MY SERVICE DOG GEAR!

[@CarriesLove]

Ollie needs a nice tie for special events/church

[@kaylaliss5695]

they don't go to church

[@kirbynoles1935]

+Kayla Liss ummmm, Peter is a preacher, so I'm not sure that's true? I think I've seen them in church in a vlog or 2.

[@CarriesLove]

Kayla Liss actually yes they do, not all the time but they go sometimes.

[@kirbynoles1935]

+Carries Love that's what I was thinking. I really hope my comment did not come off as rude, that was not at all the intent.

[@chaseashley5620]

Mary there is a reason people say the "Bridgeport harness" looks like a saddle it is based on a type of saddle mounting harness called a "Bridgeport rig" it's a more secure system for mounting a saddle to a horse than just the girth strap used mostly for rough country trailrides

[@emilysalmonsen6350]

I like how u show Oliver wearing the gears

[@sherylandlibby4195]

I know this video is 2 years old... however, if you happen to see this message I wanted to let you know you skipped one of is "gear." His life preserver! The 4th of July weekend (2015) you guys were playing in the water when you were home for that week. You demonstrated it by his pulling you while you were on your little blue blow up floaty. :D I LOVE watching him swim and play in the water!!! :D

[@LeslieW1923]

Mary you seem SO sweet and like the type of person/friend anyone would be lucky to have. You're such an inspiration to me---and I'm sure to many more people. Thank you for making these videos and being the smile I often need in my day!! ☺️

[@thefreylife]

+Leslie W. Awe, that's very sweet of you! So thankful to have the opportunity to be able to meet people like YOU who I never would have met without KZbin :)

[@LeslieW1923]

ditto!!! ☺️💕

[@donnamuellercloud6964]

Another benefit of the Ruff Wear Cloud Chaser Jacket is that it is a snug enough jacket that it works as a "Thunder Coat" snug hugger comfort when a dog has fear of storms or fireworks. We do have both a Thunder Shirt (Thunder Coat) and the Cloud Chaser Jacket that were each bought for different dogs and discovered how well the Cloud Chaser worked when we were not at home and that is all we had available during a terrible storm. So happy it worked!

[@moriono8620]

I love how positive you remain despite your condition, I have tourettes syndrome and will be getting a service dog soon.

[@emmajean3797]

Omg Congrats! I wish you many fun and incredible memories with your working puppo

[@huskylover8167]

Mori Ono How's your SD???

[@Abby_J_19]

I’m so happy for you I’m sure he or she is wonderful

[@huskylover8167]

Mori Ono How’s your SD?

[@safiyahc9711]

Mori Ono I have Tourette’s and I’m also getting a service dog 😃

[@guineapiggirl400]

I'm getting a service dog this summer for my agoraphobia and anxiety depression and asthma alerts. I'm very excited to get training and gaining a new sense of freedom with my SD

[@elygale2001]

Thank you so much for talking about the Ruffwear pro purchase program! I just signed me and Fred (my service dog) up and am excited to get him booties. This salt for the ice is so bad for his paws, I get so worried about it. We are gonna solve this problem. Thank you again!

[@liz52599]

I'm looking into getting a service dog and watching you guys vlog everyday makes me want one more and more!

[@harryisking6568]

Alex Sparks please don’t get it if you didn’t need it

[@ruthiesfight]

It’s not all fun and games. It’s a lot of work and it’s a lifestyle. You have to deal with a ton of annoying fakes. Fakes can really injure people so please don’t get one if you don’t need it

[@uneedahaircutc7134]

Liz Mellen DO NOT GET ONE IF YOU DONT NEED ONE.

[@rhra6288]

Thank you so much for this video my service dog (we are still in training), so he is therapy dog right now along with medication reminder for me to take my meds and to put me to bed at a reasonable hour, he also warns me when he smells smoke. Anyhow, he gets road rash on his paws every time we have gone out. I think it is because he thinks he is pulling me in my wheelchair and tries to. He is so proud to be helping me that he walks with his head held high and his tail up in the air wagging all the way. I have been putting Vaseline on his paws before and after and have been looking for him some shoes. So finding this video is a blessing for him.

