Once my training started, I did not disappoint. Felix gives Josh more responsibilities to care for him, walk and feed him, a reason to get up and get going. Here is the last trainers update on how Dori was doing before leaving the prison program, Hi, it is me Dori checking in from Chowchilla. Well, I can still be fluffy but definitely not tiny I came back to the ranch after spending time with a foster, and no one could believe how big Ive gotten! Ive loved reading these updates, hearing the affection the fosters have for their dogs and having a deeper insight on the lives of our service dogs in training when they are growing, learning, and going on adventures with their foster families, getting ready for their VERY important job. I still have ways to go with my training, but it is all part of the process, and before you know it, you will be hearing about my adventures during field trips, and soon enough, Ill be ready! She is doing positivity training in the back seat (meaning lots of treats for me), and we will be doing short car rides around the ranch until I start feeling more comfortable. I learned to open and close doors, bracing, and retrieving whatever you want. My name is Holly! Theres something special in the relationship a foster creates with their dogs, Ive loved reading these updates, hearing the affection the fosters have for their dogs when you read their description and having a deeper insight on the lives of our service dogs in training when they are growing, learning and going on adventures with their foster families, getting ready for their VERY important job. I really enjoy playing and have a ton of energy. And after that, I still have to finish up my training. I love this idea; I like to be of help and cannot wait to be helping my person one day. She will help me with my training! My name is Audrey. He is also sensitive to peoples ailments. Can you imagine? I would get startled, overwhelmed, and anxious. She gets excited to socialize but calms after a minute.. My commands are great at the ranch, but I still have to get better at search and tethering, and then I have to be able to perform them in public. My name is Ezra! Sometimes, when we are out in public, I try to hide behind Trainer Girl. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Due to her tendency to be timid, she would be best in a kid-free home or with older kids, 15+. JAVASCRIPT IS DISABLED. We had photos and videos, but we just couldnt wait to have him with us. So come back to get an update soon! But still just as adorable. You can also here the affection the trainers have for their dogs when you read their descriptions! With some time, growing up, and his help, the floppiness will go away. The love that Felix has is incredible, and so gentle! Joshuas vision had progressively gone downhill over the last 2 years as he underwent several eye surgeries to control his glaucoma, and as a result his vision had been significantly reduced. Love, Ezra (12/11/2020), Hi Everyone! In 1976, Smith started a program for training dogs to visit institutions. This is the day that Poppy and Jeff met each other for the 1st time. Her name is Kat, and I love her already!! https://fb.watch/8sD7R_yWXl/ (Im not crying, youre crying ). She said I did great out in public! If you are able to help us in this cause, please considering donating. All rights reserved. We have many Pekay puppies, both past and present, who have gone onto become successful therapy dogs. Joshua will be a graduate of the CNIB Buddy Dog Program in April 2022, and were looking forward to sharing the special moment with Josh and Felix. A stable and consistent environment is where she excels. I love being around my trainer, and I love to work. Eventually, I was able to channel my excitement. I was also very submissive. Bossman was very proud of Trainer Girl and me. I think there's something special in the way they express themselves about training and the dogs. I think there's something special in the way they express themselves about training and the dogs. Since I was doing so good, I got introduced to a new vest, it is called a bracing harness, and only some special doggos get to wear it. Right now, I am learning all my tricks and tasks in the prison program. I was TERRIFIED of cars. I heard I will learn to open doors, cabinets, drawers! It has been a long journey; I was born in California and took a long plane ride and then a long car ride with my Trainer-girl up to New Hampshire. After fine-tuning these three tasks, I was golden. When there is a trainers name used in the report, I will always use the name Joe for privacy reasons. She knows all of her basic commands and lots of advanced tasks. I think there's something special in the way they express themselves about training and the dogs. Students are selected by the teachers to participate in this program. Hello people! Would be okay in a home with other pets. I think there's something special in the way they express themselves about training and the dogs. When I have my vest on, I try to stay as close to his wheelchair and carriage as possible and am very careful when he asks to say hi to me with a paws up. This is my first time writing here, but Ive been around for a while now. She is warming up to the East Coast and is now training with a foster family located in New Hampshire! But I also eat VORACIOUSLY if you let me, I will eat as Ill never eat again. I am so ready to be someones forever service dog. Therapy dogs are not limited to a certain size or breed, the main factor that is important is their temperament. His heel has gotten so much better. Trainer Girls says that it is okay to get distracted sometimes, we are just getting to know each other, and as we bond more and more, it will be easier for me to give her all my focus. I LOVE it! I like all the other dogs and love my trainer girl. My favorite kind is mobility tasks. As we have done in the past, I would like to continue updating the dogs in the prison program in their trainers words. Dori graduated from the prison program and joined Kats pack in Sky Valley Ranch. 