Guess what guys? I’ve been practicing retrieving a ‘phone’ and ‘keys’ and am getting so much better at bringing items to my puppy raisers. I like taking clothes, remotes, and boxes too. However, sometimes the stuff is so interesting, I get distracted and forget to ‘bring’ it back. Oops. I don’t always get treats but occasionally I do get to help with chores like taking out the recycling. If I’m being really good, they let me put my ‘paws up’ and pick up my grooming bag from the counter. I’ve … [Read more...]
Hero Dogs Ernie here!
I’ve been newly placed with my Hero Raisers and we’ve been having a ball. Play is learning, though! And boy, have I been learning quickly. I’m working on all sorts of impulse control skills (a true feat, let me tell you), and can easily WAIT to come out of my kennel in the morning (even though when I get excited, my whole butt wiggles), for meals in my wobble, and to go through doors and in and out of elevators— something my raiser and I practiced a lot so that I could go to work with … [Read more...]
Therapy Dog Louie – Super Diver
Hi Everyone, it is I, Louie!!! How are you all? I am enjoying life to the max! During the first several months as a therapist, my work has been heterogeneous. Without fracturing confidentiality, I can tell you that every client has left our session wearing a smile, and if you remember, I love making humans smile. I have enjoyed visiting psychiatric institutions, colleges, high schools, a homeless shelter, and libraries. I also worked for a couple of emergencies. As a therapist you … [Read more...]
Hero Dogs Bartley Out-and-About
Hero Dogs Bartley here, reporting from my puppy sitting adventures with Becca P. Becca P. is Hero Dogs Ruby's and Hero Dogs Clara's Puppy Raiser. Plus she puppy sits a lot! (P.S. I couldn't get away with anything ;). Becca brought me home after class and I’ve been so busy sniffing everything and exploring! So far I’ve been to get food (well the human gets food, I am on a strict kibble only diet) twice at Nalley Fresh, went to her old school campus to play ball, taken a few walks around and near … [Read more...]
Hero Dogs Kirby’s Hemp-enings!
As you may know, I'm training to be a service dog, so I go everywhere with my raisers, including to their work. From what I overhear, M works in this building called the Senate. She says its great for my training because it has lots of stairways, elevators, people, and handicap buttons to practice with. One day last week, the Senator requested we bring him a basket of Hemp products since he was going to give a speech for Hemp History Week. I was proud to be trusted for this special delivery, and … [Read more...]