It’s Official…Adelle Is A Service Dog!
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All the hard work we put into raising and training Adelle is finally paying off. We worked with her for nearly two years in preparation for her career as a service dog. The socialization at hockey games, movie theaters, grocery stores, shopping malls, and department stores. The countless hours of obedience classes at CST, PetSmart, Parks and Recreation. And finally the hard work we put into potty training and teaching good house manners. Yep, to quote Darth Vader: “Your skills are complete!” Nope, part of her training wasn’t to construct a new lightsaber. And yes, I am a super nerd!
Adelle Is Officially A Service Dog!
Adelle’s status as a Service Dog has been official for a couple months, but it’s really, really official in 2 weekends when we see Adelle and her new partner for the first time at the Canine Support Teams graduation in Murrieta, CA. In fact, it’s the first time we will get to see Adelle in over a year. Why you ask? Adelle has been honing her skills at the women’s correctional facility. As part of the inmates rehabilitation some are allowed to complete the advanced training portion for service dogs like Adelle. It’s truly a win-win for inmates and service dogs.
Adelle was matched with a paraplegic veteran who we will meet for the first time in about 10 days! I’m so excited to see my little baby again and meet her new partner! I wonder if Adelle will recognize me. I’m going to say yes based on Dublin’s reaction when I saw him at his graduation several years ago. Take a peek at Dublin’s reaction at the guide dog graduation:
I’m not planning on having a video of Adelle and I at graduation…or maybe I should? We’ll at least have a few good photos of our little girl!
That’s it for today folks. Have any of you raised a guide or service dog puppy? What was his/her reaction at graduation? I’d love to hear about your experiences in the comment section below.
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Thanks Daniel! We were hoping to see Adelle again today and meet her new partner, but unfortunately things didn’t work out. Maybe we’ll get to see them sometime in the future.
Congratulations, Adelle! You’re going to greatly improve the life of whomever is fortunate enough to have you! Your trainer / companion did a great job, so you will too!
Thanks! Yes, it’s one of our favorite pics. From day 1 she loved swimming in her water bowl.
Congrats Adelle! 🙂 That pic of her as a puppy is too cute.
Thanks Lindsay! Graduation is this Sunday! I can’t wait to see her again and to meet her new partner.
Congratulations to you and Adelle! That’s wonderful news!
Thanks Amy! We’re very proud of all our puppies including the working pups and the career changed. Thanks for stopping by!
Wow! I’m SO glad you visited Terra Toby so I could find your web page! Now I’m following on FB and Google+ too. What amazing work puppy raisers like you do. I loved the video of Dublin’s graduation, especially that moment when he recognizes you. It honors the love and care you gave him. Congratulations on Adelle’s achievement too.
Thanks Kimberly! I’m so excited to see Adelle again and meet her new partner.
I’m super excited! I’ll talk to Ali to see if she’ll shoot some video. Sweet Baron, we miss him…and you, Brian, Winter, Georgie, and Stryker (am I missing anyone). I hope everything is well with you in Arkansas!
Congratulations. That’s such an amazing accomplishment.
What a great moment for you to experience with Adelle and her partner. You must be so proud. I think you should capture the moments, to be cherished forever.
Baron was listening to Chris talk to me on the phone the other day, pining to hear my voice. Even through Baron didn’t hear my name, he knew my voice, so yes Adelle will recognize you! These dogs are amazing.
I’m looking forward to your graduation update! All the best!