Roselle was the recipient of the Award for Canine Excellence (ACE) in the service dog category in 2002. She died in June of 2011, at age 14, with Michael and Karen Hingson by her side.
Makes me think -
How much can you treat that animal as a pet since it “works” for you?
Even when you’re the owner and the person that’s closest to it.It’s a two facet relationship where the dog is a pet and an “employee” and the dog understands when it’s time to work vs when they can act however they feel like.
A coworker had a Corgi that detected seizures. I got to travel with him, and see how the dog operated. Vest on? Working. Wouldn’t even poop. Vest off? Go nuts! Ran around the hotel room, used bathroom on a leash outside. VERY good dog, very well trained. Didn’t bark once, which for a Corgi is impressive. Barks were for alerts only, I was told, but my coworker didn’t have a seizure while I was with him, so I didn’t see that part.
Cool.
Makes me wonder, how would such a relationship look like in human’s social structure 🤔
Well, not that unusual to have someone that is both your boss and friend…
PAs to important people come to mind. Chambermen were usually men of high office - usually picked from the kings closest advisors. Sure, you wiped his ass and helped him dress, but you were also privy to all his secrets, and also had the king’s ear and his confidence.
