Escalator training is one of the hardest parts of Guide dog training. Mr Maple is doing a stunning job, and you two are a perfect peer. We training guide dog puppies for 22 years and it is so nice to see examples of them living their best life ❤
Agreed. Service dogs for sighted folks are usually not escalator trained because it requires a huge amount of attention from the dog to avoid drama.... but guide dogs are the rockstars of the sd community. They have to know these things.
@@DeadlyHausfrauthat’s actually not entirely true. Nearly any service dog can be trained to get on/off escalators. However, most dogs coming from other types of programs (like my boy who is primarily trained to do mobility work) are not trained for this because the programs feel it’s too much of a risk for people with physical issues to navigate with the dog safely, especially when it’s crowded. It also puts the dog at risk because they can get caught in the moving steps by accident or even trampled by people trying to push their way through crowded escalator (very common problem in large cities). Most programs just feel it’s best that we use elevators (or stairs if we are able and prefer) for our own safety, as well as the dog’s. But I assure you, my boy would be very capable of doing an escalator. He comes from a program that trains the dogs to do very physical work and he is always extremely focused while working. It’s just a different kind of focus than guide dogs would require. I wouldn’t say guide dogs are better than other types of service dogs either. They all just do very different jobs. Most guide dogs likely wouldn’t be able to do the type of work my boy does and vice versa. Like people, these dogs all have things they excel at doing, and they are bred to encourage the specific traits needed. It’s not a contest about who is better. They’re just different and all awesome! ❤👍🏻
@MashaT22 I have my second service dog, about to get my third (current boyo is retiring) and I think for the first part there we said more or less the same thing. But respectfully, I do think it's too much of a risk for too little reward in any case other than guide dogs... in 10 years of having service dogs over only one time not been able to go somewhere I wanted to go because we couldn't use an Escalator.
@@DeadlyHausfrau I literally said just that as my ultimate point - it’s not worth the risk, so most service dogs, especially those from programs, are not trained to do it. I merely clarified that it’s not a matter of not being able to perform such a task because you said, “service dogs for sighted folks are usually not escalator trained because it requires a huge amount of attention from the dog to avoid drama.” You made it sound like other service dogs are not capable of holding the necessary attention span like a guide dog, and it has nothing to do with that because they are very much capable of doing it with the proper training. They also need to maintain focus no matter the task - especially for the type of physical assistance my boy provides that requires ultimate precision and attention so we both don’t get injured. In regards to the escalator, it is just a matter of safety and avoiding a possible accident that could injure the dog and person when there are safer ways like elevators and/or steps. That’s why other SD’s are typically not trained to do it. We are saying the same thing, but that one statement in your other comment is where I disagreed because a lack of focus is not at all the reason.
Mr Maple wearing little booties is so cute. Does Mr Maple wear those every time you go out or just when you know there might be escalators like going to a mall? Service dogs are incredible to watch and how they can adapt to so many situations to make sure the person they are guiding stays safe.
I had the same question - I haven’t noticed Mr Maple wearing the booties before, so does Paul have to know ahead of time that there will be escalators where he’s going?
@@RuffTranslationmaybe Paul keeps them in Mr Maple’s equipment and then pops them on if they go somewhere they are needed? I would guess there are also times that the sidewalks are particularly hot/cold or something else that requires the booties
im guessing its likely only when he expects to use an escalator and if he ever needs to take an escalator impromptu hed probably take a service elevator instead as thats what alot of disabled people do due to safety edit: i probably shouldve mentioned i mean a safety elevator instead of a regular elevator as he can actually find regular elevators using maple, but alot of malls dont have elevators, but do have service elevators
Dogs and other animals are so smart its so sad to me that it isnt interacted with more, but the way our societies are built and social normality thats... odd. I have a crow friend, wild crow, he knows 13 commands now in a matter of 4months when i started just feeding him. Theyre INSANELY smart. His name is Timothy.
This is why Guide dogs are also taught intelligent disobedience and so many things! They have to make the best choices for their handlers, and other service dogs can do this as well and go through that much training as well. This is why so many dogs may end up not cut out for it. It's a big job for a special dog!
