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[@jennyrandall235]

When I was in public school there was a girl in a wheelchair who had a 'guide/help' dog. At the time, I didn't think anything of it, but now as an adult and being aware of everything, I recognize that my grade 8 teacher would do the baby voice and would pet him, and unfortunately for the girl, the dog ended up growling and I believe snapping at the teacher because of this, and the school denied the girl to bring the dog to school after that. I remember the girl and the girls family being really upset and angry over this and the school saying that the dog was aggressive and stuff, but in reality, it was entirely the teachers fault for not being aware of the etiquette of guide dogs and talking and touching them. Sad.

[@msjkramey]

I feel like the special educators were more at fault than the teacher. Teachers aren't familiar with all disabilities, so when a child enters the school, the special education department has a responsibility to educate the staff

[@danielleg.1084]

The teacher shouldn’t have done that but service dogs are not allowed to be aggressive no matter what

[@MeganSaidThis]

As a Mom myself if my child had a guide dog, I would have a meeting with the teachers before my child started in their class and educate them on any needs my child had including the guide dog. My son does have severe ADHD and I always meet with his teachers before the school year starts and explain what helps him and what can trigger him to behave in a way that could interfere with his education. Not an excuse for the teacher but yes both the parents and the school should've made sure the teacher was educated on guide dogs.

[@Tootsie-yj1rz]

Awwww the teacher had no business touching the girls 🐕‍🦺!! The 🐕‍🦺 was probably telling the teacher to back off and not bother him because 🐕‍🦺had work to do... the girl was probably too young to voice to not touch her 🐕‍🦺

[@guidebydog]

I'm just months away now from my first guide dog. Can't wait! So excited. Thanks for all the killer videos and inspiration Molly!

[@maya6495]

Congrats!!!

[@amberpye4752]

My dad suggested I follow you... He was suddenly being recommended KZbin videos about Service Dogs, probably because he's been secretly learning about what my dog(s) do! Anyway, when you mentioned the custom guide handle sign, I knew immediately it was a Patience and Love. Love her gear so much! I've wanted to start a channel focused on my Service Dogs--one retired, one in training--and mental health awareness, and you're definitely inspiring me to follow through 👍

[@raechellong4461]

I have a PSD and trying to start a channel on my sd . I highly recommend you try to

[@cierralarry1189]

My dog Oreo is going through training to be an anxiety service dog. Mostly cuz I have crippling anxiety which he is a huge help

[@soulsearchermusicsavedmyli3860]

Cierra Larry hello iam in western australia iam 21 and iam a survivor of domestic violence and assisted sudice and a depression fighter and i really thinking about a emotionally helping dog

[@mattw574]

Cierra Larry gcchj

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

SoulSearcher MusicSavedMyLife an emotional helping dog? Do you mean an emotional support animal

[@swee435]

Caitlyn Debauch there’s actually a difference. A service dog has specific tasks they need to perform for the owner, and they are required to go through years of training and certifications. They are also allowed to be anywhere. As for ESA’s, they are not required to go through training and they are not allowed in placed where dogs are not allowed(as for service dogs are). The only difference between an ESA and regular animal is that they are protected by the home pet law (don’t know the specific name of the law) which means if you live somewhere where pets are not allowed, your ESA is allowed(even a dorm room, my friend has one in her dorm).

[@CologneCarter]

I don't get why people feel they have the right to touch and talk to any dog or sometimes even small children without asking permission first. If someone did it to them, they would consider it harassment.

[@nktigger99]

CologneCarter basically!

[@theloniousMac]

It makes me crazy when I'm walking my dog.

[@maddox4993]

CologneCarter I personally was always taught to ask, even if it wasn't a service or support dog. It bothers me so much when someone doesn't ask.

