Final In-Harness Walk with My Guide Dog… (very emotional)
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I'm Molly, a typical sushi, makeup, and fashion loving millennial girl who just so happens to be blind! I was diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa at just 4 years old and began public speaking at age 5. I started just doing motivational speaking, but now I make videos and even model! Even though I can’t see, I know that there are bright spots in everything we face. Let’s find them together. 💕
It’s time for all of us to say goodbye to our beloved friend, Gallop. Don’t worry, you will still see him, but no longer as my guide dog. This has been an emotional time in my life and I appreciate all of your love and support. If you want a sneak peek on my new guide dog before anyone else, (photo, name reveal, etc.) then join y Patreon - Patreon.com/mollyburke
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Were all here for you Molly we are all tearing up right now
I love you ❤️ Gallop you had best owner Molly
We love you gallop, it’s the end, but you were an amazing guide dog for molly and I wish you the best retirement with lots of cheese. XD
@@laurenschenck5355 what are you doing today
Gallop reminds me of the people who have a hard time retiring because they don't know how to keep busy! Here's to welcoming Gallop into a relaxing retirement!
That's very sweet, because it's a reminder that even though retirement can be hard, it is also an exciting time to learn and do new things (and relax)!
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He’s going to need a lot of doggy daycare!
Hoping this final walk gave you some peace and closure about any anxiety about Gallop’s retirement! When you took his harness off he looked like the proudest dog in the world. While I am very glad the circumstances are different from Gypsy’s I’m sure it was so hard with the decision being up to you this time. (I am a very indecisive person myself.) However Gallop certainly looks ready to relax and play to his heart’s content in his new retired life!
Yes!! That walk was a closure. Gallop is adorable, but not as a guide dog.
@@mariee.5912 He was an absolutely adorable guide dog however, his time to retire to has come. He gave 7 years of service to a little blind girl. Don't get confused.
Well said!! ❤️❤️❤️
Makes it feel better and easier I hope that Gallop is so excited to be just a dog, sniffa things, runt after toys and eat the whole cup, he will do fine.
@@xsargantxshaftx7997 I know how he was, I am referring to the present. Molly said it herself before. He was getting distracted by other things. If she goes out with him and he gets distracted it can be dangerous. I know Gallop is still loyal to Molly and he like working, but he would have to be retrained.
Oh Molly. Now I’m crying with you at work. Gallop was a fantastic guide for you. And this isn’t goodbye forever. He will have a wonderful life with your parents. Congratulations on the new dog and the new adventures you two will have together.❤️
I just want to point out that the likes on this are 444, I’m not sure if you know much about angel numbers or believe in it, but I’m starting to believe in them and 444 is all about support and guidance and protection - it just seems perfect under this particular video. Wishing molly incredible amounts of protection and guidance ❤️
I like that he’s like ‘No need to be sad mummy, I’m a dog of leisure now!’ 💕 (double pink heart emoji) I’m sorry you have to go through all of this.
Crying with you molly. Gallop has served you so well, he’s such a good boy! I know he will continue to be your biggest supporter the rest of his days 💚
I'm ugly crying and I'm obviously not Molly so I can only begin to imagine how she must feel ❤ I think maybe Gallop willingly put on his harness and then went out and got sidetracked on purpose to show Molly and all of us that he loves working and he is also ready for retirement
It's okay to cry. I'm crying and he hasn't been my eyes for the last 7 years. Gallop is awesome. The new dog won't be like Gallop but he or she will do their job in their own special way. Sending a warm virtual hug to provide you the strength to carry on.
Couldn't have said it better.
This was so eloquent yet to the point, I don’t think anyone could have said it better. ❤️
@Taylor N not in a million years. He is retiring from service and will be moving out of her apartment and permanently living out his retirement with her parents. She can’t keep an old guide and a new one in the same home, so him living with family is the next best thing.
I think it was absolutely the perfect last walk. It was wonderful that he acted like he just wanted to play. I hope it gave you clarity that it was the right thing to do. He is young enough to enjoy his retirement.
