Day In the Life with a Service Dog at College!!!

I’ve had my service dog, Auggie, for about a month and a half! Here’s a day in life with him at school along with some good-to-know-info about service dogs!!!

[@meebzilla]

One day I was in a store with my service dog and a friend when a child of around 10 came running up to my dog. My friend stepped between us and told him not to touch the dog because she was working. His mother got all huffy and said "it's okay sweetie, you can pet the dog." My friend thankfully took care of the situation but this kind of thing has happened to me again.

[@hannah_elora_0222]

Oh goodness! Why do people think that it’s ok to pet or even talk to a service dog? So rude! I’m glad your friend was there with you and helped with that! Sounds like a great friend

[@samarasbubble]

I’m so sorry this happened! It’s so frustrating when there isn’t proper education about SDs!

[@asiairee_]

The fact that she felt obligated to someone else’s dog is insane, but especially a service dog. People need to learn to ask first or just leave working dogs alone. But imagine if it was a pet and someone said no because the dog was a bite risk or was reactive? Then she’d be upset if the child got bitten

[@Cloud-ud1lh]

That is unacceptable! I‘m sorry u have to go trough stuff like that This belongs on r/entitledpeople

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

Ugie was obviously very happy to work. Graduations on being a new team you guys seem to work really well together. It’s so true for everyone to remember that service dogs are not robots. They’re not perfect and I for one I’m glad they’re not because goodness knows people aren’t.

[@samarasbubble]

You’re so right! People aren’t perfect and neither are animals, even working ones!

[@asecretcourtofcrowsandcloc4084]

@@samarasbubble so true.

[@travisandmissydog]

Thank you for making this video! I have had a SD for over a decade now. I hate the fakes and people trying to pass off their "pet" as a SD. Keep doing what you're doing girl! 4 paws, 2 feet, 1 heart....

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you so much for watching and got these words! It’s good to know I’m not alone!

[@travisandmissydog]

@@samarasbubble We are never alone. There’s more of us out there than we realize. Keep it up and stay strong!!!

[@paulsmith843]

What a fantastic dog....Love him!

[@samarasbubble]

So do I!!!

[@thatmanismy_gurl]

i hope more people see your channel I myself am a sd handler

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you for saying that and for watching!

[@ll-lllllll]

I have a owner trained service dog and we recently took him back to training cause he kept being impatient and was a little distracted by dogs, service dogs are amazing but are also not robots. This video is amazing as it teaches people about the dogs ty

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you so much for sharing. This made me feel a lot better about some reactivity my SD has been having around other dogs. I'm going back for some more training with mine next month! Keep hanging in!

[@ll-lllllll]

@@samarasbubble your service dog was doing amazing, hopefully the training will be easy

[@samarasbubble]

@@ll-lllllll thank you so much! He’s especially been doing great lately too! I feel like the refreshers with his trainers will be nice, especially since it’ll be right before school starts back up!

[@fixer687]

Augie is awesome.

[@JessieInTheSky09]

Thank you so much for sharing this experience ❤

[@juliestewart566]

Very well done video. Keep up the good work.

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you saying that!

[@ileikchawclett2364]

I don't mean to step on anyones toes, but why does your service dog (and others I saw in videos) need prong collars? I'm genuinly curious, cause they are highly trained, why not use a normal one? Or is there something I'm not aware of?

[@samarasbubble]

Thanks for the question! Even though service dogs ARE highly trained, they aren’t perfect. For mine he was trained this way and when corrections are needed to be made, it’s the easiest way for me to tell him that something needs fixing (since he learned with a prong). It’s not the same for all SDs, but this is just what works best for mine!

[@Iamaguienapig]

@@samarasbubbleNO DOG SHOULD BE “CORRECTED” WITH PAIN!!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@Brandy_j5]

@@samarasbubblei think people are misinformed in terms of the prong collar. Half of the people making these statements are not even professional dog trainers. It’s sad how people are so quick to judge.

