Sweet Bella passed her therapy dog obedience test today! There was an obstacle course to maneuver, scenarios in which she had to refrain from greeting someone, others in which she could say hello, a "pat down" during with the evaluator touched her all over, even giving her tail a tweak (to mimic what might happen if she visits children) and more. The other dogs there had been in a six week course to prepare but I thought Bella, given her temperament, intelligence, and her history as a former guide dog, could pass without the additional instruction. She was a super-star. She wagged her tail the entire time and won everyone over. I'm so proud of her. She seemed to enjoy the whole experience.
I passed too. I had an oral exam of the rules and was evaluated as a handler. I've since learned that Bella could have passed and I could have failed. Apparently, that kind of scenario has happened.
Next step: three observations "in the field". I'll keep you posted.
Whee!
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