17/09/2026
Yesterday I hit the biggest achievement of my career so far ๐ฅน we successfully trained a therapy dog๐ซก this one was personal and Iโve learnt so much a long the way what an achievement. The behaviourist was so shocked at how good she is at such a young age ๐
๐๐พ TODAY, OUR GIRL LUNA DID IT! ๐พ๐
Today is a day that me and Jess will never forget โค๏ธ
After all the training, hard work, patience, challenges, tears, little victories and countless hours of believing in this amazing girlโฆ Luna has officially passed BOTH her Therapy Assessment AND her Assistance Dog temperament assessments! ๐ฅน๐ถ๐
And what an assessment it was!
Over 3 hours, Luna was put through so many different situations to see how she coped, behaved and responded.
We took her down busy Harborne High Street, into cafรฉs, book shops, charity shops, restaurants where she had to remain calm while meeting and greeting people. We visited Warley Woods, completed meet and greets with selected dogs and put her through a whole range of different environments and situations.
She also completed assessments within our own home, showing that the skills she has learned aren't just something she can switch on for a few minutes, they are becoming part of who she is ๐ฅน
And Luna was simply AMAZINGโค๏ธ
She took everything in her stride. She listened, she worked, she stayed focused and she showed exactly why we have put so much time, love and dedication into her training.
And today also marks something incredibly special for Therapeutic Animal Assisted Careโฆ
๐พ๐ We can officially say that Therapeutic Animal Assisted Care now has a qualified Therapy Dog, Luna ๐๐พ
For us, this isn't just about passing an assessment or receiving a qualification.
It's about what Luna will be able to bring to people. The comfort, connection, reassurance and support that she can provide, and the difference her presence can make ๐ฅน
From the tiny puppy who first came into our lives to the incredible girl standing beside us todayโฆ look how far you've come, Luna. ๐๐พ
Me and Jess honestly couldn't be more proud of you ๐ฅนโค๏ธ
To everyone who has supported us, encouraged us, watched Luna's journey and believed in what we're trying to achieve, thank you. It means more than you know.
This is only another chapter in Luna's journeyโฆ
But it's a very, very special one ๐
๐๐พ Well done, Luna. You absolutely smashed it. We are so incredibly proud of you and us ๐พ๐