Service Dogs are not all fun (pics too)

[applesmom]

Great post Nichole! This is another side of the coin that too many people are not aware of and should be. Sheena looks great!

[NicoleLJ]

Thanks so much everyone.

critter crazy: trust me if you had seen Sheena covered in mud after a 2 hour frolick in a pond you might not think the same way. On that day she was still my wonderful girl but was completely gross. lol

Kfamr - NO THANK YOU. lol Doing all this grooming once a week(sometimes more if I am going to a grocery store or restraunt) on one dog is plenty for me. I am so glad we only do this to Luca once every 6 weeks or so.

applesmom - Thanks. That is why I wanted to post it. I didn't add the hard part of getting our toddler ready as well. Sometimes it is more work to get Sheena ready to go out then it is our toddler. lol
Nicole

[Taz_Zoee]

Wow! That is eye opening. I guess I never thought about all that.
Well, Sheena is a beautiful girl!
And I'm sorry you're not feeling well.

[BCollie_Kelly]

I must say, she does look rather marvalous!

[Daisy and Delilah]

She is absolutely beautiful!! You did a great job with her

[Karen]

She is absolutely gorgeous - just don't let her outside to find mud to roll in!
Sending hugs and kisses to you and your spun-sugar girl!

[Sevaede]

Indeedy! Absolutely beautiful!

[cassiesmom]

Great post Nichole! This is another side of the coin that too many people are not aware of and should be. Sheena looks great!

She looks terrific. I think she's beautiful, by the way. Sheena, do you feel like you received a full spa treatment?

Thank you, Nichole for another enlightening (sp?) and informative post! I hope you're having a better day today. Fingers and cat paws crossed for Nichole to feel better!

[lizbud]

Wow. She looks beautiful. If I had to groom my dogs before they went
out with me, they wouldn't get out much. I hope you're feeling better.

[sandragonfly]

all agreed with you, nicole. nicely and well input. I don't think I have your patience lol. we're lucky but at same time, dog can not be too.

not just to keep their cleanliness, their limitation of playing and attention too. this bothers me the most. my service dog IS A golden retriever and this breed is BORN to play. with him as a service dog now, he cannot be petted or can't play at more than half of time when he's at friend/people's house, other places, even beaches. part of training for well-behavior display. also, he can't really play ball or live with other dogs in the same house, distraction/confusion issues as I'm told I'm not allowed (best not) to have other dog. unless the second dog is a service dog too. because their lives and trainings between them are totally different. with service dog, has more restrictions than "family" dog. calm-ness & polite-ness are the most important part of being as a service dog.

so, feeling bad for him at most time aren't fun... and at extra times I try my best to take him over to beaches, parks over the weekends. and he can play with others without vest on - he knows it when his paws land on grass or in sands!

sheena is one goregous looking! can I pet her?