GUGP Season 1 - Week 58 - Ricki Evaluation

Amie goes over the evaluation Ricki had with her guide dog CFR. The possibility Ricki won't be a guide dog is setting in, but Ricki is doing her best.

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[TheSchoen32]

i think ricki will improve and i have yet another question when ricki goes away are you ganna get another guide dog pup and if so are you still going to do episodes for that different dog? thanks!

[GuideDogManiac]

@TheSchoen32 Right no we are planning to get another puppy and possibly make episodes with her, but we will most likely take a little break in between pups :)

[GuideDogManiac]

@TheSchoen32 Right now we are planning to get another puppy and possibly make episodes with her, but we will most likely take a little break in between pups :)

[ofdeafblnd]

I am glad they are giving you more time to work with Ricki she is a great dog and I would be honored to be matched with her. It look like IMHO that she does not understand why she is supposed to leave such wonderful things alone. With my last dog one fall because they were not paying attention cured her of the distraction. This was something the trainer recommended so maybe when she has put another few weeks under her belt she will grow out of it- wishing you all the best!

[GuideDogManiac]

@ofdeafblnd Thanks for the support :)

[TheWigglebutt]

I wish you and Ricki the best. I see that it will probably take time but hopefully she will pull through. If she is not able to be a guide dog, what will her future turn into?

Take care!

[GuideDogManiac]

@TheWigglebutt we are not sure what Ricki's options are yet, but we are hoping that she might be able to work as a different type of service dog if she doesn't make it as a guide.

[Lucchina75]

@greeenpro2009 ..Hehehe.. Same here!!!

[wibrle]

@SaskView LOL! You caught me! XD

[marlismolitor]

I'm sure she will do fine. I remember being in training with Gable in Portland, and even Gable had to be reminded that birds are off limits. He tried to beeline for them on one of our routes. The instructor, had me stop, take Gable through a series of basic commands in front of the birds. We then continued with our route.

The other day we were downtown Vegas, and when I took Gable to a place for relieving, we were surrounded by pigeons. He handled it like a champ.

[mattmovies101]

What is that guy on the bike doing at 1:32 ? lol

[YOURstalker16]

@GuideDogManiac ..My puppy club leader told us last week that GDB was having some issues about giving their dogs to other organizations (the other places were getting upset ..like they though GDB was playing favorites or something) so GDB has temporarily stopped giving dogs to other service work until they (GDB) can figure out the technicalities and get some written agreement or something. ..if she doesn't make it as a guide or other service dog, then at least she'd make a great pet

[greeenpro2009]

Dear Ricki,

I understand. I get distracted ALL the time. No one understands!!! Just keep the faith and keep your focus.

I'm pulling for you!

Sincerely,

greeenpro2009