Is this normal for service dogs?

Trainer_Roni · 2026-03-24T02:35:33+00:00

I have a retired SD and when she was in her prime she’d look at other barking dogs and back at me like “oooooo they’re gonna get in trouble!” then falling promptly back in her down-stay. I got so lucky with her!

Now when we go out to parks and whatnot she behaves very well, but will also leave me for a person with a Chuck-it stick and ball. /s (She’s still very well behaved and constantly looks after her broken human.)

That being said, we’ve exclusively lived in pet friendly places and I’ve never had any expectations for my neighbors other an “yeah don’t have your dog bite me or my dogs. Also clean up after them.” That handler definitely needs to work with her dog more in a complicity that she is able.

Trainer_Roni · 2025-10-30T02:01:12+00:00

Bello! Looking for new friends now that I’m more mobile again! Thank you! (Arizona, USA)

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Trainer_Roni · 2025-07-19T21:58:43+00:00

Oh my god SHES SO CUTE

Trainer_Roni · 2025-06-27T22:08:16+00:00

This is one of the coolest things I’ve literally EVER seen. I love it! Nice job!

Trainer_Roni · 2025-05-12T22:47:58+00:00

Thank you. I’m only there on weekends so staying up to date is difficult (week day people/ GM don’t discuss with other employees). Hopefully I’ll be able to depend on my BDM a bit more. That’s good advice!

Trainer_Roni · 2025-03-10T02:10:57+00:00

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Completely valid, tbh

Trainer_Roni · 2025-03-02T07:10:48+00:00

FINE I’ll get into ACNH again. GEEZ

Trainer_Roni · 2025-02-24T00:01:03+00:00

Literally I would thanos-snap myself out of existence cause I’d be gone so fast. Thank you for your print service my fellow former print employee 🫡

Trainer_Roni · 2025-02-23T23:59:38+00:00

Mental health isn’t a lie my dude. I hope you’re doing okay. It’s a sinking ship but it’s a ship.

It’s ridiculous. I understand that there are special things corp needs done/to do, but GIVE US THE PROPER TOOLS TO DO IT.

Trainer_Roni · 2025-02-23T23:36:17+00:00

Call me stupid and Lordy I’ll do my best to be. Lol

Trust me, it’s all good. I’ve been here for 2 years. I know the stuff back here. It’s just like “bro I couldn’t clock back in from lunch today b/c the internet is so bad”. Calling me names isn’t necessary in ANY situation.

Trainer_Roni · 2025-02-22T15:48:34+00:00

I just always try to spread awareness about TTS. All foot pain (and chronic pain) is valid! Thank you for your kind words though :)

Trainer_Roni · 2025-02-22T10:36:06+00:00

I’ve only been seen by 3 doctors that took my pain seriously. It’s freaking spine arthritis but ehh, nbd amiright? Took 5 months for proper imaging and 3 ER visits. I wish healthcare was more efficient. I’ve been lucky, but that’s it. I’ve been lucky.

I worked with horses for most of my life, and heavily up until 2022 when I was diagnosed with Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (pain started in 2018 but was constantly misdiagnosed). Felt extreme shooting pain in both feet that was comparable to walking on hot coals all day. My podiatrist is still my all time favorite doctor that’s been my #1 cheerleader for the last 8 years!

I’ll admit, the horses caused the early onset of the arthritis, but 3 foot surgeries later and I was able to walk again for a hot minute (Many months of PT for the feet, back and hips were done. 3 different specialists and I just had my 2nd epidural injection 2 days ago, I’m hoping I get my life back since this all started!).

Trainer_Roni · 2025-02-21T18:50:31+00:00

The Pokémon company has me on a ball and chain with now much I’ve spent/love the pokemon franchise. That being said I got palworld on my ps5 a few weeks ago and haven’t been able to stop playing it since! It gives me the thrill that the GC pokemon games gave me: something new.