[@thompsonpartyoffive1287]

Love this! We are shopping around to find what word best for our daughters SDiT. He’s a standard as well. She is 6 and has Type 1 Diabetes. She loves watching your vids and the dale tribe while she Fundraises for Heros training.

[@xxbrit8437]

I love when you said, "I know Oliver is always with me so I can put those (your enzymes) in there". I found it cute 'cause it's like you can also use him as a handy purse. I love how calm and wonderfully behaved service dogs are, not to mention he's a poodle so thats a plus. I hope you have a wonderful day, oh and Happy Easter

[@joyceseibles3216]

Chelle

[@wolfsrule100]

My dog Panda is not a service dog but I have trained him to help me out with a few things! I taught him how to pull a wheelchair for days my lungs can't handle walking him and he can retrieve objects for me! I hope Oliver is feeling better!

[@thefreylife]

+wolfsrule100 I think that is awesome!!!

[@ipsurvivor]

wolfsrule100 - Panda is meeting some of the requirements for a service dog 🐶. He needs to be able to perform task related to your disability. He needs to be under your control while in public and needs to be House broken. There's nothing that says you can't train your dog yourself... you could start by increasing Panda's service level by beginning with outings at pet friendly stores and events... There is absolutely no mention of trainers in ADA Law or regulations... no requirements for Certification or Patches or X amount of hours of training... Go by the US Gov websites... watch out for scams like NSAR... they try to make it look like they work for the DOJ... Yes DOJ is over ADA... but NSAR has no affiliation with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Training is necessary but ADA only really emphasizes the result: a trained Service Dog 🐶. How you get there is your business... though trainers can be helpful especially with difficult or unusual tasks... Be wary of Trainers who create layers that are not necessary or who act like they are necessary to the process... They can help facilitate but they have ZERO STATUS with the ADA and the relationship is solely between you and the trainer...

[@ezraperzan5310]

Well if your dog helps you do certain tasks, and if you want him/her to be, that doge is a service dog

[@gab12437]

ipsurvivor I

[@akumanightthorn]

Hannah The Alien Definitely not that easy.

[@BlueNaru9]

Oh Mary I love your channel and have been watching your channel since I started my SD journey back in 2014. I just got around to watching this video and was so disappointed to see an ID attached to the O2 tank vest. I'm sure you know that the DOJ says those are not legal documents but what you may not know is how those ID's hurt other SD teams. When the public that are not educated on the ADA see them they expect every SD to have one. Sometimes they get very aggressive with teams that don't waste money on a non legal document and can cause some handlers to not go out in public, other handlers will deal with the access issue with appropriate education and LEO aid but because of the stress/anxiety/panic may have to go to the ER because of the physical problems that occur. Please don't keep that ID on the vest and I hope it is never used to gain access as it has real harmful effects on other legitimate SD teams.

[@Karaisoke]

He modeled those SO WELL. So cute. Also, it's so hard to find channels that talk about their service dogs. I appreciate this so much. SUBSCRIBED!

[@emmajean3797]

There is nothing cuter than dogs wearing backpacks

[@sugarcarrott]

We're so excited about your giveaway! I have a husky named Voodoo who is my SD and I've been needing to get her something to prevent her fur getting wet (it takes a couple hours for her to dry) and this coat looks so awesome! You guys are the best, we love watching your videos!

[@bikerdudethom]

I have a service dog,and it is cool to see that me and you have the same thing and that you share your story.You And Peter are in my prayer

[@adhyow]

Such a great video! I always love learning more about Ollie and the work he does. I would love to see more videos like this (maybe of his tasks) or just of you two out and about.

[@cynthiabromback8854]

Ollie's so cute modeling his service dog gear, lol.

[@benhaze6201]

7:44 your dog looks like a superhero

[@laurenelizabeth1644]

I have a service dog too and when I first got diagnosed I was devastated but now I feel blessed to be able to have my little angel

[@patriciaowens8160]

Thank you for adding the links most of the people do not tell you where to purchase . I found your videos to be very enjoyable to watch you have such a cheerful attitude. Look forward to watching them all

[@ruthiehughes3983]

My dog Nina is also trained for mobility assistance along with seizure alert. You have some great gear for ollie😀 I love that some of ollies vests have pouches on them.