[@FaybayandRemi]

@@Iamaguienapig a prong collar does not inflict pain I don’t know where the fuck you heard that from

[@mobstercrow7515]

Usually mobility and guide dogs use them for safety reasons. Dogs are animals, they have instincts and they mess up sometimes. No matter how well they have been trained, things can still happen. If you are a tiny 100 pound person with a giant 130 pound great dane as a mobility dog, they could EASILY drag you through town if they wanted to. I used one when I first started training my now retired service dog mobility work. I also kept a micro educator on him in case of emergencies. I never used the collars for "corrections", I don't believe in using pain to teach dogs, or anyone. I only used them in case of an emergency. If he was to pull me down and I had to let go of the leash, he would still have the ecollar which means that I could use it to stop him and keep him safe from cars. Luckily we never had any issues! He was a very chill dog and he still is. After using them for about 6 months I sat down and reevaluated everything. I was with him 24/7 so I know him the best, I knew that he would never run away and if he did, I would be able to call him back because he had a perfect recall. Not all dogs are capable or doing that no matter how well trained they are because they still have personalities. He didn't need the collars after a while because I felt that they were unnecessary, I still carried them in my backpack just incase though. I'd rather be safe than sorry. My dogs safety is my top priority! I have a standard poodle puppy that will be my service dog in the future. He is only 16 weeks old so we haven't done much training, just socialization and the fundamentals. When we start working in public he will have a head halter attached to his collar and his collar will be attached to his harness. He will have a leash attached to the head halter that will be wrapped around my waist, and he will have a traffic lead attached to his harness. I know it sounds like overkill, but I want to keep him safe. If he slips out of the halter I would still have 2 other methods of control until I can bend down to pick him up in an emergency. ALWAYS BE PREPARED FOR THE WORST

[@jaynecreekmore9759]

Thx 4 a great vid. How long have u been working together? It makes me so proud to be part of the SD community when I see a team like u 2! Peace & luv!🐾

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you so much! We have only been working together since March 10th!

[@_R0TTING_C0rPsE]

Planning on taking my future SDIT to my school

[@samarasbubble]

@@_R0TTING_C0rPsE that’s exciting! How are you feeling about that???

[@thewilltowalk6651]

I loved this video! Your SD is such a happy pup working, and I love watching the bond you both have 🐾🫂🐾 I began the self-train journey with my rescue pup Remi in June…I was given the privilege of temperament testing and getting the pick of the litter at 6 weeks…She came home at 8 weeks, but I had fallen in the bathroom and broken my hip/femur the day after picking her, so she ended up coming home before me because I was hospitalized for 25 days. I’m an amputee with a horrible nerve condition that has already taken half of my left leg and leaves me in constant pain, so the plan was to train her for mobility assist (as long as she is OFA cleared at 2 years of age) as well as opening/closing doors, retrieving objects, pushing handicap buttons, etc. I was also recently diagnosed with highly-progressed Graves’ Disease that has really messed with my heart rate, so I’m also teaching Remi DPT. She is mostly GSD with a bit of Husky and already 55 lbs after just turning 5 months last Friday. I’ve found a lot of the self-train community to be harsh/judgmental so enjoy channels like yours that are genuine and show how even a trained SD isn’t perfect. I know this can be controversial (and no need to answer if you don’t feel comfortable), but I’m wondering the purpose of having a prong on your boy since he has such a nice heel. Remi is developing a great heel both beside my wheelchair and when I’m using my prosthetic. But since she is going to be about 100 lbs fully-grown, I’m contemplating introducing one when that time comes so that I have better control if she gets over-excited on an outing. I know some say that simply the presence of the prong in addition to the harness or vest helps with getting them into “work mode.” Wishing you as well as your SD & ESA all the best! 🐾❤️🐾❤️🐾

[@samarasbubble]

@@thewilltowalk6651 wow, thanks for sharing all of that! In response to your question about the prong-I use it because he responds best to it, as well as it being safer (than flat collars) due to the prongs allowing for a more equal pressure in the need of corrections. I’ve found it to be very helpful!

[@thewilltowalk6651]

@@samarasbubble thanks so much for responding! 🐾❤️🐾 It’s crazy how much things have changed since my comment. Remi is now nearly 16 months old, 88 lbs, and thriving. After doing lots of research and finding exactly what you said about the safest manner of correction to be right on point, I introduced a prong and found it to be a wonderful, effective training tool. After hearing time after time how evil prongs were and that being purely positive was the only way/best way to train, I’m glad I took the time to learn and experience just how much more effective balanced training is. I’m so grateful to have had 2 seasoned handlers/trainers take me under their “wing” from afar to provide guidance, support, etc. as well as an in-person trainer who we’ve only known for a month but is so dedicated to helping Remi and me to succeed. We attend a group training class once a week through her in addition to meeting up at a couple of places to train where she hasn’t charged a dime. We had a great time this morning meeting up in a store called “At Home” where she brought her incredible poodle to serve as an “anchor dog” for Remi since her confidence took a hit after I was laid up for 3 months due to unexpected back surgery as well as her entering the “joys” of adolescence.

