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  

[HVAC]

I am glad all is well with Gideon. you have done a great job training him.

Alex

[doublevision1]

What a beauty!  He's more than 3x the size of my standard poodle (the big kind)!

[sarahw244]

Thanks for the info!  I'll be looking into it.  He is huge!!!!
Sarah

[COBOB]

sarahw244:  For puppy bootcamp and general obedience, we worked with Petsmart.  There is a local training group in our area that has helped with some of the specific training.

johnniebear:  He has about another 50 Lbs to go.

Lulu:  He understands the command "back" so he walks backwards into he bulkhead row, then he gets the command "Tuck Tail" and he curls up.  I have to let the airlines know I'm flying with a service dog.  They are always surprised by his size.  He usually sleeps on l and my feet during the flight.  The next big deal will be his travel papers for the UK and maybe an EU pet passport.

Bob

  

[Lulu54]

He is sure looking good.  I have to ask, do you tell the airlines in advance what size your service dog is or is it a surprise at the airport?  I can't  imagine sharing a bulkhead seat with Gideon - he must need his own seat at that size.

sidesteps - there are a number of good sites on line about service dogs for MS - we talked about this during the summer, I think it was.  Alex can give you tips as well - she has trained two now to assist her.

[JaneK1975]

That dog is AWESOME! Congratulations!