I saw the same terrible behavior on March 12th around 3:20 pm on South Street. A tall middle-aged man not only choked a yellow lab but also smacked the dog in the face. The dog had only been slightly distracted by another dog nearby. When he hit the dog I heard other people around me on the street gasp. I spoke out to the man, saying that this kind of treatment was not right. He was very rude and told me I did not know anything about their training techniques. I said that may be so but I do know cruelty when I see it. I told him I would report it and he said go ahead. I did call Seeing Eye and spoke with the training manager who said he would speak to the man about the incident. I certainly hope we will not see more of these “training techniques” on our streets and a lot more respect for these service dogs who...
Read moreTrying desperately to get in touch with the puppy co-ordinator in my area. 3 phone calls. 1 to a cell, 1 to Facility & one to campus. We lost our dear Sirius ( from them). It will be 2 years in April. My life is extremely disfunctional without him. Being a frontline worker at the nearby hospital makes my cry for a pup even more distressful.
I attempted to channel that energy into a local group raising pups for PTSD Soldiers. Then it finally came to the forefront of a conversation that I was heavily involved with covid patients, THEY SLAMMED THE DOIR IN MY FACE & asked me NOT to return. Despite ALL THE PRECAUTIONS...
Read moreI will like to share our great experience with our guide dog Verna. My wife Luz Marina Rosenfeld bring home this beautiful Guide dog called Verna. She has enhance the life of my wife and gave her freedom, independence and back her confidence of life. She is is a fitness instructor, personal trainer Massage Therapist. She is teaching now Aquatics in our new place helping seniors keep shape, balance and self steam in life. Verna is a well behave dog and professional in her career. Thanks to the Seeing Eye specially to Trainer Seam Mcdonal who train this wonderful...
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