[@Alexstafford29]

I'm sorry the dog didn't work out andthe teacher shouldhave been taught or known bettter but a properly socailized/trained service dog should never get agressive they may ot nessarily "enjoy' something and its the responsablity of the handler to read therer dogs and know when there thresh hold its getting reached but but being cooed at petted unexpectantly, or paws stepped on etc even hit in the ass or kidded in the face are allthe reality of life as a service dog, (we of course "check in to make sure our dogs are okay (give them a minute lots of encouragement checking for injuries etc)( you of course don't allow it to keep happening but if the teacher was just "talking" and "petting" the dog that should not have been enough to cause it growl and snap. sadly though there are alot of programs now (less back then) that pair su par dogs with desperate parents willing to do anything forthere child. IMO 13 is the YOUNGEST a service dog should beconsidered to be paired .it takes a lot to handle and steward specifically in a school setting

[@constantchaos4823]

If you were just to see her in public you wouldn't be able to tell she's blind. Shes so comfortable with herself. ❤❤💛💛💚💚💙💙💜💜

[@Alexstafford29]

you can't tell I'm blind either.... sadly the wheelchair gives away othere issues though... and the giant poodle by my side. I can no longer go

[@itsyagirlindica3505]

she looks so different in each video. i love her outfit here w her binnie.

[@Tenareful]

Hey just so u know a large part of the autistic community actually denounces the puzzle piece as a symbol as it is associated with autism speaks who are a notoriously sketchy group and prefer the rainbow infinity symbol that represents neurodiversity

[@amyhoard1222]

A rainbow does make more sense than a puzzle piece.

[@zieronwolf]

you videos are nice to listen to for me, im only legally blind (Due to RP) but its nice to hear another perspective, i actually was hesitant about accepting my Blindness so i didnt opt for a Guide dog, but i still keep a cane. but somehow hearing another person who is vision impaired comforts me a bit

[@buzzi2k]

I really enjoyed this video! I don't have a visual impairment but find it very interesting to learn about working dogs. You are also great to listen to! Just one thing - I'd prefer not to have the music on repeat in the background as it can be distracting from what you're saying - but that's just a personal preference other people may like it :) xx

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

Beautiful Recreations I'm glad you liked this video! I didn't just make it for the blind community, I made it to educate others as well. :) I will certainly take what you said regarding the music into consideration.

[@tia-8802]

Molly Burke Thank you for this informative video. I am considering an emotional support dog for my anxiety and I may possibly need a hearing dog in the future. I have a question, say I get an esd dog and then a few years later need a hearing dog. Will I be able to have both or will I need to give up my esd dog? I have ADD and I'm hard of hearing. I appreciate your closed captions, but I agree with DB, the music throughout is pretty distracting. Thank you for listening.

[@soulsearchermusicsavedmyli3860]

Molly Burke hello Molly can you please let me know what is the process of getting a emotionally support dogs iam 21 and From Western Australia

[@raechellong4461]

@@soulsearchermusicsavedmyli3860 I use to have one. you need a dr notes saying that they are a ESA and that they will help you

[@raechellong4461]

@@tia-8802 depends on ur living situation. I have both a ESA and A Service dog but I live with my parents so yea

[@emeraldgypsyheart]

Thank you for your video. I am legally blind and have other health issues which require more customization in training for mobility and psychiatric problems (PTSD and panic attacks). My first service dog Lucy (small statur) ed German shrpherd) was trained as a guide dog and learned other tasks as I worked her. (Only thing she didn't "learn" was pulling my chair, I haven't used my chair in 2.5 yrs but know that I will most likely be using one again in my future) Lucy was retired in 2013 when her hearing and sight became problematic. (She's 15 years old) In 2011 I began training my chihuahua Sammy for PTSD and panic problems. (I wasn't in my chair until early 2013 around the time Lucy retired).Obviously Sammy's too small for mobility, brace or pulling...and my degenerative disc disease on my cervical and lumbar spine is worsening, this means that I will be back in my chair in the coming months (I'm hoping for years but I know that's not realistic). So, due to my special needs I purchased a chocolate lab pup mid-June (she's 7 weeks at the time of this post) and I will be having her and I train for my specific needs; bracing, assisting if I fall (cervical spine is compressing my spinal cord which causes me to stumble as if I'm drunk as well as get severe vertigo), pulling in a wheelchair, as well as offer grounding during a panic attack or PTSD episode. She will also learn some guide work but that will not be her key focus. I'm going to document her training on her channel: TrainingSDBailey and her facebook page of the same name. Again, thank you for your videos. I hope to see more on your adventures with Gallop!

