The Autistic Innovator 
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Moss@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic Dog training (positive reinforcement), and especially #ServiceDog training. I grew up wanting a dog, fell into wanting to train dogs in my undergrad program, and had planned to get an Australian Shepherd before I became #Disabled. When it became clear to me that I would benefit from a service dog, and I was able to financially afford a puppy, I invested in Gravy and owner-trained my service dog. It's fascinating to me to see what different schools train like 👀
@Soahtree @actuallyautistic That’s great you were able to train your service dog yourself. Takes a lot of skill and patience. How long have you had your service dog?
@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic Thanks! It was both a big struggle, and super validating.
He's about to turn two, so barely long enough for him to be a service dog vs a service dog in training. (And some schools still wouldn't call him one because he hasn't turned 2 yet, it just depends on who you go through). He was flown in from Ohio when he was 9 weeks old.
@Soahtree @actuallyautistic Aww that’s so sweet!
@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic This is him riding home from the airport with me 🥺 vs him yesterday after a bath and groom.
It's so unfair that dogs get bigger because little baby puppies are just adorable lol
@actuallyautistic @Soahtree He’s a handsome dog!
@ashleyspencer @actuallyautistic Thank you!