Our boy Trooper is almost 2 years old and had a very interesting beginning! He was born to ‘Ears Eyes Nose and Paws’ in North Carolina and was identified by his collar colour of orange. Only a few weeks old, he was placed with an inmate in the Warren Correctional Institute as part of their ‘At Both Ends of the Leash’ program where he was looked after him until he was ready to travel.
Trooper then joined COPE Service Dogs where in began his training in our community.
His
stalwart
name ‘Trooper’ was given to him by a great supporter of COPE.
Trooper loves training with students in our Canines in the Classroom program. He excels with the tugging aspect so pulling open doors, fridge and cabinets is his ultimate favourite.
‘Reading Buddy’ with elementary students is another program Trooper takes part in. He adores the young students reading to him and sharing hugs.
Before COVID-19 Part of COPE’s refinement training included being out and about in many social situations. Karaoke with his foster Mom was the top of Trooper’s list.
Trooper is also
a honorary member of the Rotaract Club of Barrie.