[@jallo105]

I literally love you! I found your channel about a week ago and I’ve honestly learned so much from you! As someone who isn’t blind I had limited knowledge of someone who is blind. Thank you for sharing with us! ❤️

[@carohuet5258]

I honestly never realized that not everyone knows about Mira... In Québec, everyone knows what it is (obviously you'll say) Because we see them around a lot with foster families. Fun fact, before watching your videos, I never knew that their unique dog breed was named ''st-pierre'' .. here, we literally call them ''chien Mira'' and everyone knows what type of dog we're talking about lol

[@Kempster_K]

Thanks for sharing this! Off-topic, I love your hair this length!

[@rosalocalinda]

In my family we have a half bernese mountain dog, half golden retriever and she's the sweetest girl but she outweighs Gallop! She's 130 lbs!! 🖤

[@HelloKittylicious99]

It’s ironic because Mira means “look” in Spanish

[@graydi3nt]

I think that was the idea haha

[@danielleg.1084]

That was the point lol.

[@birdie8663]

Actually the school was named after Eric st. Pierre’s dog ‘mirabelle’ and after they shortened the name to ‘Mira’ they realized that it means ‘to see’

[@amnz-pq6py]

@@birdie8663 bing.com/translator says that mira translates to Look

[@rosalocalinda]

Mira is the command form of the verb, so if you say "mira" you're telling someone to look. Like "look at that!".

[@riversnow5771]

Before you said the company was called Mira I was honestly waiting for you to introduce your dog, Mira lol

[@eojmaa]

you’re amazing, molly!

[@nelljohnson9619]

i love this 💓

[@ririmazz4155]

omg lol as I was typing this the dove commercial with you in it came on

[@msjkramey]

The harness is so cute! It looks more like an accessory than a medical device, which must be nice when your dog is that much of a part of your life

[@coelacanthe]

Which brand of balm do you use? My family's dog struggles with his paws in the winter and we haven't been able to find a good fix for him.

[@ps374249]

I was listening to you and thinking "why do you need to protect their feet from salt?" and then I remembered that they put salt on the roads for snow #Texasgirlproblems

[@ari.camille2390]

Tess Aurea same

[@maddox4993]

Caitlyn Debauch she knows that, but because they get little to no snow in Texas, she forgot salt is used to melt snow

[@ktjbudgie1114]

I live in QLD aus, and get no snow I thought she was talking about salt from the beach. Whoops

[@linellapistol9155]

I live in ND, I can attest that the salt can burn dogs paws. I need to get boots for my SD to protect his feet from salt, ice, and hot concrete. In winter when I get home from a trip I always wash his feet. Aloe vera straight from the plant on his paws every couple weeks helps keep his paws healthy and moisturized without making them too soft/easily damaged.

[@OfficialAuntMoose]

I’m working on a book and my character has a service dog for his epilepsy. This was really interesting.

[@linellapistol9155]

I have a service dog for Seizures. Need any information regarding his tasks etc, hit me up on Instagram @linellarosealynsdos1

[@CecilieAlberthe]

Hey Molly the harness for service dogs link does not work. Do you know why? Have you got any other harness' to recomend? I would like to know cause I'm laying in an application for getting what in Denmark is called a service dog for the mentally ill (but I think you guys call it an ems dog?). It's to help me with my anxiety and anxiety attacks. I do have a kinda bad sight and I can't figure out what distance is to different stuff. Also I've got moving blurred stuff in my eyes and I've got strange shadows that come and go also I sometimes got colours floating around. I've been to the ophthamologist who says that nothings wrong with the eye but of course she can't say if soemthing is wrong in my nervous system behind my eyes in my head. I've had this since I fell off my old horse 2 weeks ago, should I tell this in my application? Thank you Molly you're such a strong person I really do admire you.

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

Cille if the doctor said there is nothing wrong with you then you shouldn’t be buying service dog gear because of you don’t have a disability but think you is and take your dog out you are breaking the law

[@brianmeyers651]

Somebody really thinks when designing guide dog accessories. 😃 👍

[@leahetter5576]

hi molly! love your videos and I love when gallop pops in! he is such a handsome boy! I was just curious to know if you give gallop his baths or do u have him groomed? my baby girl is over 100lbs and I can't lift her into the tub. in the summer its outside bath time but I always have to have her groomed in the winter and fall. just curious as to how u handle your big boy's grooming. thanks and again i absolutely love your videos and the insight you share

[@ieshathompson2947]

Does the Mira foundation pay for vet care when you go home

[@ririmazz4155]

I love you molly and I wanted to ask you a question...since you were sighted before but now you're blind, can you still imagine colors or see them in your head. You're so beautiful and inspirational and I wish I could meet you😙💕 I love you and gallop!

