SERVICE DOG RETIREMENT | WHEN IS IT TIME?

[@thefreylife]

What a crazy day! But alas- here is the vlog!

[@brittanydaigle1634]

The Frey Life Would you get rid of Oliver when he retires? Awesome video as always ❤

[@Lyn4817]

The Frey Life How did you cope with your MRI Mary? Did you find it claustrophobic or upsetting. You appear to have had no problems.

[@sylviahaley9564]

I was looking for your vlog all day and was concerned that maybe something happened to Mary especially with yesterday's title. I was so very relieved to see that all is well. Love you guys :)

[@ryanfriedman4329]

The Frey Life I always thought Oliver would retire peacefully in his sleep without suffering any pain.

[@sharonhonsvick7751]

I'm so glad your feeling better. I have had a migraine all day that has finally gone away but I was also at work all day 😭😭😭😭

[@SunnyMadoka]

We just retired my Service Dog Oliver and he unfortunately had to be put down only a few months into it due to developing a massive tumor :( He was such a good boy and I'm glad he got to meet Mary and Oliver while he was working

[@eej1983able]

SunnyMadoka Awww so sad! Im sorry to hear. Ollie meete Ollie!

[@paraplegicmom5318]

SunnyMadoka Im so sorry for you loss. When my son was 10 years old, we found a white winged dove. We grabbed him before he became cat chow. We then hand fed him for a few months until he ate by himself. We tried to release him but he flew back in the house. One day I was cleaning and I left the door open. He walked outside and flew away. I called him for hours and days. Im thankful for the opportunity and I cherish the memories. I cried like a baby, unfortunately all things come to an end. Til this day my son remembers him. Its been 5 years. We will never forget him. His name is Birdie. Be well Sunny.

[@jeanlee1911]

so sorry for your loss. prayers to you.

[@terristhriftyfinds]

SunnyMadoka So sorry about your caregiving pup, my sister lost her German Shorthair to cancer. 😕

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

[@seepiemiller6132]

I am so sorry you lost your dad peter, I too lost my dad at a young age just 3 months ago. Don't ever forget him

[@aubreyrose3878]

Hi Frey family! Thanks for bringing us along on your daily walk through life!

[@angj6088]

Boston childrens hospital saved my life when I was 16. Had severe pnemonia. You understand levels, my oxygen was at a meare 76 & Medically induced sleep for week. But im here 27 and havent taken a day granted since. Yall are amazing couple and such a positive aura!

[@carolc.776]

I get so excited when i see your videos! I am having health issues that now i had to take time off of work and in a couple of days i wont be able to pay my rent! But when i see you guys it puts all my worries and troubles away! Putting my faith in god and seeing you guys go to church and loving life just warms my heart! Love you guys and ollie! Always praying for you! 💜💚🐶

[@katiealbright7461]

Loved the backseat q and a. Frey life gives me motivation, love y’all!

[@michellewilloby8448]

Oliver is not only a working dog, but is also your pet. You show him so much love....

[@Speakeronwheels]

Going through a hard time right now as I am preparing to retire Valley my first service dog so thank u for posting this video because it brought a smile to my face...

[@sschindler5253]

I have not watched yet but this has been on my mind for oliver? Looking forward to watching when kids go to bed. You guys are my "shark tank" to unwind. Been watching for along time. Love your channel! ♡

[@lynnrose7562]

Hi Mary and Peter, That's great that your lung health has stabilized. It doesn't matter what you post. I will always be a subscriber. I always pray for you both! And of course Ollie.

[@txangel922]

I agree I think I'll always be a subscriber..well except when my nerves twitch in my hand and I accidentally unsubscribe..lol..sometimes I catch it right away others not until my daily video didn't show up. I love you guys for what ever reason you always make my heart smile.

[@heather4180]

Same👆🏻♥️

[@eej1983able]

Wow i was wondering about the children's hospital issue. Thank you for answering! It makes total sense. Love you guys and I am a bit ashamed that I got freaked when I didn't see your video at 3. You guys deserve time off like the rest of us! We just care so much for you 3!

