Originally Posted by
slawecki
i recently saw someone bringing a guide dog onto a flight. the dog was all decked out as a guide dog, but i don't think it was. was a border collie, with the owner, and was standing on two back paws against the check in desk, getting head rubs from the gate attendant.
while i watched for the next 5 min. dog did much more following than leading. i was unable to notice any defects in the dog's master.
There are many people who are legally blind who still have some vision left but not enough where they can get along on their own and, consequently, have a guide dog. It may not be at all evident just by looking at the person or the situation. Usually, though, when guide dogs are *working* they wouldn't be jumping up on the desk, as you mention.
Bobette