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Hi all,
I am thrilled to announce that Hamba passed the Therapy Dog assessment with full colours this afternoon. It was quite a demanding test and really put the dogs (and handlers) through their paces. Hamba was a star. At one point the lady on crutches dropped her crutch and Hamba immediately went toward her. The lady held onto Hamba's back and neck and then leant on her to gain her balance. Hamba stood as steady as a rock until the lady was able to get her crutch and move off. I was quite taken aback at how Hamba sussed the situation out! I was complimented on Hamba's steady nerve and calm and gentle nature (just glad the assessors didn't see how mad Hamba gets when it's time for liver treats!). Hamba and I now have to do six supervised visits to old age homes, children's homes, nursing homes etc. If we complete these successfully Hamba will receive official certification as a Therapy Dog. Words cannot express how proud I am of "Fatty Bum"
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