We got the call today..... Hobart has been released from the Service Dog program. I guess he's chosen the life of a happy pet and I'm looking forward to see how he lives his more carefree life.
He was released for showing a lot of fear around stairs and elevators (something that we have been noticing for awhile). His trainer said that there's nothing that we could have done in his training to help his fear issues.
There's a possibility that he'll end up as a pet with a friend of one of my puppy raiser friends. If not he'll go to some well deserving release program applicant.
And now release day.
I can't say that I'm surprised, but I must admit I'm disappointed.
~Elijah without a puppy :(
He was released for showing a lot of fear around stairs and elevators (something that we have been noticing for awhile). His trainer said that there's nothing that we could have done in his training to help his fear issues.
There's a possibility that he'll end up as a pet with a friend of one of my puppy raiser friends. If not he'll go to some well deserving release program applicant.
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| pick up day |
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| to turn-in day |
And now release day.
I can't say that I'm surprised, but I must admit I'm disappointed.
~Elijah without a puppy :(
sorry to hear he was released from the program its never easy hearing they didnt make it but he will make a great pet for someone. As raisers we do this to help change someones life and even though he wont be doing it as a service dog he will still be changing some family's life.
ReplyDeleteAwwww hugs. It's always hard but glad he'll get to enjoy a wonderful home. Shows how well you knew him.
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ReplyDeleteSorry Hobart "flunked out"...as my Human says "it just wasn't meant to be...
Quick note before computer freezes again! Found out it's the hard drive and trying to nurse it 'til after Feb. Sorry not commenting more often, but trying to read what I can from reader. Not even able to keep up with email.
I'll be back as soon as I can!
Y'all come by now,
Hawk aka BrownDog
Aw that's always a hard call to get--but he will still be able to help someone as a wonderful pet!
ReplyDeleteReally sorry to hear the news. Know that you did your part and that you gave him all the opportunities to succeed. Hobart will still make a great pet for someone.
ReplyDeleteThanks, guys! Ya'll are awesome!
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