On 14th November 2013 we presented a show on the MVM Experience day which was held in the Millenáris Park. On the event disabled children and those in need of long-term hospitalization could play together with their healthy fellows. It started at 11 and we showed our enthusiastic audience the everyday tasks of the service- and hearing dogs, with which they help and ease their owner’s life. Of course we not only made the dogs work, but we also asked some of the small, but enthusiastic members of the audience to participate. We were curious whether they were capable of the small tricks, which were presented to them by Joya. Such things like giving a high-five, barking, sitting, lying down, spinning-whirling. The enthusiastic kids handled the barriers well!
After the show we waited until 15 pm to welcome those interested, people constantly came up to us for different reasons, from caressing the dogs through playing with them to asking questions. There were courageous children, however there were others who were not that brave. First, the latter viewed from a safe distance how the brave former practiced with their new four-legged friends how to bring in baskets, play ball games or walk the dogs. Deep breath, timid steps forward, hold out hand, tighten fingers, hold breath, the child almost touched the peacefully sleeping dog’s fur. And success!! A small stroke on the soft fur is not enough, that is why the shy kid also cowers beside the sleeping dog to be able to carry on stroking it.
The members of the NEO Hungarian Service dog Organization have gained new experiences as well. On the Experience day it was not just us who delighted the children, but vice versa!
Date: 2013.11.14 between 10 am and 15 pm, service dog show at 11 am.
Location: Budapest, Millenáris Park “B” building: 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus street 16-20. (Next to Mammut 2).
Our presenters: Loványi Eszter and her hearing dog Kuku, Mányik Richárd and his learner dog T, Mali Era and her therapy dog Joya
Our helpers: Hölvényi Zita and Sziklai Bengyel Nóra
Link about the event and more information on the program: http://www.legszebbnapom.hu