There days that no one is in the mood. Our last visit to the Gateway Program had been before the Christmas break, which meant that 3 weeks had passed since our last visit. When May, Lucy and I arrived and entered the classroom, the girls were so excited. May gearing up for a great game … Continue reading Kearsarge Gateway Program
Clover learned the song Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes and read a book about a pig in the middle of the road. Anne Soule
Wonderful visit today. We met in the activity room with a volunteer singing Christmas songs. Residents enjoyed the dogs company even sharing their cookies with them. Michael Shute
This year at the Gateway Program has enlarged with more students. I have tried to get in early for one student to play with the dogs before the other 5 students arrive. We all went outside to enjoy the lovely fall day. It's always more difficult to have the dogs outside, there is too many … Continue reading Kearsarge High School – The Gateway Program
Truffle & I did a scent work demonstration for the Sandwich 4-H kids, then worked with the kids and their dogs to try out nose work training. So much fun for dogs, kids, & me! Nancy Large
Dee Ganley and I evaluated a new NH CAP team, Mackenzie & Rue. Beautiful facility with very welcoming staff and residents. Carol Meyers is the Enrichment Director and would love to have more NH CAP teams visit. Please see the NH CAP page on Facebook for details. Nancy Large
Liz and I took Clover in to see her Grandpa Bob who is currently an inpatient. While we were there Clover visited with quite a few patients and staff. All were thrilled to have a therapy dog visit...something I guess they don't normally see. Anne Soule
Last evening was my last visit to the Clough Center. The center had 8 residents and yesterday one of the residents made his move to Sullivan County Home. Now there 7 left. Gene was the last resident that would enjoy May and Lucy. He had once helped with Service dogs for the first year, training … Continue reading Clough Center, New London, NH
I have noticed in the past visits with students who are walking Lucy, she will walk better with some students than others. So the past weeks I have been watching more closely. Watching the way the student hold the leash, how the student talks to her and the body language. All seem very important, I … Continue reading Kearsarge Gateway Program
Had an interesting visit with a resident at The Clough Center. The resident is 102 years old women from Sunapee NH. When we approached her, she told me she was afraid of dogs and has for most of her life. She explained when she was a little girl she was bitten by a dog in … Continue reading Clough Center
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