2057 Seven Mile Hill Rd, Dahlonega GA 30533, Visit our boarding kennel at:www.GoldLeafPetResort.com, Certified Therapy Dog Team- The Alliance of Therapy Dogs- described by Tester as the most well behaved dog he has ever tested, AKC Therapy Dog Title- currently applying for her Advanced Therapy Dog Title (100 visits). Thats gonna be me! It just feels odd to me, and I have to drop the item. I am learning Im safe as long as I am with her, I dont need to hide behind her. They say he is a calm an easy boy, has been in a couple outings and behaved excellent. Many organizations provide evaluation and registration for therapy dogs, sometimes with focus on a particular therapeutic practice such as reading to dogs. He used to frap around when retrieving stuff but his self-control is amazing now. Now that I am back at the ranch, I got to meet my new Trainer Girl! He is warming up to the East Coast, getting to know his new Trainer Girl and the other doggos in his pack. She can be hard to catch, so she may have the potential to be a darter. Dial, I love to do it, but I have to be consistent with actually hitting the button. The same with turning the lights on, I can turn them off every time, but turning them back on requires more precision and focus, and I was too excited for all that detail. Ive grown into one good looking boy! I am doing pretty good with the whole structured fetch thing, there is just one part I am struggling with. Duke graduated from the prison program and joined Sherlees pack in Sky Valley Ranch. He is going to be missed here but he is so ready for his next journey in finding his forever person. UFFF I think that has to be every dogs dream. I can be whiny in my crate, I am very interested in the cats, I sometimes pull while doing heel, I have trouble staying down, and I get overexcited at first when I am let out of my crate. If you are interested and think you are a good fit for Bess, please fill out the adoption application above. I am part of Grandma Lucy's sponsored litter. I started learning more and more advanced tasks. A high fenced-in yard is recommended. As soon as a dog enters our system, whether by purchase or by breeding program, they are assigned to a trainer. I got lots of exposure to new environments and did really well. After that, everything started going uphill. I am getting ready to move on. I didnt know what mobility meant but I like this new stage of training; and according to my trainers, I am a natural. I am living at the San Diego Ranch, and I love it here. Life has been good. Love, Bene! Isnt that exciting? Even her praise tone has to be mono-tone or she will get super excited. The dog must be friendly and patient, and be at ease when certain situations occur. My trainer tells me I am a very sweet girl. So, practice, practice, practice. I think they are figuring out who is my perfect match! Due to her timid nature, she only usually responds to sit, down, and stay. I must admit when I wrote my last update, I was kind of a mess. Drew here. He is warming up to the East Coast and is now training with a foster family located in New Hampshire! For now, we are working on the basics of structured fetch. About Bess: Bess is an energetic girl, who loves to chill and is eager to please. During field trips, I walked next to a cart perfectly; I sometimes got distracted, but I was able to focus back on my trainer quickly. The hardest part was waiting. She has not been tested around kids. Please enable JavaScript on your browser to best view this site. There were only a couple of advanced tasks I was struggling with. Therapy dogs are usually notassistanceorservicedogs, but can be one or both with some organizations. I am part of Grandma Lucy's sponsored litter. I LOVE staying cool during the hot summer days by swimming. Providing canine love for abused and neglected children in a court setting and supervised visitation. Our daily adventure always ends with Quiet-Time and a belly rub before bed. She tries to run from the shower. Due to her timid nature, she only usually responds to sit, down, and stay. And second, treats, lots and lots of treats; I LOVEEEEEE food. Trainer Girl says I have a great personality. We did need to take our shares in vacuum companies, though ! I got to play with the tiny hoomans and went to many different places. Every time I read them, it brings a smile to my face to picture the training going on, that we often do not get to see first hand. Its been a while since my previous update, and some things have changed I am not a tiny fluff anymore. Ive been doing such a great job with my downstays. Now I have a different Trainer, Trainer Girl Holly! I graduated from the prison program, and currently, I am living at the San Diego Ranch. Love, Drew (09/27/2020), We have some amazing fosters that have sent us an update on how their pupper is doing, and as we have done in the past with dogs that are in the prison program, I would like to continue updating the dogs in their trainers words. Except for one thing, I discovered I love to playfully mouth my handler hand. She can be motivated by food, and loves to play with small groups of dogs. (12/12/2020), Hello World! We will be hearing about his adventures soon. I was performing my tasks quickly and excitedly. Until next time! (03/01/2021). A stable and consistent environment is where she excels. I have tons of fun playing fetch and taking long walks but my most favorite thing to do is swim in the pool. There are certain things to look for before choosing which dog is right for you. I have learned to alert carefully using my paws, can dial an ADA phone pad and can brace to assist in helping to get up. Now I am back at the ranch to finish up my