A Service Dog Named Trooper 4 Skilled Helpers 6 Training to Serve 14 Changing Lives Every Day 18 Endal A Service Dog Hero 20 Glossary 22 To Learn More 23 Index 24
4 Kyle Smith has post-polio syndrome This condition makes his arms and legs weak and he tires easily As a result he uses a wheelchair to move around Kyle’s yellow Labrador Retriever Trooper helps him stay independent Trooper is a highly trained service dog that keeps close to Kyle’s side When Kyle wants a snack Trooper tugs on a strap to open the refrigerator door When things fall on the floor Trooper picks them up and drops them in Kyle’s hands Trooper also uses his nose to push buttons to open doors for Kyle Trooper is the best tail-wagging helper Kyle could ask for
