Dogs in the Courthouse

[bommaritok]

This is great. I think they should be in every work place.

[JohnLRice]

Ellie RAWKS! :-)

[scootrmary27]

Great testimonial regarding the power of the unconditional love of a dog!

[KatmaiKid]

Marvelous program!!

[megahammermaniac]

just like people are healthier when they have a feeling of self-worth, dogs seem to like that, too. the empathy and caring they exhibit are amazing. we've had so many dogs over the years and even though i'm used to seeing incredible talents from them, there are moments when they do things so profound and appropriate to the moment that you can understand some believe they're the souls of people from a former life. this is a great program!

[SouthernBelleSmiles]

Certainly testimony to the familiar cliche that a dog is "man's best friend." As someone once said, "I never met a dog I didnt like!". bt

[jboliver1]

My son is the very lucky beneficiary of a CCI dog. As for them looking sad, our dog looks sad even when she's playing in the backyard, or eating dinner. That's the nature of the lab face. She is most sad when she goes a couple of days without wearing her vest, and going out in public.

[svr1953]

What a wonderful concept!! Especially with the children. Every state should have this!

[lovemyguidedogs]

That's so great! It's so neat to think of all the ways service dogs end up helping people.

[45von]

CCI = Outstanding organization, Great people, Wonderful dogs... woof - woof...

[Malcon10t]

Its a great video. Jeter and Ellie look great. I didn't think either looks sad. Love the work they do!

[kateinwa]

What a nice, and uplifting, story! Way to go, Jeeter and Ellie and their trainers/handlers! And thank you to the courts for allowing their presence!

[marymontclair]

I have a therapy dog & she would love this kind of work. Don't worry about the yellow lab, Ellie being sad. She is just well behaved and her natural expression with those big, sappy brown eyes just makes you melt. My golden retreiver looks worried or sad even when she is very happy. That "look" just makes you want to hug and comfort the dog. They are just so cute!

As long as Ellie's owner gives her plenty of play time and off time, Ellie really loves her job.

[blestmomof6]

Our family is involved with the training of a service dog. It's actually my daughter's job! Believe me when I say that the dogs take their "job" very seriously! When the vest comes off, they are typical energetic, rambunctious and fun loving dogs! I am constantly amazed at what our Sam accomplishes with those who are hurting or need a compassionate touch! What an amazing program this is, and kuddo's for everyone involved in it!!!

[Jenen61]

I think this is a great program too, but I have to agree with colorchalk, the dogs both looked sad.

[tldoran29]

What seems sad is the dog being serious, concerned and focused on a a very difficult task. Unlike a therapy dog, who is "on the job" for an hour or two once a week or once a month, these guys have a fulltime job, eight hours a day, five days a week. It takes an rare dog to do this. If we did something equally difficult, say, solving calculus problems all day, odds are we just might have a pretty focused expression at work, then turn cartwheels and roll in the grass when we got home at night.

[colorchalk]

that is such a good program. however, ellie looks depressed..