River nailed the grocery store today
Cart aisle was packed and River stayed on task. I still get nervous in the bakery section but we made it through checkout.
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Chris Olmstead
@chris_olmstead
Member since December 2023
Service dog: River · Labrador
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Video call quiet hour practice
Practicing settled behavior during work calls. Snoring isn't quiet but staying put counts.
Task alert overlap question
Anyone else train alerts that overlap with service tasks? How do you keep them distinct?
How do you handle petting requests?
I stay polite but firm. Curious what lines work for you without sounding rude.
College campus tour
Prospective student day was busy. River handled the tour group pace.
Dentist waiting room success
Forty minute wait. River on the mat the whole time. Receptionist was kind and didn't interrupt.
Handler burnout real talk
Some weeks the work feels heavy. This community helps more than I expected.
Recall practice in distractions
Worked recalls with mild distractions today. Not perfect but improving.
Transit day with crowds
Rush hour was rough. Verification card in my wallet helped when an attendant had questions.
Public access test anxiety
Test day tomorrow. River has been solid in practice but I always spiral the night before.