Are you patient?

I do a lot of waiting in my job as a service dog.

I don’t mind it though.  There is always a good reason for me to be patient with my partner.

Here you can see my friend Isabel again as she waits patiently in the car for her partner and for her next cue.

Service dogs should load into a vehicle when cued and wait for their partner to release them from the vehicle when they arrive somewhere new. This training keeps both the service dog and their partner safe while preparing to navigate a parking lot.

This skill of waiting not only keeps both me and my handler safe at times, it also allows us to form a stronger bond.  We rely on each other for cues and for direction.  In the beginning this creates a bond which leads to a wonderful, peaceful relationship between us as we continue to work together.  So, it is not only a necessity to us but patience is also a welcome comfort; knowing that we can rely on each other.

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