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I had no idea therapy or comfort dogs were allowed on planes. At least this is how I read this. Interesting explanation and clarity about service animals.
One of the network Nightly News did a story on service animals on planes. It seems most people don't mind dogs but there are now other animals such as pigs and even a duck who have become service animals and allowed on all sorts of transportation methods. BTW, the duck was wearing a diaper.
I expect we can look forward to people marrying their pets.
that my main concern is overcrowding- on a recent trip to the airport, the teenager with her dog explained that the dog - and it was a big one- 60 lbs at least- wasn't allowed on the seats or in the aisle (so I was like, where is it going to go)..
Also the dog didn't appear to have basic obedience training,
I found the link helpful, as it makes the distinction between actual service dogs and emotional support animals (which are allowed in housing situations that don't allow pets but not other places like... airplanes? I guess)- the dog must be TRAINED in a certain behavior to provide a service, not just be present....
Edited to add:
The distinction I am making that I didn't get before the article- is that it takes more than the presence of the animal to qualify the dogs presence of the animal on - say a plane- the animal must demonstrate a TRAINED behavior specific to the emotional support of its person to qualify.
thats what I got from the article-- and I don't know that a lot of these people who get these online certificates for their dogs understand that (and I know, personally, of THREE)
PPS, pigs are smart, but training a duck to perform specific supportive behaviors when cued?... (I have had ducks)...
Last edited by CAjerseychick; 01-03-2017 at 02:26 PM..
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I run to the seats next to any animal so I'm glad they allow it! On one of my last trips I sat next to a Great Dane and loved every minute of the 4-5 hour flight! Helped MY anxiety! However I often wonder about people that are allergic to animals. Being in an enclosed space with major allergens could have some serious consequences! I almost think airlines should notify customers ahead of time whether or not it is a pet friendly flight.
I run to the seats next to any animal so I'm glad they allow it! On one of my last trips I sat next to a Great Dane and loved every minute of the 4-5 hour flight! Helped MY anxiety! However I often wonder about people that are allergic to animals. Being in an enclosed space with major allergens could have some serious consequences! I almost think airlines should notify customers ahead of time whether or not it is a pet friendly flight.
You make a good point, a friend of mine, was highly allergic to dogs & cats, it would not have been fair for her to be on a plane with them, so I agree the airlines need to let passengers know.
I was shocked today to find out people are now allowed to bring their dogs and cats on the flight with them. Just another reason not to fly. Doesnt anyone realize that adog or cat flying around an airplane cabin a hazzard to the health of people in the case of severe turbulance or a crash. After all, theres no way to secure them like luggage or people.
Perhaps the real problem is that human therapists cost too much and don't like flying coach.
I know three different people who wanted to travel with their dogs.
They latched onto this nonsense and are now flying all over the place (including internationally) with their dogs now. Big dogs. Dogs that don't actually do anything for anyone but can easily get 'certified.'
I think only service dogs should be allowed, as at least they are required to be trained. But not my untrained 'emotional support' dog, cat, whatever. Service dogs have rights to go anywhere, even hospitals, ESAs don't. I don't understand why they are allowed on planes when in all other cases of public access, only true service animals have that.
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