Right now I am just working on getting him exposed to
everything: people petting him all over, people doing unusual things (ie:
shrieking, waving arms around wildly, falling down) around him,
strange noises, tarps, manhole covers, bridges, water, crutches,
bicycles, dogs, people crowding him, etc.
I’m really glad I got him when he was a weanling… he thinks all of this
is normal stuff now and doesn’t give it a second thought.
I think he has the perfect temperament to be in a
therapeutic program. He loves people,
has a carefree mindset, and is always eager to please.

Jethro and Henry the English Mastiff going for a walk together
Cute! I looked up therapy programs for my dog and I but it didn't end up working out. He seems like he would be great at it and I'm sure people would love a visit from little Jethro! Good luck :)
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DeleteHow wonderful! You are going to have so much funa and brighten up so many people's day. I'm happy he seems to be perfect for the job.
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Deletethis is great! i am sure it's a welcome change from the standard therapy dogs (not that dogs aren't great too). good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Sometimes it is good to mix things up a bit, haha :)
DeleteGreat idea! I have already alerted my husband that if I am ever in the hospital, he must coordinate therapy pony visits on the regular! Miniature donkey visits also welcome! :-)
ReplyDeleteTherapy ponies and donkeys would be a must for me too! :)
DeleteHe is so adorable!!!!!!!! I'm so excited you're going the therapy route with him! I want to do that with my dog or with a mini horse someday. I'm looking forward to following your progress.
ReplyDeleteThat's so cool! He is just the cutest thing!
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