I learned to greet people and let them pet me and even look at my teeth. I learned not to be afraid of loud noises, wheelchairs, crutches and walkers, and all types of human beings from babies to old people and even teenagers-those skateboards and roller-blades can really startle you. Mom helped me by taking me with her to places that were inside and outside like offices, stores and shopping malls. Some of my friends that I work with were trained as adult animals. Lois began training me when I was just a puppy. I thought you might like to know how I became a pet partner. I love seeing all those people we visit, smile and laugh playing with me and my animal friends and their human partners. I have been working with Lois I call her “Mom”, since I turned one year of age. We are members of Create-A-Smile in Orange County, CA. Pet Partners such as dogs, cats, rabbits, and hamsters belong to Delta Society and work with their human pet partners. We visit homes for abused kids, shelters for adults, youth and children, Ronald MacDonald House, nursing homes, assisted living homes for seniors and rehabilitation hospitals. We help make people of all ages feel better. I live and work with my owner and handler Lois Abrams. Hi There! I am an ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY DOG. To learn the specifics of becoming a Pet Partner team here is Duke’s Story.
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