The best therapist I knew was may last dog. He was a 90 lb. APBT ( American Pit Bull Terrier ) who thought he was a lap dog. He was born deaf and ( long story short ) I rescued him when he was 1 1/2 years old, from a couple of idiots who refused to believe he was hearing impaired.He was non-judgemental and loved kids and most adults.I could tell him all my troubles and vent all my frustrations to him, and although, – or maybe because – he couldn’t hear, he gave me in return unconditional attention and love.
The hardest thing I ever had to do, was to leave him when I moved to Ecuador. I was afraid he was too old for such a trip and change. Fortunately, I was able to find him a great home with a loving family who had a couple of dogs he could pal around with.
He is, as I write, doing fantastic, He’ll be 13 in December.I"d be a liar if I didn’t say, that as much as I love my life here, I miss him, a lot !
Love the pictures of therapy dogs. Years ago, when my dad was recovering from a broken hip, there was a therapy dog who came to visit the recovery facility where he was staying. Somewhere among my unsorted photos is a picture of him with the dog.
Bless their furry little hearts, all dogs are therapy dogs, at least for their people. They are happy to sit and listen to you sympathetically, & to look interested and concerned with whatever you have to say. They are completely non-judgmental and accepting, and their discretion is absolute. NOTHING you tell them will ever pass from their lips to another living soul.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Would you say that looks like a sympathetic ear?
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 8 years ago
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Love those therapy dogs.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 8 years ago
DennisinSeattle Premium Member almost 8 years ago
x_Tech almost 8 years ago
No bones about it, Skippy’s worth the price.A good listener and always maintains eye contact.
Espoc almost 8 years ago
Red dots are back, definitely
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Skippy is very proud of his years of training.
x_Tech almost 8 years ago
The QR Code in the corner of Skippy’s ID takes you to Official Service Dog Kits in case you were wondering.
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 8 years ago
X_Tech…well, of course I would only post something official…It’s even signed by the sheriff!
My goodness…. did you think I just make this stuff up??
It says right on that website: “NO FAKERS.”
How much more official can you get?
pcolli almost 8 years ago
@beviek…..Why does the dog in your “instant cat” picture remind me of Prince Charles?
mr_sherman Premium Member almost 8 years ago
My dog doesn’t listen to me until AFTER the treats are all gone.
t jacobs almost 8 years ago
dog is love
Linguist almost 8 years ago
The best therapist I knew was may last dog. He was a 90 lb. APBT ( American Pit Bull Terrier ) who thought he was a lap dog. He was born deaf and ( long story short ) I rescued him when he was 1 1/2 years old, from a couple of idiots who refused to believe he was hearing impaired.He was non-judgemental and loved kids and most adults.I could tell him all my troubles and vent all my frustrations to him, and although, – or maybe because – he couldn’t hear, he gave me in return unconditional attention and love.
The hardest thing I ever had to do, was to leave him when I moved to Ecuador. I was afraid he was too old for such a trip and change. Fortunately, I was able to find him a great home with a loving family who had a couple of dogs he could pal around with.
He is, as I write, doing fantastic, He’ll be 13 in December.I"d be a liar if I didn’t say, that as much as I love my life here, I miss him, a lot !
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Skippy had an upsurgence in business since the girl down the street closed shop.
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Granddoggie is a Service Dog. She sits on your lap and lifts her leg so you will scratch her arm pit. She is getting service.
Vet Premium Member almost 8 years ago
“Yep” the dog is thinking….“he needs to watch out for squirrels….he is nuts.”“That will be two treats for 30 minutes….per session.”
Wilde Bill almost 8 years ago
Love the pictures of therapy dogs. Years ago, when my dad was recovering from a broken hip, there was a therapy dog who came to visit the recovery facility where he was staying. Somewhere among my unsorted photos is a picture of him with the dog.
Coyoty Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Therapy Dog is a popular profession because they have couch privileges.
Coyoty Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Bless their furry little hearts, all dogs are therapy dogs, at least for their people. They are happy to sit and listen to you sympathetically, & to look interested and concerned with whatever you have to say. They are completely non-judgmental and accepting, and their discretion is absolute. NOTHING you tell them will ever pass from their lips to another living soul.