Most people don't know this but for years now, I've been working with parents who have lost a child. It has taken a toll so I have had to take a step back for now. But I still want to help others in some way so I decided to use my puppy Mackenzie and put her to good use. She is every bit a working dog and for the life of me, i had to come up with something to direct her ablities and make her focus. This dog had to have a job.
There is a nursing home that is very dear to me. My mother had alzheimer's, was blind, had a five way by pass. I became unable to take care of her properly because she couldn't be left unattended for a second, and my children needed me at their school functions etc. so she went to this private nursing home where eventually she passed away. Michael would go there with his youth group from church every wednesday night to play bingo with the residents and spend time with them so I couldn't think of a better place to begin. I thought maybe Mackenzie could bring some smiles to the residents if I got a better handle on her manners so we worked a lot harder. I guess the residents were expecting a little tiny poofy lap dog so when Mackenzie marched in looking like a werewolf, they were a bit nervous at first and now they know what to expect. She was a big hit and we have been invited back for a third visit. I'm presently training her to carry a basket so she can deliver some modest little Christmas presents to them.
There is a nursing home that is very dear to me. My mother had alzheimer's, was blind, had a five way by pass. I became unable to take care of her properly because she couldn't be left unattended for a second, and my children needed me at their school functions etc. so she went to this private nursing home where eventually she passed away. Michael would go there with his youth group from church every wednesday night to play bingo with the residents and spend time with them so I couldn't think of a better place to begin. I thought maybe Mackenzie could bring some smiles to the residents if I got a better handle on her manners so we worked a lot harder. I guess the residents were expecting a little tiny poofy lap dog so when Mackenzie marched in looking like a werewolf, they were a bit nervous at first and now they know what to expect. She was a big hit and we have been invited back for a third visit. I'm presently training her to carry a basket so she can deliver some modest little Christmas presents to them.