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

She can remember 3 colors, Purple yellow and red I think it is, she can remember these because she has seen them flashing in her mind since she was in 3rd grade, when she still had most of her sight.

[@suemcfarlane4199]

People doing competitive dog obedience often use those leads so asking at your nearest obedience club they usually sell some different leads and collars and other dog accessories

[@aleksr8038]

love this vidi know it sounds weird but i have a tharapy dog and i train him for fun to jump jumps and currently to pull a slead with snow but anyway the harness she uses acually helped me come up for the design of the harness im currently making for my dog

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

Equi Life I hope you know you can’t take it out in public

[@emilyself6]

LL bean had great dog coats and they have them for big dogs too if he needs a coat

[@Its.tessa.mackenzie]

I’m from Kentucky

[@gloriaborger8185]

mira means to see in arcaic latin

[@martinc.720]

and "sight" in Spanish, I believe.

[@TheStrat70]

Key chain horse/ harness holder

[@marypiper2179]

This is super cool

[@marypiper2179]

(The background and the dogs)

[@tierracaccitolo]

I love the some of leash, would love a version for my mom working dog! He's difficult to control!

[@feathersong5838]

If the dog is out of control I would probably wash them out.

[@sammieshipman3503]

Do you put boots on him in the heat? If not, do you find that the bomb you put on in the winter works just as well for heat?

[@natashap4162]

Those jackets are amaaaazing. I had a light baby blue one for my pup that was in training. He was very thin and sick we found out. Sadly we had to let him go :(

[@kristiwilmoth2760]

I have a friend who makes rain coats n winter coats for dogs. You send her measurements n she makes u what u want

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

kristi wilmoth does she make other gear and how much

[@deborahedomwande9046]

She sounds like a freaking hero

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

Does the Mira dog tag have Braille on it?

[@nancydriessen594]

Maybe you could do an update for this, the gear for you guide dog?

[@whitehoney9230]

You see through like a tube? For example you would have a thick black rim on the outside of your eyes then whatever is in sight but cut down smaller, and then u c shadow and light

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

No, she sees nothing but light and some shadows.

[@sydneyclark5476]

What sort of bolm do you use for gallups feet?

[@Thunderhawk56]

Hi Molly I. have a guide dog is named is alvy he just turn 8 he came from guiding eyes for the blind probably next year I will put in my application for my second one question do yours have a Horowitz fund got help from vet visits and vet supplies

[@bjornolson21]

Do blind people hold the leash or harness? Can you hold either one just as long as the harness is on they know they're working?

[@danielledewitt1]

bjorn Olson Blind/visually impaired people hold both the handle on the harness and the lead here in the uk.

[@Seradaluna]

is it bad that I just listen to these while doing other things. like knitting or quilting.

[@Grodman5]

Serada Brony I do the same. I am crocheting btw

[@marthaloven9385]

No, it's not bad at all.

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

I do the same thing, I will play an online game or something and only flick onto videos if there is a bit I want to see, I rewind it to that spot then watch it again

[@christinaivers323]

So sad now gallop is going into retirement with her parents and she will be working with a new hero dog 🐕 hope you bond as much as gypsy and gallop

[@toriviar3774]

Where do you get the bomb? I'd really benefit from it. I lost a boot this past winter cuz of my boy.

[@maegansvlogs4207]

I am getting a dog from doggie do Good

[@emmasworld4998]

How often do you get a new guide dog harness?

[@feathersong5838]

The nice leather harnesses can last years. They don't break easily lol.

[@12oq]

You're so stylish!

[@jonathanminnick4900]

Hey Molly my name is Jonathan Minnick I live in Raleigh North Carolina I am going sometime this year to get a guy dog from Southeastern camera Dogs in Palmetto Florida. I have a collapsible water bowl how many time should I set up for the dog when I am at work? And how many times should I take my dog out while I am out of work? I work from 7 to 330.

