Sweet dreams!

Although Kermit is laid back at home, he does still work at home too. He helps Danny transition from the car, help watch over Danny in the bathroom, seizure alert, behavior disruption, and bonding to name a few. Kermit is so unbelievabley patient with Danny. Sometimes when Danny's sleeping he likes to lay on Kermit or even hold his leg like you would hold a stuffed animal. No matter if he doesn't appear to be very comfortable he doesn't mind. He will stay! Even if Danny falls asleep! He's an amazing dog. He looks for every chance he can get to help Danny out. He has learned that Danny is not always open to bonding or attention and Kermit's fine with that. Sometimes during behavior disruption Danny may throw something or even hit Kermit. But Kermit doesn't mind. He's like a fireman going into the fire instead of running out. Kermit does his job and tries to calm Danny instead of running for cover. Kermit aims to please.

Kermit turns 2 today, October 29th. We keep telling him he's not a baby anymore but he doesn't seem to buy into it. He still wants to continue Kermie's crying! Once a hound always a hound! LOL It's been a busy month for birthdays. Danny's cousins Mike & Cody had birthdays this month and dad's was yesterday...the day before Kermies! We went to Pasta House for dad's birthday last night. Kermit is not distracted by the food at all. It's funny how he's so different while out in public working and at home. But as Jeremy (4Paws trainer) told us, dogs are like people in that they act differently at home behind closed doors than they will when out in public or at work. It's funny at restaurants because Kermit was trained to lay under the table. But he so big that he doesn't fit under most tables! Last night he tried to lay under the booth and had his whole butt & tail sticking out the end where the waiter walks up! It was quite comical! Wally & I looked at eachother and said, only our service dog! He found a spot outside the table on the floor under mom's feet and he was good to go. He's definitely a keeper!

This is not the mall!!!!!

On Saturday, September 25th we traveled to Pilot Knob, MO for the Civil War reenactment that takes place every 3 years. Kermit was great and sure was a hit for the whole day. But there was a lot of walking and crowds. Kermit had this look on his face as if to say, "Wait! This is not the mall! 4 Paws trained me at the mall!" Kermit was not enthused about the horses. When he first seen them he stopped and stood back and sort of moaned. It was funny. Later in the day Danny was walking toward the horses wanted to see them. We decided not to go near them and give Kerms a break. I told Kermit that he had met his match! It was quite comical. Afterward we went to a restaurant for dinner and to celebrate Kenny's 17th birthday, which was on the same day as the reenactment. When we walked in with Kermit the waitress approached me and said they don't allow animals in the restaurant. I explained to her that he was a service dog. She asked who in our group was blind! I stated that he was an autism/seizure dog for my son. She looked puzzled and said, "Well, I guess he can stay as long as he behaves". I just simply said, "No, he will stay because it's the law" and offered his papers. Later on when we were almost done eating, the waitress came by and admired how wonderful and well behaved Kermit was. I told her that he was trained well and knows his job. It was a good lesson for someone on service dogs of all kinds. What a great way to celebrate Kenny's birthday!