This beautiful big black lab is Konar. He is my new partner for Pet therapy. We were certified a few weeks ago and did our first visit yesterday. We went to Greystone where Konar was the hit of the day for the patients and staff alike. Konar was originally trained to be a service dog for disabled people so he knows quite a few commands or "tricks" as the patients call them. One of my most favorite things is when you say the word "visit" Konar will lay his head in the patients lap. Yesterday each patient was able to have their own time with Konar which was so awesome. Konar is a big boy, but so gentle, loving and mellow. While Konar was visiting one patient, he is big enough where 2 or 3 other patients sitting in the circle could still pet him and have contact with him. We had more people yesterday for Pet Therapy than I can ever remember, all thanks to Konar. I am looking forward to being able to take him on many more visits. My thanks to Joan and Sandy for allowing me to take their "baby" and do this work. I have to admit, I did miss having Riley with me and many of the patients asked for him but Konar made it a very special visit for me.
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