Greetings from Sterling the Wonderdoodle! (I'm a Service Dog

LeannH

Hello, I am Sterling. I am a service dog for a boy who has epilepsy and autism (along with a long list of other health issues.) I got to Church with him and help keep him calm (he gets a little nervous with the loud sounds and all the people.) I go to his hospital visits each month and stay right there with him to calm him when he gets stuck so many times. I really like the cool bed that moves all around and we like to play on it. I get to go shopping at the Mall (who would have thought a boy dog would enjoy shopping so much) and we always get to go into the pet boutique to get a special treat from the owner there. When we go out to play, I make sure that he doesn't go past a certain marker in our yard and I go tell Mom when he does! Then, we go get him lickety split! He cannot hide from me!
My boy is homeschooled, so I learn a lot while I lay next to his desk. My boy has learned to write stories about our adventures. (He can spell better than me!)

I am still learning new tasks daily to help my boy. I get to go visit the trainer lady very often so that we can make sure that I am learning what I need to be learning. I am still young and I know that I have a lot to learn but I am having a blast with my boy.

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Leann
Mom to Blake and his Service Dog, Sterling the Wonderdoodle!

gene · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 8:08 am Post subject:

What wonderful pictures. Thanks so much for sharing with us.
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Lora · Senior Member Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 393

This brought tears to my eyes! Thank you so much for sharing!!
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annieG · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:44 am Post subject:

Sterling...you are the best Wink

Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful post...it cleaned out my tear ducts for sure Razz

I hope you will post more about Sterling and "His Boy".
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Lucky Me · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

Great pictures! Great post!!!
Way to go Sterling!!! Good DOG!!!
I cannot get over how much Sterling looks like my Marley!! Very Happy

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tykesmom · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 10:21 am Post subject:

Sterling, both you and your Boy are adorable! He has the sweetest smile!
I love the picture of the intrepid astronauts!! Welcome and keep posting! Razz

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curlygirl · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 12:46 pm Post subject:

AWESOME POST!!!!!

STERLING, you are both very lucky and very special to have each other!

THANK YOU for sharing and please keep posting! Smile

annabelles mom · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 1:38 pm Post subject:

awwwww Blake and Sterling are both so cute. I love all the pics but that last one is priceless
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bob · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 2:03 pm Post subject:

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet pics. let us know how both contiue to grow.

Linda · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 3:17 pm Post subject:

Wow, Blake and Sterling are both gorgeous! Welcome!

MaxandMe · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

Leann...........WOW thank you for sharing that , it is so nice, touching and heartwarming to hear of how a doodle does such a great service of both training and love to help out a boy

Those pics are great and the last one is so cute!!!----- I LOVE IT

HI and welcome! Very Happy

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blueteal · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 6:50 pm Post subject:

What a wonderful boy and his dog story.........
Very uplifting.................
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DebBrown · Posted: Thu Apr 17, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

Great story and pictures! I am proud of you, Stirling!

Deb

Cinsmom · Posted: Fri Apr 18, 2008 6:50 am Post subject:

Great story! I love the pics, the last one is priceless!!

Oh yeah, welccome to the forum!!

L's Mom · Senior Member Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 1092 Location: GA

OH! What great pictures! Sterling, you take good care of your boy, and your boy will take good care of you! Welcome, we look forward to great stories and pictures!
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