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This Autism Service Dog Has Ruined Me

11/13/2014

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"Weave it, Oak-wee. Weave it Awone!" Kate belts as Oakley eyes the cracker she has just dropped on the floor. He won't budge, of course.   

With his articulation-defying name and ready set list of commands Oakley "Long Legs" Mouland has bounded into our hearts in a big way. Wait, what...?

What's happening to me? I sound all corny and happy and stuff.

That big old, brown-eyed Labrador has ruined me.

Never again will I be able to drink the good stuff and use my disdain for parental ideals, or policy-makers or even the human race, to write, because I am so damn pleased that this dog is laying at my feet as I type. What is this feeling?

Try as I will to come up with witty, sly or even dramatic prose, all that comes to mind are fanciful phrases about the bond between an autism service dog and his little girl.

It's really killing my editorial calendar, if you know what I mean.

If I ever had an edge, Oakley has smoothed it.

I thought this dog was here to help Kate?

8 Comments
Lucy LeBlanc
11/13/2014 06:34:27 am

"Long Legs" Mouland is a perfect fit. He is therapy for the whole family and valiant protector of one amazing little ninja. Very happy for you all.

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Sue Craig
11/13/2014 07:28:10 am

Told you the pup would bring comfort, more love and peacefulness into your life...Love how Kate articulates!
See, she's a good little dog trainer too! Nothing but xoxoxo to all of you!

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Cathy nsd
11/13/2014 07:45:01 am

That little girl Kate will make one fine dog trainer some day!! She has the commands & the tones down very very well!! and Oakley follows her commands quite nicely!! Congratulaltions Kate! Have fun with your new dog!

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Joan Small
11/13/2014 12:26:53 pm

I met him just for a minute and he is beautiful!

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Grama
11/13/2014 05:59:01 pm

If I didn't know better, I would think that my Mother sent this dog to us. She always knew exactly what was the best medicine :)

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Shelly Porter link
11/14/2014 01:49:50 am

Finding and reading some posts on your blog for the first time. So many thoughts and emotions for each one. I was captured from the get go by your "Diagnosis" article. My great-niece was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. She is now 11 and in the 5th grade. She is doing wonderfully and has come so incredibly far. I hope the same for your darling daughter. As for Oakley...a dog will do that to your heart. (I'm partial to canines anyway.)

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Elizabeth link
11/15/2014 05:07:07 am

Congrats on your new fuzzy family member!

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Dawn Marcotte link
11/17/2014 03:11:01 am

It always amazes me how much a family changes when a pet is added - congratulations!

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