Park district event
Outdoor festival noise. Left early but Mocha stayed under threshold longer than last year.
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Service dog: Mocha · Poodle mix
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Got ACTIVE on verify last week. Still can't believe it. Thanks to everyone who answered my panic posts.
Practicing settled behavior during work calls. Snoring isn't quiet but staying put counts.
Mocha looked at the squirrel and came back to heel. Celebrating the small stuff today.
Got ACTIVE on verify last week. Still can't believe it. Thanks to everyone who answered my panic posts.
Lurked for months, posting now. You all helped me feel less alone in this process.
Does anyone else struggle with overheating when the vest goes under a coat?
Worked recalls with mild distractions today. Not perfect but improving.
Wanted to chase. Reset, breathe, treat. We got through it without a scene.