How I met my guide dog (life-changing moment!)
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2023
- Matthew and Paul discuss the heartbreak Paul experienced when his first guide dog experience came to an unexpected end. They talk about how Paul grieved, and some of the life changes to led to re-applying to Guide Dogs for the Blind. Paul describes returning to the GDB campus and the moment he met Mr Maple.
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Where's Paul? Oh he's out for one of his 45 hour walks! Lol that had me laughing so hard I was crying! Yall are great!
Omg me too. That was way funnier than it should’ve been.
Same lmao
The video hasn’t even started and I have been laughing😂😂
I'm so glad Paul got to see Mr. Maple before his vision was lost completely. ❤
He still has approx. ten percent of his vision. 😀
I'm in tears, I had to give away my first service dog prospect because he wasn't able to get over certain behaviors no matter what me and my trainers did. It broke my heart.
I have never cried harder when I realized Dillon wasn't going to be happy as a service dog (A local organization helps people like me train their own dogs. We screened Dillon before getting him and he was great for the first six months). I swear on my life Dillon started crying, too. He laid on the bed next to me and started making a huffing and gasping sound-- I made myself stop crying so I could comfort him.
Long story short, I had to rehome him. This was 4.5 years ago, I've had my current service dog for 4 years now. I still miss Dillon. I still dream about him.
I understand the connection you can make with a dog, especially one so highly trained, intelligent, and in-tune with you as all working dogs are. I am so happy you have Mr. Maple!
Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem that includes the lines: “Brothers and sisters I bid you beware/ Of giving your heart to a dog to tear.” He was a dog lover, I hasten to add, and knew the pain of losing a dog. I can imagine that, given the additional circumstance of the actual support with finding your independence, that giving up the dog must have been seriously painful. Thank goodness we know the happy ending that is Mr Maple.
That cursed inevitable end. The only thing that gives me anxiety these days is knowing my baby is likely to go before me.😢😢
@@phucanhell, you would rather you pass first and abandon your 'baby'?
@@bcaye I said 'likely' because you never know what could happen. If you think I would rather abandon them, then I don't think you understand the sentiment.
The poem you're talking about is called "The Power of the Dog." I can't read it without tearing up, thinking about my beloved beagle-boy, who left us far too soon.
As someone who owner trained their service dog, getting a program dog seems like such a wonderful and unique experience. I'm literally tearing up when I think about how much Mr. Maple has brought to your life. Are you getting back to those 45-hour walks now?
I've got an owner trained dog as well and honestly I'm not sure how I would feel about getting an organisation dog. Like, on the one hand I guess there's that "guarantee" so to speak when it comes to supporting access, and obviously for someone who does not have the time/money/mobility etc to train a dog from scratch this is a great option. But I have very specific ways of communicating with my dog and having to try and adapt to someone else's commands and procedures would be a bigger learning curve for either myself or the dog.
@@kutanraI'm getting a program service dog and he's already been with me about a month in the past six months, split up in 3 visits. Except basic commands you can customize everything. You could even change those when he's moving in which will be in February for me. I had similar thoughts before like the ones you've mentioned, but especially communication with the dog is something you just figure out together as a team whilst building your bond. There may be stricter programs, I only know this one, but all the everyday stuff is up to me and he's smart enough to just adapt. I know two blind women and their guide dogs are both from the same program trained exactly the same. They can change them out and do routes and it works out. With other service dogs it's much more individual what they need to be trained for depending on what the handler specifically needs because of the disability.
Im so glad you and Maple found each other. You are so good with each other! Perfect fit, totally meant to be!
You are so kind
I had to end my relationship with my first guide from the same organization three months into our relationship. She is working for another client now, but I’m not sure I’ll get over it until I get my successor. I’m waiting for my successor from the same organization as well. Hopefully second time is a charm. I’m glad you were able to meet your perfect match.
As a former gdb trainer, I can't thank you enough for sharing your story. It was always quite amazing to see the communication and connection that would happen between handler and dog. It's a joy to watch your team work. Blessed by your content.🎉
I just found your channel through CZcams shorts and I have to say u three very quickly became my comfort zone
Welcome aboard!
@@MatthewandPaulOfficial thank you ❤️
Fun fact: the first dog for the blind was trained in 1931 in the town where I grew up in north west England 🇬🇧
You guys have no business being so attractive and adorable! Save some cuteness for the rest of us😊
Being mismatched with a guide dog is my worst fear in terms of getting a guide dog. I just got into Guiding Ryes in NY and this will be my first guide dog. Also you guys are adorable. You have the most wholesome joyful energy.
❤ I love watching both of you Matthew and Paul. Sending you peace and joy from the UK 🇬🇧
Best wishes and warmest regards.
Paul ❤
they are so refreshing
@@thea6662 Indeed, they are 😇. The love, affection, devotion, and compassion they exemplify for each other (including Mr Maples) is so contagious 🤗
Everything about their videos is so wholesome and refreshing. This family proves that excellent partnerships are attainable.
Due to my not-exactly-great sense of direction, finding my way around a new place is scary enough as a sighted person. If I were blind and depressed as well, I’d definitely stay home most of the time.
One thing I suspect Paul will understand better than most people, or at least better than most sighted people, is how knowing how to get to a place doesn’t automatically mean I know how to get back from the place to wherever I went there from. Things look different depending on which direction I’m looking from, and obstacles and “markers” are different on each side of the road.
Ugh Yes! Just YES! Reason why I always turn around occacionally when walking a new way or to a new area, so I know how the way back will look like from the other perspective.
Got myself turned around way too often because of this.
You can buy a portable GPS unit.
@@bcaye
I have map apps on my phone, but that’s not exactly a low-stress way to find your way around.
