I Almost Left Training Without My Guide Dog…

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Don't forget to wish my big man Gallop a happy birthday! Can you believe he's 8 today?! Shop my new dog themed merch collection now: fanjoy.co/mollyburke 100% of sales are being donated to The Mira Foundation to empower other blind people to get life-changing guide dogs!

[@Frootloop7277]

Happy birthday, Gallop!!!!

[@fallingfast1862]

Happy birthday to him!

[@sabrinahalsa2166]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALLLOOOOOPPPPPPP

[@Iris-qg6yw]

Awww HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALLOP!! 🎂🎂🎉🎉🎉

[@alexmapes5923]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALLOP!!!! ❤️❤️❤️🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺💖💖💖

[@Frootloop7277]

“Once you’re grumpy, you’re grumpy.” That’s a mood

[@jackiesnyder5204]

Kitty 101 meee

[@haven6143]

#mylife

[@melissamegathlin10]

So true

[@rtu-iz8qb]

The story of my lifee😂

[@dannycole2874]

Truth😂😂

[@Taliavana]

When I went to one of Mollys speaking engagements I'll never forget Gallop sleeping through her entire talk on stage and him then shooting right up and wagging his tail the second the audience started to clap 😂

[@chimmychimmz4513]

Lol cute

[@natashavelasquez1841]

Awwww he knew that meant they were done lol

[@Strohhut26]

This reminds me of a german quote: you don’t get the dog that you want, you get the dog that you need ❤️

[@mygirldarby]

That's so true. Its probably true of children too.

[@christinmurphy7342]

Ja das stimmt...Hunde sind der Spiegel der Besitzer

[@fall1n1_]

Ich bin deutsch, aber ich habe von diesem Sprichwort noch nichts gehört.

[@phoenixburning5258]

It was like that with my sequined. I was in fully denial that was the animal I needed to work with but it was the est thing to happen to me

[@ScoutValentine]

Truth! ♥

[@catloverKD]

He helped you heal, and you brought him out of his shell. You brought each other to who you are supposed to be.

[@Skylar4654]

🥺

[@kaitlynf8992]

This was a legit beautiful comment and helped me as well.

[@AshleeKnowsNot]

after hearing all of Molly's guide dog stories the moral I get is that the trainers really know their dogs and their people. If you don't remember Molly didn't want Gypsy either 😅

[@Samamy-bk6lt]

I just wanna say- as much as Molly stands up for things to be easily accessible for blind people, I truly appreciate that she also captions her videos. So many you tubers don’t have captions on their videos and the automated ones are terrible. I can’t speak for every deaf person but myself, but I do know many people in our community that truly appreciate the captions and only watch you tubers with captions such as myself. Thank you molly for not only standing up for accessibility in the blind community but in the deaf community as well❤️ I love you Molly, keep staying happy beautiful❤️

[@davidfisher2432]

I lost my vision ten years ago and feel More sorry for the deaf by far.

[@Drunkoncouch]

I watched a video, and the caption for the intro were "don't worry James put your fins!" The intro had nothing to do with someone named "James" or "fins" lol.

[@kerryh3833]

I think it's KZbin default 😬 sorry

[@sheaewart7618]

@@kerryh3833 no its custom subtitles

[@kerryh3833]

@@sheaewart7618 ah ok that's new. Normally I see the auto captions as the only option and it says "English - default" now and nothing about auto-captions so I thought maybe they'd renamed them 🙂

[@brookebixler1040]

*Hey Molly, did you receive the card I sent you with braille and a sticker of Gallop?*

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

OMG, no!! Not yet! Hopefully it arrives soon! That's so sweet. of you

[@melisa6609]

Brooke Bixler that’s so cuteee

[@ramonaprentice9034]

@@MollyBurkeOfficial i want to get the "dogs before dudes" phone case But it doesn't come as a Samsung Galaxy A5

[@fatkitten7]

I loved hearing about the process that the dogs go through at Mira. We live in Montreal and I’ve been considering putting my name on the waiting list to get one of their “failed” dogs as a companion animal for my daughter with Down Syndrome

[@Diamondelight92]

Service/Guide dog washouts are THE BEST because they come with the most solid basic obedience ever, it's wonderful!