training and will be ready to go. But not long after, I was taking treats and ready to live with a foster. As we have done in the past, I would like to continue updating the dogs in the prison program in their trainers words. Bess has passed her basic obedience training and some advanced training. So far, I have just been looking for the hot dogs, but I heard the trainers talking, and I think I will be ready to start looking for my tiny hoomans scent soon! It took me a while to get up the nerve to jump in but once I did; I didnt want to come out. Even though my training is going awesome, a month ago I started whining. Love, Audrey! She doesn't like her muzzle held, hence, she will not be placed in a home with children or a home where small children frequently visit. In prison, she was a star student. Since I am improving so much and my basics are looking good, the hoomans think I am ready for the next level of training! A dog was available, a golden retriever named Felix who was almost 2 and available to the CNIB Buddy Dog Program. I am a good boy, but Trainer Girl says I need to chill I will work on that and let you know how this good boy does. The other doggos are telling me I shouldnt worry about them. I love retrieving it and wearing it. I am excited to keep learning this and other mobility tasks! According to Boss Man, it is the hormones getting me crazy; so after the vet takes care of that (whatever that means) and I get a vacation to recover, Ill be back! I will learn to retrieve all kinds of items! R.E.A.D.- Sue Ellen goes to three different venues where children/students come READ to her: Lumpkin County Elementary School, Blackburn Elementary School and the Lumpkin County Library. I also need to practice my heel and just to chill. ', Hello there! I love their openness when describing the dogs behaviors and how they try different techniques to work through it all. That trainer is solely responsible for that dog until it either graduates or gets released from training. DPT was also better, still excited, but I was not squirming as much. I love kibble, even more than I love balls, if I dont think I am going to get something (kibble, high value), I will not come back to you. But before that, I gotta go to the vet. So many people are involved from start to finish, breeders, puppy raisers, puppy trainers, many others, donations to help get Felix where he is today and as a whole family we are forever grateful to have been given this opportunity. My name is Gabby! When there is a trainers name used in the report, I will always use the name Joe for privacy reasons. But for now, I am living with a foster, working on my commands, and building my confidence and focus! This has been a work in progress and she has gotten better with some conditioning. Therapy Dog visits once a month to the following facilities: 12th Judicial Circuit Court-Sarasota, Manatee and Desoto FL.Cracker attends court hearings for both juvenile and child dependency court on a weekly basis. Ill let you walk into another room, say words that sound like okay, and I still wont budge until you actually say okay. He will make them so happy! (03/01/2021). Hotdogs are my favorite treat; I like them so much it is the only treat I want. After working with Trainer Girl for only ONE week, my heel was WAY better and I was no longer excessive sniffing all over the place, my DPT was calmer and I was already learning signal instead of alert, to fix the heavy paw. At first, I could not stop using my sniffer while heeling, I wanted to know every unique smell in the ranch. Here is the trainers update on how Archer is doing, Hi! After living with a foster for a couple of months, I came back to the ranch. Bess will need to be the only fur child in the house. She lags in her heel at times. Here is the last trainers update on how Duke was doing before leaving the prison program, Hi, its Duke, last entry at our wonderful prison program. I was already responsive to basic obedience; it was just a matter of fine-tuning some of my tasks. She loves DPT and will stay in paws up for a long time with resting her head on your chest. I am great at my stays, I stay everywhere my trainer tells me to. He stays right by your side, whether you are walking sideways or backwards. He hasnt been doing Brace, Lights (jumping on wall) and DPT due to his past limping issues. We will be hearing from his adventures soon! My response is to try to keep up with my Trainer Girl. He loves to train and please. Were both learning though. Trainer Boy says this is not good for me, and that I dont have to worry, I will always have enough food, but I just LOVEEE my food so much. getting that special call to learn that I am ready and that I will be yours? Hoomans can walk very fast at times, especially when you are tiny and want to investigate the area at the same time so I struggled with lagging behind at times, or I also used to wander when heeling. It reminds me of when I was a puppy and I could sit on peoples lap. Finally, bracing, I pushed back well, but Boss Man said I am not allowed to sit on each pause. Come back to learn how much Ive improved soon! He is super attentive. They say I will get used to them. And what a year it has been! Very great sniffer. Wish gets along with other dogs, but is shy when in large groups of dogs. I love love and started to turn into an attention seeker. Here is the trainers update on how Ellie is doing. The other day, the trainers gave me a test, they were doing all these weird and funny things and looking at my reactions, I did awesomely! Common breeds used in therapy dog application and research includes Golden Retrievers and Labradors. Bess plays the role of couch potato very well. Love, Holly! Bossman said she has to be this way to help me learn consistency and to listen. I am named after Meredith from 'The Office.
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