Comments for Working Like Dogs http://www.workinglikedogs.com a resource for people around the world with working dogs and service dogs Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:16:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Marcie http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Marcie Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:16:14 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-309 It really wasn't that difficult to train him to go on the disposable pad. Yes, we did start working with him outside. I usually take my service dog out for bathroom breaks on a routine schedule. So, during one of his regularly scheduled bathroom breaks, I would simply put the pad down outside beforehand. Then, I would take him to the pad (while on leash) and give Morgan his bathroom command. I did this for a while and then, I moved the pad into the garage and followed the same process. I then moved the pad onto the floor in my bathroom inside our house and took him to that spot on a regularly scheduled bathroom break. It worked like a charm! I am going to try the same approach with Whistle and I'll let you know if it works again. I'll never forget the smile on Morgan and my husband's face the first time he relieved himself in the universal bathroom at the airport! We were all so excited. Thanks for your comment. It really wasn’t that difficult to train him to go on the disposable pad. Yes, we did start working with him outside. I usually take my service dog out for bathroom breaks on a routine schedule. So, during one of his regularly scheduled bathroom breaks, I would simply put the pad down outside beforehand. Then, I would take him to the pad (while on leash) and give Morgan his bathroom command. I did this for a while and then, I moved the pad into the garage and followed the same process. I then moved the pad onto the floor in my bathroom inside our house and took him to that spot on a regularly scheduled bathroom break. It worked like a charm! I am going to try the same approach with Whistle and I’ll let you know if it works again. I’ll never forget the smile on Morgan and my husband’s face the first time he relieved himself in the universal bathroom at the airport! We were all so excited. Thanks for your comment.

]]> Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Brett http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-307 Brett Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:20:44 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-307 I absolutely would file a complaint, you and your service dog are entitled to be together, this isn't just a request it is the law I absolutely would file a complaint, you and your service dog are entitled to be together, this isn’t just a request it is the law

]]> Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Team Logan http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-303 Team Logan Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:21:46 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-303 We travelled through Newark and arranged an escort to the relief area through the airline. In our instance it was the same folks who usually push the wheelchairs. Unfortunately it was outside the secured area but our escort facilitated getting us to the beginning of the line on our return. We did this twice, on the way over and the way back and had no problems. "If you need to leave the secure boarding area to relieve your animal, you must undergo the full screening process again. Inform the Security Officer upon your return to the security checkpoint and she/him will move you to the front of the screening line to expedite the screening process." http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1056.shtm Carry a copy of this webpage with you. Security officials will sometimes argue about the policy so you'll want to be able to show it to them in writing. Print the actual webpage so they can see it's from their own site. Also make sure you have this phone number for TSA if you have any other problems related to your disability or service animal at security checkpoints: 1-877-336-4872 "§382.51(5) In cooperation with the airport operator and in consultation with local service animal training organization(s), you must provide animal relief areas for service animals that accompany passengers departing, connecting, or arriving at an airport on your flights." page 142 "§382.91(c) As a carrier at a U.S. airport, you must, on request, in cooperation with the airport operator, provide for escorting a passenger with a service animal to an animal relief area provided under §382.51(a)(5) of this Part." page 153 We travelled through Newark and arranged an escort to the relief area through the airline. In our instance it was the same folks who usually push the wheelchairs. Unfortunately it was outside the secured area but our escort facilitated getting us to the beginning of the line on our return. We did this twice, on the way over and the way back and had no problems.

“If you need to leave the secure boarding area to relieve your animal, you must undergo the full screening process again. Inform the Security Officer upon your return to the security checkpoint and she/him will move you to the front of the screening line to expedite the screening process.”
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/specialneeds/editorial_1056.shtm

Carry a copy of this webpage with you. Security officials will sometimes argue about the policy so you’ll want to be able to show it to them in writing. Print the actual webpage so they can see it’s from their own site. Also make sure you have this phone number for TSA if you have any other problems related to your disability or service animal at security checkpoints: 1-877-336-4872
“§382.51(5) In cooperation with the airport operator and in consultation with local service animal training organization(s), you must provide animal relief areas for service animals that accompany passengers departing, connecting, or arriving at an airport on your flights.” page 142

“§382.91(c) As a carrier at a U.S. airport, you must, on request, in cooperation with the airport operator, provide for escorting a passenger with a service animal to an animal relief area provided under §382.51(a)(5) of this Part.” page 153

]]> Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Marcie http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-300 Marcie Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:42:38 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-300 Interesting concept! My husband and I actually trained my second service dog, Morgan, to relieve himself on a disposal pad. We did that when we traveled internationally and didn't have enough time to get him outside and back through security. We are planning another international trip this Fall and are going to try and train Whistle, my current service dog, to relieve himself on a disposal pad. Wish us luck! Thanks so much for your comment. Interesting concept! My husband and I actually trained my second service dog, Morgan, to relieve himself on a disposal pad. We did that when we traveled internationally and didn’t have enough time to get him outside and back through security. We are planning another international trip this Fall and are going to try and train Whistle, my current service dog, to relieve himself on a disposal pad. Wish us luck! Thanks so much for your comment.