[@Username-nullified]

I’m just thinking about how cool it would be for one of Molly’s viewers (or I guess listeners) to have gotten one of the dogs she tried- then be watching this and hear their dog’s name like “wut? 🤯”

[@maiadraghici2403]

Yeah and then look st the dog "why didn't you tell me you were touched by molly burke?"

[@Sentariana]

I love coincidences like that too!

[@N4nch3n]

I can kind of relate in two points: 1. I lost my cat after 16 years. So I couldn't imagine having an other black cat. But then there was Samsa, and it just did fit. I remember right before my decision I called my best friend, literally crying, telling him I feel like I would replace my cat and I'm afraid of recognizing her in the morning and first think it was Filou. My best friend sad: "Don't be a cat racist. They won't be the same, just if they look similar and are both cats. And they don't need to be the same. You will love her in a different way. And I guess that's what I learned a lot in live: losing someone is hard and you might not love someone the same way anymore. But you will love someone in a different way, which might be equally good :) The other thing I can relate to is "so calm, so nice, no personality" :D also a thing one of my two current cats brings up. He's made out of live, the nicest little angel, nice to everyone, purring if you just touch him, but sometimes I just find him boring for that hahaha. Sleeping the whole day, purring, sleeping again.

[@curbu7089]

"Don't be a cat racist." - I laughed more that I want to admit

[@anaodonnell1676]

It’s Bella’s 1st birthday today. She’s my service dog. Bella and I wish Gallop and happy puppy birthday

[@Adri-ok6gg]

I hope Bella has a good birthday! ❤

[@anaodonnell1676]

Adri She got to walk around the shopping center with my boyfriend, who she really likes😂

[@mysticalmisty9769]

aww HAPPY POOCHIE PUPPY BIRTHDAY

[@Jayanason]

Happy birthday Bella. Sorry I have a question, is she a fully registered trained guide dog? If so I didn’t know they could be at such a young age. Or are you still going though the process, how is she going? Is it difficult. I know it’s very expensive. Goodluck!

[@anaodonnell1676]

Jay Anason so first off in the US there is no such thing as registered service dogs. Bella is owner trained by me with help from a professional. She is a multipurpose service. And yes guiding is one of them. It is difficult at times cause we are working on conquering her fear of sewer grates.

[@JennaGetsCreative]

I think the dog you're calling "Ozo" was Oiseau, which means bird in French.

[@LittleDream99]

Or "Oso" as bear in Spanish :)

[@JennaGetsCreative]

@@LittleDream99 Another possibility, for sure. My guess is the French word because the school is in Quebec.

[@LittleDream99]

@@JennaGetsCreative Molly did say that they use other languages to name their dogs and 'Oso' is a simple enough word to use as name. If Molly called him "Boso" it makes more sense for the word to be that :)

[@atreju305]

Gallop is a bear, not a bird - looks and personality 🐻😊

[@aliceg133]

HAHAHAH

[@jewel2716]

I kept it together until you said In his voice when he sat down “I know” it got me! Burst out in tears loosing a dog is so so hard! I wouldn’t know how to even handle loosing a guide dog I’m so happy it all worked out and happy birthday big man! 💜

[@sailorxyz]

I started to tear up when you started talking about how Gallup was so similar, but so different and it was making you cry because you missed Gypsy so much. I've been there, and it is so hard trying to let another dog into your heart when it's still hurting from the hole left behind, but I'm glad that despite your hurt, you gave him a chance. Gallup is so incredibly sweet and loving and experiencing him through your videos is a treat

[@albinappelberg1637]

I agree with you

[@gracejin3455]

I am with you. Only rabbit are my dogs lol. My first bunny was like Gypsy, when I lost her there was a hole for sure. my second bunny now is like Gallup. My bunny actually looks like Gallup too. All black with a few white spots. I had a hole in my heart that needed to filled. My family knew my little guy was the bunny for me before I did as well.

[@maliaprescott]

My service dog school also doesn’t pre match their dogs to their clients. They have a similar process to what you described, and I really like that approach! My match is absolutely perfect for me ❤️

[@3rdruler]

What school is that?