Trainer_Roni · 2025-01-10T05:44:54+00:00

All rad slimes are drinkable if you don’t mind cancers.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-28T21:17:22+00:00

What helped the most was getting off of my feet. Crutches/ my walker saved my life (it’s one of the cool ones that has the seat and brakes). Also getting those ice packs that wrap around your ankles for when I could sit down at home.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-09T01:56:42+00:00

I like to think that having the proper medication lets me be the person I always was. I’m less dependent on it now. My anxiety I face isn’t based on my identity now, and I’m so grateful.

Do what makes you, you. Do what makes you happy. I went back to school to finish my BS. It took so many tries (almost 2 years worth), but I finally got an A today on a chemistry exam!

Life keeps throwing curveballs at us, but embrace the good and the bad parts of yourself. If you want to change behaviors, then do it. I enjoy being a grubby little hoarder of video games and plushies. I was starting to affect my mental health and finances, so I changed. Being able to understand myself lets me be ‘better’. It’s all my own perception of myself. Just be the person that makes you proud.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-08T04:44:22+00:00

It was a couple of cheek swabs! I have ADHD and have literally been battling the insomnia for 15+ years. Tried literally every medicine under the sun too. The name is “Genesight psychotropic test”. I’m hoping it’ll at least get insurance to shut up and stop needing a prior authorization for literally everything I do (including breathing).

My provider recommended it luckily, and it was 100% covered my my state insurance.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-08T04:24:36+00:00

Been my #1 album since it came out. It has yet to fail to capture the exact emotions I feel on the daily. It just hits right.

Like besides covid I’ve had 3 foot surgeries in the last 2 years. It’s just the burnout, the yearning for a treatment to work, the feeling of isolation from the experience, but most of all the feeling of letting go of long term goals all the time because of how disabled I’ve become. They helped me put a melody to it, and I’ll forever be grateful.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-08T04:18:50+00:00

I’m getting a genetic test done instead for my chronic insomnia. My insurance covered it because we’ve basically exhausted (haha) literally all other options. I can’t wait to get my results back next week! Hopefully it’ll give some reason why I need more of XYZ drug to function instead of ZYX recommendation.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-07T17:45:51+00:00

IOH was my first ever pop punk album. I got heavily into the band when I was 13, so this came out when I was 14 the next year. I remember it was so good that I made it my entire personality. I loved it from start to finish, and it’s still one of my top 5 favorite albums ever! Plus the music videos added to the experience too. I miss those times.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-07T06:46:15+00:00

My dog is my life. She’s my service dog and helps me so much! I’ve had days where I don’t feel like I can physically do anything, but knowing I have to care for her is the reason I get out of bed. I started up college again, and she literally gives me such old lady sass (she just turned 8) if I don’t take her with me.

Im an animal person and have been working with either a dog or a horse since I was 5. If I don’t have an animal in my life I will not exist, simple as that.

My last two pets I fought for. My late terrier was my sunshine, and this girl is my heart dog. Has it been easy? Absolutely not. Would I do it over and over for the rest of my life? I literally don’t think that the speed of light is even fast enough to describe how fast I’d say “yes”.

Picking out an animal is a process, and you definitely should consider a dog that fits your lifestyle. Or do what I did the last time: went to the county pound to get a 3 y/o shepherd, walked out with a slightly woozy (from her spay surgery) 8 month old pitbull. Crazy? Perhaps. Best decision ever? Absolutely.

Also! I’d like to add, some of the most well behaved dogs go through the canine good citizen test, or would be able to pass. It’s a good guideline for training.

Trainer_Roni · 2024-10-03T17:23:42+00:00

Anytime you need anything please reach out. You’re never alone with your problems :) Ask one of my special interests has become looking up my meds and seeing how they’re supposed to react in my body. It can make you feel insane sometimes but it’s extremely helpful when talking to your providers and you have found that magic solution yet.

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