[SandyTopknot]

A couple of weeks ago as Archie and I were practicing a little bit of obedience, it popped into my head that he would be a great therapy dog someday. I let it pop right back out of my head, because I am busy. Really really busy! I focused on the "someday" part... someday, but not now. Over the next week, therapy dog work came up in conversations around me too many times to be coincidental. So today Archie took the TDI test and then did his first observed therapy visit. Smart boy passed with flying colors and was a hit with the residents in the rehab/nursing home. Two more observed visits that go well and he'll be able to don a therapy dog vest. My best boy is such a good boy!!

#therapydog #atd #careingpaws

 

[Phoebe's person]

That's awesome! Congratulations!! Therapy dogs are worth their weight in gold and truly love their work.

 

[SteveS55]

Archie is a real hero!

 

[cowpony]

That's awesome. I used to take Pogo and Snarky over to the nursing home to visit my MIL and some elderly friends. It was always very satisfying how happy it made people. We would usually have a crowd of people around us.

 

[Minie]

Congratulations. I'm hoping Matteo, when he gets past his terrible teens, can be used as a therapy dog. It's such commendable work

 

[Skylar]

Congratulations, you’ll be a very popular therapy team. Everyone loves a visit from a handsome spoo.

 

[Looniesense]

Nicely done Archie!

 

[Good Eddie Boy]

Great Job Archie, Well done ! And very handsome too! I would say Beautiful 😍

 

[Kukla the Tpoo]

You are brilliant, Archie, and I know you will make a wonderful therapy dog!

 

[TerraFirma]

Bravo, Archie!!! Gotta love a dog with an encore career. ❤ He will brighten so many people’s lives.

 

[Footprints&pawmarks]

Poodles make everybody smile -- Archie will create lots of happy moments for folks who don't have enough of them in their lives. That's a great gift to give.

 

[Asta's Mom]

Archie will be a wonderful poodle ambassador.

 

[SandyTopknot]

Archie hanging with me on the sun porch/ grooming room after his second successful supervised therapy dog visit. Wish I could share the smile on this gentleman's face... he adored having such a soft, curly head to pet. 🐾❤🐾

 

[Good Eddie Boy]

Your a wonderful poodle Archie, great job! ❤So sweet 🥰 and you’re beautiful 😍
Eddie is starting his path to therapy puppy on April 19th, first CGC class.

 

[Liz]

Archie hanging with me on the sun porch/ grooming room after his second successful supervised therapy dog visit. Wish I could share the smile on this gentleman's face... he adored having such a soft, curly head to pet. 🐾❤🐾

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If that man's smile looks anything like Archie's, I'd say everything really is bigger in Texas. Such rewarding work for you both.

 

[SandyTopknot]

Third supervised therapy visit in the books...paperwork all filled out and sent off to ATD...big hug with Melissa Sauls, who runs CAREing Paws, the group Archie and I will work with. The smarty-pants boy had a blast tonight, earning his way into the therapy dog ranks. 🐾💖🐾

 

[Streetcar]

This is just wonderful ❤ 😊. You will bring so much happiness to those you visit.

Many years ago, in an informal way originally through my then church, my last dog and I got to pay occasional visits to a local nursing home. She had a very special love for elder people, and we both enjoyed going. I wish you as much happiness as we had, and more.

 

[Asta's Mom]

Sandy, Don't know if you were aware that therapy dogs are considered a part of the Poodle Service Dogs sub forum. Archie's therapy journey would be a great addition to the sub forum. The moderators can move this thread to the sub forum if you like - just ask them.

 

[SandyTopknot]

Sandy, Don't know if you were aware that therapy dogs are considered a part of the Poodle Service Dogs sub forum. Archie's therapy journey would be a great addition to the sub forum. The moderators can move this thread to the sub forum if you like - just ask them.

Thank you - I didn't know that and will take his therapy dog journey over there. Happy Tuesday!

 

[Kukla the Tpoo]

Congratulations to you and Archie! I think Archie is going to bring a lot of joy to each person he visits.