[@GermaicanExperience]

Its funny how gallop got up as if he didn't want to hear the story looool

[@Bodyknock]

Lol, yeah I think the chatter was interrupting his nap time 😴

[@thewlismarcia23]

French canadian here, you're right, Mistral is a type of wind in french and it's actually the camp name of my friend ;)

[@teresaoleagonzalez9926]

Cried. My mom brought me a dog for my 18 birthday (never give a pet as a present unless you know they truly want a pet and have been considering it). And I struggled to connect with the dog for the longest time. I love him and appreciate now but I've realized that he was never meant for me to begin with . He's always been my dad's dog. Bambi really changed my dad's life and I'm forever grateful. When Molly spoke about the trainer telling her that gallop is what she needed it reminds of how I think bambi is that to my dad. Thanks for sharing again. Such a wonderful story teller

[@donnn-ow4rj]

I am a bit confused by this story???

[@cin4ky]

donnn 0666 me too. Can’t relate. I can’t imagine not bonding with a little creature at my care.

[@janeharford9342]

Loved this story! The matching and gaining trust of you/service dog partner is so personal and intense. Annie, my service dog, and I have been together for three years....and we just grow into each other every day!

[@mariabogdan2772]

"I just like be that mom where its like milo when he is listening to me, but if he is not listening to me i could be like MISTRAL" omg i watched just that part so many times lmao hahahahaha

[@mariabogdan2772]

Omg thank you for liking my comment I really wasnt expecting you to see it

[@soggybagel4499]

MISTRAL. God that is funny when you hear her say it like that

[@Sahpira]

15:06 is the timestamp for anyone (like me xD) who wants to watch it over and over ;D

[@Bodyknock]

Gallop being so chill all the time makes it that much more adorable on the odd video when he gets really excited and barks, like when Molly or her Mom comes back from a trip he wasn’t on.

[@avatackett8935]

My great grandma died this mornin and I appreciate you for lighting up my day

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

So sorry to hear that.

[@nataliegoodwin6314]

I am sorry for you loss

[@sheeps_]

Sending love ! Loss is always hard I’m so sorry that was youre morning. 💖💖💖

[@avatackett8935]

Avalon sheeps I really appreciate it god bless you

[@bob-qp8sc]

@Ava Tackett my thoughts are with you. Stay strong❤❤

[@MissWeerdo]

Aww I got a bit emotional when Molly talked about how the trainers knew she needed a dog that could heal her broken heart.♥️🐶

[@allison9328]

That sweatshirt is the cutest merch EVER!!

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

YAY!! :D So glad you love it!!

[@JayofallTrades]

Molly merch is always so cute, I just wish it came in extended sizes up to a 5xl

[@luannm-crazycatlady6621]

@@JayofallTrades Same

[@andreadunn2311]

I agree I LOVE it!

[@deannacampillo798]

I would love to see a video telling a professional sketch artist what you "think" you look like.

[@hahna77]

She had vision until she was 15.......so

[@miaethridge6290]

She did a video like that with Gabbie Hanna when they collabed a few years ago

[@andromeda8rose]

@@hahna77 her visual memory disappeared. It doesn't last forever. She has a general idea of what she looks like, but she doesn't fully remember

[@ceren8477]

@@hahna77 She probably cant remember tho

[@maoui5304]

Mistral is a wind in the south of France 😉 just a frenchie passing by and letting you know 💓

[@Pepa14pig]

In Croatia we call it maestral :))

[@juniper617]

I once lived on a street called Avenue Claud Mistral. In Lyon.

[@Apeace372]

Could’ve been Misty for short.... but of course glad Molly chose Gallop

[@blancamartimula2343]

In Catalunya we call it mistral too 😊

[@cougargodolphin1252]

Je vie au Canada 🇨🇦

[@maddiesalter698]

Can we all agree that gallop is the most famous guide dog on KZbin if not the world! Happy birthday!

[@PianoDiva24]

I love how much mama Burke loves Gallop too! 🥰

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

I mean, everyone loves Gallop!!

[@LaJose89]

In spanish, "Mira" means "look", maybe they named the dog Oso, because that's the word for bear in spanish.

[@brookehildebrant4936]

Been loving these story times

[@zephvonarni]

molly: come on in we have a yellow lab named Leo for you. joey g: we have a kitten named Leo for you. :D

[@blissssssyy]

Graceffa - Your welcome

[@sophiabermannn]

Huh?

[@hannahthefallenangel788]

@@sophiabermannn she got a cat from Joey graceffa named leo

[@raechalsmith449]

When you said pms’ing I felt that on a spiritual level rn 😭😂 I started off in a good mood and then got grumpy too 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Glad I'm not alone!! haha

[@FukaiKokoro]

Raechal Smith I have irregular ps. Imagine how gross you feel after six months without a p. I star feeling awful. Imagine pms times a million.