[@theclimbingchef]

Come to Canada!!!!!! It is amazing up here!!!!!! I moved from Mentor Ohio to Calgary and I absolutely love it. The mountains are incredible!!!

[@kimsoldan4238]

Yay! Come see us in Canada! It's beautiful! Look forward to hearing where you will be planning on going!

[@tanyaperrin1218]

I love that you are thinking about going to Canada... Can't wait to hear where you are planning on going. I am in the process of getting a large mobility dog, and some sites say that "bracing" has been taken off the list of services a dog can provide bc it is too hard on them? I'm hoping I can find a dog who can perform similar stability functions to what Ollie does.

[@nancystewart2063]

I recommend going to Nova Scotia. That is where my Mom is from. It's so beautiful and the people are so friendly. If you ever read the Anne of Green Gables books you can go to Prince Edward Island and go to the Green Gables house. You can go to Peggys Cove and see the ocean. I love sitting there watching and listening to the waves crash.

[@analuisa1214]

Nancy Stewart there is a tv show on netflix of this book! I am watchig it since Friday, today I'll end it. This is amazing! The places are beautiful, Anne is so funny! If Nova Scotia is 1% as beautiful as the places they film, this is TOTALLY worth it to go there, enjoy life, get inspired (after watching only one episode I "unretired" (does this word exist?) my watercolor kit lol)...

[@isabellecomeau928]

Nova Scotia all the way! Such a beautiful province with gorgeous sunsets!

[@belkemonge6892]

Have been waiting for your video all day! My anxiety has been CRAZY today and already needed this! Thanks guys for your videos! ❤️

[@nicoleflynn637]

Hi Peter Mary and Ollie. I love watching your videos. You always help me feel better when my depression gets me down. You know how to always make me laugh and smile. As always I see you tomorrow. 😊😊😊

[@maggiestaunton]

I missed portilloes for the longest time here in phoenix. Until they built us one here. They keep expanding nationaly now they have them in phoenix and la. So dont lose hope you might oneday get one of your own.

[@lindaowens2966]

I can totally relate to Peter feeling the connection to his dad while on the boat. I also grew up boating , fishing and camping with my dad .

[@lexi7773]

Oh my goodness! Portillos is our favorite too!

[@apriltatum5543]

Hope you’re head didn’t hurt today. It was so good to see you on the same day ❤️. Continued prayers for you both from Houston

[@janicebird610]

You guys seem like genuinely nice people, not putting on an act for the camera. We need more "Freys" in the world.

[@kimberlyearly8918]

Loved this vlog!! Some very good and entertaining questions! Always love learning more about you guys!

[@HaleyWalker]

Please please please come to Canada!! I would looooooveee to meet you guys!!!

[@avasingsmusic3226]

Ooooooo I Never want Ollie to retire!!! Luv u Peter and Mary❤️❤️❤️

[@allysonmccabe8298]

I have a Portillos near me and I live in Florida. The best thing for my extreme sweet tooth is the cake shake. A whole piece of chocolate cake blended onto a milk shake; that and fries and Im good.

[@rae1957tn]

Have y’all ever thought that the vlog is a ministry? You bless so many people thank you.

[@fayejacobson2252]

I love your Q&A vlogs! You are such a cute couple. You provide so much inspiration to others who are going through trials or supporting someone they love through the challenges of chronic health issues. Thank you for sharing glimpses of your lives with the world!

[@kellilarson6128]

I can't believe the lung transplant convo was a year and a half ago already! It makes me realize how long I've been watching you guys. I'm so happy to have come across you by chance on here!

[@penelopepolinsneemeyer4757]

Hoping the MRI went OK. I’ve been thinking about you today xxxxxxxxxx

[@fralinsandfriends]

It's so great when you answer questions. Thank you for sharing.👍

[@CappyMoon369]

Happy Monday you guys !! Blessings from Ontario Canada 😄 I would be thrilled if you chose to visit us !!!

