Proud of my boys! (Bevolasvegas)

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    Proud of my boys! (Bevolasvegas)

    Shooter, & Bevo both passed therapy dog evaluations today!

    When we arrived, I thought that Bevo wasn't going to get to test because I didn't realize that he would not be allowed to test in a harness. After the Wobbler's diagnosis, he doesn't wear a collar, & I wasn't prepared or willing to collar/leash him because of this. The evaluators & I eventually agreed that he would test wearing a collar, but off leash. He did great, & was willing to do everything that was asked of him. He easily passed his evaluation.

    I didn't really expect a lot from Shooter. He has days when he is just as well behaved as Bev. Then he has days when his nose rules him, & he refuses to focus on anything other than all of the great smells. Today, he was totally focused on me. The only little break in his focus was when he was nudged by the wheelchair. He took the bump in stride, but looked over at the evaluator with a very funny, & indignant look. He took everything in stride, & passed his evaluation too.

    As a reward, Bev got a watermelon, & Shooter got a baked sweet potato. I also took them to our new property for a run/swim. While there, Shooter caught & killed a snake. The little dog, who had listened so well during his evaluation, totally ignored me as soon as he saw the snake. Hmm

    At any rate, I am so proud of both of my boys!

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     Good job Bevo and Shooter!!

     Ok now what is required to pass the therapy test? 

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    *HUGS* to Bevo and Shooter, what good dogs! 

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    Congrats!!

    Now why do I have this image of Bevo chowing down on an entire watermelon?? That isn't what you mean right? He got pieces or something, right? (If he got a whole one, then I wanna know where's my pictures!!)

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    Good job boys!!!

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    Congratulations!  Good job Bevo and Shooter. 

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    I;m send ear and belly rubs to them! Good job Bev and Shooter!

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     Congrats boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (and you too Amanda Big Smile)

    I'm really proud of them too!!!

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    kle1986

     Ok now what is required to pass the therapy test? 

    This was pretty much how our test went.

    • Accept a friendly stranger.
    • Sit for petting. 
    • Accept an exam from a stranger.  Ears, mouth, feet, & a quick once over on the body.
    • Loose leash walking, & walking through a crowd.  We had 7 humans & 5 dogs in our crowd.  The others laughed loudly, yelled, & one acted as if they were very unbalanced.
    • Sit-Stay, Down-Stay, & Come
    • Meet another dog, & show little or no reaction.
    • Distractions.  We had an umbrella opened unexpectedly, a stainless steel bowl dropped behind us, & treats spilled in front of us.  The expectation is that the dogs will show interest, but not fear or aggression.  They had to ignore the treats.
    • Separation from me for 10 minutes.  Bev held is down-stay.  Shooter decided to visit with the evaluator.
    • Meet & accept people using medical equiptment.  We met people using walkers, canes, crutches, & a wheelchair.  They were gently bumped with each thing to see if how they would react.
    • Accept a treat from a stranger.

    I have put off testing them for quite a while because I was afraid that they wouldn't be able to pass.  I was surprised, & thrilled that they both had such an easy time with it.  I feel bad that I put off testing them for so long.

     

    3Girls, Bev gets his watermelon cut into quarters.  I did take a few pics, that I'll post in a bit.

     

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     Hmm I think Lillie would pass then. I would just have to work with her being away from me. I think that's the only problem we'd have to work on.

     

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    Give it a try.  I'm sure that Lillie would enjoy it!
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    Boys, I'm so proud of both of you.  I just know that being visited by either one of you handsome boys would bring instant healing.

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     G'boys! Now you two can come here and give ME a little therapy. Stick out tongue

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    janobonano
    Now you two can come here and give ME a little therapy. Stick out tongue

    ...and then you can come to me and give me a little therapy too.

    Way to go boys!!