First airport dry run
Regional airport only. Prime spooked at the PA once but we reset and tried again. Progress not perfection.
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Winter coat + vest layering
Does anyone else struggle with overheating when the vest goes under a coat?
Public access test anxiety
Test day tomorrow. Shiva has been solid in practice but I always spiral the night before.
Coffee shop routine
Same corner table every Tuesday now. Blue knows mat down, stay, quiet.
Apartment inspection went fine
Inspector asked for verification — linked verify and moved on.
DMV line down-stay
Long wait on tile. Clerk actually smiled when we got to the window.
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. Luna has been solid in practice but I always spiral the night before.
First commuter rail try
Two stops only. Kirk did better than I did honestly.
Framed our ASDI certificate
Cheesy? Maybe. Motivating on hard training days? Absolutely.
Public access test anxiety
Test day tomorrow. Kirk has been solid in practice but I always spiral the night before.
Handler burnout real talk
Some weeks the work feels heavy. This community helps more than I expected.
Passed eval — still floating
Got ACTIVE on verify last week. Still can't believe it. Thanks to everyone who answered my panic posts.
Boardwalk was too windy
Turned around early. No shame in calling it when conditions aren't right.
Thunderstorm tonight
Storm rolling in. Partner already on the bed. Handler anxiety is real too.
Community thank you
Lurked for months, posting now. You all helped me feel less alone in this process.
Service dog vest fit question
New vest arrived. Fits snug but doesn't rub. Anyone prefer harness vs cape style?
Public access test anxiety
Test day tomorrow. Tank has been solid in practice but I always spiral the night before.
Community thank you
Lurked for months, posting now. You all helped me feel less alone in this process.
Anniversary with Blue
Three years as a team today. Grateful for every boring training rep that got us here.