This reminds me of a trick my family I used for one of our dogs. Poor girl was born blind and one of the things she had trouble with was stepping off curbs during her walks. We made clicking noises that signaled to her that there was a step. We called our selves her Seeing Eye People. But that little noise made such a difference for her.
I've use the tongue click when walking a dog if they are sniffing around and not paying attention to the forward moment. This lets them know that they are about to walk into a tree or that we need to go around something😊
I say "step" For my blind dog in the same situation, shes learned so many new commands since going blind I couldn't believe how quickly she picked up on them! She was always pretty independent and stubborn but she has learned to actually listen to me now so she doesn't hurt herself😅
Smart to use the booties. Back when my parents had guide dogs, they were taught not to use escalators because of the possibility of claws getting caught so that's great to know that they've come up with something so that you can use them.
From my own experiences and from several videos I've watched, most service dog owners will either pick up their dog or have all 4 paws with booties on when using escalators. I've always wondered how it works for guide dogs because they wouldn't be able to be picked up to protect their paws. Thanks for showing us how you do it Paul! I worry about Mr Maple's front paws, but you are absolutely correct that dogs are less aware of their behinds, including their back paws. Sometimes my SD sits and thinks she's so close to me, but her butt is like as far as it could be away 😅 we've been working on that every single time we go out so she's better about it now, but you can tell her backend is like non existent in her brain. I wish I could've trained her better when she was younger, but she was never intended to be a working dog. She does her job great, and that's the number 1 priority for me, everything else gets worked on over time. I'm glad that guide dogs for the blind was accessible for you as I can't imagine the hurdles you would face trying to train your own service dog.
So interesting. Don't laugh but I look for an elevator. I'm afraid my dog's feet will get caught. She's a sheltie with lots of fur. If there's no elevator, I carry her. Of course she's much smaller than Mr Maples. I like how you manage the dangers of escalators.
No doubt. I was afraid of them as a child. I just kinda got used to it. But on and off...never went great. Not even fine. Even today I manage to screw up and hurt myself. And I am fully sighted and no disability.
I’m a person with full sight but wicked ridiculous anxiety about escalators. I really wish I could feel this comfortable on one as Paul does with Maple. Maple’s a king.
I know blindness must be very difficult, but the life you and Matt have created is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your’s and Matt’s life. I really love the happiness I feel watching each video. And, Maple is the “cherry on top”. Your family is pure Joy in triplicate, love to all three of you❤
I have recently subscribed to your channel because you guys are amazing and funny. One thing I do like specifically is being able to show my two year-old and my four-year-old how you and Mr. Maples work together and that dogs like Mr. Maples are at work and we don’t go up to them and pet them. We say hi from a distance because those dogs are working and we don’t want to disturb them or have anything bad happen. This is something that I see so many parents don’t do with their kids and so many people who have assisted dogs, especially dogs get thrown off or get hurt because kids are running up to this dog and distracting the poor dog
I'm sighted and I still feel like I could use Mr. Maple's help with these 😂 IDK why but it feels so stressful every time I get on or off, I'll choose the elevator if it's an option every time
Oh, I really need a doggo like Mr. Maple! I fell face down on an escalator (that was going down) when I was between 4 & 5 years old. I froze in panic & couldn’t get up. I just watched in sheer terror as I was sure I was going to get sucked into the escalator mechanism at the bottom. My mom & grandmother were there, but I think a stranger lifted me up onto my feet. I can’t remember if I had wandered ahead of them or what. I’m still uneasy with down escalators 45 years later, because I think scary things that happen before you are 5 stay with you. TL;DR - had a very scary fall on a down escalator before I was 5 & they still make me nervous. I need a dog trained just to help me not feel panic on a down escalator.
I used to use escalators with my Service Dog but they always have to have an elevator for wheelchair users, strollers, etc. so now I just use that instead.
Just fyi, at the malls I go to, there is an elevator. It's not anywhere near the escalator, though. Mr. Maple is doing great, but I was holding my breath as you dismounted.
Ahhhh I recognize this mall! I used to work in the store thru the blue and glass door on the left! So cool that you guys filmed right where I used to work!
