Training video shows not all dogs cut out to be service dogs

Every dog has a purpose, but not every dog is meant to be a service dog and that is OK.The folks at Double H Training Academy in Kentucky shared a video this week showing why not all dogs are suited for the service dog life.In a video posted on their page, a very good boy, whose name is Ryker, tries his hardest to show off his skills but, reasonably enough, gets distracted by the tennis balls on the legs of his trainer's walker and pulls his trainer completely out of a wheelchair.Ryker also tries to help open the refrigerator, but pulls the entire fridge away from the wall, which is pretty impressive strength but just missing the mark.It's clear from the video that Ryker's good-hearted attempt falls short.Double H Training Academy says Ryker is owned by one of the trainers.The video was created by training professionals who warned that the same feats should not be attempted at home.

Every dog has a purpose, but not every dog is meant to be a service dog and that is OK.


The folks at Double H Training Academy in Kentucky shared a video this week showing why not all dogs are suited for the service dog life.

In a video posted on their page, a very good boy, whose name is Ryker, tries his hardest to show off his skills but, reasonably enough, gets distracted by the tennis balls on the legs of his trainer's walker and pulls his trainer completely out of a wheelchair.

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Ryker also tries to help open the refrigerator, but pulls the entire fridge away from the wall, which is pretty impressive strength but just missing the mark.

It's clear from the video that Ryker's good-hearted attempt falls short.

Double H Training Academy says Ryker is owned by one of the trainers.

The video was created by training professionals who warned that the same feats should not be attempted at home.