[@lolfunification]

I have a question! Where's Gallop? I love dogs and I'm kinda surprised he isn't in the video. (Yet, I'm commenting in the middle of it)

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

He is on the ground just out the frame. :D

[@stephenegamin217]

Hi Molly. How do you edit your videos?. I'm totally blind to from the philippines. Thank you

[@ZoeLeigh01]

not molly, but i know that she currently has an editor to do the editing for her and, i'm assuming, from the major lack of jump cuts and stuff in these older vids she just did them herself (or maybe her mom). molly just talks very well, i mean she is a motivational speaker so i guess she has to lol

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

zoe leigh, Molly does have an editor. when she was just starting out I think her mom or dad edited them.

[@millieh125]

Does anyone know where to get large dog coats? I have a Rottweiler who's massive and I really want to get him a cute little winter coat!

[@jordynhanson5662]

krazy kids a cute (little) coat why little 😂 is a rottweiler

[@Thunderhawk56]

I have things just like those for mine his nan is alvy a black lab

[@rilee5275]

james eddington I love your dog's name! I really hope my future guide dog will have a good name.

[@Thunderhawk56]

He's spoiled he just turned 7 years. old wouldn't change nothing in the world

[@bezilliox]

That's a good name for a dog! I bet he is very sweet

[@telaya32]

You said your dog weighs 90 pounds and he weighs more than you. You're super light then lol I'm 14 and weigh 136 and I exercise regularly

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

It's all about height! I weight between 85/92 pounds generally. 85/86 is where I should generally stay based on my height, but sometimes I go up to 90/92. I'm only 4'10 1/2 which is the same height of an average 11 year old. :)

[@telaya32]

Molly Burke Wow that's interesting. I thought you looked taller from the videos I've watched so far. I'm loving you though! Keep up the good work ☺

[@telaya32]

Molly Burke Molly Burke Wow that's interesting. I thought you looked taller from the videos I've watched so far. I'm loving you though! Keep up the good work ☺

[@amyhoard1222]

Everyone seems taller,than they are, on KZbin.

[@nicolebear5320]

What program did you get gypsy in Gallup from

[@Positivekitten]

Nicole Bear LOL, she only mentioned it about 1000 times in the video. It’s the Mira foundation. :-)

[@jokertheservicecat818]

Fondation Mira

[@jessicawatson7360]

I think in the UK there's no age limit

[@madi.equestriansj]

Who’s here in 2020? 😂😂

[@veganwitch13]

How do you find where Gallop pooped?

[@someone-be9yv]

the most beautiful , nice girl in Canada :) . really wish you a wonderful life . sty blessed

[@aspen8621]

Do all of the Mira Gide dogs only know French commands ??

[@Amber-gl9xv]

Lori Winger I think so because they are trained in French?

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

The Canadian ones are trained in a French province in Canada so yes they are trained in French.

[@creain1079]

I went to the cheritan with my puppy

[@ASLLover666]

i wish i could get a service dog but in the us its way too expensive plus travel. it's crazy. we got a great dog but hes too anxious and gets distracted by everything. gallop is so cute.

[@sharronhoffman443]

Hello Molly I’ve been following you for a few months now. I am also totally blind I think you understand what that means because you are also totally blind that being said I wanted to let you know that I just got approved and I will be receiving my first guide dog in April or May I am going through guide dogs for the blind I live in Colorado I’m also 58 years old but I think you are so wise for your age I just wanted to reach out and say hello and introduce myself

[@xMissEileeneileenstevenson]

How do you know what the logo looks like and all the leads and things? Is that due to the vision being there at the beginning when you had Gypsy and visual memory?

[@randomthatsme1]

Eileen Stevenson She has people in her life....they describe things to her.

[@bjornolson21]

She doesn't have visual memory. It's lost.

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

She did when she got Gypsy, she also had a good chunk of her sight still.

[@giulialana2815]

My dog's leash looks very much alike yours but it's not a guide dog, I didn't know that style was meant for guide dogs.

[@BigDyslexicEnergy]

I've always wondered if you're in a public place and there is someone who is severely allergic to pet dander/pets in general in the same area who has to leave/go?

