Gallery: A Day In The Life Of A Working Dog

Pulling The Bike

Photo: Micha is trained to pull objects, such as a bike or a cart.

Micha is trained to pull objects, such as a bike or a cart.

Standing Up

Photo: The command “brace” lets Micha know when it’s time to help his owner stand up.

The command “brace” lets Micha know when it’s time to help his owner stand up.

Helping Undress

Photo: Micha helps his owner undress pulling on the appropriate article of clothing.

Micha helps his owner undress pulling on the appropriate article of clothing.

Removing Shoes

Photo: Micha grabs his owner’s shoe to help her take it off.

Micha grabs his owner’s shoe to help her take it off.

Playing Fetch

Photo: Playing fetch gives Micah the opportunity to practice retrieving objects while having fun.

Playing fetch gives Micah the opportunity to practice retrieving objects while having fun.

Playing In The Creek

Photo: When he is off duty, Micha enjoys playing in the creek. It’s important for him to have experience with a wide variety of activities, and he is learning to love swimming.

When he is off duty, Micha enjoys playing in the creek. It’s important for him to have experience with a wide variety of activities, and he is learning to love swimming.

Waiting to Cross

Photo: Micha waits to cross the street to avoid leading his owner into oncoming traffic.

Micha waits to cross the street to avoid leading his owner into oncoming traffic.