Hard work can come in many forms. Sometimes our work as Service Dogs In Training requires us to be very active and aware of our surroundings – to be able to beΒ βonβ at all times when needed. Another skill thatβs just as important is to be able to turn itΒ βoffβ. Sometimes the situation requires us to justΒ βchillβ, which means we are not in an active state, but also our calmness permeates our environment!Β This day was special in my raiser Judiβs calendar as we accompanied her father, who is dealing with dementia, to a neurologist appointment. I made it my goal to put everyone around me in a state of bliss – this photo shows how to do it; just lie back and meditate on something pleasant. Clearly focussing on a giant orange bone did it for me, but maybe a beautiful vista, your favorite music or a someone you love could take you to that place. Iβm pretty proud that I could offer some comfort during a stressful time in my special personβs life.
Cheers,
Viking
Submitted by our sensationalΒ PADS Puppy-in-Training, Viking, and his amazingΒ PADS Volunteer Puppy Raiser, Judi Zaklin.