Latest Blog Posts for Life with a Hearing Dog

• Smarter Than the Average Bear
  on Sep 1, 2015 in dog guide service dog smart dog guide
  Okay I know these dogs are smart, but I think I just found out how smart. I'm reading a book called "The Genius of Dogs" and know there are dogs out there that have incredible vocabularies. I haven't deliberately worked on vocab with Ekko but have...
• Things to Ponder
  on Apr 7, 2015 in care of service dog hearing ear dog hospitalization and having a service dog service dogs
  So, I'm getting older.  I turned 57 on my last birthday and I'm at the age where things are either starting to shrivel up or fall off.  The latest has been my right knee and hip.  I could talk at great length about how long it took me...
• Fake Service Dogs
  on Apr 1, 2015 in accreditation of service dog schools fake service animals fake service dogs service animals service dog service dogs
  We are hearing more and more about fake service dogs.  Can I ask those of you who are parading your pet around and calling it a service dog to please stop?  You're making it harder for those of us who really need these service animals.Our d...
• A New Revelation
  on Mar 13, 2015 in hearing dog hearing ear dog service dog service dogs
  I haven't been posting. Truthfully, I haven't felt the need to post anything. I figured I'd "been there, done that".  I figured no one would be reading, and I have nothing to say anyway.  But then it suddenly dawned on me.I miss Bosley.Whil...
• A Pink BUTT?!?
  on Jun 30, 2014 in fun times hearing ear dog service dog
  The dog got the runs and was poop from A to Z. He pooped outside the office but tracked poop into the office, PLUS he kept trying to scoot to clean himself off, which only spread it all around more. so .. the local do it yourself doggy wash was c...
• He's Fine, Dammit!
  on Nov 30, 2013 in AODA disabled advocacy disabled rights Ekko hearing dog hard of hearing hearing ear dog interference with service dogs ontario human rights code service dogs
  "Does your dog need water?""No. He's fine.""Are you sure? I don't mind.'"No. He's fine. He was fed and watered before we left home, and it is winter.  If he were thirsty, he would let me know, and I'd be asking you for water for him, but he's fi...
• Laying on of ... Paws?
  on Nov 17, 2013 in hearing dog hearing ear dog ordination service dog
  I was ordained to the priesthood yesterday.  I'd given my dog to a friend to hold on to while I sat at the front of the church, but Ekko cried and cried to the point where I got up and got him to be with me.  He settled down and laid at my...
• Keeping Dogs Safe at Hallowe'en
  on Oct 24, 2013 in uncommondog.com
  Just got this information from Tammy Sexton at theuncommondog.com - timely information on how to keep your dog safe this Hallowe'en. Hi! My name is Tammy. I'm leaving you this comment on your blog because I could not find another way to contact yo...
• Updates
  on Oct 19, 2013 in hearing dog Ekko hearing dog standard poodle hearing ear dog hearing ear poodles hearing ear dogs
  Sorry for the long stretch between postings. It has been a hectic couple of months. Ekko and I are doing nicely as a team. It took (and is taking) awhile to get used to his quirks (and he to mine, I'm sure). I've come to the conclusion that standar...
• In School
  on Jun 17, 2013 in Lions Foundation of Canada hearing dog applying for a hearing ear dog service dogs dog guides Dog Guides of Canada
  I've been back at school at Dog Guides 3 day now, I think, and those days have been jammed with activities.  Starting with simply meeting each other. The first day, we as a group, met for the first time over supper.  I suspect we're all in...

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