Cleo and I are newbies in the service dog community. We have only been together for about four months, and for this we are still growing and learning about each other. Nothing will ever be "perfect", though. So, I am sorry to the people she sniffs, the backpacks she sticks her head into, and the accidents that may occur! Again, we are still growing in our partnership.
I understand that when she is doing these things it is hard to ignore her. I also understand that it is hard to ignore a dog, in general. But, I have friends who's dog alerts to oncoming seizures and cardiac issues. Cleo alerts me to low oxygen levels, pain, my surroundings, and much more. Our dogs are supposed to be paying attention to their handlers so they can alert and we can treat. In a lot of cases it's a life or death situation.
My last blog post I wrote about reading "The Big Bold Sign". In this post I am focusing on "petting with your mouth". Every time you talk to my service dog in that high pitched, cutesy voice that You save for cute furry animals, you are distracting her from her work an d possibly causing her to miss an alert. If a dog could possibly a seizure or cardiac alert dog distracting is a big no-no. Any type of service dog, wether it be a mobility dog, alert dog, or guide dog, please refrain from petting with your voice.
Thank you in advanced!
I understand that when she is doing these things it is hard to ignore her. I also understand that it is hard to ignore a dog, in general. But, I have friends who's dog alerts to oncoming seizures and cardiac issues. Cleo alerts me to low oxygen levels, pain, my surroundings, and much more. Our dogs are supposed to be paying attention to their handlers so they can alert and we can treat. In a lot of cases it's a life or death situation.
My last blog post I wrote about reading "The Big Bold Sign". In this post I am focusing on "petting with your mouth". Every time you talk to my service dog in that high pitched, cutesy voice that You save for cute furry animals, you are distracting her from her work an d possibly causing her to miss an alert. If a dog could possibly a seizure or cardiac alert dog distracting is a big no-no. Any type of service dog, wether it be a mobility dog, alert dog, or guide dog, please refrain from petting with your voice.
Thank you in advanced!
