For people who are blind or visually impaired(视力受损的), the world is often a little different. So when the guide dog comes along, everything becomes a whole lot better.
"love it when he plays with me and how excited he gets when he sees me come home from school. He jumps up and down!" This report is from Luke Herbert. age 8. of Ft. Lewis-McChord. Wash. He's talking about Yeti, his 2-year-old yellow dog.
Wait--there's more. Yeti also gives the best slobber (口水) kisses!" He tells Daily Paws. Yep, that's the good thing right there.
Few relationships compare to the one between a boy and his dog, but Luke and Yeti are an extra-special team. Luke has braved 14 operations in his young life and is legally blind. His parents. Stephanie and Matthew Herbert. requested help from Guide Dogs for the Blind's K9 Buddy Program.
Now Luke and Yeti are like brothers, and his parents are surprised. They've seen an extra increase of confidence in their son who loves to take Yeti exploring with him and can approach his partners more easily if Yeti is by his side.
Luke has also just grown so much as an individual by really learning to take care of someone other than himself. "the Herberts say" He's learning real-life skills from taking care of Yeti which will benefit him far into adulthood. We are so proud of both of them and can't wait to see where their relationship takes them!"
Luke added that he loves having Yeti, especially, since he always makes him feel better when he's sad or doesn't feel good. More importantly. "I get to keep him forever!" he says.
Now Luke Herbert and his guide dog, Yeti, are ready for a new adventure.