November 17th 2008 9:32 pm
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Today Mom told me I am becoming a PSD (psychiatric service dog). My training starts tomorrow. We went to PetSmart and everything! We picked up a clicker and some training treats to get us started off right. Do you know how long it has been since I've seen my Mommy smile while we were out in a public place? A LONG TIME! No joke. She said that if I do well, I will go with her to school, go Sun Devils!, and every where else she goes. She said that would be the payoff to helping her and working hard. Sounds like I'm on the winning side of this deal! Mommy and I joined a new listserv for service dogs (or ones in training, like me) so we can get information and talk to other Mommys and Daddys and their PSDs. I worked hard when I was a show dog, but Mommy says I have to learn how to sit, down, sit-stay, down-stay, walk politely on a leash, come when told to, and just be "obedient". I don't know about the whole sitting thing...but, I'll try really hard. Mommy says that if I do well, we'll get a vest with some patches and embroidered letters on it and I can go with her...even while I'm still in training! So awesome! Daddy is still getting used to the idea he can't scare me for fun anymore..again, another perk I will be enjoying. Except, I like it when Daddy and I play chase me and I bark really loud at him (the only time I use my voice)...Mommy said no more barking. That's the only down-side. No fun Mom!!! Well, wish me luck guys!