I MAY have a new guide dog?! (+ meeting puppy Gigi)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ต.ค. 2021
- Written on screen:
4:22 - write “He’s the dog they had me go outside with because he was “bored” walking in the kennel, so I think that was the issue the day before!”
4:32 - write “I think it was actually only 5…"
5:20 - “CORRECTION: I thought her name was Monet, it’s Manni! LOL French accent struggles…”
14:45 - write “JKJK… she totally had shown you but looks this adorable face again anyways!! Haha”
23:19 - write “This dog was being a damn fool about the car! Haha He has zero issues any other day, but he did exclusively want to sit at my feet, not in the trunk! LOL”
22:21 - Speech bubble above dog head that says “I DID IT!”
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Guide dog name reveal dropped on Patreon yesterday! patreon.com/mollyburke if you just can't wait! :D
Also, for clarity... when the guide dog trainers ask us to not compare out new dog to our old ones, they mean negatively. Finding the positive ways in which your new dog is like your previous guides is a really great thing to do because it can help you bond faster and feel more connected and open to them. When I ask you not to compare my new guide dog my previous two, it's the same thing. I'm asking you not to say you like one better than the other, one is cuter looking than the other, etc. but seeing the wonderful ways in which they are similar is encouraged! :)
They are all so beautiful, your previous guides and all the pups at Mira!
I have been watching and watching for this video!
That is my kind of dog!
yeah, like when you went to Mira and got Gallop and you talked about not looking for another Gypsy.
But then you keep talking about Gallop 2.0
"he's so sweet he's so loving" AS HE'S BITING YOUR ARM 😂😂😂
Animals grab hands and arms to hold on to people. I've seen hand raised foxes and wolves do the same thing. It's not biting, he doesn't want her to leave him. 😭❤️
Love bites ❤
My golden does this to me every time I come home. He’s just a lovin! Lol
My sd while off duty will literally walk up and shove someone’s entire hand down his throat. 🤣🤣🤣
Look some dogs just love the taste of delicious nutritious human flesh 😂 my dog does too but he’s so so so gentle that it basically just tickles!
This is like Harry Potter, the wand chooses the wizard. The dog chooses the human.
Very accurate description of how it usually works if you don't get prematched. My service dog also chose me and it's honestly the same for all service dog handlers I know that didn't get a prematch. A friend at first didn't want her dog at all, as she set her heart on another, but the dog chose her and there was no way the dog would work for someone else. Now they're an amazing team with an incredibly strong bond and she often says how lucky she was that her dog did not let go.
@@liesvandenplas8066 molly had a vwry similar experience with Gallop if I remember correctly
@@eeveefennecfox Calling the other person an "idiot" is incredibly rude. Just cause you're online doesn't mean you have the go ahead to insult people for no reason.
@@eeveefennecfox I think you missed the point of the comment…. Your dog can’t choose you if you are pre-matched. Neither of you get a say, you just show up and trainers say “after careful consideration of what we know of you, this dog is yours”. But if you don’t get pre-matched then it’s exactly like the wand choosing the wizard.
My mobility service dog chose me ❤️
The more I see of your guide dog series, even though I am not a blind woman, it has shown me how helpful service dogs can be to people of disabilities of all kinds. I will be looking into getting one for my mobility issues as soon as I can. Thank you for sharing Molly. I didn't know how many resources there were out there for disabled people and service animals is one avenue I wouldn't have gone down without your channel. I hope you and the new pup are doing very well
If you’re in the US you can self train too!
I was thinking this same thing. I had brain surgery last year for a condition that has left me disabled. My balance is horrible and falling in any capacity that could injure my head is potentially fatal. Some days I'm okay, but I also know my condition has the potential to get much worse, and having a service dog could be huge for me
@@evalynn1863 Definitely and self training leaves rooms for customization you can train in a preferred language and preferred tasks
Yes, service dogs can be very helpful. But do realise that they are also a dog. They need all the dog things a normal dog does + extra training (even if you get a pre trained one). They require time and energy. And they are always by your side, in times you really need their help, but also in times when you need them less and having a dog with you is a bit more inconvenient (space constraints, less accessible areas, discrimination etc).