[@CologneCarter]

If you are suffering from hay fever, who has to go? You or the plants in public places. Same principal. It's a public place and both have equal rights to be there. Usually people are able to communicate with each other and find a solution to accommodate both parties.

[@amyhoard1222]

Only places I could see that being a massive prob is on buses, trained, or planes that are for the public but are confined space, that may cause a prob that can't be instantly solved, but both people have an equal right to be in a public space.

[@gamingdan8346]

How old where you in this video

[@nevaehhope6017]

This is just a general question nothing against you ... Do guide dogs like their jobs or are they just shoved into it (I hope I don't offend anyone

[@ashleymclaughlin1022]

+No “ThisIsImpossible” Name WHAT!?!?! they LOVE their jobs! heck wouldn't you! you get to be outside all the time. you get treats when you do the right thing. AND you get to help the human you LOVE!

[@kirstencarlson7603]

Nevaeh Hope they love it. My SD loves working and playing (at home)

[@slut4adamcarlsen903]

Nevaeh Hope they make sure the dogs like the job let’s say the dog didn’t like being a guide dog and didn’t want to listen but listened to commands that could be used as an alert dog command

[@amyhoard1222]

I'm fairly sure they are tested, as a puppy, to see if they want to learn and are ok with the training harness, they get trained, if they just don't act interested or don't stay focused, they get adopted out so they need to enjoy the training to progress to being chosen for a blind person.

[@sarahlawson3141]

Puppy’s are tested for temperament to make sure they fit the job, a service dog wouldn’t be to become a working service dogs if they didn’t like there job as they wouldn’t do it

[@teresaarellano1529]

Dat. Is. Sow. 😢

[@heatherbailey802]

Is pawsandlove your friend

[@isa-ky5mv]

I was wondering, How did you know where everything is next to you? Just a small question.

[@feathersong5838]

I'm sure she set them all up next to her and she can tell what's what by feeling them.

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

I think she felt around but her editor cut that out.

[@MyKiwiVids]

Is there no where to buy a harness like that for a regular dog?

[@feathersong5838]

I wouldn't put a heavy harness on a regular none working dog.

[@baileyvictoriaamber8546]

I have autism, at what stedium of autism can I get a guide dog?

[@mcmclifton79]

Bailey de Ridder you have to be diagnosed with a disability by your doctor and they must approve of the idea of you getting a SD and remember a SD has to perform tasks to help you with your disability

[@feathersong5838]

@@mcmclifton79 actually getting an SD is completely up to you. Your doctor doesn't get to decide that for you. They can recommend one though. And you do have to legally be disabled and diagnosed with something that disables you.

[@feathersong5838]

But you don't need a guide dog for autism.

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

Some autistic people have SD's for autisim

[@katispieker]

You live in LA now. You should look into booties now. Burnt paws would be horrible. Concrete and asphalt gets incredibly hot.

[@Isnapldit]

can anybody buy that mira harness? If so where exactly can you get it. thanks

[@saraideese6010]

I'm sorry but I'm curious. How do you edit videos or do anything digital in general if you cannot see it?

[@Amber-gl9xv]

Sarai Deese her boyfriend or friend and family members edit for her and she has a video about how she uses her computer and phone etc

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

She pays an editor to edit her videos for her, for the rest of technology she uses voiceover or has family help her.

[@katiedecker4594]

Not to be rude at all but I was just wondering do you drive? And if so how? Thanks ❤️

[@TheThottbot]

KATIEHORSELOVER PERSON she's blind, so driving is kinda impossible

[@donnamaria3059]

Seriously?

[@smithaf0601]

I had a blind friend who drove a little bit for pleasure only, but she said it was illegal, so most blind people probably dont.

[@TheThottbot]

Angela Smith of course it's illegal, driving uses almost 100% eyesight :p

[@dexdex1560]

Some people have requirements for their driving licence to be valid. I'm no where near blind but if I don't wear corrective lenses( glasses, contacts etc)it is seen as void and can have points taken off my licence and be fined. But considering she is legally blind, she may not have had the option in the first place. But living in Toronto, it's actually a plus if you don't drive in the city.