[@ath3na.64]

@@FukaiKokoro omg it's been over a year for me.. I'm not looking forward to that at all! D:

[@grace_viola]

Aww happy b-day Gallop u are so cute

[@sullengirl1698]

I love you Molly! I hope you're doing okay during the quarantine!

[@Timothy-NH]

Yes, haters don't realize that there thumbs downs are actually good for you! I am so glad that you and gallop ended up together, he's just so awesome. Of course, you're pretty darn awesome yourself. I shared the bath photo with a couple of friends who are dog people, who bath their dogs on a regular bases, and they got a real kick out of your video! Happy Sunday!

[@tiniestoctopus5422]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GALLOP!!!!! Keep being awesome! Guide dogs rule! 🦮🥳

[@katdoll8226]

Aww I'm almost in tears! They knew you needed to be loved and healed, and Gallop was that love! 💙💙💙 talk about the goodest boy!

[@chia1972]

Thinks to self: pretty sure she has told this story before... *still watches video* Coz Molly is Molly 🙂

[@liv6912]

Same 😁

[@ath3na.64]

She has lol but she didn't include the part of Gallop guiding everyone he was supposed to be helping over to her and that's my favorite part and so cute.

[@moriahsmith3785]

Nope that was gypsi her first guide dog

[@moriahsmith3785]

Ath3na that’s Gypsi her other guide dog she had remember

[@crystalmcmurray9181]

Happy Birthday Gallop. Molly, I am actually training my own Service dog, she is amaizing and she is my first. I have Epilepsy and breathing issues and PTSD. Sandy my service dog alerts to all my medical needs and even reminds me when to take my medications. Due to my seizures I have lost some of my memory so it is hard for me to remember simple tasks like taking meds and other daily tasks that need to be done, Sandy reminds of these simple things. I have an alarm that vibrates on her collar because the sound will send me into a panic attack and then a seizure she has learned the different vibrations and what I need to do when that vibration goes off. I trained her of this because my condition is progressively getting worse and eventually I will have no memory and will not be able to walk, with every seizure it gets worse.I have a live in care provider that helps out with training and my care and will begin training a new service dog pup soon. Sand is by no means about to pass but she has recently been diagnosed with a debilitating disorder herself so soon she will no longer be able to perform her duties and this saddens me.she loves her job and is very good at it but with arthritis in both hips she will not be able to continue. Her vet is recommending we begin looking now for a puppy and start training.

[@elizabanzourkova1035]

I am really interested to see Mollys opinion on changing so many dogs in one lifetime. I mean if they have 6 to 8 working years that means they still have at least 10 years of life and if they can't stay with the original owner... what happens to them? I know Molly has said that Gallop will go to live with her dad (I think), but as a dog owner and dog lover I can not imagine giving my dog away after so many years (even if its to someone very close to me). I know this is the way its supposed to be because of the well being of the owner. I'm just curious how Molly feels about all of this.

[@ilinca-gabriela9416]

She said before that Gallop will go back to Canada not that much for herself, but for Gallop. She said it's hard for the retired dog to see another dog working with it's handler (much like the human feeling of being replaced). She avoids saying he's 8 years old cause she knows Gallop can decide at any time that he doesn't wanna work anymore. I think she's really grasping onto the fact that he's still so goofy and puppy-like and hopes that the time won't come any time soon.

[@sabinahertzum9728]

Bigger dogs generally don’t live 10 more years... - the general consensus is that the larger the dog the shorter their lifespan, that is also something I’ve observed in muscle heavy smaller dogs... The ‘normal’ lifespan of dogs is said to be 10-13 years - smaller dogs often live longer than that, especially chihuahuas are known to live long lives... douge de Bordeaux and Mastifs generally live 5-8 years... You can se the life expectancy for dogs on petmd.com here - www.petmd.com/sites/default/files/life-expectancy-breed.JPG But other than that - with this in mind there is not 10 years more in a dog like Gallop when he decides he’s done working - and even though it’s really sad to think off, it’s maybe more ‘ok’ that the future holds 2-5 years of retirement than 10 years....

[@ivy5554]

Most dogs dont live more than 13-15 years, not sure where you're getting 18. Bigger dogs also tend to live less, closer to 10.

