I’m so excited to share profiles of Emmett that ran on the Delta Society blog and cross-posted on Seattle Pets yesterday!
I’m very proud of Emmett and his ability to connect with kids. Tomorrow we’re visiting three kindergarten classes in the morning, then we have a library day on Saturday. Such fun stuff!
Shauna (Fido & Wino) says
02•04•10 at 3:14 pmGood for you guys for doing that! I am taking my dog (Kayloo) in for her Therapy Dog test this Saturday. She’s young (1 year, almost 4 months), but I figure now is as good a time as any to give it a go!
Is your dog a pitbull or pitbull cross? Kayloo is a rescue and we think part pitbull- it is part of the reason I want to get Kayloo certified- so people can see how lovely pitties really are!
Maggie says
02•04•10 at 3:20 pmThat’s awesome! Good luck on your test! We prepared a lot for ours… the hardest part for Emmett was the neutral dog because he always wants to play. I ended up tricking him by “loading” my pocket the couple days leading up to the test. Every time he did a “watch me” I gave him a treat from my pocket. Then, before the neutral dog exercise, I stuck my hand in my pocket and had him do a watch me until we got past the dog. Worked like a charm!
Emmett is a bully mix, and it’s definitely a big driver behind I wanted to get him certified. We’re doing the CGC next! Good for you and Kayloo, too! It’s so great to have bully-breed ambassadors!
Daisy says
02•07•10 at 3:38 pmWay to GO, Emmett! My human’s two previous dogs were visitors at our hospital and senior’s homes. Unfortunately, I’m still getting over my fear of humans after spending my life as a breeder dog in a puppy mill. But my human is good therapy for me and we are learning from each other.
Maggie says
02•07•10 at 11:17 pmThanks so much for your comment, and I am so happy that you have a human to help you! It only gets better!
Moriah says
07•29•10 at 11:57 pmOh I wish I could post a pic of my girl Luci! she looks so much like Emmett!! she is a 9 month old APBT. anyway, SO happy you are working against BSL! I have written letters and posted on as many blogs etc that I can! I love my two APBT’s!!!