Training. Working hard. Learning skills and tasks to help someone who can't do the things he has been training in helping them to do.
The last two weeks, he spends "rotating" to different people who might need his help.
He didn't find his match this time.
Meaning, he will stay at 'Olympic Training' for one more 'semester' - another three months.
OR at anytime, he can come back here.
He might not have it in him.
Either way he wins.
He goes on to be a service dog. OR he comes home, he turns into a "dog"
He's no longer allowed in restaurants, on airplanes, etc.
HOWEVER, he is allowed:
- on the bed
- out of his kennel
- to dog parks
- to become a hunting dog
- to become a snuggling dog
- to do things that well, dogs get to do.
Which brings us to......
- He now knows how to open doors,
- Turn on light switches
- Open drawers
- Fetch your slippers and beer......
Former puppy raisers whom have told me they had their "service dog in training returned" - well, you come home (they no longer have to stay in the kennel if you don't want them too) - and all the lights are on.
OR
The door from the family room to the garage is open. The lid to the dog food container is open and empty.
They know how to do all these things.
If he doesn't make this program, he will be a really good "therapy" dog to someone. Don't we all need a different 'set' of problems?
Humm...love the options! Who knew a dog to do what kids do. Hope he doesn't sneak out a window at night!
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