[@maddiewillcox6229]

Ivy van i just say i have 8 dogs and one more f my dogs is 18 so big dogs can live to 18 !!!!! =)

[@juniper617]

They’re two years old when they meet their person. “Working life” begins then.

[@bernadetteortega9698]

Happy birthday Gallop. Glad you picked Molly to be your mama.

[@nolight7828]

your ponytails are so amazing, so neat and sleek back

[@cleverfeather777]

Happy birthday gallop! My service dogs “gotcha day” was 5 years ago yesterday so we have been celebrating here 💜

[@lcampbe7]

Love this story about picking your pup. Can't imagine how difficult that would be. Thnx for sharing your experience.

[@decentlyintense]

This made me cry, it was so cute. I very recently had to unexpectedly put my beloved dog down. Seeing you talk about how hard it was and how happy you are really helped. Thanks Molly and Gallop!

[@b1ng-b0ng]

Happy birthday Gallop!!!!🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@wheelz8240]

"I'm not crying, you're crying!" :P love your dog stories.

[@ximenar8590]

Happy birthday gallop ❤💜💙🧡💚hugs

[@soybeanokra]

Me: I don’t need any more Molly merch, I should save my money Also Me: Well if 100% of proceeds go to Mira, I should at least buy one thing Me again: She’s going to release stuff specifically for dogs?? I NEED TO JUST BUY EVERYTHING

[@jasminemorgan9127]

AHHHH my mum has just brought me the hoodie for my 18th birthday in 8 days ! I'm so happy ! I've been wanting your merch for so long and since this is for the charity it makes it soooooo much better ! Love you!!

[@jazminjoyce4253]

Ohhhh yes ok this hoodie is the most tempting piece of Merch I've seen. Going to check it out and see what fabric it's made of! 🤞

[@wendymurdoch7369]

Happy Birthday Gallop. You're a great boy!

[@cluv4466]

I don’t know why but I’m crying throughout this video. 😭

[@michellehasty1038]

Me too! Especially around the part where she was having a hard time and wanting to go home. And when she talked about Gypsy.

[@musamaka9848]

I'm so glad I'm not the only one I watched this right before bed and although I'm glad I got to watch it on Gallops Birthday (Happy Birthday sweet boy!) It might take me a while to fall asleep

[@abbienormals1669]

It's not just between the first two guide dogs that's difficult. My first dog was a chihuahua named Freya. She was so sweet and had this little prancing wiggle in her walk, but she was 7-9 years old when we adopted her, maybe older. So after only about, I wanna say 5-6 years, she passed away and I was devastated. Only a month later, this dog that had been abused and was covered in fleas pretty much is forced into our laps (mine and my mom's). We weren't ready yet, but we didn't really have a choice but to at least take him away from that horrible situation. Because he was abused, he had issues of course. He was food aggressive, didn't want to eat dog food, didn't really like me at all, and was protective of my mom, so I couldn't even hug her good night without him growling at me, and I hated him. At first. It took a long time for him to grow on me, but grow on me he did. He was a Chinese Crested Powderpuff (purebred) and had to have his teeth pulled, so he had this doofy tongue poking out the left side of his mouth and these enormous satellite dish ears and all this fluffy fur. He was so freaking cute and he became my grumpy old man within about a year. Now I have an adorable chihuahua named Pippin (after the Lord of the Rings, because he's a fool of a Took if you've ever seen one) and is super submissive and adorable and hyper and loving, lol. His version of Gallop's goofy sit is his 'resting bow' I guess you could call it. If he's ready to go somewhere but has to wait, he'll just go down into a bow with his tiny little butt in the air and rest his head on his paw (so cute).

[@laurastarbrook1308]

I'm so happy to hear about the history of Gallop and Gypsy. Love the blue hoodie, definitely want one. Still haven't gotten my stimulus check😓 and it's awesome you're on tick tock. Love you and stay safe 💖🦄

[@cheesesammwich]

You had me teared up when you started talking about how the trainer knew you needed him to help you heal. I felt that.

[@poppy2443]

Ah man this has me crying 😭💙 thank you for sharing your stories.

[@mikaelahemenway1838]

Honestly the first few minutes of your video is such a mood. One bad thing throws off the whole vibe. Hope your day got better!

[@99able]

yes! new video! your videos really make my time in lockdown just so much better x sending lots of love 💜

[@99able]

and also for some reason I didn't get the notification today, anyone had the same problem?