"Thanks for an amazing chapter" BRB crying my eyes out
This is sad to watch. R.i.p. Gallop, you made Molly's life better. You were in all our hearts.
This made me cry because it reminded me of the final walk we had with my mom's guide dog, Mitzy. She was retired in 2000 after she and my mom were in a horrific car accident that left her with severe PTSD. I can still remember how devastated I felt when her puppy trainer came to pick her up. She ended up passing away from kidney failure in 2007 at 11 years old, and my mom was able to receive her ashes. My mom never was able to get another guide dog after that.
I cannot possibly imagine all that you are feeling right now - a mix of excitement and nerves and sadness and gratitude. You are incredibly strong and we are all so grateful that you let us join you on your journey.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
I'm not crying... I'm bawling. Gallop thank you for taking care of Molly. And Molly we look forward to a new chapter with a new guide dog.
So sorry Molly! Happy you’re getting a new guide dog but sad you’re retiring Gallop. In all of your older videos, he always has this 100% business mood to him but you can definitely feel a change and it’s so clear that you made the right choice for Gallop!
Gallop doesn't have a care in the world, he's just chillin'. He's like "I'm done working, I sleep now"
I have an old lab and she loves to sleep 😂
Here for memories All of us know molly needs time Rest In Peace ! Gallop❤😭😭😭❤️❤️
Why was I crying when you started . I just wanted to thank you for always being so positive I recently got a guide dog and I'm loving it
Can't even begin to imagine how this feels. Gallop is such a good boy, he's done a great job for you and is obviously filled with so much love
Molly, my own service/guide dog is 7 years old and as somebody that trains my own dogs I am having to start prepping for her retirement. It has been painful but watching your videos have made it less scary for me, I am still terrified that my successor will not live up to her as my first. Especially since like Gallop she will be moving into my parent's home. I am glad you had so many good years with him and thank you for sharing this with us.
Oh, @alexbutler, good luck. I'm sure it will work out, Just know, even though they're working dogs, they are first humans' best friends. You luv, they luv. You just gotta give it time. Or maybe you guys will just click right off the bat. 😊😷💉🌻🎃🕸🕷
@@nyclady27 The fact that my dog is easily my best friend is a large part of the pain. I have human friends and my immediate family is supportive, but she has been by my side through literally everything. Logically I know we will come around and that as training progresses we will fall into step with each other. I think it is only natural to have these fears, and I am not sure where I would be if Molly weren't here helping me see it is not the end of the world.
@@AmaterasuAlphaWolf I can't imagine the pain. I know how it feels losing a dog, but having to give up one who is fully an emotional and physical extension of one's self is inconceivable. I'm glad Molly was able to quell some of your fears. That is what's so endearing about her. She may be rallying for the blind community but her spirit of humanity overflows to all of us. She is quite an asset to our world.
Good luck with your transition. It appears guide dog owners have an option to keep the retiree in the family. I think that's wonderful and it must fill a tiny bit of the void you feel when it comes time for them to get to be dogs again. 😊🌻 ☮
@@nyclady27 Yeah, at the moment it is not looking like it is an immediate concern. She seems to be coming back to the swing of things but as I said she is 7 years old, and it takes 2 years to train a service dog. The main peace I do take is that I am in and out of my parent's house every other week, so I won't be saying good bye in any sense but the relationship will be different. The main reason she is not staying is because my shoebox of an apartment is simply too small for 2 dogs.
I absolutely agree, I tend to refer to my vision as shenanigans because I am not blind but none of my eye doctors have made it clear as to the best language to use in regards to it, all I truly know is it is disabling. But that is a more recent development, her message is an important one that I think many can understand without that background. Certainly she is a refreshing breath of fresh air when you see so much toxicity in the world.
