riedj's Journal

Well, overall today went well..... I am in the process of (well actually just at the very beginning) ofapplying to get my new dog certified to be a Therapy Dog. He is great. Listens to most commands and is extremely gentle and loves love...... He drops to the ground while he is being pet. Anyways, I was worried about this as he is half it bull which says this on his paperwork... So, there would be no way to lie there. Here comes th lying by ommitting part. When I emailed the company and told them i was from WV they sent me back a lot of forms showing training places in VA that were 5 hours away! She then sent me papers to apply through having my vet do the "test" with me and sign off. Among other things references, tests(obvously) etc. I know if I told her that the Ohio border is 5 miles from my house she could probably find one in OH with in a couple of hours. My worry about that is that some of the things thy need the dogs to do are not whine if I leave the room, well, basically that is the only one oh and stay and let me walk away 20 feet without following me. I got this dog from a pound and he s the most gentle, loving kind dog I have ever met. (Good thing my Lab is asleep and can't read as she is right here beside me) I am scared if I go to one of their facilities they will fail us because of those two things. when I have several animal professionals wh are going to be my references.  I would hate to miss an opportunity to do something so good and rewarding because my dog might wine for me (being in a strange place) or come after me because he is my love.

Can I get by with ommitting this lie? It is for a very good worthwhile cause that will bring smiles to very sick people's faces.......