Able
Maria and Able
Hello! I've grabbed my favorite bone and have settled down on my couch next to my good friend Kayla the cat. I want to tell you a little story about the very important job I have. First of all, my name is Able. I am a four-year-old black Labrador. I was born in New York at a place called Guiding Eyes for the Blind. When I was a puppy, I ran around and played with other puppies all day. I would work with trainers and get yummy treats when I did a good job. First I learned how to sit, stay, come and walk on a leash. Later, I learned how to walk with a harness and guide a person around obsticles, stop at stairs, work crossing streets, and much more. They told me that one day I would be a guide for a blind person. My training lasted for about two years until I met an awesome girl named Maria. We graduated as a team in March 2007 and I am proud to be her first guide dog! When I am not working, we play with toys and I get treats when I'm a good boy. Oh yeah, and I also make some time during the day to chace the cat. I love being Maria's guide dog! She loves and cares for me and in return, I take care of her too.