Former Guide Dog Has Dad Trained to Tuck Her In Just Right Every Night

Some dogs spend months training for an important job, only to discover that the life meant for them looks completely different. Oreo began her journey in Australia with hopes of becoming a guide dog for someone with low vision. She was loving, eager, and deeply sensitive, but as she grew, her anxiety made certain situations difficult for her to manage. Eventually, it became clear that the work she had been preparing for was not the right fit. What initially seemed like a disappointing ending, however, quietly opened the door to something Oreo needed even more: a permanent family where she could simply be herself. Credit: YouTube Oreo’s gentle personality inspired another possibility. Because she was naturally affectionate, there was hope that she might be better suited to becoming a therapy dog. She spent about a year training before undergoing a final assessment. Once again, however, Oreo’s sensitivity presented challenges. Various triggers made therapy work unsuitable for her, meaning her second potential career was no longer an option. For Ash and her husband, the news brought an unexpected opportunity. They had already fallen completely in love with Oreo, so when they were give...