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My dogs are also wonderful medicine! I have Cream Golden Retrievers. I train one to be my support dog that goes with me everywhere. This is such a special bond and shine dogs are better at it than others. I start them immediately if I will them or when I get pick them up from the breeder. They go through multiple levels of manners training, get their Canine Good Citizen Certification, learn how to stay on a mat when in public, do not greet unless given permission, etc.; there's quite a bit of training that goes into this. My current boy, Ryder, is at my feet right now. I get anxiety attacks and he can help so them. He wasn't with me 2 days ago when I was out of town and did not take him because I was bringing my daughter and her many animals home from college. I ended up having a bad one. As he ages, he'll help me more, but he's only 15 months. My prior boy, Tucker, helped me physically too. I'm getting a puppy, Ducati, in June that's related to him and am very excited as he was a heart dog which come rarely. He died at 2 from Osteosarcoma and that was so painful. The genetics from this line are awesome as they're large, loyal and very calm.

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What a wonderful story about your pups!
I don't have any of my own, but I do have several grandpups.
About 10 years ago, I was going through a very rough spot with my anxiety.
My daughter would come over with her 2 (then) puppies who in some way just knew what I was going through.
They would both come over to me and give me kisses and snuggle.
It calmed me down.
It was amazing.
No training on their part, just their 'puppy powers'.

Ronnie (GRANDMAr)