Anyone ever seen a large dog ride in a seat on an airline?

AndrewR

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I flew from Dayton to Las Vegas with a military working dog, who is likely headed with his handler to Afghanistan. They did have a crate for him, but the lucky dog rode in a seat on both flights, which I had never seen before. He was a beautiful shepherd, probably 90-100 lbs or so.

Anyone else seen a large breed dog in the cabin? I've seen the little ones, but never a dog with its own seat!
 

FoBoT

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i saw a cello with its own seat once, in business class trans-atlantic, some dude going to NYC to play carnegie hall
 

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Assist dogs can ride in the cabin. Usually in the bulkhead row, so they can't go under the seat in the next row forward.
 

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My wife has flown with her guide dog, a 90lb lab. He rides tucked in the floorboard by her feet, same as in a car. It can be a tight fit. :p
 

GTaudiophile

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I was in the same situation. Military dog and his handler both riding in first class on Delta.

I spoke to the soldier and he told me that he and his dog are never seperated!
 

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Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
I was in the same situation. Military dog and his handler both riding in first class on Delta.

I spoke to the soldier and he told me that he and his dog are never seperated!

Man if I join the military I should look into that. For some reason that sound very cool, the dog with you everywhere and its part of your job.
 

Nohr

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Originally posted by: mercanucaribe
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
Delta has a companion animal program. A person can take up to a miniature horse with them.
A miniature horse??
Yes, it's not common but some people have trained miniature horses to act like guide dogs for the blind.