OK - so Silky's evaluation told us what we already knew but what we'd hoped no one else would notice. Namely that she's just too rambunctious to be a guide dog. Guide dogs are trusted with their partner's life and need to be steady, reliable performers. Silky just can't help herself when she feels the urge to leap 4 feet into the air and perform a triple axle. Very pretty, but not good guide dog behavior.
Puppy footprints in the sand showing the take-off and landing for Silky's triple axle at the beach.
What's next? She'll be with us for about more 2 weeks while her paperwork gets processed. After that, she'll go back to the San Rafael campus until they find her new home. It's been quite a ride, little girl.
Silky will be a wonderful pet for someone; I hope they will let you know where she ends up. She will still make a huge difference in someone's life. But I'm sorry, I know it's still disappointing.
Yeah, we're disappointed but know it's really better for Silky. She's a fun girl and will settle in when necessary. But her heart is in the fun; not the work. She's going to be a great pet!
We'll pick up another puppy to raise shortly after returning Silky to GDB. She'll be with us for another week or so.
I'm sorry to hear about Silky's career change. :( Random comment but I know who raised her Dad, Jenkins. Are you getting a new puppy?
ReplyDeleteSilky will be a wonderful pet for someone; I hope they will let you know where she ends up. She will still make a huge difference in someone's life. But I'm sorry, I know it's still disappointing.
ReplyDeleteYeah, we're disappointed but know it's really better for Silky. She's a fun girl and will settle in when necessary. But her heart is in the fun; not the work. She's going to be a great pet!
ReplyDeleteWe'll pick up another puppy to raise shortly after returning Silky to GDB. She'll be with us for another week or so.