It's that time again when we read about the progress of my current Guide Dog sponsor pup, Sprout. As I had begun to suspect reading between the lines of earlier reports, he has proved a little too exuberant to be relied upon for full Guide Dog duties... thus, as you will read and see, he is to be transitioned to Buddy Dog. This is a looser companion dog structure, playing an important healing and emotional support role.
Our municipal court uses buddy dogs. The first one, maybe ten years ago, sat in court with abused children. They have a second dog, now, for the same purpose.
ReplyDeleteWe are really pleased to read that Sprout got matched with his true calling in life and will fulfil all his potential in that role. We know a lot of humans for whom we could have wished the same when they were younger. Furrings and purrings Mr T and F
ReplyDeleteHmmm. Overconfidence and a tendency to be distracted during training. Sounds a wee bit familiar...
ReplyDeleteWishing Sprout success and happiness in his new career.
Cheers! Gail.
Hi Yam - Sprout sounds an amazing dog ... and I'm so pleased he'll be a buddy dog - I'm sure he'll be happier too ... lovely to read about - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteSprout is so very beautiful and I am more than happy he has passed his Buddy dog test. Can't wait to hear that he has been matched to a family. Beau would have made a good buddy dog, he is my buddy dog. just like people, they need to be in a job that matches their personality. a friend a few years ago had a black lab that was like Sprout and way to friendly, he came to live with my friends family, because he could not be a guide dog. Now I am wondering if we have buddy dogs. we have therapy dogs . maybe it is just the name
ReplyDeleteHari OM
DeleteYes, terminology - thought therapy dogs are often for specific need - we do have categories for that too. Yxx
You are going to make somebody and their family a wonderful buddy dog, handsome Sprout!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a Golden friend someone will have with Sprout. He is beautiful and I love his silky furs
ReplyDeleteHugs Cecilia
So nice
ReplyDeleteMany of us to end the paths we start. We are glad Sprout has found a path better suited for his talents. What can be better than giving love and comfort especially during these trying days! Lee and Phod
ReplyDeleteIt's great he has an alternate career! This is good news.
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country , ON, Canada!
We're glad Sprout can use his training to help a family. He sure looks like a fun pup to have around and wish him luck on his new career.
ReplyDeleteBest for Sprout to be doing what he is best suited for. He could come join our pack any day.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to know the best uses for the different dog talents!
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