[@samiamisme]

I wanted to let you know that I love, love, love my Gallop Killer Bee Hoodie! The quality is amazing! It's soft, cozy, and in such a pretty blue...my fav color....and of course Mr. Gallop in his Bee Suit is just as adorable, as he is in person, well on video. My favorite thing is his name in braille. I have always been a lover of languages and different cultures, so this was a very special touch for me. I feel very proud that I am inviting a dialog about the language, your platform and all you stand for, and for all of us who are different than the general population. Thank you for such a special garment, and your generosity for donating all your proceeds to the Mira Foundation. Hugs to you, your lovely mom and that sweet boy Gallop! Sherri💕

[@SheyannaRose]

You're a very nice incredible person idk how anyone can dislike you or seriously dislike a sweet video about you falling in love with your guide dog. They must be miserable people. Lol

[@_12_fps_]

Omg I’m a french canadian and I live in another small town next to ste-Madeleine. I got really shooked that you mentionned ste-madeleine!! Hope you liked our ridiculously lost and small towns although everything that happened at Mira ^^

[@niccoloreiss842]

for some reason, I just remembered this. A while ago you said you've never known a sighted person who can finger read Braille rather than just sight-reading Braille. I can finger and sight-read Braille, and I have perfect vision. I learned because my best friend is blind and was learning so I learned with her haha so, yeah. I can do a thing.

[@MLM1011]

Happy Birthday, Gallop! 🦴🍗🥩🥓🎉 Thank you so much for your guide dog videos, Molly. My doctors and PT’s have really been pushing for me to get a mobility dog and I have been fighting it. My German Shepherd, Lucia, died in August. She was a rescue that served as my at home service dog on instinct alone, no training. Lucia would come with me outside the house frequently to places that allowed dogs, but only in a companion capacity. I reached out at one point to see if I could take her through certification, but they would not allow her to enter the program because of her age and bad hips. Lucia would help me balance, brace, help me up off the floor, and she even saved my life when I was choking a few years back. When she left this world, she took a large piece of my heart with her. I still find it difficult to think of bringing another dog into her house, so I really feel what you were saying about your girl. I’m afraid that I’ll try to compare any dog that comes along to her, and that’s not fair to them. It’s just that our girls were so special, so perfect. It’s like Lucia and I knew what the other was thinking or feeling, even with the huge canine/human language barrier. I guess what I’ve been trying to say is that you gave me a lot to think about after watching this video. I feel like your experience has given me a little push towards sending in that application that’s been filled out and collecting dust since September. Thank you so much for all you do and who you are. ❤️

[@scorpio._.queen._.]

Reading the title, I thought you forgot him in the Gym. 😂😂 Sorry😂

[@JoJo-hg7tg]

Imagine if Gallop was left behind. He might have just napped somewhere .

[@Katherine_xs]

Scorpio Queen same

[@chadyi727]

@@JoJo-hg7tg i think gallop would just follow her

[@breebrat56]

Love your story of how you met and bonded with Gallop! I’m a proud Service Dog life partner with my PTSD dog Darcy. She is a long coated black Labrador Retriever.( Stunning, Sweet, & gorgeous!) I know it’s a totally different bond than a guide dog. That being said: I know the bond is like nothing any “pet dog” owner can ever understand. We are half of each other ❤️ We Learn SO MUCH from each other! If I go somewhere and she isn’t with me, I feel like I’m missing my arm leg or my vital organs. It’s a deep profound relationship & partnership that is indescribable. Looking forward to hearing about your lifelong partnership with Gallop ❤️

[@khanhhm5762]

Huh. This was really interesting. I would love to go to Mira for the experience because it's nothing like what I've experienced. Yes, most U.S. schools do pre-matching, some way more than others. It's funny that you said you can't imagine going to a school that pre-matches; I can't imagine going to a school that doesn't so it would be a fascinating and a learning experience. The school I got my dogs from try to have at least two to three potential candidates when each person arrives. The dog geek in me would love to see the different training techniques and equipment Mira uses.

