Diary of a Service Dog – Part 2

Look what my friend Isabel learned today!

Most of the time when I am working, people think I am just a calm nice dog who looks just like any other pet.  While this is true about my temperament, it is very important to my mom that I remain calm in all situations.

You see, when I am with my mom, I am working.  I am doing my best at my job and part of that job is keeping my cool.  So though I look like a sweet dog who might just want some love, I am really concentrating and focusing on the job at hand.  So please do not pet me.

We as Service Dogs learn to stay under control and as you can see in the picture of Isabel, we are taught to pay attention to our handlers and retrieve dropped items for them; even when it’s our own leash! This level of focus and control around distractions is very important.

Next week you will get to meet two more of my friends!

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