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Off Duty Dogs

When we are on therapy dog visits, we often hear something to the effect of, "I could never do this.  My dog is too crazy!"  To which, we inevitably reply, "Well, they're on duty now, but you should see them off duty!"  Dogs have the intelligent capacity to know that they can behave differently depending on the situation, location, and even who is present.  All of our therapy dogs have lively and colorful personalities that don't always get a chance to be showcased on therapy vists.  You will see that our well-behaved therapy dogs, can be silly, adventurous, and maybe even a little mischievous. Enjoy a glimpse into the lives of our Off Duty Dogs

** WOOF conducts group visits throughout the greater Peoria area.  Photos of those visits dating back to WOOF's inception in 2011 can be viewed on our Facebook page.**

Off Duty Dogs!

When we are on therapy dog visits, we often hear something to the effect of, "I could never do this.  My dog is too crazy!"  To which, we inevitably reply, "Well, they're on duty now, but you should see them off duty!"  Dogs have the intelligent capacity to know that they can behave differently depending on the situation, location, and even who is present.  All of our therapy dogs have lively and colorful personalities that don't always get a chance to be showcased on therapy visits.  You will see that our well-behaved therapy dogs can be silly, adventurous, and maybe even a little mischievous.  Enjoy a glimpse into the lives of our Off Duty Dogs!

Phoenix

Phoenix

Sun naps on a log are the best!

Phoenix

Phoenix

"I'm ready to go on vacation!"

Phoenix

Phoenix

"Did you get my good side?"

CharLee

CharLee

Caught in the act! CharLee is trying to write a second letter to Santa since all of his Christmas treats have been eaten.

Finn & Rosie

Finn & Rosie

Sun, fun, and frolicking! That's what best friends are for!

CharLee and Claire

CharLee and Claire

Fashion forward!

Finn

Finn

"Does this bone make my head look small?"

Finn

Finn

King of the castle!

Crosby, Jamee, and CharLee

Crosby, Jamee, and CharLee

We WOOF you a Merry Christmas!

Willow

Willow

Belly rubs and dandelions. What a delightful combo!

Ruthie

Ruthie

Who's hugging whom?

Finn

Finn

Beat the heat!

Birdy

Birdy

Dogs do smile!

Crosby

Crosby

"I don't think you can see me. I blend in with the leaves."

CharLee

CharLee

"Hola, Mama!"

Sadie

Sadie

"When you're cool, the sun shines all the time!

Lola

Lola

"It's sweater weather."

Scout

Scout

Dogs love SnapChat too. Or do they?

Ruthie

Ruthie

"I need my beauty sleep."

Sadie

Sadie

"Picasso has nothing on me!"

Zoey

Zoey

"I'm on watch. If anything happens, I'll let you know."

Birdy

Birdy

After a long game of Chuck-it, Birdy enjoys a nap in the sun.

Jellybean

Jellybean

Cuddle time.

Willow

Willow

"It was worth it."

Zoey

Zoey

"I think my bone fell behind the couch."

Willow

Willow

"I'll just wait here for dinner to be served."

Sadie

Sadie

Uhhh, someone's gonna need a bath, but she sure had a lotta fun!

Willow, Holly & Skye

Willow, Holly & Skye

Summertime sips.

Ruthie

Ruthie

Splish splash!

Grace, Scout, and Hero

Grace, Scout, and Hero

One of these dogs is not having any fun.

Lola

Lola

"What do you think of my hat?"

Dooley

Dooley

"This chair is a perfect fit. I swear!"

Jellybean

Jellybean

Hugs are the best!

Willow

Willow

What doggie daydreams look like . . .

Lola

Lola

Sphinx?

Grace

Grace

"Working on my 'bandana game'."

Willow & Holly

Willow & Holly

"I hope there's another one of those." ~Holly

Skye

Skye

"Does this hat look good on me?"

Jamee and Crosby

Jamee and Crosby

"Well, we can't read...yet!" They posed beautifully, but under the wrong names.

Zoey

Zoey

"I'm ready to be friends with any one or all of you!"

Ruthie

Ruthie

Just another day at the "beach."

Rocky

Rocky

Doggie spa.

I love Shelties!

I love Shelties!

Hmmm...Can you guess which WOOF member has this at home?

Lola

Lola

"You've got to stop and enjoy the flowers!"

Indigo

Indigo

"You're about to get a big smooch!"

Zoey and Lola

Zoey and Lola

Defining the term "head rest."

Skye

Skye

"A little birdie told me there were treats behind me."

Lola and Zoey

Lola and Zoey

"Excuse me? Who's spot is this?"

Scout

Scout

"Whatcha doin'?"

Dooley

Dooley

"This is the best stick I've ever tasted!"

Rocky

Rocky

What doggie happiness looks like. Water, dirt, and an open field!

Julie and Quigley

Julie and Quigley

Chillin' on a kayak.

Rocky

Rocky

"I love running!"

Rocky

Rocky

Cuteness overload.

Scout

Scout

Sometimes dogs need therapy humans.

Jellybean

Jellybean

Buckle up for safety! We're going for a ride!

CharLee

CharLee

"Who ate all the Halloween candy?"

Julie with Indigo and Quigley

Julie with Indigo and Quigley

"Trick or Treat! Really, we mean treats!"

Holly & Skye

Holly & Skye

" ... and the treat was so delicious, I had to lick my lips like this." ~ Skye "Do you think there's more?" ~Holly

Sadie

Sadie

Chillin'

Jellybean

Jellybean

Sometimes being cute is exhausting.

Dooley

Dooley

"Just waiting for my forest friends to show up."

Zoey & Lola

Zoey & Lola

Doggie height measurer?

Dooley

Dooley

Fall is for flattening out in the leaves.

Willow

Willow

"Welcome to my Pawty!"

CharLee

CharLee

Claire had just taken the umbrella in for the winter and the next day it rained. CharLee couldn’t figure out why he always used to stand by this post and not get wet but today he was getting wet. It was cute and heartbreaking at the same time.

Dooley

Dooley

Birthday dessert!

Deeks & Rocky

Deeks & Rocky

Best friends!

Jellybean

Jellybean

"My fluffy friend makes me smile."

Rocky

Rocky

Doggie Heaven!

Willow & Skye

Willow & Skye

Nothing like enjoying the breeze.

Willow

Willow

"Everything looks different from up here!"

Holly

Holly

"I'm sure this is a great hiding place!"

Skye & Holly

Skye & Holly

Wait . . . wait . . .

CharLee

CharLee

"What's this white stuff?"

Jamee

Jamee

Camo-dogged

Crosby and Jamee

Crosby and Jamee

Work hard. Play hard. Sleep hard.

Jamee

Jamee

"I can't talk right now. I'm eating something delicious!"

CharLee

CharLee

"Sophie! (dogsitter) Why are you pulling out books instead of toys?"

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