[@lesliejoy8023]

He is exactly what u needed when u needed. Perfect💖💖

[@A_Wee_spook]

Today is my mom's birthday. I miss her alot. Give gallop my birthday wishes.💜

[@tessahill4129]

I really appreciate you making this video. One month ago my best friend Ruger passed away and I’m still having a hard time healing. He was with us for 12 years and I’m completely devastated. He was a pit/lab mix and I use to call him my heart that walks outside of my body. My husband and children want to get another dog and I’m so reluctant. Ruger was the perfect dog. He always looked out for me, was there when I was sad and was just a goofy silly boy. It was validating and comforting hearing you speak about your first dog. Ruger wasn’t a guide dog but he was my son/best friend. Thank you!

[@Maja-o7y]

Happy birthday Gallop❤️❤️ I’m going to buy your mug and hoodie soon🥰❤️ I would get the phone case but I think my boyfriend might get jealous 🙊

[@MightyMingos]

All the LOVE and CHEZ Gallop!!! Happy Birthday big boy!

[@nek0princess]

WHY DID THIS MAKE ME CRY?!?! what the heck. lol. this was such a sweet story though

[@strgazr04]

I can totally relate to what you are saying. I got my first service dog in 2004 just before graduating HS and starting college. I had just turned 18, was still young and very introverted. The dog I was matched with actually picked me. Everyone in the class including the trainers all saw it. He glued himself to my side. He was such a calm, wise soul and was exactly what I needed at that pivotal point in my life, that time when you're no longer a child but not quite an adult. He passed at just over 14 years old (he was a black lab/golden retriever cross). He worked all the way up until he was 10 years old before he started having ACL issues. By that point, I was older and in graduate school for my Masters. I didn't apply for my next dog until after he passed. I knew he was too sensitive to be able to handle seeing me leave the house with another dog and I didn't want to cause him to grow depressed and end up passing away sooner than need be. In 2017, I was matched with my second dog. He's a yellow lab/golden retriever cross named Ralph. While he does have his goofball moments, he's much more subdued than my other dog. While my first dog had this wise older gentleman attitude, Ralph is a shy young boy. He tends to be more observant and reserved, unless he's playing with other dogs then he's a bull in a china shop LOL. But I think overall the dogs know what you need when you need it. I needed that wise guidance from my first dog. I needed him to take the lead and ground me so I'd feel confident. Now, I'm grown up. While Ralph and I are a team, I feel like I'm clearly the leader in our pairing. I couldn't go wrong with either dog. Both are sweet, they learn new things quickly, and are always willing to please. It's amazing what these dogs can do and how much they change our lives. I know for a fact that I wouldn't be where I am now without them.

[@AshleysAdvice]

Here in New Zealand the guy dog school does pre-matching and also naming the letter for the letter like a B etc and for me hearing your story how you got matched with your guide dogs made me kinda jealous because I had pre-matching and my guide dog Minnie was prettymatched to me I did one year earlier like a couple of months working with other dogs that came to my house but she was the one I got matched with and she ended up being retired four years after I got her and about two or three years after I worked with her she went to someone else because I could just tell right from the beginning that although our personalities were very similar she was just too slow and I needed a guy dog that was faster like I don’t really know what happened with the matching but sometimes they don’t match the dogs perfectly and I now have her as a pet but

[@ash_airxshi]

Happy B-day Gallop!!💖🎂I hope you have had a fantastic super awesome B-day and just be the happy,loyal and fantastic guide dog you are!!!😙💖😙

[@natashaw401]

wow that story and time u had while u were at Dog school training is like crazy wow

[@grantrule6593]

Happy Birthday Gallop Keep Smiling Molly

[@EmilySuydam]

As a lesbian I am for sure getting that "Dogs Before Dudes" notebook lol

[@GoddessOfWisdom-o3s]

EmilyS This is actually pretty funny 😆

[@maddykrantz]

EmilyS Youngo gurgling.

[@AdorkableArtist92]

I want it because it's cute but I don't think my boyfriend of nearly two years would appreciate that lol

[@adolphaselrah9506]

As a straight woman I would say dogs before dudes

[@Sentariana]

As an Ace person I so need that notebook too!

[@addyk2u67]

MOLLY WOW 23:11 when you described how gallop won you over, I paused and came down to comment HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU AND YOUR STORIES!! How amazing is it to be thrown into a culture you don’t know (Mira and the process of picking a guide dog) and feel like you’ve been there? I feel lucky to be taken along your journey and learn SO much.

[@AlinneaDarklordsSis]

Tico is most likely after Tico Brahe, an astronomer who created instruments to measure and fix the position of the stars. He discovered a star in the Cassiopeia formation. His work provided the foundation for a lot more astronomical and physics discoveries. Glad you found Gallup to be your partner.