I actually know people with service dogs for other disabilities and the choice of keeping the dog in the family is often one that is extended to program recipients. My situation is different from that as the needs I have are much more unique, my vision means I don't qualify for any of the other programs as I cannot see to protect my dog from harm but I am in limbo with my vision so that I either lack access to the resources to finish my qualifications for a guide dog or I simply do not qualify because I have too much useful vision. Working with my first dog I have realized I do actually enjoy the process of training my dog, we have even worked on the trick dog titles because it is fun and I have an interest in spending our spare time on some sports. Which I do worry is something I would have to not do if I got a program dog, as I do know some are quite strict on what their dogs can and cannot do. Training my own would mean the dog is 100% mine like any pet or sport dog, but trained in tasks to mitigate my multiple disabilities.
I am sorry about the long rambling, I have been feeling very emotional about this lately with other frustrations regarding my help complicating matters.
My guide dog is ten and still working very happily. I am training a one year old now. I was a trainer before I lost my vision. I don’t always agree with retiring a dog who isn’t losing physical strength. As a trainer, I continually retrain dogs that are losing skill because of lack of use etc. I would always try retraining first. That is not a criticism of Molly’s decision, I don’t know her circumstances, but I’ve never “lost” a guide dog who wasn’t ill. I’ve always been able to retrain and get back their love of their job. etc. So I’m mentioning it because if people are giving up on a younger dog that’s salvageable, it’s a huge waste. There are so many people who need them. Your blind dog school can help you get a trainer that knows how.
Gallop you were a good guide dog. Happy Retirement to you. Molly, I can’t imagine how hard it is to retire a guide dog as I will be working my first dog, next year hopefully. Best of luck, as you start your new journey with your new guide dog.
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Wishing you all the best💕
Wow this is such a mix of emotions. I’m so glad gallop was helped you for all these years, but I am sure I’ll be crying watching his last time guiding you 😭😭. Hope for the best retirement possible for gallop. We all love you molly and gallop xx
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As you took the harness off for the last time and hugged him, I started ugly crying. Gallop has been such an amazing partner for you, and we all love him. Thank you for sharing so much of your journey with us, and I’m excited to see what the future holds for you!
The story about Gallop seeing Molly from a block away and running to her made my tears go from a steady rain to a torrential downpour.😭😭😭😂😭💗💗
Same that absolutely broke me. Seeing Molly cry made me cry. 😢
Then at the end when she knelt down and talked to him 😢🥺 that downpour added in a hail storm 😭😭
@Eeve’s Junkyard IKR?!🤧
@Julia Runn Right? Game over.😭
Same it's so sad but we just got to remember that he has had an amazing career and will enjoy playing all day
There was so many tears whilst I tried to type this so apologies there but this was such a delightful video and I loved the whole thing, what a wonderful adventure you got to have and share with gallop.
I feel your pain, Molly. I had to let my 17.5yr old baby go to sleep last Wednesday. The hardest, most painful thing I hope to ever experience. Best of luck and new memories with your new guide dog and to Gallop, enjoy your well-deserved retirement.
Wow, that's sad. I have my dog for a few months and I can't imagine not having him with me. That should be hard.💜💛
@@mariee.5912 Hopefully you won't have to experience it for a very long time. Just enjoy each special day you have with your new baby. You're going to go on a long life's journey together.
@@mariee.5912 I was also very fortunate to have had him for 17yrs...half my adult life. While the pain is something I could never have imagined, I wouldn't take back a minute of those incredible 17yrs together.
@@Living_a_spoonie_life I can't imagine.
@@Living_a_spoonie_life do you want to catch up
I think we are all so sad and emotional for this video and I'm already tearing up
When other youtubers have cried on camera before, i rarely feel anything in MY heart for them, i can empathize with them and understand them but this time, with Molly, I FELT her tears in my heart. This is something i can't fully understand and probably will never fully understand. This has to be so hard for her. My heart goes out to Molly and i'm sending her all my love and support.
Gallop will always love his mama. Grandma better have plenty of cheese cubes ready in her fridge for him!
I have no doubt by the time Molly settles in at school, Gallop will be right at home with mom and dad! I'm so happy to know a retired guide dog can stay in the family. Why not if there are people who love him and he loves, right?
