Feb. 22, 2012

Gillis Update

by Robert Chadronet (author's profile)

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Gillis Update
My buddy Gillis and I are working hard everyday that he is here
and he is well on his way to being a NEADS Service Dog. Will I be sad
to see him go? Not really, because the whole reason for being a part
of this program is to train dogs that will go on to help enrich the
life of a person with a disability. If he graduates, then I'll know I
had a significant hand in that actually happening.
Gillis is basically at the point where he knows all of the commands
he needs to learn. He's doing some really cool stuff. He turns on lights,
opens and closes doors and drawers, can differentiate a cell phone and
keys from other items and toys, can fetch anything gently including a
playing card laying flat on the ground, and even does "Fridge" (opens
the fridge door, gets a specific item, closes the door and brings it to
you). As far as that stuff goes, we are just working on refining stuff
now. The main goal is to get him a bit bigger. Right now Gillis is
earmarked to go to be a walking dog for a woman with some stability
problems. He is a little under 25 inches tally and weighs 72 pounds.
We're feeding him extra and walking twice as much while wearing a
weighted backpack to beef him up. The goal is 26 inches and 75
pounds. In the past three weeks he's gained nearly 1/4 inch and 2-3
pounds while still remaining nice and lean. So we're on the right
track.
It's a lot of work, but fun and rewarding and if I can make someone's
life better in the long run, then isn't that what it's all about? I
don't know how much longer Gillis will be here here with me, maybe a month,
maybe several, but we'll just keep working hard and I'll keep you
updated.
until next time...

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theamypezzy Posted 12 years, 10 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 10 months ago   Favorite
Thanks for writing! I finished the transcription for your post. You have such an amazing dog that must have trained so hard to get to that level! my dog won't even go fetch a ball! He's so lazy...and old...
Thank you for sharing your story!
Until next time... :)

bozzi3 Posted 12 years, 10 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 10 months ago   Favorite
Aww good job training!! Maybe you can add the pics now. Sorry it took so long.

loretta Posted 12 years, 10 months ago. ✓ Mailed 12 years, 9 months ago   Favorite
Hi Bob, How r u? my comp. has been down..Hope to c u soon.Great job with yr dog..hope to meet him..waiting for mom to tell me when she wants me to go up with her Chip is doing fine..he sends his best...things should be winding up pretty soon for him..take care love u and all yr \post..xoxo

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