[@Vaniljepanda]

You mean Tycho/Thyge Brahe ?

[@-yeme-]

Tyge Brahe had a metal nose

[@RTMarx]

Tycho Brahe discovered that we travelled through solar systems in ellipses and not in circles. He found out without the use of telescopes, so it was really an amazing observation with an amazing sense of detail.

[@lejinnster]

Hi Molly, I'm just coming from a George to the Rescue video of him renovating Anastasia Pagonis's house. I had to immediately subscribe and hit that alarm bell, because you being the inspiration and kind of a lifeline for a girl who went completely blind really hit home. Please continue to be that role model for those who are blind. You're definitely someone I admire.

[@makenna3990]

The new merch is so cute i cant wait to buy the dogs before dude’s phone case

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

YAY! So glad you love it!! :D

[@LesbianLizards]

Molly Burke hai molly! I would’ve commented earlier, but school....I should probably go finish that...

[@tierramorales]

You are truly amazing. No matter how much you deal with you remain a lovable, cheerful woman. Idk how anyone can watch your videos and not feel cheered up. You're a skydiving, take on the world badass.

[@alekszglinska5615]

Oh this made me weepy!

[@unicorn_sparkle8827]

Happy Birthday Beautiful Gallop!!!

[@Frootloop7277]

Happy birthday, Gallop! You’re the cutest dog ever!!! 🐶❤️❤️❤️

[@replyhazy]

*May is also dog month for me!* My chihuahua, Chip, was born on 5/5/2005 and tomorrow he will be 15!! i love him more than words can ever say💛

[@ava8510]

Never related more to “once you’re grumpy, you’re grumpy” lol love Molly so much 😂😂✨

[@crystalnewcomb2735]

Happy Birthday Gallop! Love this story!! It's not easy losing any pet, I literally cry when one of my mil's cats die.

[@faithk7350]

It's my dog's birthday too! (We don't know his actually birthday since he's from a shelter but today's the anniversary of the day we got him)

[@Lynxsux]

Faith Karl what’s his or her name?

[@karincartwright8752]

What we refer to "Happy gotcha day"! :)

[@faithk7350]

@@Lynxsux His name is Ranger.

[@syeirahjade9895]

It's been 2 years since we lost our first dog to cancer, and we still haven't been able to bring ourselves to adopt another. I can't imagine the emotional toll of having no choice but to choose a new dog to love due to needing the dog for daily life. I can totally understand why you broke down trying to choose a new guide dog after Gypsy. I'm so glad the trainers, your Mum, and everyone else walked you through it and encouraged you to give Gallop a chance. He was definitely the pup for you and now he's loved around the world! ❤️

[@cindytrevisan5720]

Molly, I sent you a card that has Brail and “normal” lettering on it (I didn’t know if someone read it to you) and a drawing of gallop with bees around him, did you receive it yet? If you didn’t I can send another one! Ps. I love your channel! Edit:happy birthday gallop! I’ll be sending you a present! * speaker toy noises * Edit 2: the pms thing is real! I’m gonna go change my led light box to say “once your grumpy your grumpy” then tomorrow I’ll change it to “dogs before dudes”

[@kirstienevitt5423]

Happy birthday Gallop

[@aeronsaffran803]

If it was spelled t-y-c-h-o, then he was named after an astronomer and writer named Tycho Brahe.

[@missmoxie9188]

Aeron Saffran cool

[@charliepilote2768]

Soo cute, im from quebec and i didnt know the mira foundation was based here thats very cool to know, happy birthday to Gallop

[@SnowFamilyVacations]

Molly: "I have so many new interesting stories to tell you guys about my life!" Also Molly: Retells the story about how she didn't want Gallop until he sat next to her on the couch

[@PrincessofEllabur]

well we didn't techinally here the full story before.

[@jp9707]

I hadn't heard it before...

[@tabithavachon5672]

This story brought me the happiest of tears. Glad we all get to enjoy Gallop along side of you. Happy birthday buddy!

[@Ascathon]

"Dogs before dudes." That made me cry. Hehe. Maybe I missed it in this or another video. Do you still go outdoors so Gallop can still do his job? So he doesn't forget how to keep you save?

[@hez_am_i2448]

Yeah she does she mentioned that in another video. She has to work him to maintain his skills