tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post778575665602099638..comments2023-12-19T02:58:20.800-05:00Comments on The World According to Garth Riley: Sunday Service Dog Blog Hop - Therapy Dog FAQsThe World According to Garth Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04367775414160411887noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-68240156057453919042013-10-03T20:39:07.291-04:002013-10-03T20:39:07.291-04:00I have a girlfriend who is a service doggie. Her n...I have a girlfriend who is a service doggie. Her name is Mandy and I usually see her on walkies with her human on Sunday mornings. Her human has some sort of condition. I'm not sure what, but her service doggie vest has a medical alert sign and a little pouch with words on it in case something bad happens to her human while she is on duty. She's a great little dog and I do envy her ability to go right in to the bagel store and the pizza parlor, but I would never dream of pretending to be a service dog. I respect the job too much.<br /><br />Therapy doggies are great too. Momma says that if I keep working on my confidence that I might try out for therapy doggie someday. I hope so.<br /><br />Kisses,<br />DexterDexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09238751458587219022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-24707760050243856192013-09-30T20:12:18.401-04:002013-09-30T20:12:18.401-04:00Oh, I loved this postie Garth!!! I loves the work...Oh, I loved this postie Garth!!! I loves the works you do, and I thinks it is VERY important! I wish I was calm enough to be a therapy doggie!! butts Ma says I'm a hyperbutt and I drool LOTS, so that wouldn't be too calmin' for the peeps! BOL<br />Therapy On Garth!!<br />Kisses,<br />Ruby ♥Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174917571557571096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-38112069266804935552013-09-30T06:00:17.520-04:002013-09-30T06:00:17.520-04:00Typists mum signed her dog up to be a therapy dog ...Typists mum signed her dog up to be a therapy dog and used to take him visiting round nursing homes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-81925807444209800502013-09-29T21:45:57.177-04:002013-09-29T21:45:57.177-04:00You are Special Garth and perfect to be a Therapy ...You are Special Garth and perfect to be a Therapy Dog. It is interesting that no many knows the hrs need to meet in order to get a renewal from TDI. Is your renewal from there? As they require signature from the establishments you visit. As always, Golden Happy to help out. Lots of Golden Woofs, SugarGolden Woofs! SUGARhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15060075282499486355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-16088398385091556782013-09-29T18:35:36.875-04:002013-09-29T18:35:36.875-04:00Beautifully said. I have a disability and my own l...Beautifully said. I have a disability and my own little pooch is like my own personal therapy dog. The difference she has made to my mood is huge! (She is only 2.2k so not exactly am assistant dog..!!) but some great points made. I love what you say about the calming influence of having a poochy pal nearby. Too true. <br /><br />Love the whole blog. :-) <br />Cuddles, <br />Kate and Co @ www.katescuddles.blogspot.co.ukFribitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471150941925427401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-39319538027171317372013-09-29T18:30:58.484-04:002013-09-29T18:30:58.484-04:00Very informative blog! I have a disability and my ...Very informative blog! I have a disability and my own little dog is like my own personal therapy dog! I love what you say about the calming influence of having a dog nearby, I completely and whole-heatedly agree. All well said. <br /><br />Cuddles, <br />Kate and Co @ www.katescuddles.blogspot.co.ukFribitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471150941925427401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-5487970441004222262013-09-29T14:27:53.981-04:002013-09-29T14:27:53.981-04:00Very interesting and thoughtful explanation of bei...Very interesting and thoughtful explanation of being a therapy dog. I especially love the photo with the Holstein :)<br />Great job spelling out the consequences of trying to pass a non-service dog off as a service dog. My understanding is that people with service dogs are denied access a lot more often than would be expected.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088617183777496464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-65477878238789574212013-09-29T13:51:00.419-04:002013-09-29T13:51:00.419-04:00Excellent post Garth very informative, I've go...Excellent post Garth very informative, I've got a lot of respect for service dogs.<br /><br />Sheba.Lakeland adventures with Lola and Milohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11726197931285139721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-38849412733864696392013-09-29T12:35:12.555-04:002013-09-29T12:35:12.555-04:00Very interesting, Garth! You do some very importan...Very interesting, Garth! You do some very important work. I thought about becoming a therapy dog, but get too excited when I meet someone (especially if I know them). We're working on it, but I think we'll stick to agility.<br /><br />Pee Ess: We found you through Sugar's blog. Sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14248505284633390568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-57083370894504168422013-09-29T11:08:36.844-04:002013-09-29T11:08:36.844-04:00What a great post!
In particular, thanks for exp...What a great post! <br /><br />In particular, thanks for explaining the reasons why people should not go around pretending a pet is a service dog. "What's the harm?" or "What's wrong with that?" is what folks usually say, and you did a great job of spelling out why it's harmful to misrepresent your dog.<br /><br />Dachshund Daddy would like me to become a therapy dog because he says I make everyone's life brighter and better. My guess, however, is that it's not going to happen for me in this lifetime. <br /><br />It is theoretically possible for me to learn basic manners (though highly unlikely). On the other hand, I don't think I could ever remain calm in a variety of different situations. <br /><br />But since you use a cow as an example, guess what? I have learned not to bark at Swiss cows! I still bark at calves, though, but only if they stare.Bicontinental Dachshundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16333834293290654277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-2190774348635257582013-09-29T11:06:36.870-04:002013-09-29T11:06:36.870-04:00Oh Garth, Ma says she knew you were special as soo...Oh Garth, Ma says she knew you were special as soon as she met you and she thinks it is great that you do such fabulous work to make everyone feel better. You get *high paws* from me, pal!<br />OzAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13882366552536240381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-23538720461670993122013-09-29T10:05:53.719-04:002013-09-29T10:05:53.719-04:00A great post, Garth. We read about those fake cre...A great post, Garth. We read about those fake credentials causing problems and it is such a terrible thing for anyone to do. Jans Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291874914770283114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-47270171200083677442013-09-29T09:55:07.739-04:002013-09-29T09:55:07.739-04:00More Therapy dogs are needed in our area. Especial...More Therapy dogs are needed in our area. Especially the one who can visit hospitals and nursing homes. The nurses always ask us to try to find therapy dogs to visit their patients because there is something about a dog to pet an talk to can help with the healing process. <br />Thanks for explaining more about a therapy dog. I learned some new things about therapy dogs. <br />Sunday wags! Carma Poodalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993146110262310568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-61867322244743129962013-09-29T09:16:43.743-04:002013-09-29T09:16:43.743-04:00Thanks for this interesting post. It was a pleasur...Thanks for this interesting post. It was a pleasure to read all about you and your work. Your mom is right, you are really a special dog! have a wonderful sunday, Garth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331909160889339250.post-22083283502555735382013-09-29T08:41:01.440-04:002013-09-29T08:41:01.440-04:00This is absolutely wonderful Garth. This article b...This is absolutely wonderful Garth. This article brought tears to my eyes because this is exactly what I advocate for. Thank you so much for writing this. You're so smart! ;-)mzlotushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739833506858145627noreply@blogger.com