A Letter To My Service Dog

[buzzandkimyt]

incredibly moving and beautiful tribute to your dog - forever in your heart.

[Heylola2]

Beautiful video, gorgeous dog! She seemed very happy with you :]

I couldn't stop crying, the video was very touching. Wonderful job.

[GoTitans540]

My lab will be 14 in February, and I can't hold back the tears when I watch this video. It's incredibly beautiful and so heartfelt.

[heysher]

Great video. Very moving. I couldn't stop crying. Dogs are best.

[kaseycosa]

What a loving tribute to one amazing service dog. Daisy was so fortunate to spend her life with you!

[misterphelps]

What a beautiful video and beautiful dog. I love labs. Best dogs ever.

[suezn5]

You made a wonderful tribute to Daisy--a very powerful video indeed. I am now wiping away my tears and going to hug my own Lab.

[grannyrock10]

OMG, My pup Gibson just graduated today, Autism Service Dog, yup I am crying my eyes out!

[anthonydacko51]

This video is lovely to watch with the sound on it is really nice to see you remember your dog in this way, Dogs bring so much happiness to every one.

Best Wishes Anthony.

[mz2ykt]

What a very special member of the family. God Bless her!

[homeowner1987]

that's a great video. My parents are currently raising a paws pup. Her name is Bailey. She is also a black lab. Even though they haven't had her for long, she is quickly learning important commands like heeling, watching, and waiting for my dad to walk through the doorway first. It's incredible to think about how she will one day serve someone and take care of them like daisy did for you.

[SullivanOlssen]

You have an awesome video here to remember your service dog by. Watching your movie made me sad thinking about dogs I have said good bye to.

[pennymusicMAma]

oinkydoodle, I am so moved by your tribute to "Daisy" & can empathize... Please know that this angel was sent to be with you & her spirit will always be with you. God bless you, dear, & "Daisy".

With our sincere condolences, - penny & "Capi"

[ilovecanines]

Wow....I just returned from Paws with a Cause where I went for two weeks of training to be a Field Rep. This is very touching.

[oinkydoodle]

Thank you! Congrats on getting the field rep job. At least, if you went for the training I am assuming you got it. I wanted to apply for the Oklahoma vacancy but I can't drive. I was thinking as a former client I could really do a great job as a field rep since I happen to be involved in dog training... not professional, but almost. I'm jealous! What states will be in your jurisdiction, or do you know yet?

[ilovecanines]

Yes, I got the job and am feeling very blessed. I will be serving the Dubuque, Iowa and surrounding area.

[ilovecanines]

Are you going to get another assistance dog?

[oinkydoodle]

I am going to see how I do without one for a while, if I find I really need one I plan to train my own successor if I can find the right dog. I'd prefer to bypass the PWAC route if possible. I might as well so that there's less people on the waiting list at PWAC. The hard part will be finding the right dog on my own, because not only is it hard to find the right dog but I am inexperienced with temperament/awareness testing lots of dogs and knowing when one is up to par.

[oinkydoodle]

It'd be nice if PWAC would allow field reps to mentor people doing it on their own instead of only working with current clients, but I understand why they don't. It'd just be nice to have that back-up and advice and also just a second opinion on the quality of your own training, ya know? But then like I said, last time I checked OK didn't even have a new field rep yet. (They might now, it's been a while, but I am out of the PWAC circle now).

[oklahomarocker80]

Great job!! She was an amazing dog, and i miss her too