Seeing this, I can't imagine how amazing it is for blind people to navigate the London underground, AND THE DOGLETS. But also to know they won't be able to ever truly see the feat they've accomplished, let alone those tht live in London and rely on the transport everyday for everything. It's kind of amazing ❤
Respectfully; How do y’all even know there is an escalator? Do you use your super sonic hearing or does Mathew tell you there’s one there? Is there indicators on the floor to alert you? What if it were just you and Mr Maple, how does this even work?! I love you guys, thank you for sharing your lives with us! Virtual skritchie scratches for Mr Maple!
Some assumptions: He has slight pinhole vision so that would help a bit. Other senses are heightened, so he can hear the escalator, feel the texture of the ground change. He's aware when he's in a space like a shopping centre with escalators so he's paying attention and when he wants to go up a floor, he knows the things to look for to find it. Guide dogs are trained to stop and wait at things like stairs, anything in the way that could be a tripping hazard, then wait for their handler to be ready and use a foward command. I'd also think Mathew would help with some directions, and a lot of travelling with Mathew, Paul would be following the direction of his voice.
Its so bazaar seeing a youtuber in your city i know exactly were that is. I like it tho especially cus im disabled too so its nice seeing other disabled folks making content especially from my city
U have a new mission. Teaching the'really' blind people how to live the life of people with all shades of eye impairment. U have a pleasing, evenly modulated instructive voice perfect for teaching. Bless u. ❤
He does it so well! Even with boots, I'd never let my Service Dog on the escalator, I just don't trust it. Knowing my luck, something would go wrong. Mr. Maple does it amazingly though, what a good boy
The getting on and off is a bit different from how Molly way taught. Mira always had the handler lift the front of the guide dog by the harness for safety for on and off escalators. I’ve always followed that advice AND boots when getting on and off escalators with my service dog. Thanks for the escalator safety tips Paul & Mr Maple 😊❤
Oh my goooooood I want a guide dog, I’ve always had a hatred for escalators, mainly because I can’t tell each step apart when at the bottom or the top, a dog would help so much
i used to be terrified of escalators (it became easier since i got more practice) and i can't imagine hard it is when you don't even see when you have to step on or off the thing.
Paul, when do you put Mr. Maple's booties on? When you know youre headed to a mall or some other place that does, indeed, have escalators? Or do you put them on/off just before going onto the escalator? Ooh! QUESTION: Btw: do you also put Mr Maple's booties on in the extreme heat of summer, when pavements & metal grates, covers, etc. can reach dangerous temps & can burn his pads/paws? Thx, Paul As always, I love your "instructionals" - you really are a great communicator! MANY thanks, also, to Matthew, who MAY have been your paparazzi who captured all of this on camera! 💙💙🐾 ~ Always your supporter, Sherry N. - (Central NJ/Phila.)
Also remember that dogs dont understand to pick their feet up at the end., When travelling with my dogo Pepper, she didnt pick up her paws and it broke all her nails at the quick, and she bled everywhere, looking like she was reallly hurt, cleaning her up, and all the blood, made us nearly miss our flight and i felt horrible for making her go on the escalators. ill never do this again and will take the extra time to use the elevators. its just not worth it, she was in pain for weeks till her nails grew back, and i could do nothing to help her. totally my fault all around. So be careful.
Man. I've never thought about the little intricacies of being blind and having a guide dog. Small things like these, getting on an escalator. Also never saw a dog use an escalator
Please tell Mister Maple that he is the best doggo from all of us today. He's doing such a good job!
He is a most excellent doggo ❤
He is best boi doggo
He is the bestest boi
❤❤❤
At the top, he looks back at Matthew like, “why aren’t you coming too?!” Mr. Maple is def a certified good boy.
Escalator training is one of the hardest parts of Guide dog training. Mr Maple is doing a stunning job, and you two are a perfect peer. We training guide dog puppies for 22 years and it is so nice to see examples of them living their best life ❤
Agreed. Service dogs for sighted folks are usually not escalator trained because it requires a huge amount of attention from the dog to avoid drama.... but guide dogs are the rockstars of the sd community. They have to know these things.