]]> Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Susan Whitman http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-299 Susan Whitman Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:34:38 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-299 Seattle's airport has a relieving area in concourse C across from Boarders Bookstore. It is just a small tiled room with a drain in one corner for them to hose the room down. They have also supplied baggies (which I believe is my responsibility) and a garbage can. It is a strange consept for the dogs since most have been trained not to pee inside......but it works! Thank you Sea-Tac!! Seattle’s airport has a relieving area in concourse C across from Boarders Bookstore. It is just a small tiled room with a drain in one corner for them to hose the room down. They have also supplied baggies (which I believe is my responsibility) and a garbage can. It is a strange consept for the dogs since most have been trained not to pee inside……but it works! Thank you Sea-Tac!!

]]> Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Marcie http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-298 Marcie Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:14:12 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-298 Thanks for your comment Tonja. I used to travel alone but as I am getting older, I realized that it's just not safe for me to travel alone anymore. And, yes, I was extremely lucky to be able to travel with a caregiver on this trip. However, this was our first time to travel together and this was all new to her. Every time I travel I feel like I am taking a huge risk. But for some reason, I love to travel and I keep on taking that risk! I am hoping we can educate the airport personnel and TSA and make the road to travel a little easier for those who come after us. Thanks for your comment Tonja. I used to travel alone but as I am getting older, I realized that it’s just not safe for me to travel alone anymore. And, yes, I was extremely lucky to be able to travel with a caregiver on this trip. However, this was our first time to travel together and this was all new to her. Every time I travel I feel like I am taking a huge risk. But for some reason, I love to travel and I keep on taking that risk! I am hoping we can educate the airport personnel and TSA and make the road to travel a little easier for those who come after us.

]]> Comment on Service Animal Relief Areas at Airports by Tonja http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/service-animal-relief-areas-at-airports/comment-page-1/#comment-297 Tonja Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:45:20 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=607#comment-297 File a complaint. You are lucky to have a caregiver to do this.. I hesitate to travel, because I would be the one doing this if I were to fly. As everyone's issues are different, with no accommodation accidents are bound to happen whether it be the Assistance Dog handler not being able to walk that far, or that fast or to stand in a line under time constraints and stressful conditions. I wouldn't even know how to handle this if I were to also become ill while at the airport, and then have to manage to get out to the relief area and then stand in line again to get back through.. some of us only have so many "spoons" a day. Thanks for sharing! Just my two cents. Tonja File a complaint. You are lucky to have a caregiver to do this.. I hesitate to travel, because I would be the one doing this if I were to fly. As everyone’s issues are different, with no accommodation accidents are bound to happen whether it be the Assistance Dog handler not being able to walk that far, or that fast or to stand in a line under time constraints and stressful conditions.

I wouldn’t even know how to handle this if I were to also become ill while at the airport, and then have to manage to get out to the relief area and then stand in line again to get back through.. some of us only have so many “spoons” a day.

Thanks for sharing!

Just my two cents.
Tonja

]]> Comment on Courthouse Dogs Help Ensure Justice is Served by Ellen O'Neill-Stephens http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/courthouse-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-277 Ellen O'Neill-Stephens Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:11:24 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=596#comment-277 For more information about Courthouse Dogs see www.courthousedogs.com. For more information about Courthouse Dogs see http://www.courthousedogs.com.

]]> Comment on Courthouse Dogs Help Ensure Justice is Served by Team Logan http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/07/courthouse-dogs/comment-page-1/#comment-276 Team Logan Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:56:57 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=596#comment-276 Looking forward to hearing the podcast! I was wondering how courthouse dogs could be considered assistance dogs and not therapy dogs but in this instance it's a dual role. Otherwise they are considered therapy dogs? Marcie, are you going to the IAADP conference? Looking forward to hearing the podcast! I was wondering how courthouse dogs could be considered assistance dogs and not therapy dogs but in this instance it’s a dual role. Otherwise they are considered therapy dogs?

Marcie, are you going to the IAADP conference?

]]> Comment on The Influence of Bacon by Laura http://www.workinglikedogs.com/2010/02/bacon/comment-page-1/#comment-271 Laura Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:59:29 +0000 http://www.workinglikedogs.com/?p=473#comment-271 Hi Marcie, I just subscribed to your blog and am laughing out loud at this story! I so enjoyed your diversity program earlier this year, thanks for all you do for NM! Laura Hi Marcie,

I just subscribed to your blog and am laughing out loud at this story! I so enjoyed your diversity program earlier this year, thanks for all you do for NM!

Laura

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