I am a Labrador Retriever. Labs come in three colors: yellow,
chocolate, and black.
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I am a yellow Lab.
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This is my mom. Her name is Mrs. Frank. She has been an
Aliquippa teacher for 25 years!
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She likes to get her picture taken with fictional
characters.
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Seriously, she does.
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No really, she does!
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Mrs. Frank brought me home when I was 8 weeks old. She named me
Clancy after her favorite author, Tom Clancy. She wanted to give me
a strong name. My name means red warrior in Welsh.
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As a puppy, I had a laid back attitude. That means I liked to
cuddle and spend time with my mom.
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I was a very shy puppy. I was afraid of loud noises and new
people. They would make me hide.
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Mrs. Frank helped me get over my shyness. She loved me, gave me
soft cuddly toys, and took me everywhere she went. I learned to be
brave and not scared.
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My stuffed toys are my favorite. Santa brought a Christmoose
for my 1 st Christmas. He was so soft and fuzzy. I loved him so
much!
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Mom helped me meet new friends. Here is Max. He is a beagle. He
likes to hunt rabbits and howl at the moon. Ooooooo Max is not
shy!
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My friends, Elsie and Cricket, are black Labs. They like to
dress up in fancy outfits. They also like to pull stuffed animals
to shreds. Can you guess what they did to my Christmoose? Elsie and
Cricket are not shy.
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Mom took me to parades so I was not afraid of loud noises and
lots of people. I meet new friends, she cheers as the Quip band
passes by.
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I love to fetch or retrieve. After all, I am a Labrador
Retriever. It doesnt matter what Mom throws, I love to bring it
back! But I really love fetching tennis balls.
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Labs are friendly and smart dogs. Labs like to swim! I can swim
to retrieve a ball or stick.
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I love to swim so much, my mom set up a pool just for me!
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I live in the country on a farm where I can run, run, run!
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After my 1 st birthday, Mrs. Frank and I went to Therapy Dog
School. A therapy dog helps people feel better in places like
hospitals, nursing homes, and schools.
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Therapy dogs must listen to commands and not be afraid of loud
noises or crowds. We practiced listening during class. We had to
sit, stay, leave it, and stand up on command. One time, another dog
and I were playing instead of listening. Mrs. Frank wasnt very
happy about that. Afterwards, I did my best to listen and pay
attention to the teacher. Mrs. Frank said, Clancy, youre a good
boy! That made me wag my tail.
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We learned to be comfortable around hospital equipment like
crutches, canes, and high beds. I learned how to ride in an
elevator without being afraid. Sometimes the teacher made loud
noises or dropped things on the floor to scare us; but I was brave
and did not hide. Part of the class taught me to stay with another
grownup while Mrs. Frank left the room. I waited quietly until she
returned for me.
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I learned how to get close to wheelchairs so the people could
pet me.
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Most of all, I learned to trust Mrs. Frank and enjoy being
around many people.
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On the last day of school, I had to take a test to become a
Therapy Dog. I was really nervous. But I passed!
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I get to wear a special tag on my collar to let everyone know I
am a Therapy Dog.
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A nursing home is where people who are elderly or ill can live
safely. Sometimes being away from home makes them sad. A therapy
dog works to make them feel better.
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Therapy dogs help people open up and tell stories about the
dogs in their lives. They seem to relax while petting me. It puts
smiles on their faces.
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Every Saturday, Mrs. Frank and I visit a nursing home to see
Mr. Jones. I give him kisses and lean against his legs. He pets my
ears and rubs my back. He says, Clancy, you make my day! Yes, you
do!
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Therapy dogs go into schools to help children read. Sometimes I
help Mrs. Frank read to the children. Other times, the children
read to me.
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I love listening to stories. I am a really good listener! When
I listen, it helps young children enjoy reading.
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Sometimes children are scared of dogs. I help them learn that
therapy dogs are gentle.
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Sometimes the children dress for reading.
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Sometimes the grownups dress up.
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Seriously, they do!
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And sometimes, so do I! Arent we silly?
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In the summer, I go to the B.F. Jones Library to read with
children.
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I listen and enjoy being petted during the story. Everyone says
Good boy Clancy! You are the BEST! I wag my tail to show I am happy
to help.
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Sometimes the story is so relaxing, I close my eyes to
listen.
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A therapy dog gets to visit places other dogs can not go. I
went to Mrs. Franks favorite hangout The Mall in Robinson! Can you
see me at the Animal Shelter table?
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That day, I helped people learn what Therapy Dogs can do. Lots
of people came by to pet me and learn how Therapy Dogs help
others.
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I am not the bravest dog, but I try to do my best at all
times.
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I am not the fastest dog, but I try hard all the time.
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My name is Clancy.
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I am a good friend to all.
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I am patient and kind.
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I am silly!
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I am a good listener.
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I am a Steeler fan.
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Let me repeat that. I am a Steeler fan.
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With Mrs. Frank at my side, I am an awesome Therapy Dog!