Just something I think every service dog owner should be aware of before they decide to take a service dog. Because it is overlooked sometimes. Best of luck with whatever choice you make!
@@laartje24 I agree in the UK they are called Assistance dogs. I have an assistance dog in training and it really is a lot of work, even more so if you owner-train them.
My dog also has a trainer that he sees, this costs me £45/hour, that's $61/hour, that price is actually classified as cheap as most other trainers cost between £60-80 an hour. Not only do you have to train your dog but also train yourself, especially with guide and mobility tasks there are specific ways in how to work with your dog so that you don't cause harm to your dog.
I have to train him every day and keep up to date with where he is at with each individual task and have to note down any issues that come up and focus on them.
The training required to pass a public access test is actually quite a lot and takes a lot of time if you owner train.
Not to mention you have to pay for vet bills (Jabs and annual checks included, especially if they are doing guide/mobility work to check that their joints are doing well),
Food also can cost quite a lot, especially for a larger dog (the larger the dog the more food the dog needs) and mobility and guide tasks usually require larger dogs. I currently spend £39/month which is $53/month on food alone.
On top of all this they are dogs after all, they need daily walks in order to burn off all that energy, especially for high energy working breeds, if you can't do that yourself then you have the added costs of dog walkers, my local dog walkers charge around £10/hour which is $13/hour.
they also need play time and relax time / off duty time.
If you don't have the time and the money then it can become a nightmare and you'll end up with an average pet dog instead of an assistance/service dog.
Note: I also agree, you will get challenged when entering buildings on a regular basis, you will get people look at you and ask you questions on a daily basis, you will also have a lot of attention drawn to you even if you don't want that attention. Not to mention how many children will run up to you and will want to pet your dog.
Because of these factors quite often doctors in the UK will not recommend an assistance/service dog to you. I myself brought up the idea to my therapist whom agreed that it would help me due to my circumstances, but my doctor refused to give a note for it and referred me to more therapy sessions instead.
Mack is exactly how my last service dog was!!! Vest on, super calm and focused. Vest off, normal dog. For me, it’s what I needed though because with my ptsd it distracted me and I couldn’t focus on negative thoughts. He kept my mind distracted
❤
Same with my service dog! She’s a whole different dog!!
That’s awesome!
Yup, he will be the right dog for someone else.
I have ptsd and am wanting to get a service dog, any recommendations on how to go about this?
I thought you accidentally left the dog's name in and it was O-t-t-o and then realized you were definitely telling him "auto" to get him in the car. I really thought I cracked the case for a second there
I thought that too
Lol, so did several dozen other people in the comments.
@Dan Sgambelluri Cpt. Obvious
Aw dang! 😂 I thought I did too! Can't believe I didn't realize it was auto until I read your comment haha!!
Oh hey Jenny!! 😂 Glad to see you’re invested in the mystery too
Glad you found a better match! As a service dog user myself: dominance theory is actually pretty outdated and has been debunked. There's no inherent drawbacks to letting a service or guide dog sleep on the 'same level' as you except for personal preference and logistics. They aren't going to start seeing you as inferior or anything.
Plus, dogs are very smart and capable of learning context. This means they can learn when it is okay to get on the furniture and when it is not allowed, such as when you are at home vs at a hotel. Skilled trainers can teach them contextual contingencies, like “you can only jump up on the bed to wake me up from a PTSD nightmare” or “you can sleep on the bed, but if you jump off you shouldn’t get back up unless invited to do so so you don’t interrupt my sleep”.
It doesn’t have to be all or nothing, and training in absolutes this way undermines the intelligence of the dog. We owe it to them to teach them presuming competence.
This! Thank you for saying this!
Thank you! That was the one part of the video that made me shake my head a little.
100%!!!!
Completely agree with you!
yes!
I totally love the idea that Gallop OG picked out his spiritual successor for you... Like he's sending his energy out into the universe and was like I want this one to be my little brother! 👍❤️
*Molly takes a highly trained guide dog*
Also Molly:
-Hey! He knows how to give TWO paws!