[@beautywearsboots6458]

were you considered medically blind when you started training with gypsy? you said you got her when you were 13 but in all your videos you say you lost your sight at 14

[@lotrbuilders5041]

BeautyWearsBoots yes she has always been night blind and has been legally blind before totally going blind for a while. She however has some light shadow perception, but unfortunately she is losing that too

[@teaganpaige8043]

BeautyWearsBoots she had poor depth perception so she would fall down stairs because they looked flat- watch 'when did I realise I was going blind' (or something along the lines of that)

[@sandraaleinikova2529]

@It said blind gitl poweres

[@ValerieC83]

Éric Saint-Pierre is a wonderful man :)

[@lisaowen5490]

Lil emo molly

[@elizabethrudser4495]

How does he know it's time to work?

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

liz rudser As soon as I pick up his harness he knows it's work time and gets all excited!! :)

[@gabriellakirakos8306]

Hey, I’m not trying to be rude or anything I’m just curious, how did you know the “My Toys” was not showing?

[@annelivd1310]

There are people who help her with editing the videos, who will have seen it and told her

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

She actually pays someone to edit her videos completely, she isn't involved it the process or if she is it is only a small ammount.

[@ohmytaehyung7392]

How does she know what colors are

[@ajbronco12]

they've been described to her and she remembers the details

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

She can remember 3 colors, Purple yellow and red I think it is, she can remember these because she has seen them flashing in her mind since she was in 3rd grade, when she still had most of her sight.

[@dianebradford2056]

So, when Gallop is out of his harness, he is like a regular pet dog. Can anyone pet, play and talk with him?

[@rilee5275]

When a guide dog is wearing its harness, pedestrians should not distract the dog at all. The guide dog realizes it is working when its harness is on. If you distract a dog while it is wearing its harness, you may break some of its training and put the handler in an unsafe position. When a guide dog is not wearing its harness, it is like any other family pet. The dog may play, bark, and do anything else any pet would do.

[@RedpandaUndead]

Once the service dog is considered "off duty" by the owner then it is in a pedestrian's best interest to ask if they can pet and interact with the dog, just like with any other animal. You don't go petting a random person's pet.. Or well you shouldn't go petting a dog you don't know. You should always ask the owner because some handlers will work their dogs "naked" and that can be confusing for those who don't have SDs if the dog is working or not, or if it is an SD at all. Hope that helps :)

[@CologneCarter]

Actually nobody should just pet and interact with any dog without asking the handlers permission first. How would you feel if anybody who felt like it touched and petted you?

[@ib24]

Diane Bradford you always have to ask if you can pet any dog but technically yes you could

[@abbylemieux9761]

Mollyburke so you have a guide dog instead of a cane because my blind friend has a cane

[@marthaloven9385]

She actually has both.

[@zensmurf49]

Does your dog chase cats when he is guiding you?

[@alanisbiles8979]

I'm not 100% sure but I'm pretty sure guide dogs and service dogs do not pass their classes and become certified if they chase things such as cats and squirrels as they must be alert to their owners.

[@ib24]

zensmurf49 guide dogs are trained not to when they are working so probably not

[@Cosmicookies]

They are trained not to get distracted to no

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Do you know why the guide dog schools use choke chains and the martinggales?

[@elizabethwilliams1842]

Does anyone know how she knows what color the bandanas and stuff are? And how she was able to match her outfits to the dogs?

[@Orpple]

Elizabeth Williams think about it...she's not isolated. she has family and friends to help her identify items of the same colour so she can match anything to anything else.

[@uwu4146]

Elizabeth Williams and even if she was alone there are many devises that can help blind people with problems like that and even phone apps! that technology has been around for fairly long and only improves with age.

[@chantewilliams4062]

Hey I have a question. Why can't guide dogs be pet . By the way i love your videos

[@Sammy-qx8qc]

*Gasp molly has a video where she explains that and you are spot-on, it may distract them from their job.

[@NoThankUBeQuiet]

Those leashes are called European or Police style leash

[@emilystrong1581]

It's very unfortunate that you have to have a guide dog from your lost of sight

[@feathersong5838]

Mabey so, but she loves her life. X3

[@hayleezayac6121]

How do u know what they look like no offense

[@feathersong5838]

Her family describes it for her and she can get a good idea of it by feeling it.

