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Stroll'n Roll, September 25, 2010


Below you see Mary-Margret being helped up by her Service Dog Murphy. Murphy is performing what is called a 'Stand & Brace'. This task is also formed if Mary-Margret falls; Murphy will perform this task to assit Mary-Marget in getting up. This type of task can also assist someone transfering from a wheel chair to a regular chair.
Preparing for the standing
Murphy getting into position
Murphy bracing and holding her weight
Murphy standing is a certain position while Mary-Margret positions her weight at certain points to stand.

Note: Both the client and dog have received special training inorder to perform this task so not to hurt either of them. DO NOT perform this task if have not been fully trained.
finished
Task completed!


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