Higher Education

As I mentioned in my Christmas blog, I just learned I’m signed up for “Basic Manners” at the local humane society. I was so mad that steam was pouring out of my pointy ears! I’m the well-behaved one in this house; why in heaven’s name am I going? The unfairness of it all was quite unsettling.   

But, I learned last week that this class is the first step in becoming a trained Therapy Dog. Well! That changes the whole picture. I may have a new purpose in life.

Now, earlier this year [ My Dog, the Therapist blog] I explored the idea of offering my services as a therapist. I had envisioned, that my clients would spill their souls while I laid nearby on the furniture and listened. But, I guess that it is NOT the way a therapy dog operates.

Instead, I’ll visit folks in the hospital, clinic, hospice or whatever. As we interact, I will melt their hearts; lower their blood pressure and all that.

So I have readjusted my attitude and look forward to taking some continuing education in February. So Stay Tuned!