Golden Doodle Service Dog Learns To Work Around Many Distractions

Name: Peggy and Kris S.

Dog’s Name: Marcus

City: Temple

Zip: 76502

Breed: Golden Doodle

Likes: Fetch, attention, running

Pet Peeves: Strangers, balloons, tall men with hats and loud noises

Favorite Toy: Squeaky Pig

Favorite Treat: Pupperoni

Favorite Walk: In the country

Best Tricks: Sit, Down, Check, Closer and Go In

Arrival Story: He is a service dog for my son to help with autism. We picked Marcus up in TN from the Wilderwood Service Dog organization in December 2010.

Bio: Marcus is a very loving dog. He can get too excited at times and then has trouble listening. He accepts change but gets very nervous. He likes to do his job but gets distracted often.

Motto: “All work and no play make Marcus a dull boy.”