Buddy Becomes a Therapy Dog

[Alimel]

I always knew Buddy was special Being a Beagle, it was not an easy task getting him through the training class but he did it and I am so proud of him. We will start our monthly visits to a woman's facility on July 19 and I cannot wait! He is so very proud of his vest and takes this very serious :lol-sign:

This is his graduating class. Only 3 out of 7 passed the class.

 

[-bogart-]

that rocks , give him great job scrtiches from me!

 

[bubbatd]

How wonderful !!! Kudos to both of you !!!

 

[smkie]

Congrats Buddy!!!!!! I know how proud you must be of him. I am sure you will find this very rewarding. VIctor and I do! ARE you going to consider the r.e.a.d program?

 

[~Tucker&Me~]

Oh how cool! I have ALWAYS wanted to do this with Tucker!

What was the course like? What did the dogs have to do/learn?

 

[sprintime]

Congrats to both of you. He looks great in his "uniform".

 

[JessLough]

Congrats to you both, great job on both parts!!
That dog on the far right is really grabbing my attention as well... lol

 

[bubbatd]

Really getting your CGC and TDI isn't that hard . If 4 of mine could pass , anyone can !!! LOL !!!

 

[smkie]

OUR pets for life test was hard. Much harder then the power pets one i went through for Plate County. Both were therapy tests. I appriciated PTF more because i think they put out a test for all occasions and happenings.

 

[Fran101]

wow congrats buddy! you must be very proud of him, he looks so proud in his vest! lol

 

[JudithMary]

Congratulations Buddy! WHat did he have to do?

 

[smkie]

I don't believe that all dogs could do it. I think it takes two things. A person willing to train to a level of saftey for all and a special dog that has the right temperment and willingness to please.

I don't think Pepper is ever going to get there. LIcking is just too important to her and if i took that away from her she would not feel free to express the love that bubbles out of her. She truly is effervescent. (sp?)

With Bronki i didn't have to do anything. HE was just easy on me in every direction.
But Victor was a piece of work.
A solid year of learing how to become calm when your stretched as tight as can be. IT did not come naturally to him, but I am glad i did it. He is a much happier and safer dog this way.

I commend you both on working your way through this goal. I hope doing this brings you as much sastifaction as it has for me. Victor and i are so close when we finish a visit. I don't think he knows exactly what it is about but he knows it is important and he is a part of it. THat is priceless.