[@amandaeliz5069]

Yay you answered my question at 6:20! :) what a special answer

[@jonki1980]

I'd got worried that something was up and got a little worried about not seeing the vlog. Loving the Q&A. Could you also take questions from Twitter some day.

[@eej1983able]

Me too but i felt bad because they need breaks

[@arasor5570]

Jon K they don’t post regular blogs on Mondays, so sometimes there might not be one.

[@jonki1980]

I've only remembered that yes - Peter and Mary don't normally post on Monday as they try to take Sundays off, I actually forgot what day it was - when I put my comment up. All the days are merging into one again - not a good sign.

[@luvgoldens12]

This is kinda weird but I think it's really funny but also kinda cute that when Mary is in a coughing fit the two of them kinda treat it like normal, like as Mary coughs she hands the phone over to peter and he keeps going. Or like other times when Mary is talking to the camera and she starts coughing peter takes the camera and goes on. It's so cute idk why LOL

[@kaitlyn6303]

If you come to Canada, come to Alberta!!!! Come enjoy our beautiful mountains!

[@christopherkelley78]

You know what I’ve noticed about you guys I love you all dearly but even though I don’t have CF but I have other chronic illness it I guy don’t mean to sound rude if it’s rude but I like to say thank you because it shows me that I’m not the only one that suffering and that with gods help and knowing others that have their struggles that it makes me stronger so I think you guys love y’all give Oliver a big hug for me. Tell him uncle Chris loves him. And it praise report I talked to the lady that’s doing my service dog and she’s looking at Two different pups I believe and one of them is a German Shepherd she’ll find out in a few weeks at the German Shepherd work and then the other big news is there’s a elderly gentleman here in town that saw my newspaper article and said that he will match dollar for dollar in a give her all the way up to $5000 to meet my girl God is so good I love you guys God bless

[@Athlete1015]

I love the 1 hr excursion!!!! I am going to do that as soon as I find someone to love a single 36 year old girl with chronic illness (not CF) who cannot drive d/t a medical issue.

[@chloe-ti7pf]

oooh your "home" is the state I live in. I hope to bmp into you guys someday

[@morganbachmann970]

Just wanted to say that your joyful spirit and way that you approach everything in life has truly made me relook at my perspective. I have a disability called Spina Bifida and have various other health conditions and I don’t want to say you are inspiring because I know how much that can be irritating to someone in our situations but you have definitely helped me in how to deal with my conditions and get the most out of life!

[@TheRealLadyAlex]

*With regards to Oliver's retirement:* Will you keep him & get another service dog? I hope so. But do you think that would hurt Ollie's feelings at all, to have another dog around?

[@deathbym0nkeys]

Nancy Cowens exactly what i was wondering

[@pucamisc]

Most people get a SDiT a couple years before their SD’s retirement so that the transition can be smooth. Of course people who can’t afford it or maybe don’t have housing that allows pets since retired SD’s are just pets then hey need to come up with another plan.

[@pucamisc]

kavita deva I believe joy Ross has some videos on retiring her guide dog and getting a new one

[@DottyGale8]

kavita deva How do they know they’re retired? The dogs, I mean. Do they know they don’t need to do the same work anymore?

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

Thank you all for these questions & answers. It's interesting to hear what you all have to say.

[@jaceyxo]

Oh goodness! Please please come to Toronto, Ontario. I'm an hour outside Toronto and I would drive to see you.

[@janonthelam3418]

Please come to Canada and let us know when. You have so many friends here aka tourist guides!

[@jeanlee1911]

Thank YOu for the time you both put into your vlogs. It is such a blessing to watch and listen to how your sprits are so giving to others in the mist of illness. Thank You

[@sydneymaceachern1281]

I love these videos!! So happy that your lungs are stabilized and I am praying for you guys!! ❤️❤️

[@ashleymclaughlin4550]

British columbia canada is soooo beautiful. The mountains are unbelievable. If you go to victoria or vancouver, you will never regret it!

[@atlantaslater4198]

Love you guys so much! You are such an amazing couple and such an inspiration to everyone xx

[@francesd2913]

If you're coming to Canada please consider Newfoundland. You will never find a more picturesque area with incredibly caring people.