[@terrier_service_dog]

Omg my name is samara too!

[@WatermelonTropical]

You are so underrated!

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you for saying that!

[@tarynriver]

The problem in at least the US is we don’t have strict enough regulations on service dogs. I feel bad for handlers like you running into fakes. I know the ADA doesn’t want to discriminate but I think regulations need to be better put in place for service dogs because it gets abused. I’m not saying by you obviously but in general. I look at people with a handicapped sign for their car as an example. it doesn’t say what their disability is it just notifies that the person is disabled in some way and gets to park in disabled parking. I feel there should be something like an identification card that says this person has a service dog due to being disabled. It doesn’t need to specify and if it’s a government issued ID or even something like on the back of your state id or drivers license that says service animal or whatever it think it would help real service dog handlers with not having to deal with fakes. I was serving at a restaurant and this guy had a “service” dog and he told me the dog was very protective over him and was not friendly. The whole time I was serving him I was terrified the dog which was snarling and growling in a low growl at me and didn’t take it’s eyes off of me. A dangerous dog like that shouldn’t be aloud out in public because it’s not safe you want it as a pet and a guard dog great don’t bring your dangerous dog and claim it’s a service dog with you places. 😂😂😂 Sorry I just wish they’d make things easier for handlers and regulate more so that people like yourself had an easier time ❤❤❤

[@samarasbubble]

Thank you so much for saying this. I completely agree with you. The epidemic of “service dogs” is so difficult and makes it hard fir legitimate SD teams to he treated the way they (we) deserve. Doesn’t help with reducing stigma around SDs either!

[@ll-lllllll]

Yeah you are right, the problem with that is it would be a lot of paperwork and how would you tell that the animal is actually a service dog when you go get the proof otherwise people can just get the proof for there fake service dog, also it makes having an owner trained dog a little bit more difficult cause if they don't get that then they arnt a team even if the dog is working

[@ll-lllllll]

If it was growling you can ask them to leave, even legitimate service dogs if they are barking or growling you have the right to decline service

[@samarasbubble]

@@ll-lllllll yes it’s so hard to know who all is really legitimate all the time because SDs aren’t robots either and make mistakes just like we (humans) do. But yes if they aren’t acting professional Lu it’s always an option to ask for them to leave or get a manager involved to ask them to leave.

[@tarynriver]

@@ll-lllllll the problem was they were outside and we allow dogs outside so there wasn’t really much I could say my manager was aware and did nothing

[@Qu1nette]

Do you think it’s possible for me to train my dog to be a service dog? He’s 2 years old and a black labby. I have a tic disorder (most likely Touretts) and i think a service dog would be super beneficial for me during tic attacks

[@Roaming-With-Romeo]

Well you should first get in touch with your doctor to see if a service dog is the right thing for you. Once given the okay see if getting a puppy is an option. It isn’t the best option to train a service dog from the age of two because the dog will have a much higher chance of getting washed.

[@Qu1nette]

@@Roaming-With-Romeo thanks so much for your advice!

[@Roaming-With-Romeo]

@@Qu1nette np glad I could help!

[@Brandy_j5]

My rule of thumb is if your dog has the temperament and you think it would be helpful with your attack, then most definitely start training your dog to be a service dog. You do not need to consult with your doctor. Just research tasks that your dog can do to help you with an attack. I suffer with POTS and I had no idea that I could have a service dog until I stumbled upon a video. Although I’ve been training my service dog myself, I’ve been seeking extra guidance from dog trainers as my dog Leo and I go through the process. He is also 2 and I started training him almost 2 months ago and his age has not been issue. Doggyu on KZbin is EXTREMELY helpful to service dogs in training.

[@Qu1nette]

@@Brandy_j5 thank you so much! I did mention it to my mum and she said she thinks it would be a tad to difficult to train him at this age so I don’t think it will be worth it but if my doctor was to ever suggest it she’d consider:)

[@lauraradigan4114]

The obvious question no one is asking is why if your dog is so well trained, why are you using a spiked martingale collar while working? That type of collar is used for a dog that tries to pull . Service dogs are trained not to pull.

