Good Days & Bad Days

Well, hello my dearest friends, *tail tucked* I must apologize for being gone for the past two weeks! “Simply D” and I have been so busy with things that I just forgot to turn on my laptop to write about it. You all can forgive me, right? *cocks my head a bit and gives those sweet puppy dog eyes* 


Everyone has their good days and bad days, it is simply a part of life, however, when your good days and bad days have a direct effect on your work like mine do it’s very important that my good days outweigh the bad ones. 
In my line of work, guiding and caring for my partner “Simply D”, I have to be on my “A” game, no getting distracted by squirrels or those delicious hot dogs from the vendor on the corner. I remember earlier this week I was having an off day and I got distracted, I was trying to be the Alpha and kept pulling “D” ahead while walking across the street. Poor “D” ended up running into a few other pedestrians in the crosswalk. He wasn’t very pleased. (Here comes the tail tuck part) “Simply D” was certainly a bit irritated with me at this precise moment, but he understood how like anyone I can become distracted as well.  

“Simply D” took a moment to help me, after all is that not what a partnership is about? We help each other. “Simply D” pulled me close to his side and helped me to regain my focus, so that we could continue on with our task. He is such an understanding and patient human, I just adore him. 

I have to admit my good days are more often than not, luckily so for “Simply D” because he depends on me so that he can do his daily routines, safely. I really enjoy my job; I guess you could say I was born to be a guide dog. “Simply D” just gets out my harness and I am all ready to go, doesn’t much matter where we go as long as I can work. *Sits down a moment to scratch* Pardon me, I had an itch. 

One main issue that I have when out in public with “Simply D” is most people do not understand the do’s and don’ts when around a guide dog, such as myself. These things are important because it’s very important that I do not lose my focus.  

Don’t get me wrong I love a good head rub as much as the next dog, however, please remember  I am a well-trained guide dog and I must stay focused, so please no touching, even though know we both know we would be content rolling in the Daisies getting belly rubs all day, we must refrain. 

*Ears perk up, nose sniffing the air* That is my cue to get back to work, “Simply D” is ready to go, stay tuned for our next entry and follow D and I on more adventures through our daily lives. Have a Dogtastic Day!!