2011 Transportation Day @ Downtown Disney
Transportation Day at Downtown Disney was perfect. Our day started at Downtown Disney where we took a bus to Wilderness Lodge. We spent time in the lodge speaking to visitors and taking some pictures for our Christmas cards.
Next we practiced the correct way to go up and down steps with a service dog. We train the dogs to take one step at a time, very slowly.
After taking the boat to Magic Kingdom, we took the monorail to the Grande Floridian. Then we got back on a bus to return to Downtown Disney where we held a training class on the green.
“Dolly” Madison
Introducing “Dolly” Madison. Dolly is being raised by Bill & Linda Thomas in Ocala. Dolly was sponsored by the SE Ocala Lions Club and the Ocala Fillies Club. Dolly was donated by Sean Sulivan of Belleview Fl.
“Scout”
Introducing “Scout”. He is a Goldendoodle! Our second Doodle in our program! Scout is being raised by Vernice Magiske and was sponsored by Ponte Vedra High School. Scout was donated by Matthew Davis of Jacksonville.
“Legion” Rider
Introducing “Legion” Rider. She was donated by Traci Thompson of Country Goldens. Legion is being raised by Allycia Jones of Savannah Ga. Legion was sponsored by the Legion Riders from American Legion Post 137 on San Juan Ave.
“CHIEF”
This is Chief. He was donated by Traci Thompson of Country Goldens. he is a very sweet boy and is being raised and trained by the Kuhl family. Chief was sponsored by the Legion Riders from American Legion Post 137 on San Juan Ave in Jacksonville.
Liberty “Belle”
Liberty “Belle” is a very cute GoldenDoodle from Ozark GoldenDoodles! She was purchased by the Rowell family of Orange Park for Patriot Service Dogs. Sue Rowell contacted us because she has a goldendoodle from the same breeder and she wanted us to have a hypo-allergenic dog available for a Veteran who may have a dog allergy. Belle was sponsored by the Gheen family and is being raised by the Gheen Family in Jacksonville, Fl.
Rylee Update
Rylee turned nine months old on November 12, 2010 and is making great progress on her journey to becoming a service dog. She is attending classes at our local University, venturing to restaurants, and even going to amusement parks like Disney and SeaWorld!
Lately, she has learned to touch handicapped access buttons to open doors and tug socks off of people’s feet. She’s also loved being learning how to pick up her own leash off the ground and then give it back to her handler. Some pictures of our adventures are below. Enjoy and stay tuned!
Ranger
This is Ranger, he is our other new Recruit! He is a Chocolate Labby boy being raised my Julie Drexel in Ocala.
Cooper
Cooper is one of our newest Recruits! He and Ranger are close in age. He was placed on the day of our 1 yr aniversary party, July 24th Cooper is being raised in Ga by raisers Kristen & Matt. Cooper was donated by Breeder Tracy Thompson of Flora Home. Cooper is from Country Goldens. He is Justice’s 1/2 brother!