Awww. Thank you for training guide dogs puppies for them to help guide blink folks later on. ❤
@@DeadlyHausfrauthat’s actually not entirely true. Nearly any service dog can be trained to get on/off escalators. However, most dogs coming from other types of programs (like my boy who is primarily trained to do mobility work) are not trained for this because the programs feel it’s too much of a risk for people with physical issues to navigate with the dog safely, especially when it’s crowded. It also puts the dog at risk because they can get caught in the moving steps by accident or even trampled by people trying to push their way through crowded escalator (very common problem in large cities). Most programs just feel it’s best that we use elevators (or stairs if we are able and prefer) for our own safety, as well as the dog’s. But I assure you, my boy would be very capable of doing an escalator. He comes from a program that trains the dogs to do very physical work and he is always extremely focused while working. It’s just a different kind of focus than guide dogs would require.
I wouldn’t say guide dogs are better than other types of service dogs either. They all just do very different jobs. Most guide dogs likely wouldn’t be able to do the type of work my boy does and vice versa. Like people, these dogs all have things they excel at doing, and they are bred to encourage the specific traits needed. It’s not a contest about who is better. They’re just different and all awesome! ❤👍🏻
@MashaT22 I have my second service dog, about to get my third (current boyo is retiring) and I think for the first part there we said more or less the same thing. But respectfully, I do think it's too much of a risk for too little reward in any case other than guide dogs... in 10 years of having service dogs over only one time not been able to go somewhere I wanted to go because we couldn't use an Escalator.
@@DeadlyHausfrau I literally said just that as my ultimate point - it’s not worth the risk, so most service dogs, especially those from programs, are not trained to do it. I merely clarified that it’s not a matter of not being able to perform such a task because you said, “service dogs for sighted folks are usually not escalator trained because it requires a huge amount of attention from the dog to avoid drama.” You made it sound like other service dogs are not capable of holding the necessary attention span like a guide dog, and it has nothing to do with that because they are very much capable of doing it with the proper training. They also need to maintain focus no matter the task - especially for the type of physical assistance my boy provides that requires ultimate precision and attention so we both don’t get injured. In regards to the escalator, it is just a matter of safety and avoiding a possible accident that could injure the dog and person when there are safer ways like elevators and/or steps. That’s why other SD’s are typically not trained to do it. We are saying the same thing, but that one statement in your other comment is where I disagreed because a lack of focus is not at all the reason.
Mr Maple wearing little booties is so cute. Does Mr Maple wear those every time you go out or just when you know there might be escalators like going to a mall? Service dogs are incredible to watch and how they can adapt to so many situations to make sure the person they are guiding stays safe.
I had the same question - I haven’t noticed Mr Maple wearing the booties before, so does Paul have to know ahead of time that there will be escalators where he’s going?
@@RuffTranslationmaybe Paul keeps them in Mr Maple’s equipment and then pops them on if they go somewhere they are needed? I would guess there are also times that the sidewalks are particularly hot/cold or something else that requires the booties
im guessing its likely only when he expects to use an escalator and if he ever needs to take an escalator impromptu hed probably take a service elevator instead as thats what alot of disabled people do due to safety
edit: i probably shouldve mentioned i mean a safety elevator instead of a regular elevator as he can actually find regular elevators using maple, but alot of malls dont have elevators, but do have service elevators
I will never cease to be amazed with how incredible guide dogs are and how they're training prepares them for things I didn't even think about
Dogs and other animals are so smart its so sad to me that it isnt interacted with more, but the way our societies are built and social normality thats... odd.
I have a crow friend, wild crow, he knows 13 commands now in a matter of 4months when i started just feeding him. Theyre INSANELY smart. His name is Timothy.
This is why Guide dogs are also taught intelligent disobedience and so many things! They have to make the best choices for their handlers, and other service dogs can do this as well and go through that much training as well. This is why so many dogs may end up not cut out for it. It's a big job for a special dog!
This reminds me of a trick my family I used for one of our dogs. Poor girl was born blind and one of the things she had trouble with was stepping off curbs during her walks. We made clicking noises that signaled to her that there was a step. We called our selves her Seeing Eye People. But that little noise made such a difference for her.
