Comments on: Gratitude for Service Animals

By: Vanessa O'Grady

Vanessa O'Grady — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:56:29 +0000

Kelly – I loved this blog entry! I am also a puppy raiser for Canine Companions for Independence and have worked with an animal communicator with two of the dogs we raised and experienced just what you described – they knew early on what their calling was. Both dogs are doing exactly what they expressed they wanted to do and are great at their respective jobs. Thank you for sharing your insight on service dogs.

By: Kelly Krueger

Kelly Krueger — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:01:29 +0000

Jeni -
The hospital setting is another great example of service dogs in action. From time to time I’ll work with a dog who really needs and wants a job. I run through several possible opportunities including working with ill, elderly, or rehab patients and if this is the job the dog is yearning for, they make it very known. Animals, like humans, are at their best when they are fullfilled!

By: Jeni Exley

Jeni Exley — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:55:09 +0000

Great article! I am employed in a rehab setting and I see many service dogs working and adding to people’s independence. When the dogs are given a command, they do it happily with their tails wagging. Service dogs are generally given much more attention than a pet because they can accompany their person everywhere and are allowed access in restaurants, grocery stores, etc.

By: Gratitude Watch - 2009-06-16 — The Meaning of Existence (and all that)

Gratitude Watch - 2009-06-16 — The Meaning of Existence (and all that) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 02:06:01 +0000

[...] Krueger (Twitter user @KellyAnimals) at Articulate Animals Blog gives us “Gratitude for Service Animals,” a fascinating look at service animals through the perceptions (traditional and otherwise) of an [...]

By: Kelly Krueger

Kelly Krueger — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:13:11 +0000

Marianne – Thanks to you for your dedication to CCI and the puppies you raise and train. It is no small undertaking to begin the extensive training for these little ones, not to mention all the regular things that go with puppies like potty training, chewing, and socialization. My hat is off to you!

By: Marianne McKiernan

Marianne McKiernan — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:19:24 +0000

Kelly, thanks for a spot-on and thoughtful post. As a puppy raiser for CCI I can attest to the veracity of eveything you wrote. I especially love your last paragraph and I am reminded that I need to send gratitude and appreciation when I see working dogs.