What You Need to Bring With You

• Pack your service animal's identification paperwork showing up-to-date vaccines and certification as a therapy dog in an accessible pocket or bag. Check with your airline about any additional paperwork that might be needed. Choose a proper harness or therapy halter for the dog to wear that will help to establish the dog's role as a service dog for a disabled person. Always use a sturdy leash that has your name and flight number attached to it when traveling with your service dog. If you need to leave the secure area to relieve your dog, you will need to go through security again to be cleared.
  
  

Your Responsibility for Your Service Dog

• Always tell the security agents that your dog is a service dog and that it will be traveling with you. The security agent can then decide to move you and your dog to the front of the line so that he can spend more time clearing you through security. You need to assist the security agent with the inspection by maintaining your service dog in a calm, safe manner to ensure that nether the security agent nor other passengers are not harmed by your dog.
  
  

The Role of the Security Agents

• Security agents are taught not to interact, play with or distract service dogs. Tell the security agent how to best inspect your service dog. If your dog is going to walk through the metal detector, the security agent will need to inspect its harness, backpack or any other belongings that it is carrying. The items will not be removed from your dog nor should you be separated from your dog during the screening process.
  
  

Travel Tips

• Pack your service dog's suitcase or backpack the same way that you would you own. Keep in mind the guidelines of what can and cannot be carried onto the airplane. No nail clippers, files, large bottles of shampoo or liquids are to be placed in carry-on luggage. Do pack water and a dish and don't forget a comfy pad or blanket for inside the airplane.