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« on: May 07, 2012, 10:13:58 am » |
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Well I just got the official word, Grace and I will be testing for our therapy dog liscense on Saturday in Texarkana. I've been hammering on her skills pretty hard the last few days and am confident we will do well but still a little nervous. This certification would allow her to go into hospitals, nursing homes, and places like those to interact with people who spend months staring at the same walls. Wish us luck.
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« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2012, 10:23:51 am » |
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thats great to hear meg i know grace would be a great therapy dog, we have a pitbull at the hospital here
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« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2012, 10:28:49 am » |
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We had a therapy dog in Iraq. He held SFC rank and out ranked us all  . He was a fat black lab that was brought around for us to pet and was suppose to relieve tension and stress. Towards the end of our deployment, they made him start a weight loss program. You'd see him in the gym on the treadmill hating life. True story, name was SFC Zeke. |
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TinyTexasCowgirl
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« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2012, 01:46:19 pm » |
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Hitemhard, I plan on certifying Pete, my 1/2 pit 1/2 heeler when he is old enough, I can't think of a better way to advocate that aggression is not the pit bull breed standard.
BA I've heard that they have dogs in the military, but I didn't realize that they weren't all scent or protection type dogs. Do soldiers actually take advantage of being able I hug and pet on one, or do most see it as useless? I would think that most men would laugh at the thought of just sitting and pettin one for the hell of it?
I can imagine that he did hate life, but he will thank them later when he can still walk comfortably lol
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« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2012, 06:28:28 pm » |
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If there was a 'like' button on here I'd hit it about 50 times,.....good for you Meagan,....I knew you were a good person just waiting to get out......  ....JK young lady.....I commend you. |
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« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2012, 07:00:40 am » |
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Today is the big day. Grace and I are 2 hours from our test. I'm so nervous.
Y'all say a BUNCH of prayers for my momma and her cocker spaniel. Woody has decided that he does not know how to sit, or lie down. Ugh
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« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2012, 08:35:39 am » |
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Good luck!! Y'all will make it. Keep us posted.
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« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2012, 11:08:20 am » |
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Keeping the fingers crossed for you. How'd it go?
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« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2012, 11:36:29 am » |
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Just got done.
Grace and Woody both passed with flying colors!!
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2012, 01:37:30 pm » |
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Congrats Meagan. Go Grace & Woody.
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Congrats!!!!!!!
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Congratulations.
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Who did you get certified through? I plan on doing this with one of my Bull Terriers. And CONGRATS!!!!! Any pics of the grads?  |
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TinyTexasCowgirl
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Thank y'all for the congrats. I am excited.
I tested through Therapy Dog International.
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