[@skyemorrisey8637]

frances D truth!!

[@VocesMiliaMyriamGaudreau]

I am catching up on your vlogs because I recently moved and wasn’t hooked up to the internet. I love watching you guys, I don’t watch TV but I don’t miss any Frey Life vlog! Actually my fiancé and myself are so inspired by you. We both live with different disabilities and you are an encouragement to push through by God’s strength. We also decided that we are going to start vlogging when we are married! That’s all because of you guys! Anyways if you decide to come to Quebec, Canada, I would be overjoyed. Blessings on you both, may God give you His peace that surpasses all understanding as you serve Him with the gifts and abilities He has given you.

[@karyn912]

My hubby & I love going to Portillo's,We're fortunate to have one not to far from us here in Chicago.

[@joyannawall7962]

Yay Canada! Toronto is an amazing city that you should definitely visit! Niagara Falls is a must-see, too! 🇨🇦

[@chrismarczuk3951]

Would love to meeet all 3 of you when you come to Chicago. From a viewer from there.

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

Peter, I would love to see a picture of your Dad & hear about what he was like.

[@loveandbelovedtoo3777]

Peter, Will your Chicago speaking engagement in Nov be open to the public? I would love to hear you speak.

[@babybluecheeks]

I love Mary's hair long, she has such beautiful hair ❤

[@cassandralout717]

Love your shirt Mary Also love watching the vlog you both are great. Hope you both have a good night 🌙

[@amelied1897]

Canada is awesome! Montréal is great since you can go the the old port as well as Quebec City.

[@flowergirlicart3949]

I absolutely love you two... I get off work and check you tube and enjoy your vlogs :)

[@bee42Sad]

Yes, Yes, yes! come to Canada. Preferably Vancouver so I can meet you!

[@Lifeonplants]

just_be wherever they go I hope they will have meet ups!

[@chantelle650]

Have you considered visiting prince edward island? It's beautiful at all times of the year but my favorite is the first few weeks of october when the leaves turn colors :)

[@lululovesyou7618]

chantelle650 I love PEI! It’s is so gorgeous. I went once after visiting family in Cape Breton and it was a glorious week.

[@loveandbelovedtoo3777]

"I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - LMM, Anne of Green Gables I live in Chicago, but my license plate cover says "I love Prince Edward Island"....I can't wait to visit again!!

[@StruthersBros]

Oh my I was just saying you guys didn’t post a video yet! (Which is okay) but we were worried over here! Glad to see all is okay! Happy Monday Guys!

[@arasor5570]

beelieveinyourself they don’t post regular vlogs on Monday’s, sometimes there might not be one.

[@kiki0244]

Random but I love the mickey and mini mouse shirt...or maybe it’s just because I love grey???

[@cll12021202]

My older brother and I watch your channel and we both go really excited when you told us your dogs full name because my brother's name is James Oliver.

[@ayrliawelch7445]

Happy Monday!

[@AmyLouiseYT]

You should consider the puppies in the service dog program. That first year before they go to learn what they need to learn. You guys would be awesome and Ollie would be awesome foster "dad-dog"! It would get to go everywhere with you and it helps people who are looking to get a service dog in the future. 💖

[@theresemaylone642]

Love the videos I hope it will be many years before the pup has to retire

[@bevbailie4544]

Canada is awesome! 🇨🇦 I live in Ontario, in the countryside. Where were you thinking of going in Canada?

[@carolinecrowe236]

I am glad I have found thid channel I been dealing with my own health issuses asthma wise and I Bing watched 90 perceny of the videos you guys made in 4 days so thanks for the channel and the good vibes!!

[@deborahleitch5839]

Loved this vlog. Some great questions but a cool place to film. Trust you are feeling better Mary & huge thanks to Peter for taking care of Mary. Thanks heaps for sharing. Sending Positive Vibes & lots of luv from Australia. 🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺🇺🇸🇦🇺💖❤️💖

[@samanthaantony7105]

Whenever you come to Canada please come to Edmonton! I live in Lloydminster Alberta and I would love to go there to meet you!! I find your videos inspiring. Love you guys! Hi Ollie!!!

