Goldstar German Shepherds

MP # 001

To expedite your order, you may call in: (702) 497-7229 or (702) 612-7106. We have operators standing by from 6am - 10pm PST. We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, or American Express.

Upon receipt of your order you will receive an e-mail confirmation and certification number

If you plan on flying with your service dog there are certain procedures you should follow and certain things you should be aware of.

When you make your airline reservation, be certain to alert the clerk that you have a service dog. The clerk may or may not ask if the dog is certified, and if so, with whom it is certified. A person traveling with a service dog is not required by law to pay an extra fee for the dog. The dog will be allowed to travel in the regular passenger cabin and will not be separated from the owner.

When going through the screening process the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) says the following:

If you have a service dog, you are encouraged to inform the security officer that the animal accompanying you is a service animal and not a pet. This will provide you with an opportunity to move to the front of the screening line since the security officer may need to spend more time with you.

It is recommended that persons using a service/assistance dog carry appropriate identification for the dog. Identification may include cards and certification documentation, presence of a harness or vest and markings on the harness or vest, or other credible assurance of the passenger using the animal for a disability.

At no time during the screening process will you be required to be separated from your service dog.

The security officer should ask permission before touching your service dog or its belongings.

Security officers have been trained not to communicate, distract, interact with, play with, feed, or pet service animals.

Advise the security officer how you and your dog can best achieve screening when going through the metal detector as a team (walking together, with the dog walking in front, with the dog walking behind).

If the walk through metal detector sounds where you and your service dog have walked together, both you and the dog must undergo additional screening.

If the walk through metal detector sounds on either you or your service dog individually (because you walked through separately), additional screening must be conducted on whoever sounded the walk through metal detector.

If your service dog sounds the walk through metal detector, the security officer will ask your permission and assistance before they touch your service dog and its belongings. The security officer will then perform a physical inspection of your dog and its belongings (collar, backpack, lead, vest, harness, etc.)

You must assist with the inspection process by controlling the service dog while the security officer conducts the inspection. You are required to maintain control of the dog in a manner that ensures that the dog cannot harm the security officer.

If you need to leave the secure boarding area to relieve your dog, you must undergo the full screening process again. Inform the security officer upon your return to the security checkpoint and he/she will move you to the front of the screening line to expedite the screening process.

On Tuesday, September 26, 2006, TSA adjusted the ban on liquids, gels, and aerosols. As an aid to those going through TSA airport security checkpoints, please read the following:

Air travelers may now carry liquids, gels and aerosols in their carry-on bag when going through security checkpoints.

With certain exceptions for prescription and over-the-counter medicines, baby formula and breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, the following rules apply to all liquids, gels, and aerosols you want to carry through a security checkpoint.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be in three-ounce or smaller containers. Larger containers that are half-full or toothpaste tubes rolled up are not allowed. Each container must be three ounces or smaller.

All liquids, gels and aerosols must be placed in a single, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag. Gallon size bags or bags that are not zip-top such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed. Each traveler can use only one, quart-size, zip-top, clear plastic bag.

Each traveler must remove their quart-sized plastic, zip-top bag from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.

Please keep in mind that these rules were developed after extensive research and understanding of current threats. They are intended to help air travelers bring essential toiletries and other liquids, gels and aerosols for short trips. If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your luggage and check them with your airline.

To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers, in the absence of suspicious activity or items, greater than 3 ounces of the following liquids, gels and aerosols are permitted through the security checkpoint in reasonable quantities for the duration of your itinerary (all exceptions must be presented to the security officer in front of the checkpoint):

All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;

Liquids including water, juice, or liquid nutrition or gels for passengers with a disability or medical condition;

Life-support and life-sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs;

Items used to augment the body for medical or cosmetic reasons such as mastectomy products, prosthetic breasts, bras or shells containing gels, saline solution, or other liquids; and,

Gels or frozen liquids needed to cool disability or medically related items used by persons with disabilities or medical conditions.

You are allowed reasonable amounts over 3 ounces of the items above in your carry-on baggage, but you will need to perform the following:

Separate these items from the liquids, gels, and aerosols in your quart-size and zip-top bag.

Declare you have the items to one of the security officers at the security checkpoint.

Present these items for additional inspection once reaching the X-ray. These items are subject to additional screening.

The TSA has also taken steps to ensure the security of the boarding areas after you pass through security checkpoints. Therefore, any liquid, gel or aerosol, such as coffee or soda, purchased in the secure area beyond the security checkpoint is allowed aboard your plane. Please note that if you have a layover and are re-screened at your connecting airport the current rules (see above) for carry-ons apply.

You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids.

The TSA asks for your cooperation in the screening process by being prepared before you arrive. They also ask that you follow the guidelines above and try not to over-think these guidelines. Please pack liquids, gels, and aerosols in your checked baggage even if you do not normally check a bag.

In addition to liquids, gels, and aerosols numerous other potentially dangerous items are not permitted in carry-on baggage. The TSA strongly encourages travelers to read more about previously prohibited items to avoid complications during screening.

Goldstar is a "for profit" organization. We try to keep the prices of our trained service/companion dogs relatively low ($2500.00 - $3500.00). Even so, there are many in need of service dogs who simply cannot afford them. We have just begun to implement a service/companion dog subsidy program whereby we may take a service dog prospect through the standard basic and advanced obedience training and potty training programs. We take the dog through the spay/neuter procedure and secure all necessary inoculations (rabies, distemper, parvovirus, etc.) We take the dog through the socialization process, obstacle negotiation training, and certification process. The recipient receives not only his/her service/companion dog but also the dog's service dog vest, lead, and collar. The recipient also receives detailed written material pertaining to the capabilities of the dog. This whole procedure generally takes about 12 weeks. Any specialized training may then be completed by a qualified trainer residing in the area of the prospective owner.

The implementation of this program allows a person in need of a service/companion dog to obtain one from us for no more than $1400.00, plus the cost of shipping. The balance of the training, housing, and medical costs are subsidized by public donation. Although we are only at the outset of this program, we'd like to thank those who have made donations. You have certainly touched the lives of others in a positive way.

For those of you who are able to give a donation we have a special gift for you...

No matter what the amount of your donation you will receive a thank you letter, suitable for framing, with the seal of Goldstar affixed.

To have your custom photo ceramic tile created, whether you mail in a donation or elect to call in, please follow this procedure: Attach the digital photo file you'd like to have the tile created from to this link: goldstar_252@yahoo.com You will receive your photo ceramic tile and your thank you letter within 2 weeks.

Be certain to have your name, mailing address, telephone number, and donation amount inserted in the message area.