I’m so glad you sent MicMac back. I was worried that you would get stuck with him. He’s very cute and a good working dog but way to hyper when he’s not working. You give off very calm energy. This dog you got is the one I feel is for you. I hope you get to keep 2.0 ❤️ he matches your vibes and energy and what you are looking for.
I was thinking the same thing, he was very high energy. My dog is very similar and I love him for it, but Molly is extremely chill and he truly didn't seem like the best match. I'm hopeful about Gallop 2.0 😂❤️❤️
Yeah Micmac seems like he’d be way better suited to a household with several people where someone’s always ready and prepared to play and engage with him.
This dog loves you so much
I do have to admit that I feel in love with that dog cause he was cute. But I understand that what matters is that Molly finds the best match for her. I hope it works out with Gallop 2.0.
I wish he had gotten a full night to see how he settled though. I feel like she settled for the choice they know will be good instead of having some fun and seeing how it would go. I have a feeling they always intended for her to switch to G2.
My concern is that G2 isn't emotionally healthy because when he eventually doesn't act like gallop she's going be upset with him.
I hope micmac finds his right person who matches his personality too. what a cute little ball of fluff that one was.
I think sometimes a contrasting personality works best. Like Molly said she's very uptight and that's why she needs a chill dog, but someone who was down or had low energy might work best with a really enthusiastic dog because that enthusiasm can be catching.
if nobody said this to you today: YOU ARE AMAZING! you’ve literally helped me so much with everything, I hope everything best for you!
Aw, thank you!!
That's so sweet, Liepa. You're pretty amazing yourself. ❤️
@@kristavaillancourt6313 thank you!
I felt bad in the beginning when they were saying that dog had too much energy. He’s just excited to be with them and staying the night with them. I’m sure after a few days with Molly that he would calm down
True, but I think they just meant it wouldn’t be a good fit for them, where they were at in life. I’m sure MicMac found a lovely Hooman 😊😊
OMG I love both dogs in this video. Mac is just bouncing around like "It finally happened! I finally have my hooman!" Gallop 2.0 was so much chiller, but also so adorable! Like "I will cherish this hooman. I will never let her out of my sight." (Especially in the car scene!) Too cute! I cannot!
The dominance thing about the bed is a very common mistake. I’m saddened that they taught you that but either way, the dog is trained to do what he needs to and that’s what matters
Love watching! :)
I leave for training on 10/17 and return home on 10/29. Feeling all the butterflies, and excitement about meeting my Guide #3. Congrats on your new guide!
OMG so exciting!! Sending good vibes your way!! Good luck
Good luck in class! I hope you get a wonderful new dog! i'm sure you will! :)
How exciting! Wishing you all the best, off to new adventures with your new Guide.
I felt kinda bad for MicMac. He was so happy and loving… I wouldn’t have the courage to send a dog that loves me that much away.
It’s tough but you have to think about it like this - molly needs a dog for very specific reasons. Her dog isn’t her pet
These dogs are going to get the best care no matter who they end up with. It's not a game of cuteness she is putting her life in their hands. A dog like MicMac loves everyone, he'll be fine.
That dog would love anyone with that intensity, let's be honest
Gigi is going to be HUGE! Especially if shes only a puppy now.
I know!!!! hahah She's a big baby!
@@MollyBurkeOfficial I'm entirely shocked you even held her being I know you are only short like I am. Not that I'm looking, so there would be no chance I would end up with her, but I hope she ends up in mobility training if she doesn't make it guiding. Puppy her would definitely pull you down.
@@DesMowadeng ✋ STOP. It isn’t your business or your place to give advice.
@@opalmarie8466 how is saying a puppy is going to be huge and being shocked Molly held her for so long giving advice. Plus saying if Gigi doesn't get into guiding I hope she gets into mobility. NONE of that is advice it's a conversation with possible hopes for a dogs future based on what I saw in her from the video. It's not like what I say in a TH-cam comment is going to influence a dog that isn't reading the comments or a random internet comment going to influence what the school does with her in training. AND on TH-cam why do you feel you have a place to tell me to stop doing anything?
