Cooper the Assistance Dog's Adventures

13/04/2026

We took Cooper out for some sit stay practice and engage-disengage with people walking past in the shop. He did well once he calmed down but we didn’t push it as he was over aroused

11/04/2026

We haven’t been doing much training as I had a procedure Tuesday that has left me in lots of pain, worsening IBD flare and then we had a passing in the family. Cooper has been by my side dealing with my upset self and tasking when needed. He’s been really good especially as he loves training so much.

09/04/2026

07/04/2026

Some fun tricks to keep engagement whilst doing training 🥰

05/04/2026

Cooper went to his first non-pet friendly shop today! He was very pully on the lead but calmed down towards the end. Also alerted to me once in there.

02/04/2026

Today we went to the vets for his vaccines, then went out for settle training. He settled for an hour next to a loud kid’s party with mascots and lots of dancing and kids approaching us. Super proud of him, he’s never been great at settling so this is a huge step.

01/04/2026

(Posted on wrong account initially). We are entering ’s Easter Competition! The first photo is for category best spring scene and the second is for cutest Easter photo!

01/04/2026

Second post sorry! Took Cooper out for some settle training today and had his first proper time on a bus without our friend Alfie. The bus was packed and Cooper stayed calm and decided to lay down himself uncued.

30/03/2026

Today we did some sit stay practice again and even walked into Co-Op 3 times (literally in the door and back out) just as I can’t tell if he’s ready to go in yet. He’s doing great though!

29/03/2026

We’ve been practicing waiting outside shops as people go past. I should have been more trusting of Cooper’s ability as yesterday I kept cueing for eye contact. I got given some great tips and decided today to see if he would re-engage by himself — which he did every time without fail! So very happy with him 🎉

28/03/2026

Cooper did really well today as we practiced some sit stays outside a shop as people walked past. He’s getting very good at it so hoping it’ll rollover to public access as he progresses!

27/03/2026

Went to some non pet friendly shops today for the first time ever 😊