[@gardyslaw4779]

I love your channel. You have inspired me to get a hearing dog. I got a golden doodle pup and she is at school right now. I love your faith and strength. You and Peter are the best!

[@melissagunn9267]

This vid was sooo cute and very informative, I love how professional Oliver is. I'm sure you are so proud of him Mary. And I'm glad his momma considers his comfort and safety so much, Oliver is a very lucky boy to have such a great momma. I'm sure he agrees! (:

[@rmjames83]

Awesome video!!! I’m looking at getting my first service dog soon!!!

[@ncburton1713]

I've got to get one of those coats when I finally get my next guide dog. I could have used one for my first guide dog. I had a coat for him but it was never quite right. That one you were showing looks like it would he so much better. Some of the other stuff you showed will be great info for friends that have asked me for info on where to find harnesses like what you were showing but they weren't sure where to start. And knowing about that discount program is awesome as well, thanks so much! I'm glad I c as me across this video. :)

[@lauraghan783]

I am totally going on a Ruffwear shopping spree for my service dog now! I had no idea they had a program like that. I am so excited to sign up and get some great gear for my girl. :)

[@lauranorwar]

Awesome video, Mary! You provided a ton of really useful information. I love the relationship you and Peter have with Ollie. You clearly love and appreciate him and you all take great care of each other. Teamwork!

[@simoneshull7721]

I looked at the hand free leash because I have a psychiatric service dog and that would be awesome, and it brought me to... a horse website saying "Halterfurhorses is right now closed " 😆

[@shanhayes2488]

I have the same (black and white guardian gear) harness & it's our favorite. My dog is mobility as well - she helps transfer in and out of wheelchair, retrieves dropped items, opens and closes doors & cabinets, pulls the laundry basket, rings doorbells, picks items at the grocery store on shelves I can't reach (low) and pulls the chair like a sled dog! Pulling the chair is FAVORITE thing to do! She's so great-I love her A LOT. Here's a TIP: In order to walk with the dog, I can use a regular, 8 ft lease strapped over my shoulder (like a handbag strap-across my body) and then I have a car seat belt, made for dogs, that is short-maybe three feet long. I connect the metal clasp from the leash on my body to metal that slides into the receiver in the car. Then, the clasp on the other end of the seat belt connects to her harness. I wish I could show you - this is the PERFECT length and functionality. Took us awhile, but finally figured that one out. The best part about it, besides the perfect length, is the seat belt has a handle on the end that connects to the seat belt receiver in the car and when used as above, the handle ends up right where my hand is and provides extra stability and control. Sorry this is so long, but this solution has saved us so much aggravation and discomfort!

[@jilliang2730]

What breed of dog do you have? Your profile picture looks like your dog is beautiful.

[@shanhayes2488]

border collie/blue heeler mix. thanks! I love her so much.

[@shelbybuono1674]

We like the "wiredog" ones! I love the colors! Great video Mary! Love seeing a fellow service dog handler show their goodies they use! Much love!

[@grahimmy]

Hi guys. A couple of questions, but firstly. I love your video's, you guys always make me smile. I am currently on a bit of a "Frey Binge" as I have missed a week or so. Ok the questions: 1/ Is Ollie a "for life" dog? 2/ Do your type of service dog have a retirement age, like dogs for the blind? Wishing you both a great day ahead.

[@thefreylife]

+Graham W Yep, Oliver will be with us for life :) Molly Burke talks about service dog retirement if you want to head over to her channel (she has a whole play list about guide dog stuff). Let her know the Frey Life send you :)

[@vanessastiles4605]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Just getting my service dog in July and this information has been super helpful! Do you like the hands-free leashes better than regular leashes?

[@mvs]

Only one question I am planing to buy a harness for my dog the second harness does is chock the dog's throat hope you reply thanks

[@alyssa2703]

Service dogs are so awesome I'm glad they can help people who need them ^-^

[@yasira6126]

All I can think of while watching this video is how sweet this girl is!