@@opalmarie8466 I know I'm not involved but oh my god you're so condescending. Way to ruin the conversation. Hand emoji to try and be a stop sign too, just pathetic. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all
I can't help but notice this new boy keeps bowing to you and that's a huge sign of comfort and love already and it makes me so happy for the both of you. That immediate bond is so special
I was very spoiled when matched with my first service dog at 18. I can confidently say that he picked me. All the trainers and the rest of the people in my class saw it. I've had pet dogs all my life, but this was something else. He worked with others in the class and I worked with other dogs, but anytime we were together it felt perfect. I can remember doing laps around the training room and any time we passed a trainer, he would hug a bit closer to my side and look at them like "I got this. We're good". He also had this quirk about him that happened from day one. When he was in a down under the table during dinner or lecture, he'd paw at me until I held his hand. He did it all 12 years I had him, all through HS and college. He couldn't relax under the desk unless he knew where I was. If I got up while he was dozing to present in front of the class, he'd wake up and march to the front to lay at my feet. He had such a wise old soul. I don't think I'll ever have another dog like him. My current SD is the opposite. Very chill boy, but is young at heart. Both are wonderful in their own right. The bond of an SD team is like nothing else. Somehow this intelligent, furry creature becomes an extension of yourself in a way that's hard to describe.
The "wait in your rooms to find out if you are getting a different dog" thing feels like a reality show or something! Like The Circle but with dogs!
When she was talking about possible name changes for Polly I started crying. My name’s Molly and my best friend was Lolly. I’m not blind, but she was my doggo from 2 years old to 15 and I don’t think i could have handled Molly and Lolly on this channel
"He's so loving-" *MOnch*
fr though he is adorable
Omg McMac is too cute. He would be great for the right person. Someone who wants a really fun, energetic dog or has a family would be able to really enjoy the dog when he’s off harness. Like I could see him with someone who has kids who could play and be a release for the energy when he’s off harness. But for someone who lives in an apartment and travels a lot and has a lower energy level than that dog, it’s not the perfect match. He’s lovely and beautiful and will be perfect for the right person. I can’t wait to see the rest of this one. ☺️
I definitely thought his name was Big Mac (like the hamburger) at first. 😂
@@katherinemurphy2762 same
Yeah, I think he needs a yard and a kid or two.
My thoughts exactly. MicMac needs a family who wants their guide dog to also be a pet, in a sense. He'd be amazing for someone with kids
This is literally the exact perfect timing: I just came home after a long day of work and opened TH-cam to relax, only to see that this was uploaded 12 minutes ago; thank you for all of the content and education Molly, much love
Last Episode: *Shows cropped footage of Molly walking a dog with voice overlay "this is the dog Molly ended up with"*
This Episode: *Shows exact same footage, just uncropped*
Molly: Will I keep him? Find out the next episode.
Lol
I think Gigi is adorable and that's high praise from a strictly cat person. Gallup 2.0 is handsome and very loving and would be a great match for you. I love following your adventures, Molly and Momma Bee.
Miss Molly, as someone who has had a lot of family dogs in my life, (I know not the same) my last dog passed away on Halloween 2020 and I was dead set on not getting another dog however, I had a precious little boy quite literally drop into my lap. I now love this boy so much more then I've ever thought possible. I firmly believe you get what you need everytime. So I get your whole thing about getting the dog you need even if its not what what you wanted.
My dad got a dog that I didn't really want; long story short I ended up being the primary caregiver for the dog and now he is my baby. I feel like we are soulmates!
Molly knows all that very well. She's had Gypsy, her first guide dog, who passed away. And she's had the hardest time trying to accept Gallop at the Mira foundation.
When gallop meets the new pupper they're gonna be spiderman memeing each other
I expected you to go with Polly but I'm glad you and the trainers are considering your needs as well as where the dog would thrive.
I also really liked how you brought up that what you want as far as looks/breed/gender is the bottom of the list of what matters as far as what you need and want in a guide dog.
If the dog is put in an environment where they aren't happy, they won't be a good guide dog. It's about finding the right match for the blind person, and for the dog!