I've use the tongue click when walking a dog if they are sniffing around and not paying attention to the forward moment. This lets them know that they are about to walk into a tree or that we need to go around something😊
I say "step" For my blind dog in the same situation, shes learned so many new commands since going blind I couldn't believe how quickly she picked up on them! She was always pretty independent and stubborn but she has learned to actually listen to me now so she doesn't hurt herself😅
Smart to use the booties. Back when my parents had guide dogs, they were taught not to use escalators because of the possibility of claws getting caught so that's great to know that they've come up with something so that you can use them.
Mr Maple is an A++++ guide dog and one of the best representatives for canines everywhere. 😊
From my own experiences and from several videos I've watched, most service dog owners will either pick up their dog or have all 4 paws with booties on when using escalators. I've always wondered how it works for guide dogs because they wouldn't be able to be picked up to protect their paws. Thanks for showing us how you do it Paul! I worry about Mr Maple's front paws, but you are absolutely correct that dogs are less aware of their behinds, including their back paws. Sometimes my SD sits and thinks she's so close to me, but her butt is like as far as it could be away 😅 we've been working on that every single time we go out so she's better about it now, but you can tell her backend is like non existent in her brain. I wish I could've trained her better when she was younger, but she was never intended to be a working dog. She does her job great, and that's the number 1 priority for me, everything else gets worked on over time. I'm glad that guide dogs for the blind was accessible for you as I can't imagine the hurdles you would face trying to train your own service dog.
Mable is such a good boy, he wants to take good care of you and you can see his mind working it out!❤
So interesting. Don't laugh but I look for an elevator. I'm afraid my dog's feet will get caught. She's a sheltie with lots of fur. If there's no elevator, I carry her. Of course she's much smaller than Mr Maples. I like how you manage the dangers of escalators.
Mr Maple is just the best doggo. Hes so smart. I love watching him work.
Love Mr. Maple, Paul, and Matthew! Mr. Maple does such a great job, and y’all are a perfect match! ❤️❤️❤️
Ooohhh...so you always take the booties with you? In case of an escalator? He looks so cute in them😅
Aww I love his lil booties! Very happy you know how to treat his paws with escalators, too! Thank you for sharing this very cute video!❤
Mr maple is doing a good job
I wish people could understand how scary an escelator can be when u are disabled.
No doubt. I was afraid of them as a child. I just kinda got used to it. But on and off...never went great. Not even fine. Even today I manage to screw up and hurt myself. And I am fully sighted and no disability.
I can see and I hate getting on and off escalators, you guys are amazing 😅
Mr Maple is so intelligent and dedicated to his job. The teamwork is amazing.
I’m blown away by how the training program gets the guide dogs ready for so many scenarios.
So good to see Paul taking care of Mr Maple.
It’s really amazing how adaptive guide dogs are trained to be. I’m so happy you have Mr. Maple
There are guide dogs, and there are guide
dogs, and then there's Mr. Maple. He's a very special freind!!!!!!!!
You, Mathew, and Mr. Maple are the only reason I'd want to come up to Seattle! Well, and to catch a cruise ship, maybe!
I love your confidence in so many situations . You are so fluid .
Maple is so smart and so fabulous! Hes rqually as fabulous as you are! A match made in heaven!
This is fascinating, so many intricate details and steps that come together to look seamless.
I like it, that you explain so good what you do and what Mr Maple have to do - l never don't know about the massive work the guidiance is
This is so impressive. I love seeing how you two work together!!
So interesting! I love these little tiny things that Mr Maple does with you!
I’m a person with full sight but wicked ridiculous anxiety about escalators. I really wish I could feel this comfortable on one as Paul does with Maple. Maple’s a king.
Mr. Maple is the goodest boy in the universe
I know blindness must be very difficult, but the life you and Matt have created is so beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing your’s and Matt’s life. I really love the happiness I feel watching each video. And, Maple is the “cherry on top”. Your family is pure Joy in triplicate, love to all three of you❤
I love the ways you and Molly are educating people on how guide dogs work.
I have recently subscribed to your channel because you guys are amazing and funny. One thing I do like specifically is being able to show my two year-old and my four-year-old how you and Mr. Maples work together and that dogs like Mr. Maples are at work and we don’t go up to them and pet them. We say hi from a distance because those dogs are working and we don’t want to disturb them or have anything bad happen.