[@LifesGood22]

Yay! Come to Calgary!!! That would be such a joy!

[@brookebarnhart1588]

He always be a service dog even when he retires:)

[@Hadraniel94]

As a person that is starting retirement transition, I found my SD who is 8 was just starting to struggle getting in the car. Took her to the vet and had her hips checked. She is just showing signs of arthritis in her hips. Even though she still has energy and loves to work however I know I shouldn't push her. The vet said she was okay to go short distances for a few years at most depending on how rapid the arthritis takes over. Seeing as it will probably take about 2 years for a dog to be fully trained, I have started to slow down with her. If I know I will be going to a place and walking a far distance I don't bring her(but I bring a friend or family instead). Our search for a puppy is underway. So by the time my SD is ready to completely retire the pup will be fully trained to take her place. So don't forget that grace period of about 2 years for training! It would be bad for anyone to be stuck with a dog too old to work and a little puppy not ready to be relied on for alerts yet.

[@ashleyray7506]

Have you thought about selling a I Choose Joy pop socket? I’d love that!

[@rentechpad]

We have had an interesting experience with 'retiring' my daughters service dog. We were given the option to let him stay with us as a pet or to have him go back to the agency and be re-homed. Of course we said we wanted him to stay in his home, after all his years of service we could hardly see ourselves just kicking him out the door. We went through the process of slowly lessening his working day and giving him less and less responsibilities and he did very well even after a new service dog came to work with my daughter. He definitely had slowed down in the last year and had some issue with arthritis and actually acted like he was a bit relieved to 'retire'. His arthritis seemed to be progressing faster than we and our vet through was good and so we took him to see a specialist who actually got him into a veterinary trail for a medication for his type of joint disease. He did amazingly well on the medication and in about 6 months, along with physical therapy was back to the activity level we had not seen in almost 2 years. At that point he suddenly decided he wanted his job back again. Although with retirement and that we essentially 'adopted him' he really was not under the agency's program anymore we consulted with them because we did not want to cause him any issues and we did not want him also interfering with the new partner. He would stand at the door waiting to be vested and while he never gave the new dog and issue he was pretty adamant that he was going to do a job whether we wanted him too or not. So he still goes along as a 'second helper' wearing a vest at least on walks and car outings and things so he still feels like he has a job. I felt bad thinking maybe we had done the wrong thing not having him re-home in a environment where he would not be thinking about working now that he felt better but after talking to a animals psychologist at the University here we learned that no, we actually did the right thing to not have him lose a home as well as a job, and some dogs just are not ready to retire even when they really can't do the job well anymore but there is nothing wrong with letting him do those parts he feels up to doing and enjoys. While he likes wearing his vest and being out and about and pays close attention to my daughter, he does enjoy sleeping all night long in my room now instead of hers and not having to respond to a monitor alarm. Actually if the alarm goes off and my daughters service dog comes to wake us up he end up giving her a dirty look for disturbing him, so obviously that part of retirement he is ready for!

[@katharinar.4463]

First of all the camera didn’t shake, or maybe I didn’t realize it 😁 there were definitely some unusual questions, but still really interesting. I‘m going to get my puppy in a couple of weeks, it’s my third dog, but my first one to be trained as an assistance and epileptic alert dog. I’m so excited for getting back some of my freedom and also just for having a dog again, because my last dog sadly died in January this year. My husband is also very excited for all the new things ahead of us. My puppy is a Labradoodle, and hopefully will be as good as Ollie in his job. I know that you got Ollie trained away from you, but we are glad that our trainer is just a 20 min drive away from us, so we don’t have to leave the puppy at our trainer. I’m really happy about that, I can still remember, how emotional it was, when you got Ollie back at the airport❤️ What type of harness did you got for Ollie when he was still little and growing? And where did you buy the leather harness, Ollie is wearing in this video, I just love that one. Sending you a lot of spoonies🐶 Katy

[@janessapitts6736]

That minnie and mickey shirt makes me smile :)

[@cweber]

The shirt was the first thing I noticed. Love the shirt!!

