| My Dobe, a rescue, is a therapy dog with TDI. We visit assisted living facilities where he is very popular with the residents. They like him because he is tall and they don't have to bend over to pet him, and he is very gentle and calm. He also carries a basket and wears costumes on holidays. Residents talk about pets they used to have and look forward to our visit. Some of the staff are afraid of him because of his breed but once they know him are o.k.
I think his best work is when we are out in public and people and children are charmed by a "big scary breed". He is very obedient and friendly with other dogs and people, especially children. They get the hugest smile on their faces when they can walk a dog that is bigger than they are . |