JoeyJoey came to live with us about 5 years ago.
While in the military, Troy was the veterinarian at the US Customs Dog Training Center in Front Royal, Virginia. A part of his job was to do medical checks on all incoming dogs to be trained. When Joey went through his physical, he was found to have a problem with his shoulder. After prolonged "working" Joey would have a limp. For Customs, they need dogs who can make it the whole day, as many of their days are long, and Joey didn't make the cut. If they couldn't be trained for Customs, the dogs were put up for adoption. That's when he became a part of our family. We were lucky to have him as a part of our famliy and he came already having obedience training.
Before US Customs got Joey, Joey was being trained as a Leader Dog for the Blind.... Joey made it through most of the training with the Leader Dog program, but he had a problem that they couldn't seem to work out of him. Joey is easily distracted... He was a great do in all the other aspects, but to be a Leader Dog, they have to be able to stay focused. So, that's when he was sent to the US Customs program.
We feel very blessed to have our Joey. He is a very loving dog and is wonderful with our kids. He is very patient and puts up with alot from our kids and fur kids.
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