limits to Service animals and ESA dogs?

[WhyDoPets]

Thanks for the information.

Maria.

[Lh1234]

If I have two ESA dogs but we can only have one can I have one under my name, fly as an ESA with no charge and pay the fee for the additional?

[TheMiddleSeat]

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@Lh1234 wrote:

If I have two ESA dogs but we can only have one can I have one under my name, fly as an ESA with no charge and pay the fee for the additional?

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That does appear to be a valid option as long as you have the appropriate paperwork for the ESA dog and book the reservation for the pet dog in the carrier.  The only policy I could find about flying with one of each is this:

• A pet may not share a carrier with a trained service animal or an emotional support animal.

--TheMiddleSeat

[honduh8]

I look perfectly normal but have seizures and past history of strokes. I am only 41 years old. I have a 130 pound great pyrenees trained to sense oncoming seizures and he will get under me so I don't get hurt falling. Sorry, a small dog can't accommodate a 120 pound person. I'm self conscious about it as it is. I've been harassed for my dog at plenty of places because I appear "normal". How would you feel if you HAD to take a huge dog with you everywhere? I love him dearly but it's not the most convenient to have to take a dog everywhere. Think about your day or a vacation and imagine having to pack and haul around a huge dog. Not always the most fun! Better than falling down randomly with a seizure and cracking my head open tho. So limiting the size of a service animal isn't the best idea either. 

[dfwskier]

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@honduh8 wrote:

Well the rules have changed since 2020. ESA's a no longer allowed.

You certainly have the right to fly with your service dog, and by your description of your situation you do need a service dog.

I hope you find a way to control your seizures, but if not you do have your 130 pound friend there to help out. A very good friend indeed.

All the best to you...