Smiley is one of the most famous Instagram dogs. But unlike other Instagram-famous dogs, Smiley is the most unique. The pooch, a Golden Retriever, is more than just a pretty face because he also does incredible things.
The dog was born without eyes, but his condition did not hamper his ability to help other people. For more than ten years now, the dog has been working as a therapy dog. He received his SJA Certification after he completed the required training to be a full-fledged therapy pooch.
But recently, the dog welcomed a new friend named Pal. Like Smiley, Pal is also a blind pooch. Smiley has a daunting task to train Pal to be like him. According to Joanne George, Smiley’s fur parent, it would be challenging for Smiley to train Pal as a therapy dog. But the fur parent knows that the pooch will not back down to this test.
It was even Joanne’s idea for Smiley to train Pal. Joanne said that she wanted to give Pal a second chance at life. The fur parent believed that Pal is also capable of achieving what Chance achieved because they have the same case.
In an interview, Joanne mentioned that his husband requested her to take in Pal under their care. It is because Joanne’s husband knew what Joanne is capable of doing. For the husband, Joanne’s trust in Smiley is instrumental in why the dog is helping other people now. That is what Joanne’s husband wants to happen to Pal.
The couple agreed to train Pal as a therapy dog, and it would be Smiley, who will be the dog’s mentor. Before Pal’s training started, the couple ensured that the pooch is in good health. This is why they brought the pooch first to a specialist. After receiving the green light that Pal is in good health, the dog began his journey towards becoming a therapy dog.
Credits to Joanne George.