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Originally posted by Miabella
Well, I decided that she is really not therapy dog material. I think that a therapy dog should be unflappable and really love the work. Ilsa enjoys meeting new people, but I think that the cumulative stress of meeting and being handled by so many people in such a short time period was too much for her. She just doesn’t have the nerves for it, I guess. The volunteer coordinator was such a nice lady, and she was glad that I made the call on my own not to push it. She said that many people who come in have blinders on about their dogs, and they don't want to admit it when things just aren't working out.
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first of all i agree with judy and i resect your decision... but i would like to add no dog is unflappable and i also know the type of love and training that even goes into passing the therapy dog test...to me 8-10 people on a first visit seems a lot if it were me i believe i would do some more and limit it to 2 or 3 people per visit and see how she does..... even if she can only do one per visit then she has made someone very happy....but only you know your dog if you feel she doesnt have the temparmant for it then wash her out....but if you think you just over worked her then lighten her load and try again , but whatever you decide i have the utmost respect for you for even trying