[@mariafish4860]

Not to touch or distract the trained dog is not the first thing that pops in your head when you see a man with a dog is special gear. It should be more spoken out (for the younger ones and still... I'm watching this video simply because I'm curious about training dogs ♥@♥ I also think that #MollyISaDolly is very elegant ♥@♥). Thanks to all the comments I know feel double embarrassed, since I recalled an episode of when I was 9 or 10, a few seconds after I got my very first tiny bit of explanation. Of course the math of : dogs LIKE work, you don't learn it in school because that would be a "dive" into Mythology not Biology ("they give us milk and wool and we work so that they spend the night in a shelter" is all that seems relevant to the science of killing #BoringEarth). Dogs like work because they are naturally over excitable, it motivates their ego, that's exactly why they sometimes seem to be begging for attention. Not to mention how that's kinda (or for real) very personal... between you and the cosmos, who happens to be the only possessor of LIFE. So, people "jumping" over your pet might be an offense only if you got reasons to believe they had that motivation, I mean it like "What's the point of calling it a member of the family if he's not allowed to socialize". I also believe that because of these general #FatLines of ownership of joy/life + information retention, we have an issue living with other creatures, macro or micro.. We should have moved to #HappyMonkeys #HappyRaccons #HappyAnything... at least for this kind of service, a long time ago. #JustBeingCreative

[@ChlorineHeart]

wtf are you talking about

[@crissyc9831]

I have no idea what your talking about.....

[@danielcarpio7008]

why cant people pet your service dog?

[@kaseywhite5887]

A guide dogs job it to protect their owner. The dog keeps their owner away from harm, that's priority. If the owner is blind, they could easily get robbed jumped etc. Mainly if the dog feels that you're a threat they might attack and that's not what you want. They also might feel like you will take them away from the owner and Leave them abandoned. Correct me if I'm wrong but this is how my friends guide dogs works.

[@kaseywhite5887]

Another reason is it can be a distraction for the dog and if anything happens to the owner (usually) it's blamed on you :/

[@rilee5275]

If a guide dog is wearing its harness, it is working. A pedestrian should not pet the guide dog because it is a distraction. If the guide dog is encouraged to behave as it would without its harness on, it can break its training or create habits for the dog. Distracting a guide dog may also put the dog's handler in an unsafe position. If a guide dog is not on its harness, it can behave like a family pet. You may pet the dog, when it does not have its harness on. The dogs are trained to know that the moment they put on their harness, they are working.

[@CologneCarter]

Why can I wave my hands in front of your eyes, when you are looking to cross the street? Seems kind of self explanatory.

[@ib24]

Daniel Carpio imagine being in class working on something and everyone keeps touching you and tapping you, that's how it feels for a service dog.

[@tierracaccitolo]

Why do you usually have to be over 16 or 18? That seems rediculous to me!

[@loganpatterson5758]

Tierra Nauman this is because typically people under the age of 16 or 18 do not have an active enough lifestyle to warrant having a guide dog. Usually children are not really in need of this kind of assistance. They are typically going to school and small events, not busy cities or things like that.

[@mackenzieoster8264]

wait if she is blind how does she knkw the colors...? and if she isn't blind then y does she have a guide dog

[@MollyBurkeOfficial]

+Mackenzie Oster I know the colours of things because people have told me and I've remembered. I have a guide dog because I am blind, that's the only way you can get one.

[@mackenzieoster8264]

+Molly Burke oh that's cool you like know everything as if you could see. that's so neat

[@619egghead]

+Mackenzie Oster not all disabilities are visible. A Guide dog and balance dog look practically identical only difference is a guide dog is only to aid the blind and the guide dog is for a brain injury survivor or someone with problems/removed inner ears. Molly Burke thank you for your video!

[@xxRho]

+Mackenzie Oster You can still have a visual impairment that is classed as a disability without being completely blind too. Guide dogs are for visually impaired people; total blindness isn't the only disability that is a visual impairment ;)

[@mackenzieoster8264]

xxRho oh cool thanks i didnt know that, i have always thought you had to be completely blind to have to have a guide dog.. now that i say it... that sounds stupid... come on kenzie.. think of these things first...