This is something that I see so many parents don’t do with their kids and so many people who have assisted dogs, especially dogs get thrown off or get hurt because kids are running up to this dog and distracting the poor dog
Maple is such a great service dog 🥰💖
Mister maple is doing such a good job. ❤
Mr maple is such a good boy🫶🏻💖
I'm sighted and I still feel like I could use Mr. Maple's help with these 😂 IDK why but it feels so stressful every time I get on or off, I'll choose the elevator if it's an option every time
I love Mr. Maple. I hope he lives to be 100 ❤
Oh, I really need a doggo like Mr. Maple! I fell face down on an escalator (that was going down) when I was between 4 & 5 years old. I froze in panic & couldn’t get up. I just watched in sheer terror as I was sure I was going to get sucked into the escalator mechanism at the bottom. My mom & grandmother were there, but I think a stranger lifted me up onto my feet. I can’t remember if I had wandered ahead of them or what. I’m still uneasy with down escalators 45 years later, because I think scary things that happen before you are 5 stay with you.
TL;DR - had a very scary fall on a down escalator before I was 5 & they still make me nervous. I need a dog trained just to help me not feel panic on a down escalator.
I used to use escalators with my Service Dog but they always have to have an elevator for wheelchair users, strollers, etc. so now I just use that instead.
Very impressive teamwork! You two are amazing together❣️👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗
I cannot live one day without seeing Mr Maple!!!!!! I wish I lived near you guys! I will be following Mr Maple everywhere ❤❤❤❤
That Mister Maples is smarter than most humans ❤ He seems to be so loyal and aware.
Just fyi, at the malls I go to, there is an elevator. It's not anywhere near the escalator, though.
Mr. Maple is doing great, but I was holding my breath as you dismounted.
I’m sure he knows whether there are elevators or not
Not at every mall
Mr Maple and you are perfect friends! Metthew, ❤
I freakin love Mr. Maple
Mr. Maple is such a good boy! I love him!
I think I would find that terrifying. It is probably not as easy as it looks. I am glad you got the hang of that Paul.
I have full sight and I am an absolute wreck getting on escalators! Hat off to you both x
Blind guide dogs are amazing and Mr Maples is the best ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Hes amazing. Go, Mr. Maple!
I’m in so much trouble because of mister maple, whenever I see a video I’m like “he’s such a good boy” and then my good boy feels betrayed. 🤭🤭🤭🤣
You are so brave. I’m scared just watching this
Ahhhh I recognize this mall! I used to work in the store thru the blue and glass door on the left! So cool that you guys filmed right where I used to work!
Seeing this, I can't imagine how amazing it is for blind people to navigate the London underground, AND THE DOGLETS. But also to know they won't be able to ever truly see the feat they've accomplished, let alone those tht live in London and rely on the transport everyday for everything. It's kind of amazing ❤
Mr. Maple, how can he be any more perfect?!
Paul and Mr. Maple!!!! you made my heart squeeze!!!! I HATE these things even sighted and that was perfect!!!
Respectfully; How do y’all even know there is an escalator? Do you use your super sonic hearing or does Mathew tell you there’s one there? Is there indicators on the floor to alert you? What if it were just you and Mr Maple, how does this even work?! I love you guys, thank you for sharing your lives with us!
Virtual skritchie scratches for Mr Maple!
Some assumptions:
He has slight pinhole vision so that would help a bit.
Other senses are heightened, so he can hear the escalator, feel the texture of the ground change.
He's aware when he's in a space like a shopping centre with escalators so he's paying attention and when he wants to go up a floor, he knows the things to look for to find it.
Guide dogs are trained to stop and wait at things like stairs, anything in the way that could be a tripping hazard, then wait for their handler to be ready and use a foward command.
I'd also think Mathew would help with some directions, and a lot of travelling with Mathew, Paul would be following the direction of his voice.
@@hutchio I’d say those are fair assumptions ☺️
Thanks!