@@MollyBurkeOfficial Question, if you don't mind, they must have known before you "trialed" her that Polly wasn't a city gal and wouldn't be a good fit based on environment. Given that, why did they bother having you try her out? Was it just to give you a range of dogs to test out or were they thinking that you guys may "click" so well it would be worth having Polly go outside her environmental comfort zone?
Molly, as a professional dog trainer and vet student: the thing about showing the dog you're the "dominant" one and not letting them on the bed is actually very untrue. Research dominance theory. It's already been scientifically proven that it's incorrect and dogs don't see us as "alphas" at all. That's just a very old theory that unfortunately people still use a lot. However of course it does make sense not to teach guide dogs to be on furniture for various other reasons including the other one you mentioned.😉
I was just about to comment this! There is a difference between being assertive and being dominant. Perhaps Molly picked this up somewhere else or it was a bad translation because I don't think a guide dog school would use this language
@@arwilk Perhaps they did teach it in the past. She got Gyspy 14 years ago and people still used those terms a lot back then. 🤷🏼♀️
I would be interested in what training techniques you recommend as someone looking to get a new dog.
True!
“research dominance theory” is not particularly informative - I’d love to see the sources, as well as the sources for it being incorrect. Different things work for different dogs.
Molly: "This is mini-gallop. He's very sweet"
M.G. **sneezes sweetly**
Also Molly….don’t compare Gallop, with this new pup! “Gallop 2.0” 🤷🏼♀️
@@lrobin963 it's just a temporary nickname because they're similar in appearance. From what I've seen on other videos, she doesn't expect pupper to be Gallop 😊
This guy dog series is like watching and waiting for your favorite TV series to air. Exactly at 3:30 I’m waiting and waiting for it to pop up LOL. Hey to the Patreon squad doing the same thing!!! ❤️🔥
I know right!!
It so is, that's exactly what I was thinking! Lol
I've been sitting the whole day today, waiting for the new video. South Africa is waaaay ahead of US and Canada, but I am so anxious about the new guid!
This series and Zack George training Chop are literally the only things keeping me sane right now... Not often that I'm checking my phone for updates on Tuesdays and Fridays 😅
Oh my goodness SAME
Haha in the same camp
Unpopular opinion
Zach george isn't as good of a trainer as he says he is and was way better before TH-cam theatrics
@@ConstellationNails I really enjoy watching, and he's taught me plenty that's worked great with my regular foster dogs. He's not perfect, but very enjoyable to watch for me!
I'm watching those both too!
2.0 is absolutely adorable and seems like a great match... I'm curious to see if you end up with him or with a different dog. Thanks for sharing your journey with us - I'm learning a lot ! 🥰
13:50 Dominance theory has been looong debunked.
1. There's nothing wrong with not letting a dog on the furniture. You can choose to not allow your dog on your bed for more comfortable sleeping, or you might want to avoid having hair on the couch. Maybe you want your home to feel more comfortable for guests. Maybe it's just a preference, no specific reason. All perfectly valid.
But to think that no furniture will somehow translate into exerting "dominance" or show that you're "on a different level" is just silly.
2. I understand this seems like an innoncent enough couple of sentences, but dominance theory is what leads people to use harmful methods, so please, for the sake of dogs, let's stop perpetuating this lie.
3. It can still be a good idea to not let the dog on the bed (initially or forever) in order to set boundaries. Especially when a dog is new to one's home it's important to create a set of "house rules" that make happy co-existing possible. Letting your dog in your bed is also completely fine.
Again, not here to judge anything Molly or other dog owners do, I just hope we can FINALLY let that bs theory go.
Can't post links, so if you're interested:
- The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behaviour (AVSAB) has a Dominance Position Statement on their site,
- The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) has a great article titled Dominance and Dog Training
(edited typo, clarified sentence)
THANK YOU!!
Yes! Thank you for sharing this information.