[@christynelong5357]

My dog has a harness very simpler to your second one, we got ours from a company called juilus k9, they have handles and patches that can go on them and even backpack bags that go on them. They are expensive in my opinion but totally worth it, glow in the dark for night adventures too! You gotta check them out they are awesome! Designed for pulling so I don’t see why forward momentum would be any different (I’m no expert tho) but they are super easy to put on with one buckle and you can get chest straps if you need more stability

[@youngforever2193]

9:55 good singing skills

[@gemaotaku8122]

What is the best to attach service dog patches onto a harness?

[@megawiz1017]

Great video Mary! Helps to see what other service dog teams use.

[@kevinames8080]

Thank you for sharing your life with a service dog. You have given me thing to look for & ask about a dog due to the fact I am going to be getting a therapy dog (bipolar,seizure), I know there is a difference between the type that I am going to get vs what you have with Oliver. Thank you for sharing your life.

[@samtaplet6117]

A service dog can go into any public places. However a therapy dog cant. So if you need a dog to go everywhere with you'll need a service dog not a therapy dog.

[@Jessyandnoah]

I love seeing how much you guys love Ollie! This is so amazing. He is so lucky to be with both of you through this long and tough journey. I have binge watched so many videos and just needed to say that the video where you talk about having kids really touched me. Not the part of having kids specifically but the part where you talk about trusting God and I love your attitude towards every situation thrown in your lives. It's a huge example of faith which I had been doubting for many reasons in my life. So many things changed in my life since I watched that video. Trusting Him has opened so many doors and I am so happy! Thank you guys for being so honest and speaking of God's love. It changed my life!

[@thefreylife]

+Jessica Silva I'm so thankful to hear that somehow our journey can encourage other people! Hang in there as you continue to walk through this crazy journey called life!

[@mckenzieeleah]

You should try the onetigris tactical dog harness it's lightweight and clips on super easy just like the black one, it has Molle loops all over so that you can add bags to it and it has a huge piece of Velcro so you can add lots of patches. Check it out

[@jen_the_RN]

I'm in love with your channel! I want to just hug it and you and that cute dog of yours!

[@thefreylife]

+Jennifer Wolford Hug right back at ya!

[@andreabruce8151]

Mary that was a really good vlog. I have also used ruffwear boots and LOVED them.

[@bella-se4st]

i love how she uses the fleece

[@maddievanhaaren8275]

Hello! I just really wanted to say hi because I find that your videos are very interesting, and I really like that you make every day/video very positive. You guys definitely make my day better so thanks for being you.

[@riddicksraven]

Thank you for turning me onto ruffwear. We bought our daughter's service dog his socks and boots from there. Ironically Yona's a standard poodle too.

[@oswaldtheservicedog9467]

have you ever thought about a cape for behind the mobility harness? for patches/pocket space?

[@GreysonNekrutmandrums]

Hey Mary! Great vid as always! Would love to purchase one of the jackets for our pup been looking too any not satisfied for all your reasons plus one and I must ask... How is the clearance with the "better hurry" ;) situation with this jacket? I haven't been able to achieve that yet. Thanks!! sn

[@thefreylife]

+Greyson Nekrutman Oliver's better hurry area is fine in this jacket, and I would assume with all dogs it would lay in the right area for free flowin, no mess better hurry business :)

[@GreysonNekrutmandrums]

+The Frey Life hahaha well put!!!! Thanks for the helpful understanding reply going to purchase for our baby :)

[@fr9603]

Where do you keep him on the plane? Do you put him in the front row with you where you're not behind a seat? My mom is training our goldendoodle to be a therapy dog and she will get pretty big. She isn't sure where she could fit. Thank you!

[@maruparra1963]

Ollie is a fashionista!!

