know if has enough time to pass tests and get certified legally by January to be a PSD? Honestly its all very confusing. I suffer from Lupus, Ulcerative Colitis, RA, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Migraines, and also anxiety, ptsd, and sensory overload. Basically just trying to figure out where he does he legal testing certifications for paperwork i guess?
Hi Michelle! No certification is required. That being said, these two videos will probably be helpful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WDNsxhIwQN0.htmlsi=aYV2TNJgpB4Zwcs3 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3T8Ej_UEK0Y.htmlsi=jzw-QmRqC2j6I57T
Im not sure youll see this but does any of this apply too small dogs i usually carry my service dog the weight in my arms helps and they are so small I don't want them hurt
Hi Mystic! It's important that your small service dog is able to walk through the metal detector and in heel position when needed. It's great to be able to pick them up for things like escalators though! Check out my latest short on tucking position to help keep small dogs safe when stationary as well: ru-vid.comWQQHC08UYAc?feature=share
@@DoggyU they can do it just fine but it stresses me out to the point of tears if I can't hold taffy especially at crowded places and no one seems to mind I'm going on a flight across country soon and really need advice ps my puppy taffy is a miniature golden cocker spaniel she's about 10 inches long 6 high and only about 18 pounds a small thing I have a bag on my waist I carry her in when she's not in my arms
@@mysticlight5756 There's no reason you can't hold them or put them in your waist bag at the airport if you feel more comfortable with that. Just be prepared to have them go through the metal detector separately if needed.
@@mysticlight5756 School can be a bit complicated. Highly recommend you reach out to a local service dog trainer to help with preparing and navigating the unique challenges school with a service dog can present.
I want to fly with my dog. He has been professionally trained, but not for service. Are you in Connecticut? I am. I have some questions. Is there a better way to contact you? Thanks
Hi Dave! To be eligible to fly with your dog, you first must have a diagnosed disability that affects a major life function, documented by a medical professional. We also require that that diagnosis have happened at least one year prior to contacting us for training, and that you are currently working with a medical support team. If you're interested in in-person training (I am not accepting online clients at this time) and are in the central Connecticut area (within a 25 minute drive of Windsor AND Canton CT), you can check out my collaborative in-person training program here: ledrdogtraining.com/service-dog-training/ Unfortunately, we don't service anyone outside of this area. Also be sure to check out all my free training videos on the Service Dog Playlist. Best, Laura
I have a 8yr old Great Dane service dog (125lbs) for Brace and Mobility. We fly frequently and I must congrads you on being spot on re all your tips and reminders! One tip I might add is: I make eye contact early on in the flight and then landing and fake a yawn (its contagious even with animals) its "pops" my ears so I assume it does there's too! LOL
Hi Mike! Thanks for commenting on the video and for the extra tip! I do think it's so fun from a science perspective to watch dogs yawn contagiously! Happy training!
Yawning is a stress reliever for dogs. It was identified as a calming signal by the amazing Turid Rugaas many years ago. She wrote a book on calming signals many years ago that is an excellent reference.
thank you for this! I'm a soon-to-be service dog owner and I'm afraid of flying and even though I don't do it often, I want my baby to feel comfortable and safe on the plane
I'm so glad you found this video helpful! Good luck with your new pup and check out my service dog training playlist for more videos you might find helpful. Here's a couple: How to deal with public access issues: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-NJ_ckUHl-5o.html Service Dog Etiquette for Handlers: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-LtulQetmrb4.html
Awesome vid! Currently in the process of training my dog for a flight and this was super helpful and straightforward. It’ll be nice to go in with a general idea of what will happen when the time for a flight comes around.
I have been so Very Blessed to have the Most Beautiful and Amazing German Shepherd Service Dogs that have been the Absolutely Perfect Flyers without any practice prior to their 1st Flights ever due to my severe Disabilities. My Sweet German Shepherd Service Dogs have always been Perfect for me with The Flight Crew and even some Pilots coming out to comment on how Wonderfully Behaved they have been throughout the Flights and I have been told that they have been The Best Service Dogs that they have ever Flown with ! I'm so very Proud of both of my Beautiful Girl's who are no longer with me as they have gone to God in Heaven at ages 14 and 15. I lost my last Girl to cancer just 5 weeks ago and I'm lost without her. She was my 3rd Service Dog. I am now looking for my next German Shepherd Rescue Candidate to Train as my Service Dog and I have every Belief that She will be as Amazing as my previous German Shepherd Service Dogs. They are Watching Over me and Guiding my New Service Dog In Training. I know that they are. They were my Angels here on Earth and they continue to be my Angels in Heaven 💖✈️
I wish I had this video for my first flight with my first service dog. I’m glad that my dog and I are such good team that we did all of theses things. But it would have helped me prepare so much. I’ve now saved it since I’m training my second service dog. Love this!
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Feel free to share it with other handlers so they can learn more before they get to their first flight! Happy Training!
You're welcome! Be sure to subscribe to the channel and let us know how your first flight went! You can tag me over on instagram @doggy.u :) Safe travels!
The only caveat i would mention, is that it is plane by plane whether or not bulkhead is better. When I came home with my first dog, a 25.5 inch 65 pound shepherd. The first plane was great with lots of leg room. The second flight my dog was half in the foot space of the gentlemen next to me, and there was nothing i could do. In both cases we had window seats and we were also in bulkhead. I’m just saying it might be a good idea to check with the airline on what bulkhead looks like for that particular aircraft, before insisting on having that space, then realizing that it will be more uncomfortable for everyone involved. Of course if I had had an open seat next to me on that second flight, there probably wouldn’t have been a problem at all.🤷🏻♀️ Otherwise I completely agree with everything you said. These are wonderful tips for those who have never flown before, or for those who like refreshers on good practices. I couldn’t find the original clips, or photos of those first flights with my first dog, but I did find my full going home video. I am only linking it for those who might want to see just how different of a bulkhead experience, I had from my first flight to my second flight with my first dog. Time stamps are: 1:38, for the first flight. 9:06, for the second flight. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fn6LsrvNAgA.html
FYI there are now vests that are metal free and will go through TSA without triggering. They use plastic buckles. There are also slip leads made of paracord that will not trigger.
Thanks Sasha for taking the time to comment! So glad you found the video helpful! I have a ton more organized by topic on my channel if you're looking for more service dog training content :)
The dog does not have to be trained by a trainer, but it does need to be fully trained to ADA standards. You can owner train. This video may help you with understanding the certification myth: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-WDNsxhIwQN0.html