I hope Molly is having fun getting to know her new pal. Someday, Gallop and the new dog will meet, and I can only imagine the work that takes to acquaint guide dogs. But I'm sure it's doable. So Gallop may have a new friend to hang with when the new dog is off duty. Whoa! What about Lavender? How is she going to adjust? I don't know, but I hope for Molly, her family, and her pets it's a blessed journey. 🌻☘🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐝🐕🐕🐈🎃🕸🕷😷💉
Time flies. I can't believe he's retiring already. He's such a good boy. He'll be well taken care of I'm sure. I hope you bond fast with your new prospect. No two dogs are the same. They all are special in your heart in different ways.
I know it’s sad to retire Mr. Gallop, but I know he’ll learn to live his best retired life! Our dog was pulled from the guide dog program early and while she was a great worker in many ways, she quickly learned to take advantage of her early retirement. I’m excited for you to get your new guide even though I’m sure it will be an emotional time!
No, I don’t believe she would want to nor would most guide dog schools let their students sell their dogs. Unless her plans have changed, I believe Gallop will be staying with Molly’s parents. Some handlers believe it’s best if their former dogs stay elsewhere (for sometime or permanently) when they get a new dog because the old dog may get jealous and it affects the bond between the handler and the new dog.
I cried so hard watching this. He’s such a good boy and he’s done you proud. Can’t wait to see him in future videos as a retired bean
I still remember Gallop pulling you across the ice on Adam Rippon's show. So precious! May Gallop have a happy, peaceful retirement and a long, healthy life ❤
Dear Molly, I wish you all the best for this next stage of your life. All the love to you and Mr Cheese lover ❤️
Oh Molly. I think we're all crying with you! Such a beautiful relationship the two of you built together. Thank you for sharing your journey with us and letting us be a part of so many special moments in your life! You'll be in my prayers!
Sweet, sweet Gallop. It has been such an honor to see him serve you so well. It’s clear that it was his time to retire.
Molly, I’m sure this has to be so hard for you - like mourning a loss. I am wishing you all of the best in coping with this - I hope the walk was some great closure for you both. It seemed like a sweet way to close his service out. I know that your next dog will not be Gallop, but I’m sure they will be just as wonderful in their own way.
Wishing Gallop a wonderful, cheese- and love-filled retirement. ♥️ (red heart emoji)
Just completely love your love, empathy and kindness towards Gallop, your decision must have been so so hard and to be able to be selfless in that moment and respect that the chapter was at it’s end is admirable. I don’t usually comment but felt the need to share how brave I think you’ve been in what has probably been one of the hardest life decisions you’ve had to make 💗
We all just need to remember that gallop will have fun playing all day and that he has had an amazing career and owner that loves him fully.💕💕sending love to gallop and you molly
Labradors are such characters 😂 Gallop is such a sweet boy and he’s going to love retirement. You guys have a special bond and that will never change ❤️
‘The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a dog is as lasting as the ties of the earth can ever be.’
Thank you for making this struggle public, I know its probably hard to show these feelings to the public. It is interesting to see the up and down of your journey overall, but watching you for many years, i shed tears too. We all love galloper goose
I agree more people need to see this sort of thing to understand the struggles of others. My dad had polio and has difficulty with the dimples area of the sidewalks. I have had discussions with him how it is for those that are blind. While positive for those that are blind it makes it difficult for those that have trouble walking.
OMG I'm crying with you molly... Gallup has been your protector, your eyes and traveling partner you cry as much as you need to girl. We all will be here for you. Sending you much love from peoria Illinois.
I have been with you since the beginning Molly, and you have taught me so much about the world of the vision impaired. I was crying with you throughout this video. You and Gallop have such a special bond. Best of luck with you and your new guide dog.
Thank you so much for sharing this journey. I’ve fostered 9 dog guides and every time I take them for their formal training I remind myself that they will be well loved. Seeing how you treat Gallop makes me so proud of my 7 fur babies that ended up serving lovely people such as yourself. Seeing this makes it all worth it 💛
It’s sad and at the same time, I feel happy for Gallop that he can now be a regular dog. I saw his retirement party which was great btw, and he looked so happy running and playing. At least he’s still going to be a part of your life through your parents
Crying is a strength not a weakness. And you are a very strong lady!!