[@adambartlett114]

Also be very careful with boots... The rigid ones are outright dangerous, the soft ones typically suck... There is these boots that are like balloons for waterproof... There's also some Australian sheep dog boots made only of leather & wrap around the feet to protect from dangers... These are also far cheaper... Adam

[@acebrooke3317]

I have cystic fibrosis and I also have a service dog named Buddy

[@tiffanygooodin3360]

you're such a sweet heart I'm so sorry That you have to put up with that illness all the time :( I had a PE on my right lung last year I'm 22 BTW and I know for a while it was hard for me to breath as well And you put up with that everyday you're incredibley strong.. And Ollie is the Cutest Dog ever

[@prsian1011]

This was my first video with Mary,years ago! I bought one of the Cloud Chaser jackets by Ruff Wear,on sale and i love it! It keeps my little working dog warm in the winter/rainy weather and not too hot in the summer. I love the jacket! It's thin enough not to add bulk! Hi,Mary i still love this great info about Oliver's service dog gear. I also did the same thing with the red leash for hands free walking where i can use my hand to give snap commands!! I chose red so people would see it better then black and red seems to be a good color for service dog gear! Plus red usually means "Stop" do not pet,think before petting for the most part. I found a red cool summer t-shirt at Dollarama,my dog where's this under her service vest for extra warmth and to highlight the service dog vest. Great video Mary!☺❤🐾

[@ilovezombies1994]

Both my aunts had the same condition so your vlogs mean a lot to me

[@olivermyhero5079]

Have you thought about getting a BLD harness

[@leotheservicedoggo4756]

The blue vest do you think you would sell it?

[@lysettemorgan9844]

how do you get the service dog stuff ahead of time or before you get the service dog.

[@feathersong5838]

You can get the supplies from several places. Amazon has a lot of great dog supplies. Chewy does too, and there are a lot of other great online stores. But I would suggest you get the dog first before you get any supplies.

[@jessicawasilesky4013]

Oh wow thanks for the harness link! We wanted to get our pup a Julius K9 but they are around $80!!! This one is basically the same thing but cheaper!

[@dawnmason9558]

Does Oliver wear his harness over his jacket or under? Also his harness does it have a seat belt attachment to clip him into the seat belts?

[@FlamingoFilmsify]

I know in the UK service dogs have to be tested and certificated to work as a service dog, like you can't just say your dog is one, I don't think you have mentioned it but did Ollie have to be tested to prove he would be a safe, good working dog, which he obviously is ! Also just wanted to say he is super cute and awesome so glad you are able to have him, hope he gets over this thing on his stomach.

[@Beautybyalexisxoxo]

I believe she received Ollie through a company that trains dogs from puppies to be service dogs and then they match the dog and the owner in need to each other. However I am not positive. Have a good day! 😊

[@thefreylife]

+Jess Reeks We explain more about the training and testing process in our Service Dog Q and A video

[@FlamingoFilmsify]

+The Frey Life Ok thank you. Ollie is an awesome service dog, hope is better now! Have a nice day !

[@LeslieW1923]

+The Frey Life ...Mary you seem SO sweet and like the type of person/friend anyone would be lucky to have. You're such an inspiration to me---and I'm sure to many more people. Thank you for making these videos and being the smile I often need in my day!! ☺️

[@soniachapman7774]

Assistance dogs in UK have to pass bronze, silver, gold good citizen tests and public access test but there is no certification for ADs in UK. I'm in the process of training my own pup and started bronze level.

[@kaiaquintana3056]

Mary you make me so happy I have a heart problem and you just encourage me to keep on going on with life and i'm only twelve years old.

[@cassim.9921]

I had no idea about the Pro Purchase program!!! =D I'm in the process of finishing up my dog's obedience and start working with a trainer to train for a service dog so this will come in so handy! thank you! also Thank you for the suggestion of the bridgeport harness!!! That's exactly what I'm looking for and so much more affordable compared to the $300 I was finding from others!

[@beckymerylheap3795]

Thanks you welcome lots of love you Tube all time

[@msmicky1457]

Thank you. This is the exact video I needed. The mobilty "saddle type harness" are the patches removable? Love the jacket. Most of the jackets are way too bulky! I wish they had matching Clodchaser jacket for me too! Lol! Oh ya I need boots too! Thank you so much

[@nathaliesantiago2087]

Oliver is so cute and funny

[@leeannebailey5729]

Have you thought about having an upholstery shop add clips to the straps on that one harness? It can be done inexpensively.