Its so bazaar seeing a youtuber in your city i know exactly were that is. I like it tho especially cus im disabled too so its nice seeing other disabled folks making content especially from my city
The way I start shivering at the thought of escalators not being conducive back paws
U have a new mission. Teaching the'really' blind people how to live the life of people with all shades of eye impairment. U have a pleasing, evenly modulated instructive voice perfect for teaching. Bless u. ❤
"We mounted together"
Immediately I imagine Paul riding Maple like a horse!
Truly amazing...love that Mr. Maple's toesies are protected too..way to rock the world!
You never realize how internalized that tiny hop is until you get down a stooped escalator. It's like trying to go down a non-existant step!
SO cute! Mister Maple is the goodest boy.
He does it so well! Even with boots, I'd never let my Service Dog on the escalator, I just don't trust it. Knowing my luck, something would go wrong. Mr. Maple does it amazingly though, what a good boy
So brave thats crazy team work.
Great job Mr Maple! Paul you and him make such a great team! Keep up the great work! 😊
Mr maple has new shoes so cute!!
Booties are great. I once saw a guide dog get a pretty bad injury on an escalator from his back paw getting stuck 😢
This is amazing. I have my full vision and still afraid to do the escalator. ❤ to mr maple
such a smart dog! ❤❤
mister maple did great!!
Matt has taught you well Maple,🎩
good dog!❤
What you accomplish every day is simply amazing.
I already find escalators mildly anxiety inducing. I can’t imagine being blind. Even with Mr. Maple, it sounds scary.
Definitely one of the coolest dogs ever!🥰
I’ve always wondered about this because I’ve heard about the dangers of dogs using escalators, very cool to see!
My dog loves escalators 😂
The getting on and off is a bit different from how Molly way taught. Mira always had the handler lift the front of the guide dog by the harness for safety for on and off escalators. I’ve always followed that advice AND boots when getting on and off escalators with my service dog.
Thanks for the escalator safety tips Paul & Mr Maple 😊❤
Seamless, Paul & Mr Maple!
Love love to Mr. MAPLE! ❤❤❤
Am a sighted person terrified of escalators so you doing this with your dog you deserve a 👍
Oh my goooooood I want a guide dog, I’ve always had a hatred for escalators, mainly because I can’t tell each step apart when at the bottom or the top, a dog would help so much
I have 2 eyes and 2 functioning legs but still struggle getting of the damn escalator 🙈
i used to be terrified of escalators (it became easier since i got more practice) and i can't imagine hard it is when you don't even see when you have to step on or off the thing.
Wow...i would be too overwhelmed ..
Paul, when do you put Mr. Maple's booties on? When you know youre headed to a mall or some other place that does, indeed, have escalators? Or do you put them on/off just before going onto the escalator? Ooh! QUESTION:
Btw: do you also put Mr Maple's booties on in the extreme heat of summer, when pavements & metal grates, covers, etc. can reach dangerous temps & can burn his pads/paws? Thx, Paul
As always, I love your "instructionals" - you really are a great communicator! MANY thanks, also, to Matthew, who MAY have been your paparazzi who captured all of this on camera! 💙💙🐾
~ Always your supporter, Sherry N. - (Central NJ/Phila.)
I am such a genX child - you said "mounted" and I started laughing in "Beavis & Butthead"!
Im so sad all the time but yall make me happy
The booties ! Such a good boy
....Okay but why was this whole video so cute?
Ouph this looks like a hard one to manage. 🎉 you together are amazing
Also remember that dogs dont understand to pick their feet up at the end., When travelling with my dogo Pepper, she didnt pick up her paws and it broke all her nails at the quick, and she bled everywhere, looking like she was reallly hurt, cleaning her up, and all the blood, made us nearly miss our flight and i felt horrible for making her go on the escalators. ill never do this again and will take the extra time to use the elevators. its just not worth it, she was in pain for weeks till her nails grew back, and i could do nothing to help her. totally my fault all around. So be careful.
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Escalators give me so much anxiety WITH sight. Props to you omg
Lovely Family !!!! Always!!!!
Interesting information, also gave my mom the penguin plush for mother's Day. She absolutely loved it! 😊
Mr.maple is such a gd boy
Man. I've never thought about the little intricacies of being blind and having a guide dog. Small things like these, getting on an escalator. Also never saw a dog use an escalator