I love that during his final harness walk he was saying, 'hey mom don't worry about me, I can do retirement. I'll enjoy being stubborn, and dragging people to the park,' It's great that your parents will have him so you can fully let go of him being your guide and embrace your new dog, while he's still available for Gallop cuddles should you need one without having to fully grieve his leaving completely.
Awww Molly, huge hugs for you. I know this had to be so rough. I am happy you got to retire him with such dignity, grace and love.
Ah girl, you made me cry. Love you
I can only imagine how hard it would be to retire your service dog who is more than a worker but a best friend and family member as well. It is very fortunate that you'll still be able to spend time with him and your mom will be a great retirement home for him. Wishing you lots of love ❤
Just keep in mind while you are in training, that you didn't think Gallop would work out and he was wonderful for you. The new one will be too, just different from Gypsy and Gallop. Getting to know and trust each other is a big step. I don't have a guide dog but my now 11 year old furbaby has been my emotional support. In that she doesn't have to retire, but to replace her or not when her time comes is what weighs on my mind and heart. Traveling and being gone from home without her with me is not a thing I can do right now, but after she is gone.... I am totally torn. Physically I can't bend over to take care of a small dog like I once was, I have had to put stairs by the bed so she can get up on the bed and she is showing signs of needing a stair to get up in my chair with me. I don't have room for a large dog, I helped raise a great dane and he is my daughter's right now, I see him daily and he tries to help me when I have vertigo to keep me upright. But is too large for my place. Things will work out I am sure just not sure on the way it will work out. Hoping your new guide dog and you click at first sight or first meeting.
Wishing you the best I hope you find a situation to get whatever help you need to live your best life.
May God bless you Molly. We are all here for you in this difficult time. We all know that it was a very very sad time for you when you retire Galop. hopefully your next guiding angel will be just like him.
We love you Gallop! Have a happy retirement 😭🥰❤
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You have taken us with you on your emotional journey. Thank you for sharing and being so authentic and amazing.
I'm crying with you Molly! Gallop was and is a fantastic dog. Giving you a Virtual hug!
I'm crying just watching you.
This made me cry for you, but I am so glad Gallop and you have had such a beautiful journey together. He'll always be your son and your baby, and I'm so glad he's going to be living with grandma and grandpa
I’m at work and I’m trying not to cry. Never got to retire my girl. She passed away three weeks ago. Big hug to Gallup. Happy retirement for him and good luck on your next pup!
You are brave listening at work, I would be sobbing loudly
@@sharroon7574 well I work from home so I was just hoping all my crying stopped before a call came through my headset LOL
I'm so sorry for your loss
Crying, wow, that was emotional. Gallop is such a wonderful dog, strong, sweet, and loyal. I'm so happy you had the retirement party (which was adorable) and now the final harness walk, what a great send off! Now, Gallop can enjoy retirement! Love ya, thank you for sharing your wonderful moments with us, we all love Gallop so much, and Gallop at Starbucks was priceless.
Hi there can I please have your phone number
“Thanks for an amazing chapter” ALWAYS makes me cry too 😭
i’m in the process of getting a working dog, seeing your videos is very sad, but it’s also showing me how much love and support these dogs bring into our lives. sending you so much love ❤️
🥺🥺😢😢😭😭 I cried with you the whole video.he is such a beautiful and sweet dog.
I never thought this day would come :( good luck molly! You'll get through it
Awe like you said, good for the last walk that he was just wanting to go and do what he wants because it not only reminds you of why its time for him to be done working but also shows you that he will be happy being retired and having fun being a normal dog. Hes done such a great job for you and he will be very happy still with your parents. This has to be so tough for you but its going to be okay for both of you. And how lucky that you are in a position to still have him in your life in some way but it doesn't make it easier.