Can easily be fixed by having a request position, where the dog requests to get up with a paw up or similiar
No need for dominance, but can help establish boundaries if you're going to other houses with furniture
It is true that dominance theory is false. However, dogs can learn respect. Not letting you dog walk all over you teaches them to respect your space and boundaries. Being allowed on furniture should be a privilege dogs earn by being respectful
Dominance theory might not be a thing but I’m fully on the bottom of my house pack (2 dogs, 2 humans). I did all the training with my dog. She is difficult to motivate. Pets don’t, treats don’t, toys don’t. She straight up doesn’t care. She barely listens to me. My husband who did barely any of the training? She listens perfectly to him. Honestly, the betrayal!
What a gorgeous puppy! He's so happy! Can't wait to dive into the rest of this video!
Congratulations Molly! I’m excited to see the bond you will build with him over the years.
My over excitement is literally bursting right now. I just started watching that can't wait to find out Molly's new guide dog.
Girl I have been WAITING for this!! So excited!
OMG. Mac reminds me so much of my first guide Dog, Wilson. Harness on... totally calm. Off, and he was such a ball of hyper energy. I used to joke that he kept his brains in the harness. Loved him to bits, though. Wilson was an 80 lb chocolate labrador. Though, he also wasn't the dog I was originally assigned. Nor was he the dog I set my heart on. He was, however, the right dog for me at that point in my life. Now, he'd be too much, but then he was perfect.
I’m in the process of getting a mobility service dog. It’s a bit overwhelming; glad I found your videos. Very helpful.
I'm so happy for you! and a while back I commented about how as a recently disabled teen you are one of my biggest inspirations and you still are!
Molly, this has been very educational and I really appreciate that you took all of us with you to see what happens. Thank you!!!
This is so exciting!! I love the big puppy energy on the Saint-Pierre😂
Gigi being like "OK, I met y'all, I'm gonna go BYE!"
This melted my heart.
I love it! So excited for all of you!! Following you for many years and I know how important a guide dog is!
This is absolutely so amazing. Since I’m going to Mira in 2022 to get my first guy dog this is an amazing experience to watch. It’s making me really really excited.
omg! you are the one who she ended up having classes with right?
@@Shaowraven2266 yes lmao
I genuinely can't fathom how this place affords to train these dogs and pay their staff. And they obviously have a lot of staff if they have a full time chef.
If it's 40k for one dog, and they have at least one litter at any given time, the constant donations would have to be massive in not only in frequency, but also in the amount per donation. And I imagine the average person who is not associated with or knows someone who is disabled, is probably not donating. And those who are associated with or know a disabled person, are often in a lower income bracket and can't afford to donate.
I gotta know the logistics here. How are they affording it? Do the employees live on property and that's part of their pay? Does the government give them massive grants? Inquiring minds want to know.
I'm in love with Gigi! She's gonna do so well as a future guide dog for someone and it's so cool that we got to see her! :D
This is one of my fav series I’ve watched on TH-cam. Thanks for all the great info Molly!! Wishing you the best for you and your new pupper, whoever they are! ❤️❤️
Absolutely Beautiful Molly. Each episode almost makes me tear up. Thank you so much for taking us on this journey
Which dog did you think I'd end up with?! Are you surprised with the ones I got in this video?! :)
He’s so adorable. Fun fact I’ve puppy raised and done task training for psych service dogs and the program I volunteer for lets the dogs on furniture so they will be able to task during a medical episode even if it’s on furniture. However we do have a lot of boundaries training and I totally understand the delicate balance between being the one In charge and creating a relationship. Btw if Molly didn’t have this series I’d be questioning if that was even a new dog lol 😂
Going through a tough time right now and your videos are reminding me to stay positive! So glad you exist!
Stay strong, love
This series is wonderful, I've been loving this so far ❤️ it's nice to see how things work over there, I don't really know a lot about these things so it's super interesting seeing this from your perspective. Wish you and the new pup the best 🥰
Awww I was hoping for polly! Totally respectable for the trainers to have final say though, they know the pups best I guess! This must be equally fun and stressful! A lot to…handle lol. Thanks for bringing us with you molly!
Can't wait to see if this is the one!!! He is so cute but honestly all the dogs there are cute! Best wishes for you and the new doggo!!!
