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Throughout my life I have had family pets – cats, crabs, hamsters, fish, lizards, and my favorite dog (two golden retrievers; they are wonderful). I have always been a dog person. After my parents moved out, I started feeling lonely and couldn’t afford a dog because of my work schedule, so I became a surrogate for all my friends who had dogs. When I was injured in 2011, I thought about getting a dog, but I felt like I had to take care of myself, and I didn’t want more responsibilities.
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Then came Oliver, my best friend and partner in crime… Because I have him, I regret not getting a fast dog, but then again I wonder if I’d get a fast dog, not me and Oliver. .
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In this entry I want to talk about how much my service dog, Oliver, has added to his life, and I’ll answer the most common questions people ask about having a service dog (SD).
The process really started when I realized I was ready to take care of someone other than myself. I say this because for me, after my injury, my life consisted of various treatments, doctor visits, home remedies, and rehabilitating my life… back into some routine. It took me over a year to get to that point, and I never felt the urge to take care of a dog after that.
It wasn’t until 2015 that anyone thought that getting elementary school would be good for me and my independence. I have a few friends with SD that I would like to see what it’s like. I wanted to see how difficult it would be for someone of my ability. After confirming that this was a good idea, I started the process and it looked like this:
A picture in the email is of Oliver playing in the snow as a puppy.
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NEADS asked us to come on Sunday before practice started. When I arrived at the NEADS camp, we were told to pick up and enter the NEADS training facility, which is a very nice modern building specially designed for the trainees. The building has been designed to be accessible to all persons with disabilities. I brought all my things into a kind of hospital bed room, with enough room for a wheelchair, and a room with me for easy access to my caregivers. Just like home!
The next day we were introduced to the coach and we discussed some important topics… a must for elementary school recruits. Me and three other runners tried to meet new friends, but we had to wait until the evening… it seems! The trainer brought four dogs, and as the dogs knew who their handlers were, Oliver walked towards me, as if he knew me. It’s exciting, but scary at the same time. The day consisted of six hours of command training, learning grooming tips, the concepts behind the training, going out in public and some great play time.
Most NEADS dogs go through the PUP Prison Training Program, where five inmates train dogs each week at various prisons around New England as part of a volunteer program. I decided to visit the men who trained Oliver at the Massachusetts Correctional Institution in Concord. I was sad that day, but also happy. After going through security, he called me and a NEADS trainer into a common room. We were greeted by 15 or 20 inmates and correctional officers, all part of the program, but only two of the inmates were Oliver’s first teachers. I think they are as scared as I am, you can understand how much they love the project, the work and the dog. I can say it’s a treat for them to meet the person they trained their dog for; Dogs are a big part of my life now, and Oliver has gone to a good home with the people he wants.
Since I live only an hour from the NEADS campus, I can bring Oliver home for the first few weeks. It was a nice little test to see if I liked Oliver and his orders, coming home to him, and helping my guardians take care of him. We have also had public encounters with artificial service dogs. It was an eye-opening experience. Even though Oliver is awesome, he ignores the “service dog” at Stop & Shop which is embarrassing. Another time at Stop & Shop people saw me and Oliver and they were all in love. As it turns out, last week I agreed to return to NEADS the following Monday for a second week with questions and corrections about Oliver’s behavior and training.
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The second week is the same, but less in-depth and more about dog background, K9 health, and learning how to repeat all commands. All went well and at the end of the week I got the Assistance Dogs International (ADI) certification test, which is a series of commands that you Oliver and Oliver and I have to do in public immediately…! Oliver and I are officially a team!
Now I have graduation with Oliver. Twice a year NEADS holds a big poll, it’s a great event and I suggest you go to one or two, not that you’ll see many scary pigs, but you’ll learn a lot about NEADS and its support. . . Oliver and I were lucky enough to make it to our 40th graduation!
After passing certification and school you have the responsibilities that NEADS requires. He told Oliver to visit the doctor once a month for a year for a weigh-in and check-up. This preparation is important for your dog’s health. NEADS wants your dog to live many years. He has to work as an athlete. You will be asked to follow a strict weight limit, exercise regimen, and stay on top of any issues. It is your responsibility to have your dog certified after 1 year and every 5 years.
One thing people ask is if service dogs still work…technically the answer is yes, but you still have to exercise your dog when they are “off the clock”. Like dogs, they need to be let loose so exercise and playtime are important, especially when they can play with other dogs. When I took Oliver’s coat for “vacation” he did the same with the other dogs. You should watch them when they get “Zoomy”…they go crazy! And he hugs and wants to be loved like a normal dog. When Ollie is off the clock it is important to run by random command, as he is still a service dog, he must listen to me and follow the command. Even though he was playing, he had to stop to help me.
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Well, because I’m a quadriplegic, I’m a quadriplegic with my arms and legs, so I can only do a little bit. The “request” command is used a ton. I also have a hard time reaching hard-to-reach places like counter tops and tables, so “up” and “get” always come up. He flips the light switch and also presses the door button for me with “nudge” or “paw” commands depending on the situation. I have a rope tied to the door handle of my house and it pulls the door for me when I tell it to “tug” and “nudge” to close the door. He can even open the fridge door and get something for me as seen here. Oliver is also smart, because he has a way of knowing when I’m sad, angry, sad, happy, always with attention and kisses, and that the song “I love you” can be found below.
… and I really like it
