Name: Robbie
Status: Retired Service Dog/Deceased Age: 8 years old Favorite Activities: Lake or farm walks, lying in the sun, snuggling with me, holee-roller with jerky or raw beef ice cubes Previously: My first service dog. He changed my whole world and outlook on life with CRPS. Currently: Passed away on May 22, 2022 from a burst spleen tumor. Buried underneath apple trees on our family farm. Trained By: Myself and my husband. He has adjusted to retirement, but it was a bumpy road there for a bit. He helped me with training tip videos and teaching clients with Disabled Advantage right up until his passing. |
Name: Austin
Status: Service Dog in Training - this means he is showing great promise with obedience training and has begun learning basic skills for service dog life, as well as beginning public access training Age: Roughly 2 yrs Favorite Activities: Watching the world, galloping on a long line, and learning with me Previously: Puppies for Parole Currently: Working through early training with an emphasis on building a solid foundation in command work, positioning, focus on me, ignoring distractions, and essential skills. Being Trained By: Myself, with the assistance of my husband, & Robbie |