Surfing Dog Ricochet

Here’s a great story of a golden retriever puppy who was born and raised with the intention of him becoming a service dog.  Eventually his trainers realized this just wasn’t going to happen even though he had a remarkable ability to be trained and learn new things.

Kudos to his trainers for realizing what they had in mind wasn’t what he was destined to do.  Now he’s able to help many with his work!

Check out our Golden Retriever Puppy Training Info

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13 responses to “Surfing Dog Ricochet”

1. Anne writes:
   

   It’s good to see a trainer who is in tune with the dog and works with the dog in a positive and loving way.

   With a great results for both.

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   @ December 14th, 2009 at 04:59
2. Oscar writes:
   

   Great video. It makes me jealous to see how the dog can swim freely. In Spain it is forbidden to let your dog offleash, walk on the beach. There are NO dog parks. They are not allowed in taxis, buses, trains and/or airplanes.
   In Holland, where I come from they are allowed!
   I have heard that Spain is considered as the first step to hell for dogs.
   What to do to change things?

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   @ December 14th, 2009 at 12:31
3. Cindi writes:
   

   My husband and I rescue and raise Labs. Weve seen first hand what happens to a dog who is being trained to do “a certain thing” and they dont have the interest. Thank you God for trainers like that who used his true abilities. Keep up the good work Cindi from Colorado

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   @ December 14th, 2009 at 14:05
4. Nancy writes:
   

   What a beautiful story with such a strong message. It was very emotional to watch. The trainer was open minded enough to realize this dog had special talents. Watching this dog surfing with and without this young man was amazing. The first thing that came to mind is being in a job you hate instead of going with your passion. Thankyou for sharing this wonderful, thoughtful and emotional video!

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   @ December 15th, 2009 at 05:04
5. Chet writes:
   

   you’re welcome Nancy

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   @ December 15th, 2009 at 11:17
6. Pam, Hoover, AL writes:
   

   I cannot wait to hear from my rescue friends, etc. after sending this to see….. AMAZING

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   @ December 16th, 2009 at 16:53
7. Raul Ramos writes:
   

   I became very curious about the video. but it didn’t load down when I opened the page. I waited a lot and nothing happend. I read the comments from other people and I want very much to see the video. Please, help me.
   Sorry about my poor english.

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   @ December 18th, 2009 at 12:33
8. John writes:
   

   FANTASTIC–Video!
   OUTSTANDING–Trainer, dog and young man!
   EXCELLENT–Message!
   Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push – a smile, a word of optimism, discipline and hope. All of this was expressed in this extraordinary video.

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   @ January 16th, 2010 at 10:07
9. My My Heart Is Dead writes:
   

   Aww this is so sad I was crying so bad at the ending…
   I never knew u could train puppies like that the day they are born!

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   @ January 17th, 2010 at 18:10
10. Brenda Gallant writes:
    

    What a great video!!! I work at a Rehab Center in Nashville and have a disabled Grandson in a wheelchair. He is 3 1/2 right now but would love to have more information about how to train and get a dog for him. Do you know any contacts?

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    @ January 20th, 2010 at 11:09
11. victor writes:
    

    im interested in doing Dog therapy with my doy in Romanian hospitals , i want to ask you if u know good training school on line for that matter , Tx so much

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    @ January 21st, 2010 at 01:56
12. Anne Soden writes:
    

    I don’t cry easily, but this one was so very emotional and the music just added to the beautiful message portrayed. Thank you for this awesome video and I will share it with everyone I know.

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    @ January 29th, 2010 at 10:14
13. Susan writes:
    

    Loved this sweet story.

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    @ February 25th, 2010 at 19:36