Chloe G.

Perspective Poem

I Am a Service dog

I am a service dog in training

I wonder why people can’t pet me

I hear “ Sit! Stay” as my trainer trains me

I see trainers training the other service dogs

I want to help out

I am anxious

I pretend someone is reaching out to hold my leash for the first time

I feel my trainer softly stroking my silky fur

I touch my trainer with my tongue to show I love them

I understand I may not be ready yet

I say “ I’ll try my best to help”

I taste treats as I get something right

I dream of helping someone someday

I am happy