Gideon - My mobility aid of choice

[COBOB]

Gideon is now 13 months old.  He has gained over 132 lbs in a year!  He has been working out pretty well.  He has not warmed up to other people, just Geoff and I, but work his way through the crowds in the stores and Denver International, Oakland, San Diego and SFO Airports.

He does go to work and flies pretty well.  He has six flights under his belt, and Southwest is great to fly.  Next month, we try Delta and he will be on a week long business trip.  

Bob  

[COBOB]

The dogs seem to learn to deal with the chaos.  It would be more difficult to train you own dog in that kind of environment.  I guess the dog would be better socialized.   I think Gideon may have done better if he had been out and about every day.  I work from home, so he is more of a "one person dog."

Bob

[kerrtelli]

What a beautiful photo.
My question is that I have four children ages 4-12.
Do you honk it would be possible for me to get a service dog with so much chaos in the house?  Or, would waiting be abetter option?

Also, is there a specific breed suggested.
I love, love, love, mastiffs ut their size and appetite is an issue for us.

Thanks so much.

Kerri

[kwarendorf]

Critters rule :-)

[Sumanadevii]

Bob, I received word from the moderator.  They cannot change the poll.  I will run another in late summer and include service dogs.  Maybe then we will get a better picture of where our posters are on their journey.

Sumana

[hbananas]

Bob, thanks for sharing Gideon's progress with us.  You are a justifiably proud poppa.

[Sumanadevii]

Bob, he is beautiful!!!!!  

I feel badly for not adding in the poll service dogs.  I did know you and other members use them.  I have written to a moderator asking if she will change the first line so you can be part of the poll.

And...errr...you are a rather handsome one, too!!

Sumana