Chopper has been busy in the community recently, visiting the Pembroke Public Library for StoryTime Literacy Programs for both children and adults may employ Therapy Dogs as a confidence aid for new readers. Dogs are non-judgemental and comforting listeners, and can be a novel addition to public activities like this. And of course, in these...
Service Dog in Training (SDiT) Chopper went dancing this week! Our SDiTs are encouraged to participate in many activities beyond the home. Experiencing new things leads to increased confidence and helps ensure that SDiTs can work everywhere their Handler needs them to be. Special thanks to Starz In Motion Dance Studio for welcoming Chopper to...
Do you know this Pembroke shop? This location may be tough to guess, but we’ll give you a hint! Their museum quality framing makes them a go-to location for Valley artists and our Military Service Members alike! As a Service Dog in Training, Chopper is learning to wait quietly even when the world around him...
Clothing, accessories, giftware and home decor can be found here. SDiT Chopper spotted a paw print treat bin (a sniff revealed no treats inside) and other fun pup-themed items in-store. As a Service Dog in Training (SDiT) it’s important for Chopper to learn to navigate all kinds of public places, including popular locations like this...
Can you name this Pembroke location based on the interior alone? We’ll even give you a hint: Chopper thinks this place smells mighty good when he passes by! As a Service Dog in Training (SDiT) Chopper is learning to sit and wait patiently in public spaces, when he’s asked.
On May 1, 2021, Yvette Coetzee, owner of Bohemian Poodles, announced the birth of 10 little pups, proud parents Cody, Red Door (sire) and Jazzy Yvette’s very own. As the weeks passed, we found out that Dark Green AKA Chopper would make his way to us and become the youngest and tiniest service dog in...