Molly you have helped me sooo much over the year so thank you for being here and showing us your life
i’m so happy for you, and to watch you start this new chapter
I really hope you get matched with Gallop 2.0. Your demeanor changed so drastically between Mac and Gallop 2.0 in the best way. You just seemed so relaxed and happy once you got him. Both dogs are amazing though! Thank you for making this wonderful series! 💕
I get so excited every time you upload a new episode of this series!
Hope you got the dog that you are most comfortable with, glad all of your training is going well and Gallop 2.0 is absolutely adorable btw
The dominant based theory about not letting dogs on the bed is not backed by science, just so you know. There's a lot of information about this available online for anyone who would like to learn more. I'd recommend authors like Patricia McConnell and Jon Bradshaw (his book Dog Sense is amazing).
I was looking for this comment. It is a shame that Molly was taught this. The idea of needing to dominate a dog so often gets in the way of building a mutual bond.
I'm glad to see this comment. There's nothing wrong with not allowing dogs on the bed or couch (to each their own I guess - my bed is theirs too!) but for this to be the reason is sad and not science based.
@@PurpleDog06 Yes, I completely agree. It's understandable to not want an animal with feet that touch many (dirty) surfaces to be on your bed or furniture. However, it has nothing to do with dominance because dogs are not trying to dominate their humans by getting in the bed or on the couch. The same is true for things like going through the door first... it means nothing to them, it does not make them feel like they have gained power over you and if you really dont want them going out the door before you (again, understandable to prevent escapes) it's pretty easy to teach them to wait using positive reinforcement lol.
@@bealeigh7147 It's a shame that she was misinformed and an even bigger shame that she is spreading this type of message to an audience of MILLIONS!!
@@Aitherea I agree! It's important to understand canine behaviour. I thankfully have learnt since I first owned dogs but it's unreal the damage perceiving a dog to be dominant can do to your bond. You look for control over understanding.
Omg I literally just searched for Molly's channel to see if there was any updates 🤣
Me too!!
Join patreon!!! We met pupper and learned his name!
Good timing!
The dog's name is Riley. The trainer said it at the car
@@twildabuckingham I listened to that part a few times, and I think the trainer is actually telling the dog "allez!" which means "go" or "go ahead" in French.
Prayers for you to have a new dog! I will wait even though I cannot wait! I am excited for you Molly! I can't wait to see what a wonderful new chapter your new dog will bring!
I haven’t ever had an experience with guide dogs but it’s so interesting to know the dogs switch between harness and non-harnessed like that! I’ve never had to think about these things but I’m glad you’re sharing your experience because it gives me so much more insight into how service dogs are and how matching a new dog to you works
I'm loving this series, and as a sighted person, it's been really informative as ive never thought about how much goes into the process of training these guide dogs and matching them with their owners. I can't wait to see if you end up with Gallop 2.0! it's funny in some ways he looks so similar, but you can notice his little unique differences too, like his fluffier tail, and his ears sit in a floppier position on the side of his head than Gallops do.
Awww Gigi is too cute! It's so exciting to get to see her!
Molly I’ve been enjoying this series so much! Thank you for bringing us along.
Sooooo exciting! Never clicked so fast!! Wow I would love to work somewhere like Mira this is so fun to see this journey!
thank you for saying that about the looks of a dog. I’m a trainer and see so many cases where someone got a breed because of the way they look and then cannot give them what they need. good for you for being able to look past that!
Agreed. Unfortainly Black dog syndrome is a phenomenon in which black dogs are passed over for adoption in favor of lighter-colored animals. Animal shelters often use the term BBD, (Big Black Dog)
I am really enjoying this series, specifically learning all about the guide dog school. Being from the United States I’ve noticed that your school is very different however it seems much more thorough and way better food.
I’ve been loving this series! Thank you so much for sharing. It’s been awesome learning about guide dogs, their training, etc.
Clicked SO FAST
Edit: My dog looks at my judgingly from the foot of the bed as I'm giggling by the cuteness of the pup in the intro clip. His energy reminds me of my own dog..
I love his fluffy tail!!! Can’t wait for next episode to know for sure he’s yours.
