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✈ Top Dogs Being able to increase awareness about assistance dogs, and what they do, is very rewarding. —Kelli Heilman 54 july 2013 usairwaysmag.com ➺ pHotos by bryan KinKade every two years without missing work, and fly standby to transport the animals. The training agencies also have to meet certain requirements. Each must be nonprofit and a member of Assistance Dogs International. Deb Cunningham of Eyes Ears Nose & Paws, a servicedog organization based in North Carolina, talks with the employees about proper care for dogs. She teaches them how to walk the dogs (with a loose leash), what signs and body language to watch for (tucked tail means high stress level), and basic, short commands to use. “The most important command you can remember,” she says, “is ‘good puppy!’ ” The volunteers then get to try working with a puppy and a few assistance dogs in the training center’s mock cabins. The employees practice getting dogs to sit under a cabin seat. They carry a puppy around to see just how heavy a 15-pound cutie can feel after a few minutes. They also learn how to clean up any doggie accidents and how to go through airport security with the dogs. At the end of training, employees have the

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - July 2013

US Airways - July 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Family-Friendly Vacations
Wine & Dine: The Other Portland
Great Tastes: Benjamin Steakhouse
Wine & Dine: A Crafty Measure
Diversions: Fresh as You Please
Great Tastes: Savor
Great Escapes: Now Resorts & Spas
Adventure: Climbing Mt. Rainier
Travel Feature: Grand Cayman, the Epicure's Island
US Airways: Top Dogs
Special Section: Northwest Arkansas
Golf: Primland, a Course Apart
Special Section: North Carolina High Country
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - July 2013