Jasontritondock

Growth of a Service Dog

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    Growth of a Service Dog(1.5 years)

    This is my time line showing my therapy/service dog through the years. He was born missing the upper part of his right leg. At 3 weeks they amputated the lower part, so he wouldn't have anything hanging and impeding his development.
  • 3 weeks old.

    3 weeks old.
    Triton after his surgery. Just standing nice and tall.
  • Trying on vest.

    Trying on vest.
    This is where Triton is trying on a vest that is "WAY" to big for him. He'll grow into it.
  • I'm too cute

    I'm too cute
    Triton relaxing in the field after some playtime.
  • Halloween time.

    Halloween time.
    His costume has been the same, this is from the following year, but he was definitely a Pirate.
  • Standing tall and regal.

    Standing tall and regal.
    Triton definitely likes to stand out for a photo.
  • Vet visit

    Vet visit
    He visited the vet on his birthday, not sure that was the nicest of gifts.
  • Some training

    Some training
    Took him to a park so his trainer and I could work with him a bit.
  • Vest Day

    Vest Day
    His trainers mother made this vest for him, he finally fit into it
  • Look at me.

    Look at me.
    One of my favorite pictures of Triton. Him standing still and alert.
  • Birthday picture

    Birthday picture
    This picture was taken just this past June, He turned 8 years old. He is proof that a disability, doesn't define you.