One minute... I've never been this early lol. Hi Molly! I can't wait for everyone outside of patreon to meet your lovely new guide dog!!! (I already have on there and I love them already!)
I’m so happy for you Molly. I’ve been watching your channel for years and have enjoyed watching you and your dogs grow up! I bet this process is exhausting. Hang in there!
I really enjoyed this one! Those two dogs were gorgeous. I cant wait to see who you get . It's so exciting and its wonderful seeing your excitement. These animals are just incredible. Mira is a remarkable institution.
Omg! How exciting!! Love of love from the UK! Ps- my 2 year old is obsessed with watching your channel!! She makes me put you on the tv in the front room 🤣 ❤️❤️
I'm so excited! Best wishes! I hope you're doing fine with your new pup! 🥰✨
Edit: The dog looks so adorable! 😍
I've been watching your videos for a couple years already. But I'm amazed at how absolutely invested I've become in this guide dog training series. I've been checking for updates all the time and now I can't wait for the next one! The first dog was certainly adorable. But he's an exploding fluff rocket lol. I can see why he could way too much indeed, particularly in a city! The second one thouhg, oh my gosh, felt both happy and sad at the same time, because he's basically Gallop … who btw I became as attached to as so many viewers lol
Oh my god the beginning, ahh I wanted to snuggle him so bad 🥰 he was such a cute little bear.
& I love the new pupper he seems so kind and sweet (hope he stays!!)
🥰 I've been looking into service dogs so I've been loving this series ❤️
It was interesting hearing you talk about not letting the dogs on the furniture from a dominance view. As a dog trainer myself, the dominance theory is something i steer my clients away from since it was debunked quite a while ago. Obviously I understand not having service dogs on the furniture from a safety perspective and new owner perspective, like you said. I'm just wondering if that dominance view something that MIRA uses in their training? Or if its something you've picked up from other experiences?
I'm loving this series btw, getting all the behind the scenes is fascinating!
Molly this has been so much fun watching this journey!!! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much for bringing us along on your guide dog journey!
Just a little note, the dominance theory for dogs was disproven years ago
I would have liked to see walking with the dog at a *normal pace* (not sped up). I’m super interested in how they guide, so it was a little tough to follow being so fast. (I even slowed the speed of the video on my end) But I’m loving the series and am excited every time a new one drops! 💜
I was someone who left without a guide dog who went to a school that prematched. It didn't feel right, I knew in my heart that dog wasn't right for me. I can honestly say it was one of the hardest things I've had to do, was to give up that dog. It's something that isn't talked about enough, so thank you for talking about it.
your the best !!!! this series is so interesting!!! i have learnt so much even i’m not blind! i love to see the behind the scenes of the training!!! u have let me see the light of the world, so thankful for u, love u molly😘
It sounds so great that your school is such a collaborative experience.
It's amazing! I'm so lucky!!
I'm so glad I found you through Dr. Mike, you are so amazing!
He’s gorgeous, and he brings a beaming smile to your face
I have been excited for this video foreverrrrr
It's so interesting how so many people want dogs that match their energy levels(probably more important for service dogs and their owners). As much as I loved my low energy dogs that matched my own low energy, I somehow ended up with a much stronger bond with my high energy dog. It's definitely not the same, though, bc my dogs have all been just pets with basic training lol 😄 I'm thankful Molly has shared this experience with us! And GIGI IS SO ADORABLE I LOVE HER 😍😍😍
I'm quite sure you will probably keep gallop 2.0 but I was so disappointed because McMac was so loving toward you and so beautiful and I did like him because he was able to switch from a regular playful happy puppy to a working dog so that shows a great sign of obedience and loyalty. In the end I'm sure that we're going to love your new friend and companion no matter which one you pick.
Molly this video made me so happy! I'm so excited for you and your new pup!! This series has been so educational too. Thank you for sharing!
Wow, what a journey, I have a feeling you put out the video fast because there’s a lot more videos to come… aka the switch, but you two look like you can become very good companions! Can’t wait to see the next episode ❤️
I’m so excited for you Molly