[@barbarafortin553]

i ADDED STRAPS AND HAD A SHOE PLACE AT THE MALL TO DO WHAT I COULDN'T! 10 years later i still have PRECIOUS vest.

[@TD-jn4tv]

Is Ollie a standard poodle? And are Peters sermon on a pod cast?

[@rsmartus]

your husband...you look like you are 12. God Bless.

[@sarabojd4724]

Ive always wondered where animals go when they need to pee/poo in the airport after long flights in between destinations. Did Ollie have a place to go?

[@charlieg3674]

Airports have potty spots with fake grass that you can usually stop off at

[@ammylover1]

I raise dogs for guide dogs for the blind !!

[@lilaltercation]

I do the same thing

[@catherinemccarthy9031]

I want to get into something like that, training and raising service dogs. How did you get into raising guide dogs?

[@OfficialCanineConnections]

I train service animal but i have a service animal myself

[@dawnmason9558]

@@OfficialCanineConnections where are you? I'm in UK & trainers are few & far apart.

[@OfficialCanineConnections]

@@dawnmason9558 Im in Australia no where close 😂😂

[@vivianaasaenz]

The little backpack that he used to wear when he was a puppy...Is it for sale?

[@hannaherrell2438]

this was so helpful for me im going to try and surprise my cousin with asbergers with a service dog and i love some of these harnesses and back pack type ones ill probably get her a standard harness and maybe a backpack for all her medicine that she needs to take so thanks for posting this its really helpful

[@coryzgoddess]

Just wanted to say hi to all three of you! I appreciate your videos and I too have a Service Dog (Chesster) he is actually my 2nd as my first one is home and retired because he started having seizures. I understand you showing Oliver's first backpack, Chesster is Medical Alert /Psychiatric Service Animal as was my retired one, but my first SD was about 20lbs terrier mix. People thought he was small and well Chesster is only 4.5lbs. The Vet cleared him for work. Basically his mother rejected him as a baby which stunted his growth. The backpack he wears now is the one my 1st service dog out grew at 3 months old! I do have videos of him on my channel but only as a puppy, and my First SD (TheStig),but he is Chesster Puddin on FaceBook. We just say He is a small Service Dog with a Big Job! (oh and not that you would ask being disabled yourself ,but I was just gonna share my disabilities with you since you & your husband share so much with the world. I have PTSD (or PTSI some people what to changeq the name) with Amnesia. In 2011 I lost all my memories back to my childhood, friends, family, school, work history, my husband and even our daughter! Lucky for me I have a wonderful daughter who is close to me and very mature, she understand I didn't mean to forget. Plus an Amazing husband that I am lucky he made me fall in love with twice in my life! So even though I may never get my memories back, I truly am grateful for all my new memories! Plus the help of my Service Dog (and my 1st one too) I am able to go out any have a more "normal" life minus the world not knowing proper service dog etiquette, but I do my best to pay it forward by educating. I feel like with you having a popular channel and other working teams. It is only helping the world realize we need these dogs, like medical equipment, but we love them and aren't hurting them. The love us or we wouldn't be bonded as teams!) Anyways Thanks for Eveything!

[@MegandtheMutts]

what size is ollies cloudchaser jacket? it fits very nice! i live in minnesota and have been looking for a good jacket

[@thefreylife]

Medium

[@remingtonzoe9643]

I was wondering which of the ruffwear boots are best for everyday work for a service dog. I have heard the summit trex are best but ive also heard they slip off super easy. Thanks!!

[@butterflynerd0078]

I like the gear you have! I just wanted to note that you have the ID on one of the vests... But service dog IDs are not required for service dogs, and can make it harder for others who don't have these IDs following after yours. I figure you probably know this, and I am in no way being critical of it. I just wanted to double check that you knew :)

[@NicoleSams614]

thank you so much for this. cant wait to get this stuff for my future service dog

[@jessicaeames8591]

How did the get the bridgeport harness used?