When Molly said I'm probably just gonna cry this whole time, me too.
Cried right along with you, Molly.
Hugs to you, Molly! I’ve only had my first guide dog for 5 months and I can’t imagine having to retire her. Best of luck to you with your new companion!❤️
Such a beautiful sad video, sweet baby Gallop, I teared up at the end 💔 you could hang his harness on your wall as a decoration, I think that would be a lovely way to remember him when you are sad
Hello beautiful molly. Sorry your having to retire him but it’s the best thing for him and it’s time to welcome a new chapter
I'm crying so much right now! Gallop did such an amazing job! We are all very proud of him! He deserves the entire world
It breaks my heart that he doesn't get to stay with his companion after so long being with them... idk how much strength it takes to move past this chapter and my heart goes out to you and gallop through this tough transition.
He will be with her parents so she'll see him a lot :)
@@user-hj8vc2ix7p I'm glad to hear that!
I'm a guide dog trainer for Canine Companions for Independence (wheel chair helpers) and Boring Oregon's Guide dogs for the Blind and want to thank you for sharing your loves and experiences with us this is exactly what we do this for. Your videos keep me going.
I’m watching this one day after Gallop crossed the rainbow bridge and I am ugly crying right now
no dog will ever be like gallop but the next one will be just as amazing in its own special way. thank you for sharing this vulnerable moment.
Yep, he’s into the idea of retirement! You made me cry with this video.
bruh how can people not like dogs. they do amazing stuff like this. they help people emotionally, physically, and in every aspect of life. they are the best friend you can ask for and they are the most loyal animals by far. it's a shame they live such short lives.
We love you Gallop! I'm right there crying with you Molly, I can't imagine how hard this is for you
Hi love
I feel your heart Molly and I pray that your transition is a peaceful one ❤️. I can only imagine what you feel! Good luck! You’ve got this!!
We are so proud of galloper-goose and I got emotional too😭❤️ he’s such a good boy and he’ll still be in the family feeling all the love. Good luck on your new dog journey!
I'm crying right with you... I am going through all the same emotions as I had to retire my Service dog just a few weeks ago! I already have a new pupper as I've known for months now that this day was coming. My retired SD Olli is staying with me for the rest of his life BUT I hate leaving him at home when I go somewhere, it's so hard. I keep just crying, but Olli does the same thing when he is working as Gallop.. Just decides a smell for example is more fun then working, Covid has truly sucked in many ways, but Olli got sick and now the stress of working is just too much for him and that was the final straw for me.. I knew the end of his working days was coming, he could still work with his reflex dyssynergia as the medication doesn't interfere with anything but the stress he felt while working just wasn't something I could watch.. I feel horrible training Whiskey to take over while he watches on the side lines and I think having a new puppy at home while he also doesn't get to work outside of the home has him a bit depressed so I try to always include Olli in training Whiskey.. Because he does LOVE his work, just can't do it to the same capacity as he used to 6 months ago. I'm also a so called heavy user of my working dog, my service dog has a ton of daily work inside the home and outside and they'll probably always share the inside tasks as long as Olli wants to do them..I also feel like no other dog can ever be as good as Olli, he has saved my life hundreds of times.. and he just has the best personality and he's just MY service dog.. also my first, and I think that makes it even harder... much love from Finland 🇫🇮🤍
when you said “Thank you for an amazing chapter.” that’s when I lost it.
Thank you Molly for being so open and vulnerable,
I was doing okay until you I clipped the harness… and it made me her sad because it wasn’t until then I thought about how my dog will have a last day.
To your next chapter, congratulations on retirement to Gallop and many good wishes to you and your new dog!
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Oh Molly, don't be sad, you had the most amazing guide dog, you had so many adventures together and he us going for a happy and well deserved retirement, you will still be able to hang out with him. Look forward to the new doggie and new exciting opportunities it will bring. It is sad to retire your working dog but also sooo happy to know he gets well deserved retirement.
