Injured K-9 finishes last leg of 100-mile race

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Flying a Service Dog There are a few things you should know about flying a service dog or service dog in training. 1. WHAT TO TAKE: -Take all appropriate paperwork with you to the airport. This inculdes a copy of all current vacinations including Rabies, and a travel certificate from the dog's vet within 10 days of travel showing dog is healthy. I have never been questioned for or asked about these when flying a service dog, but you need them just in case they ask. -a small "placemat" for the dog to lie on on the floor for comfort and control :-). -poopy bags, paper towels or handi wipes for any accidents, a collapsible water bowl, dogfood, service dog vest, leash, 2. FEES? The airline is not supposed to charge you a pet fee or any other special fee for having the dog with you on the flight. 3. WHERE TO SIT ON THE PLANE Your service dog must sit under your feet on the plane so always ask for a window seat so the dog has more room and is not in the aisle, and try to get a bulk head seat right behind first class where there is additional room for your feet and the dog. TAKE A DIRECT FLIGHT WHEN EVER POSSIBLE. 4. AT THE AIRPORT It is good to walk the dog at the airport and have them potty before checking in, and then again after you check your bags/get your ticket because after you go thru security you will not have access to the outside of the airport unless you go out and then back thru security. If your airport is large, find the elevators and use them to change floors. They dont usually have stairs and I dont like taking the dogs on the escalators. Too much can go wrong with the dog being scared or getting hair snagged. When you arrive at your destination, go directly to the outside and let the dog use the bathroom, then go to baggage claim. The dog will need to pee due to the pressue changes in the plane and somestimes the stress of the flight/or relaxation off the nap they took while flying. 5. SECURITY It is easiest to go thru the special assitance line of security (handicap/gold card member line) if they will let you. This line is much shorter less stressful on the dog. Some metal detector screeners will let you leave on the leash/collar/vest and some will want the dog naked to go thru. I usually put the dog in a down stay, walk though the metal detector and wait for the screener to say it is ok for the dog to come thru. Then call the dog to me. 6. ATTIRE I normally wear my DTIYH shirt and then there are no questions about what my disability is. Of course I have none, but the service dogs in training have the same rights as service dogs. You will get lots of questions by fellow passengers about the dog who dont know you dont have to give them that information In my experience, the more evasive you are the more shady you seem with the dog there. I always say the dog is in training for ......... service. I have nvere had anyone complain about the dogs when they fly (I have flown 2 different dogs). Laura Moretz
Injured K-9 finishes last leg of 100-mile race
NBC - Sacramento police officer Randy Van Dusen and his partner Bodie gave each other lots of love as they were reunited at Placer High School. The two were separated for the first time this weekend, so the officer could join the western states 100-mile
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Mich. K-9 turns on handler, is fatally shot
PONTIAC, Mich. — An Oakland County Sheriff's deputy shot and killed his K-9 after the animal attacked him during a trip to the veterinarian Thursday. Sheriff's officials say Gunner, a German Shepherd who had been with the department for five years, had
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New police dogs show off their skills at K-9 commencement
As soon as the police canine handler put on the "bite suit," Ike began howling. The Belgian Malinois gave Clark County sheriff's Deputy Brian Ellithorpe a death stare as the deputy stood several yards from him, dressed in the protective, padded
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Danvers to host K-9 competition
DANVERS — When Essex County Sheriff’s Department K-9 Sgt. Donald Evans barks a command in German, Blitz, his 5-year-old German shepherd, does as he’s told. Without saying a word, Evans raises his arm to his side, and Blitz stands and remains motionless.
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Police: Repeat car thief arrested with help of Redding police K-9
Redding police caught a suspected car thief Saturday, but needed a police K-9 to help in the arrest. Police went to Sunwood Drive and Vega Street about 3:45 p.m. Saturday after getting a report of a suspicious man in the area. While officers
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Wilson Borough Police Department's K-9 Corps: A dog's tale
For those who are dog lovers, police supporters, or K-9 aficionados, here's a little history on the Wilson Borough K-9 Corps, which can also be found online, with photos, at Wilson Borough Police Department. The Wilson corps consists of two
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K-9 units statewide compete for 'top dog'
SPRINGFIELD, Ore. -- It wasn't your average day at the dog park as the 17th annual Springfield Canine Competition hit Silke Field Saturday. The competition featured Canine officers from police departments statewide competing in five events, like
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K-9 tracks robbery suspect hiding in a tree
PASCO, Wash. -- A robbery suspect led Pasco police on an overnight chase and search that eventually ended with the suspect trapped in a tree at a local golf course. Pasco Police Capt. Jim Raymond says it started after midnight, at the Wal-Mart
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