[@cheetahchix4700]

I saw you guys yesterday while at Chipotle! I was too scared to say hi but I thought it was crazy that I saw you!!

[@tinapanna3613]

We have the same concerns w-our service dog Romeo & don’t plan to add another pup either. Romeo is our number 1 priority; he’s been such an integral role in our family. Love u Ollie boy from Romeo Cakes

[@tess1481]

Meet and Greet in Chicago?? I'd love to meet y'all!

[@monicadahlin]

Here in Sweden all service dogs have to retire when they are 10 years old. Ollie is doing a great job 👍🏼 . I always watch your vlog at night and my puppy ( an Italian greyhound) Daisy, has learned to recognize the music so she comes running and snuggle up beside me, last night I had to put on an old episode 🐾🐾

[@katrinamikhniouk3563]

Ollie is awesome!!! And so are u guys!! Please pray for me tomorrow because I am going to have lung surgery tomorrow because my breathing is very jerky if that makes sense. I love u guys so much!!

[@eafj90]

Katrina Mikhniouk good luck for tomorrow 💜

[@jonki1980]

All the best for tomorrow Katrina.

[@2listening1]

Prayers for you! :/

[@hipuppies2.foxgirl256]

You gave CF too? Me too?

[@hipuppies2.foxgirl256]

!*

[@CatGrace66]

Canada is wonderful! I went to Ottawa and Quebec City last year. The old part of Quebec will take you back to Europe. Both cities were great though and everyone is so nice.

[@eafj90]

Woohoo! Just had a failed infusion attempt so am glad to have a distraction! 💜 thanks for uploading guys x

[@MandieZangora]

yikes im sorry, ive been there it sucks, hope things are better soon 💜

[@henileereis4939]

Enjoyed this I was beginning to wonder if something had happened because you're coming on so late glad to see you there God blesses loves

[@arasor5570]

Heni Lee Reis they don’t post regular vlogs on Monday, sometimes there isn’t one.

[@blackeyedbutterfly]

Omg. I got so excited when you said you are thinking of coming to Canada!!! 🤗 Come to Ontario!! ❤

[@monamorgan9452]

My favorite movie is Doc Hollywood when I travel or just not feeling well

[@mniaodhagain5180]

Well done MARY AND YOUR “HEALTHY” lungs ‘STABILITY in your lung CONDITION ‘ . Thank you for all your education on CF , your and Peter are an inspiration , keep up the good work . Love your ‘love’ of nature and the sky scenes , Gods gifts to us all xxxx

[@noreenboyer2769]

YES!!! Come to Canada!!

[@dyndor]

I haven’t checked in for a while, and I’m so happy that your lungs have stabilized!

[@tawnyaleingang5022]

We will welcome you with open arms in Canada!! Im from London Ontario :) love your vlogs!!

[@kareninva7097]

Love you guys keep up the great videos

[@carriebowlen1574]

Hello Peter, Mary and Oliver!!! I love you guys too!!! I can agree with that question that was just read and what Peter said. Cause I agree having asthma my lungs have to fight too. I love Peter and Mary!!

[@angelafischer7608]

I live in the Quad Cities and we have a Portillo’s that is going to be breaking ground soon! I have heard great things about the food they have and know my family will be trying some of their food. Hopefully someday I will be able to eat and try something there!!

[@DanniDarling]

OH MY GOSH PLEASE COME TO CANADA AND HAVE A MEET UP IN ONTARIO I'D ABSOLUTELY CRY MEETING YOU TWO

[@rhondainman218]

I was starting to worry , Im not use to yall posting this late in the day. I love you guys

[@mcrchickenluvr]

We have a Portillo's here in Arizona. They're pretty amazing.

[@jasongates-]

Peter, I feel you on the flame thrower. I suggest Niagra Falls, when you do go to Canada.

[@graceandbrace]

Who's going to take care of those dogs when you're in the hospital or out for long days? ME! Just sayin.