Well Rolo has been out more often and he is proving to be a very capable Hamilton boy. His versatility has now boundaries and he is truly anything I throw his way. This boy is a total superstar. He has dealt with the bad, emergency situations in his stride.
One time while we were book shopping, we were minding our own business and checking out the dog section. I noticed more staff than usual around us, now I understand that having a hulking, hound lounging in the dog book section in a service harness is not something that you see everyday. I get it, I truly do. I don't get making a point to walk back and forth over and over again. I am not blind, I have exceptional hearing, and am fairly street smart. If I see and associate suddenly come my way from one end of the store to the other only to dart into a random isle and stand there does not pass my attention, nor does the same person constantly walking pass me only to say "hello" and walk away. I do not wander around aimlessly anywhere, my steps are at a premium so I go to my sections, see if there is anything interesting that I want, if not then I am out of there. While I was trying to leave an emergency occurred, a person pushing a sleeping child in a stroller was walking toward us in a narrow isle. When I am walking, it is difficult for me to have to suddenly change directions, especially with a 70+ lbs service dog. Well this woman proceeded to nearly plow into Rolo and forced me to slam into a table. With the sudden change of direction and stop, my left peroneal tendon subluxated. I altered my fiance and Rolo took it from there. My good chap, slowed his pace, braced me, and totally focused on his job from one end of a shopping mall to the other, avoiding food distractions, children and everything. I got home, rested my feet and hugged Rolo for all that he is worth and then some.
Now that he has really proven himself, I alternate regularly between Alice and Rolo. Alice is more experienced than he is but his merits are starting to shine through. Alice is a remarkable dog and picks up on everything so quickly but Rolo's physical size, eagerness to do anything, and exuberance make him ideal for certain outings.
It is with great pleasure that Alice has been nominated for an ACE (Award for Canine Excellence) in the service dog category. We find out later this year if she won. She is the first Hamiltonstovare to have ever been nominated.
Both Alice and Rolo are versatility epitomized. Alice and Rolo are proven conformation winners. Alice is also a fairly decent lure coursing dog when the mood strikes her. Rolo is an amazing weight pulling dog and nearly has his UKC UWP title, he just needs one more pull for that title. Rolo has now started training for dock diving. Hamiltonstovare and water generally is hit or miss. The ones that love water will be in it all the time, the other who don't will never go near it. Rolo loves the water and Alice HATES it. Recently, we took Rolo to my fiance's parents house to play in the pool. He hadn't seen a pool in nearly a year so we were unsure about how he would react. He got in and started swimming like a pro (wearing a life jacket the whole time) and then we started to branch out. He started jumping in the pool!!! Rolo is toy crazy and as soon as he saw his Kong Wubba in the pool, he had to be in the pool too. So once he is trained then we will start going toward his dock diving titles.
The Hamiltonstovare Club of America still needs your help, we are constantly looking for donations to help the club. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hamiltonstovare Club of America Fundraiser
In other news, we have signed up to be at the Hamiltonstovare booth at this year's Meet the Breeds in New York City, September 28-29th!! Stop by and see us, both Alice and Rolo will be there.
One time while we were book shopping, we were minding our own business and checking out the dog section. I noticed more staff than usual around us, now I understand that having a hulking, hound lounging in the dog book section in a service harness is not something that you see everyday. I get it, I truly do. I don't get making a point to walk back and forth over and over again. I am not blind, I have exceptional hearing, and am fairly street smart. If I see and associate suddenly come my way from one end of the store to the other only to dart into a random isle and stand there does not pass my attention, nor does the same person constantly walking pass me only to say "hello" and walk away. I do not wander around aimlessly anywhere, my steps are at a premium so I go to my sections, see if there is anything interesting that I want, if not then I am out of there. While I was trying to leave an emergency occurred, a person pushing a sleeping child in a stroller was walking toward us in a narrow isle. When I am walking, it is difficult for me to have to suddenly change directions, especially with a 70+ lbs service dog. Well this woman proceeded to nearly plow into Rolo and forced me to slam into a table. With the sudden change of direction and stop, my left peroneal tendon subluxated. I altered my fiance and Rolo took it from there. My good chap, slowed his pace, braced me, and totally focused on his job from one end of a shopping mall to the other, avoiding food distractions, children and everything. I got home, rested my feet and hugged Rolo for all that he is worth and then some.
Now that he has really proven himself, I alternate regularly between Alice and Rolo. Alice is more experienced than he is but his merits are starting to shine through. Alice is a remarkable dog and picks up on everything so quickly but Rolo's physical size, eagerness to do anything, and exuberance make him ideal for certain outings.
It is with great pleasure that Alice has been nominated for an ACE (Award for Canine Excellence) in the service dog category. We find out later this year if she won. She is the first Hamiltonstovare to have ever been nominated.
Both Alice and Rolo are versatility epitomized. Alice and Rolo are proven conformation winners. Alice is also a fairly decent lure coursing dog when the mood strikes her. Rolo is an amazing weight pulling dog and nearly has his UKC UWP title, he just needs one more pull for that title. Rolo has now started training for dock diving. Hamiltonstovare and water generally is hit or miss. The ones that love water will be in it all the time, the other who don't will never go near it. Rolo loves the water and Alice HATES it. Recently, we took Rolo to my fiance's parents house to play in the pool. He hadn't seen a pool in nearly a year so we were unsure about how he would react. He got in and started swimming like a pro (wearing a life jacket the whole time) and then we started to branch out. He started jumping in the pool!!! Rolo is toy crazy and as soon as he saw his Kong Wubba in the pool, he had to be in the pool too. So once he is trained then we will start going toward his dock diving titles.
The Hamiltonstovare Club of America still needs your help, we are constantly looking for donations to help the club. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hamiltonstovare Club of America Fundraiser
In other news, we have signed up to be at the Hamiltonstovare booth at this year's Meet the Breeds in New York City, September 28-29th!! Stop by and see us, both Alice and Rolo will be there.
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