[@MayStonegate]

This is just some friendly information ☺: The prong collar she is using is not spiked, the tips are rounded so it doesn't hurt the dog, just puts pressure for a correction. Many service dogs and personal dogs are trained with prong collars, so are used to wearing them. It is also important to remember that it is not only for pulling also for corrections with leash pressure. For example, if the dog is not sitting when asked, you can use leash pressure to guide him into sitting. They are not harmful and are safer than other collars in many ways. It is also important to remember that even service dogs are not perfect and do make mistakes. hope this helps! :)

[@Brandy_j5]

@@MayStonegatewell said 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾. Many people are misinformed about the prong collar thus make judgmental comments. 🙄

[@mobstercrow7515]

That isn't a spikes martingale LMAO. It is a prong collar, they aren't spiked, they have blunt tips and they are safer than a flat collar because the pressure is more even. Service dogs aren't robots and sometimes they have bad days, sometimes they make mistakes of course. They are only as smart as a 2-3 year old, stop acting like they are some mystical creature with the brain of Einstein. They are animals with instincts, brains, and personalities, of course they will make mistakes.

[@Willow9133]

How do you go to peoples houses when they have dogs?

[@samarasbubble]

Service dogs are legally able to go places where the general public is allowed to go. Someone’s house isn’t technically that. So it’s always good to check with the house owner to a- see if it’s okay with them and b- see how their dogs do with other dogs! That’s just how I tackle that situation!

[@lotrhpnmask]

maybe train a potty command so not to wander so much before the actual break. service dogs should be trained to go on command when needed for many reasons. also vest would not cause issues for potty breaks when well trained they are trained to know not to unless told to do so. would include that in training. so the issues are not a problem. it would help make things easier and surely potty breaks smoother or faster. also useful if they know they still need to work even without vest so lot of benefits to the suggestions that are very standard for SD organizations. its very abnormal the organization that trained your dog did not already do the standard.

[@theservicethunder]

Well I'm going to definitely say that every service dog is different in every dogs potty command is different so and usually if a dog doesn't have to go to the bathroom they'll just wander around there's no way of fixing that and not everyone is comfortable working their dog without gear in fact sometimes the gear is actually useful for your disability❤

[@mobstercrow7515]

Not all service dogs are trained to potty on command. Under the ADA service animals don't need to wear gear. Potty breaks should NOT be short. Service dogs are animals, they need time to take breaks, sniff, play, run, and get their energy out. The dogs needs are more important than ours. You can't expect a service dog to work all day an only have short potty breaks, that is cruel. They need time to run and play throughout the day. The majority of their job is laying down, they NEED long breaks. Before my service dog goes to class with me, we spend an hour outside walking, playing, sniffing, and doing what he needs to do. If you don't get their energy out, you can't expect them to behave. A well behaved dog is a well trained, happy, healthy, and well exercised dog. After every class I jog around with my service dog and I allow him to sniff, I also play with him and give him a chew toy. We have about 30 minutes between classes so I spend it all on my service dog so I know his needs are met. My needs won't be met until his needs are met! We also walk and play for at least an hour after our last class, then we go out multiple times that evening and night. I sleep at 2 or 3AM so the last time he goes outside is about 11PM or 12AM.

[@karenwatkins1949]

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[@holisticleedriven8532]

Would like to reach out and request permission to use this in a Service Dog Awareness venture I'm working on to both educate my community and fundraise for my next prospect. I don't see any contact information, though. Is there some way we could connect so we could discuss the possibility? Ty!

[@samarasbubble]

Hello!!! Thanks for reaching out about this! Feel free to reach out to service.daug.augg on instagram to chat more about this!

[@holisticleedriven8532]

@@samarasbubble yay! and check. ty!

[@kammiedibble]

As a co service dog user i appreciate you making this video. It is definitely needed.

[@samarasbubble]

@@kammiedibble thank you for these words! Im so glad you appreciated it (:

[@Iamaguienapig]

Why the hell is your so called service dog forced to wear a PRONG COLLAR?!?!?

[@MayStonegate]

Prong collars are safer that regular collars and harnesses because they put pressure around the neck, they don't hurt them. Prong collars aren't spikes, they are rounded. Harnesses put other dog's life in danger because you have no control, and front clip harnesses cause structural damage by narrowing the dogs chest, especially when it is a puppy. Regular flat collars put pressure on only the front of a dog's neck, causing damage to the dog's trachea. Prong collars are so much safer for dogs and that's why a lot of trainers and service dog trainers use them. To train a dog correctly, there has to be a mix of positive reinforcement training, leash pressure, and corrections.

[@mobstercrow7515]

@@MayStonegate Thank you for saying this!

[@Silaswasalive]

Because they help with training. My service dog uses an e collar, prong, and slip collar a lot