Mary & I having one last public access trip around Brownwood, Texas 🇨🇱-- a little lunch and window shopping... this week we hit the road headed to VMF headquarters 🐾🇺🇸❤️
At DFW with Phoenix 🐾🇺🇸✈️
In the kitchen with Mary
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Not everyday is an adventure in a puppy’s life… Stanley had to help with the daily chores around the house. It is important to acclimate the puppies to all kind of noises, equipment and routine’s. Stanley waited patiently with a happy wagging tail while the vacuum cleaner was being ran all around him. He never ran from it, barked at it or was scared of it. This was a successful training session while doing our everyday chores. Now if I could only teach Stanley to run the vacuum 😀
Please consider donating toward these pups training so they can give a Veteran a New Lease on Life.
….sorry for the out of focus on the video. 😀
It is important to build self confidence in the service dogs as puppies. Trying to eliminate any fear that they may feel when being introduced to something new in their environment.
This evening, Stanley was introduced to the “tunnel” as a fun way to train and enjoy the wonderful weather outside.
Stanley continues to excel in learning new things. We spent some time outside working on the “Look” command which keeps his focus on his handler. There was a lot of distractions which really test his ability to focus on his task. Stanley did an amazing job. As soon as eye contact is made … the marker word is given followed by his reward.
Good job Stanley.
Give Choose & Donate Today! Great work by Program Director Katie and Ambassador Dog Sealgaire 🇺🇸🐾
The VMF team and Service Dogs in Training want to thank everyone for their support in 2023. You helped us make a difference in the lives of numerous Veterans and their families.
Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2024
Monday training going on.
Steelcloud Steel Cloud Stan is learning to relax and hang out with other dogs present. He is a firecracker of energy but he is picking up on the "you sit, I sit idea" very nicely🥰🤞
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Happy Independence day from the Staff and VMF Service Dogs in Training.
Today's gloomy weather is keeping us inside. Although nothing can ruin Bentley's mood, everything she does is done with enthusiasm and a tail constantly wagging 🥰
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Great vibes here at #FleetWeekNYC!
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Ranger is being a stand-in while Rupert is catching a break from the heat 🥰☀️
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Rainy days calls for some indoor training, but that doesn't mean we're stuck at the training center. Off to Lowe's Home Improvement we go for some public access and seizure training with the doggos. Paco and Small are always a delight to take places 🥰
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Interview and training with Smalls new puppy raiser Katelyn.
Give Choose Community Day of Giving
Crystal Kennels
CVMA 27-8
Jenifer Kelly Witkowski
Pet Wants Chantilly
NOBL Foods
SDiT Paulie is getting used to putting on her mobility harness. Her and her veteran will be measured for a custom made harness by Bold Lead Designs. We are using high value beef cheeks from Pet Wants Chantilly to encourage her.
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Red Barn Ranch and Labradors, LLC
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I’m frequently asked if service dogs ever get to just be a dog? Here is Clay the Purple Heart Service Dog - just being a dog
To all who shared, commented and reacted to our video of Jacob practicing nightmare alerts, THANK YOU!!
We are happy to report that Jacob is doing so much better after we received a huge donation by a volunteer of ours, containing lots of pet care products, and among them, lots of detangler sprays.
Jacob is now doing so much better and doesn't have to worry about being zapped by random objects at the training center!
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