Flying with emotional support dog

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You sound like a weak person

What in the world?!? OP, ignore these people. Do what's right for you and for your dog.

[Anonymous]

I am allergic to dogs. If I had to sit next to a dog on a flight my eyes would water, I would sneeze, and I might have an asthma attack. What about my rights? Keep your dog at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am allergic to dogs. If I had to sit next to a dog on a flight my eyes would water, I would sneeze, and I might have an asthma attack. What about my rights? Keep your dog at home.

I'm sure they'd adjust your seat and switch you with someone else. I'm allergic to most perfumes, lotions, and scented products. If I had to sit next to you on my flight, my eyes would water, I would sneeze, and I might have an asthma attack. What about my rights? Keep your butt at home.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am allergic to dogs. If I had to sit next to a dog on a flight my eyes would water, I would sneeze, and I might have an asthma attack. What about my rights? Keep your dog at home.

I'm sure they'd adjust your seat and switch you with someone else. I'm allergic to most perfumes, lotions, and scented products. If I had to sit next to you on my flight, my eyes would water, I would sneeze, and I might have an asthma attack. What about my rights? Keep your butt at home.

Well, PP is not necessarily wearing scented products, but I get your point. I'm also quite allergic to pet dander, but I'll just take an antihistamine or have my seat moved if it means that someone with actual PTSD can get to their parent's funeral, their new house, vacation of a lifetime, etc. Have some empathy, people.

Oh, and the "weak person" poster is clearly a troll. Just ignore it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we don't fly with her she will be alone with a sitter/dog daycare for 6-7 weeks and I just can't think to do that to her.

1. I don't know how I will get on without her

2. I'll worry every minute

3. If she gets in a fight or injured or sick and we aren't there to get here or help her

4. If she thinks we've abandoned her

Sounds like you are the emotional support human for your dog.

If she's paying, ans you can behave properly, I'd say why not fly with her.

[Anonymous]

An "emotional support" dog has no meaning, no real certification, and no training. It's your pet, OP.

STOP SERVICE DOG FRAUD

http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.9194893/k.652A/Stop_Service_Dog_Fraud/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=cdKGIRNqEmG&b=9194893&en=dmLPJ6PPLcKYKgOSLbLVKcP2InISIfPYKjK5IkP6LwJfE

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have PTSD and an actual need and certified dog.

Although I've never flown with her.

I am just wondering the logistics of drinking, cabin pressure....

I usually drive with her but it's simply too far this time

I could get an "emotional support" certification for the fox that is currently standing in my driveway. It means nothing.

But people do bring animals in the cabin. Just tell the airline ahead of time, get an appropriate carrier, make sure it gets to relieve itself before you get on the plane. Ask your vet if it needs a sedative. Don't make a big deal about bringing the animal on the plane. When you get to your destination, let the dog relieve itself and give it some water before you go to baggage claim.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we don't fly with her she will be alone with a sitter/dog daycare for 6-7 weeks and I just can't think to do that to her.

1. I don't know how I will get on without her

2. I'll worry every minute

3. If she gets in a fight or injured or sick and we aren't there to get here or help her

4. If she thinks we've abandoned her

So you have Borderline Personality Disorder?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:An "emotional support" dog has no meaning, no real certification, and no training. It's your pet, OP.

STOP SERVICE DOG FRAUD

http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.9194893/k.652A/Stop_Service_Dog_Fraud/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=cdKGIRNqEmG&b=9194893&en=dmLPJ6PPLcKYKgOSLbLVKcP2InISIfPYKjK5IkP6LwJfE

This. this shit has to stop.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:An "emotional support" dog has no meaning, no real certification, and no training. It's your pet, OP.

STOP SERVICE DOG FRAUD

http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.9194893/k.652A/Stop_Service_Dog_Fraud/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=cdKGIRNqEmG&b=9194893&en=dmLPJ6PPLcKYKgOSLbLVKcP2InISIfPYKjK5IkP6LwJfE

This. this shit has to stop.

+2. I literally cannot believe there isn't more outrage about this.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:An "emotional support" dog has no meaning, no real certification, and no training. It's your pet, OP.

STOP SERVICE DOG FRAUD

http://www.cci.org/site/c.cdKGIRNqEmG/b.9194893/k.652A/Stop_Service_Dog_Fraud/apps/ka/ct/contactus.asp?c=cdKGIRNqEmG&b=9194893&en=dmLPJ6PPLcKYKgOSLbLVKcP2InISIfPYKjK5IkP6LwJfE

This. this shit has to stop.

Yeah, this. Real, legitimate service animals are welcome on any flight, and anywhere else. But this "emotional support" nonsense is either used by people who just want their pet with them at all times, or people why are legitimately comforted by a pet. But you know what? That doesn't mean you can fly with your German Shepard, simply because he makes you feel better. You are overly newvous, and sometime you have to make sacrifices. In this case, that means either drive, fly without the dog, or don't travel. Simple.

[Anonymous]

I think you should travel with an emotional support turtle instead.

http://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2014/10/20/pets-allowed

[Anonymous]

Who pissed in you alls cornflakes this morning?!? Is this a pet forum troll? It's very easy to travel with any dog. I fly with mine (and pay through the teeth sadly). Dog has no issues flying and stays happily in his carrier. I give him something to chew on as we ascend or descend in case his ears hurt. I give him less water so than he can hold it better. Pretty much no one realizes I have a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If we don't fly with her she will be alone with a sitter/dog daycare for 6-7 weeks and I just can't think to do that to her.

1. I don't know how I will get on without her

2. I'll worry every minute

3. If she gets in a fight or injured or sick and we aren't there to get here or help her

4. If she thinks we've abandoned her

Fpy uer as cargo like a normal dog.

She is NOT. A necessary aide dog for a disability. Quit abusing the system.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Who pissed in you alls cornflakes this morning?!? Is this a pet forum troll? It's very easy to travel with any dog. I fly with mine (and pay through the teeth sadly). Dog has no issues flying and stays happily in his carrier. I give him something to chew on as we ascend or descend in case his ears hurt. I give him less water so than he can hold it better. Pretty much no one realizes I have a dog.

I GUARANTEE that the person with allergies would realize. And while your pet is of course the perfect angel I have been on two flights during the past year where a lap dog got away from its owner and was running under seats/took a dump/created chaos. Sorry but I'm not paying to travel to deal with animals. In getting a pet people should accept certain limitations. Those being that that pet is boarded when you vacation or you leave it with a loved or trusted caregiver.

You SHOULD be paying through the teeth to bring an animal into an enclosed space where no one knows how that animal will react. I can only hope that this whole notion of "emotional support animals" will come to an end soon as more and more people complain. My husband is incredibly allergic to cats. A cat on a plane makes him miserable for 24 hours. We've banned peanuts, pets in the cabin will and should be next.