[@kericewadsworth7830]

Jessica Eames their out there, if another handler has a dog that becomes gear shy or retires they may sell the gear. Most handlers don't sell gear on eBay, let it go, or places like that to make sure they aren't giving it to a non legitimate team.

[@trishalovestein]

7:49 Oliver looks like he's ready for the beach XD

[@reiyashrestha4085]

Lol

[@l.a.maddogmaddin1672]

I'm new to your site. you both are great

[@former_discrepancies9398]

I love your videos! I'm in the process of getting a service dog (hopefully a golden-doodle) for my P.O.T.S. , EDS and other dysautonomia stuff.

[@craftgrrl14]

Emily Jones Me too! I just applied to a program and I really hope I get accepted. I know this particular program has trained service dogs for POTSies before, so I am feeling hopeful that they will help me.

[@samgames4021]

Oliver is so cute

[@Isnapldit]

do you have a video on exactly how you attached those service dog patches

[@davidcantalupo384]

This was the first freylife video I ever saw, I've been hooked since!!!!!

[@ipsurvivor]

Patches saying Service Dog are not necessary but of course one can use them... some people get confused when they don't see the Signage... That of course is on them and not on those who decided de to use the patch... What people often don't realize that a Service Dog wearing a patch and having "Certification" could be a fake Service Dog.... The Certification thing has been oversold by many trainers... who are not required either! Though training is necessary! Please understand that I know Oliver is 100% Legit... But the heart of ADA is the person who happens to have one or more disabilities and that's the first thing that makes him legit...

[@pucamisc]

I have a light mobility in training dog. I heard that a stiff handle puts torque or bad pressure or something when using forward pull momentum, is that true? She’s still about a year away from doing forward momentum.

[@danielleg.1084]

Púca Arts Yes but you don’t use the ridged handle for forward momentum. You use a pull strap for that.

[@pucamisc]

Danielle 1244 we use a harness form purple poodles and a fleece like guide handle

[@brunafavaro3981]

Oliver is extra cute with that ruffwear!

[@turtles9991]

Darwin loves his Cloud Chaser, so awesome just for our pet too!!

[@thefreylife]

+turtles9991 True Twins :)

[@avery__n1527]

+The Frey Life I have 2 black miniature poodles and they are the best!😄🐩🐩

[@missreb3lness834]

yes she's in training but only needs to carry things I'll look into ruffwear its just the small tanks for now and hope soon it be gone for good

[@thefreylife]

+rachel bodfield You may already know this, just throwing it out there, just to make sure the dog is 2 years old or older before beginning weight bearing or heavy backpack wearing (since the joints are not yet fully formed). I hope that your son will be able to be all done with the oxygen soon, and in the mean time, I hope you will be able to find a great option for a backpack that works! Hang in there! You keep on being the great Momma you are for your son :)

[@tiashyablackport4354]

How hard was it for you to get Ollie certified for public access? My family lives in Alberta and we are finding it almost impossible to certify our current dog for emotional support for my mom because he in not a puppy from an organization that they are started for day one on training.

[@animaladdiction9560]

Rodeo Girl in America you don't need certification to go places but esa do not have the right for public access.

[@princesssammie5721]

I'm hoping to get a service dog as a PSD for my PTSD and Depression. What's it like to have a standard poodle as your Service dog because that's the breed I'm looking at.

[@barbarafortin553]

I love your site of looking for your tested harnesses and vests etc. I almost got one from Amazon until I saw your blog and think I will change. I am on my 4th service dog. Your blog I just love and love your openness. Thank you!

[@brittney3667]

Thanks for directing me to this video. Is it the double strap model or single strap Bridgeport mobility harness?

[@thefreylife]

Oliver's is a double

[@debbieschlemmer2746]

Great video! Oliver has a very nice wardrobe. :-) Thanks for sharing, loved this. :-)

[@krystamyers4502]

Aww Just like my Service Dog Zimer Hes such a cutie The reason why I have a Service Dog is that I have Cysistic Fibrosis too!