I was wondering if others on this forum have trained their dogs as
service or therapy dogs. When I first looked for a dog it was to
provide me with needed companionship when I had to go on disability. I
chose the cockapoo for reported hypoallergenic quality, size, and
intelligence.
I have not been disappointed on any of these points. Madison is
incredibly intuitive, moving slowly when I am having a bad day with
arthritis and alerting me (over half a dozen times now) to dangerously
low blood sugar (diabetic). I travel with him as much as possible and
have taken him through two levels of obedience at PetSmart. I am
preparing him for his good citizenship test and plan to further
certify him as a service dog for me.
With very little effort on my part, he is trained to pull on the
sleeve of a jacket, shirt, or t-shirt to help me take it off. He
started by pulling my socks off for me. First this was a game but I
have had several hand surgeries now and this little "trick" has been
very useful.
Madison is ONE AMAZING MUTT.
Cheryln
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