“This is crazy. I tell people not to do this. But – I’ve got a good feeling about him. And he’s the right size, and from what we’ve gathered he checks all the boxes. And how he immediately came to me to check me out when I sat down… I don’t know. We’ve come a long way and he could be gone by the time we ponder it over.” And that’s how I ended up riding home with a 76lb sack of fur on my lap named Austin, one year ago, on September 15, 2021. (By the way, seriously don’t recommend it, I could barely breathe). The first year is a whirlwind. It’s stressful, intense, lots of ups and downs and back and forth on, “Did we make the right choice”, “nope I can’t do this”, and finally smooths out into, “okay, I’ve got this.” I should know. I've done it twice now. Dive in with me on an overview of our first year with Austin.
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My Name is Sally...I have a condition called Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. This blog is about my journey training Robbie, a dog who helped me regain independence, confidence, and achieve the impossible in the face of my disability. It continues on with the training of Austin, Robbie's successor. Check Out... - "More than a Dog" was published on a site called The Mighty Categories
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