It will be hard, there will be bumps on the road but you will get through it, you are amazing and all your guide dogs are amazing. I can't wait to see the new dog and new Molly adventures. Lots of love from Poland
Gallop's retiring, but my dog's always been unemployed 😂
Best of luck to the pair of you! xx
I love the love Molly shows Gallop each and everyday. There are people in the world who think it is a cruelty what we put them through, but what they don’t know is that these pups are our everything. Our eyes, our lives. They are like our children and we put so much faith in them. Molly shows it so very well in all the things she does for Gallop. Unlike pets, we don’t have to leave them home when we work. They are with us twenty-four seven. We care for them when they are sick. We do everything we can. And they love to work. They love to be with us. And just as Molly is doing right here, Gallop showed that he was tired and done, so he is done. He can live out the rest of his life doing what he wants to do. Once a pup does not want to guide anymore, they show signs. We take those signs and we listen. As Molly said with the dog that was funded with the help of lots of people, it may not make it. We hope and pray it does, but if the dog does not wish to work, it won’t and they will not force them to. I love this video. Gallop and Molly taught us a lot over the years about guide dogs, the struggles she faces and the rewards of having one. I’m excited for Gallop to explore and enjoy his next chapter and I am excited for Molly as well. Best of luck!!!
Bye Gallop!!! ❤❤ We love you! You have done a great job!
I lost my dog a few weeks ago and it's so hard. His decline was slow and sad. Our final walk was so bittersweet. I you and Gallop can get through this.
This is so sad, the end of an era. I will miss seeing Gallup in your videos, but I’m excited to meet your new guide dog and see all the fun adventures the two of you will have together in the future.
This made me cry so much, taking the harness off for the last time 🥺 it's been incredible watching your journey with him over the years, he's an amazing guy!
He just wanted to spend more time with you… 🥰 That is why he went off track. ❤️
I’m crying with you. We love you Sir Gallop ❤️ Thank you for giving Molly the gift of mobility and being the sweetest boy for us to all watch as we follow along in her journey!!! I can’t wait to see how much he will love his retired lifestyle with your parents.
Hi, Thank you for looking after Molly on her days out. Gallop I hope you have a long happy fun filled retirement. Doing the things you want to do. Like playing games chasing balls. Having lots of rest. Its not going to be the same without you next to Molly. I loved it when you begged for cheese from Molly and she was shocked as it was the first time you did that. Please give Gallop a hug from me and say Thanks. Stay safe from Covid-19 to you and your loved ones.
I was unsure about him retiring but this video proves he’s ready.
Sir Gooseman has been good to you, and he'll still be in the family! His service may be over, buy his time with your family isn't! Stay positive! HUGS from Ohio!
Gallop is adorable and he knows that hes been great for you not say it isn't sad but he knows you love him and knows you will always love him and adore him with all your heart
Girl I know this is hard and emotional… But Gallup loves you so much… And if he could talk he would tell you he wants what’s best for you and what’s best for you is to get a new dog!
I’ve learned that tears and letting yourself feel what you need to feel is sometimes the only way to start healing.
I'm so sad Gallop is retiring :[ he had such a great life with you and im so glad got to life experience all these beautiful moments with travel tho 💜
Thank you for sharing such a precious and beautiful moment with us. Be kind to yourself Molly, I know Gallop will still be a big part of your life but this transition will bring grief for both of you. It’s not often talked about - grieving for the living but it’s very common - I’m grieving myself as my beautiful Mum has dementia and our relationship is changing, as she has changed. A similar thing is happening with Gallop - he isn’t changing but his ageing and Covid have changed him and as a result your relationship is and has changed! I think it’s important to acknowledge that grief and be kind to yourself. Yes you are about to meet your new guide and that in itself is exciting but it is also bitter sweet! And it’s ok to hold the excitement and happiness/ joy alongside the grief and pain - that is life! I hope you don’t mind - I am praying for you Molly and for Gallop and your new guide! I pray that God will envelop you all in peace and love! And make this bitter-sweet part of life’s journey easier!
Much love to you Molly!