Maple is adorable so glad you have him he's a great guide dog
I live in PNW! my son in law is a police officer & trains the K9s for the Bend OR police department. Dogs are so smart. I’m so glad you got Mr. Maple ❤
In March 2020 I received my girl. I had seen other people filming their initial meetings with their dog, so I had my class supervisor in Oregon. Filmed us. That was very useful because they gave me her statistics and all that other good stuff.
I saw your videos quite by chance. You really are such a lovely couple and a joy to watch. God bless you both (and Mr Maple). With all my best wishes from London UK.
You are so kind
Matthew and Paul giving us all the feels with the sitting together in the car and holding hands while listening to a sad song.
Olivia Rodrigo will be happy to know she got a shoutout.
What an incredible gift of communication the two of you share with the world! Mr. Maple, of course, fits right in as he also enjoys the stories, emotions, challenges, and victories that gather your audience in as fellow travelers on the journey of life!!
This will be a long post, sorry.
As a wheelchair user I understand your frustrations with scooter's. They are a nightmare. I have been hit soo many times going through crossings because the scooter hasn't obeyed the rules of the road. Once a guy who was on a stand alone scooter(no handles, it's like a step either side of a wheel) hit me and went flying over my wheelchair. He hit a car that had stopped at the lights, opposite from me and this guy, could have seriously injured himself but her proceeded to verbally attack me for me "taking him out", thankfully people in their cars got out to assist him and I and verbally told him off for what he did. What we both didn't see was a cop car a few cars back who had seen what happened. The officer got out, came to me first and asked me to not say anything. He asked the scooter driver to stand on the pavement and any drivers who wanted to speak to the officer to park beyond the junction so that we wouldn't be stopping traffic. Anyway, the officer spoke with the scooter driver who proceeded to say I didn't wait for the crossing and he had the right of way. The officer was so patient with him and kind of pretended to be on his side. He then went to the witnesses that stayed and took their statements, came to me and asked me to still not say anything but to look at him and pretend I was looking worried(which I didn't have to pretend) as he had seen what happened and the witnesses had backed up what had happened. He then asked the scooter driver to come over and he asked, if "you" want to press charges or get a fine for breaking the rules of the road. The scooter driver, with a smirk on his face said he wanted both and the officer just looked at him and said he was talking to me, which pissed him off and made him go absolutely nuts. He was told to calm down or he would be in handcuffs and possibly arrested for threatening behaviour. He calmed down but was told both the he and the witnesses had seen what happened and all fault was on him and not I. He was charged and fined but continued to argue that I could have killed him to which I responded. He could have been killed, he was right about that but he went through a red light not me. Complete entitlement.
A separate incident though no one thankfully got hit but I was at a junction, waiting for the light for me to cross when this guy on a standard scooter went flying through the junction, he had a young boy (son I presume) standing in front of him on the scooter, holding the handlebars and another child roughly a year old on a carrier on his back. Not a helmet on any of them. When I was crossing the junction I looked left and saw he had been pulled by a police car and I hope to god he got a massive telling off for child endangerment and a fine. There are more entitled scooter drivers than those who obey the rules
The GDB description of Mr Maple made me tear up. Sweet boy
Good thing embarrassment is not fatal! I’m glad you made a connection with Mr. Maple. When you know, you know! ❤
What a wonderfully lovely story! I love watching the two of you and hearing about your journey. Mr. Maple is so lucky to have the both of you ❤
Thank you so much!
@@MatthewandPaulOfficial
I signed up for patreon. How do I watch the extended episodes?
If Paul has 45 hour walks, it’s actually a marathon which he didn’t tell anyone about.
Every time I see those scooters parked on the pavements I wonder how partially sighted people cope with them. It must be a nightmare. Especially when inconsiderate people leave them laying down. Best wishes to you both.
I'm partially sighted and I have trouble focusing. I take a few seconds checking out one point to another and then walk. I stop at a safe point and repeat. I build a world map in my head constantly.
Some European cities start banning them, I hope either everyone will follow or they will find a way to ensure people are being more obedient to the rules and respectful. Even as a fully sighted person sometimes it is difficult not to trip or injure yourself with the scooters, broken glass etc.
Oh I wish I could do patrion. I can't. 😢sadly it's something I'd like to see. I love to watch you guys here on you tube. Love the shorts and the longs. Love to watch Mathew surprise u. Love the dog, Mr maple is so cute. Love love love ur videos.
Your guys' energy is infectious. Thank you for being such a light. Love watching your videos. Please continue to make more
The two of you are both good looking guys .his later is so contagious.
The last comment misspelled .was. laughter..
You guys really make my day!! So enjoy watching u both and not forgetting “Mr Maple”!!
This video is going to be a wonderful watch! ❤️ Your best buddy Mr Maple in your life at last! That’s such a sweet and proud photo of the two of you! 🦮 ❤️ 🤗
Me at 4am, realising that Maple could be the name of your couple (like a fusion of your two firstnames) : 😯 was it intentional or it's a totally pure coincidence?
Omg! I love their stories. I could listen for hours. Paul is so lovely.
Your channel was just introduced to me and my daughter (her picture is my profile pic). This channel is so wholesome and you guys are so adorable together.
Its wonderful to see such lovely the healthy couples on YT to show my kids what good, healthy and happy relationships look like. So thank you so much for sharing ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
I get so incredibly amazed how blessed you guys are to have met each other, no doubt you were meant for each other and Mr Maple is the cherry on the top
You two are hilarious together. Love watching you laugh! ❤
Another amazing video, guys! Thanks for sharing your experiences with us!
Have an amazing week!
Cheers from Brazil!
I'm so glad that Paul has Matthew and Mr. Maple. You guys are so loving, and sweet. I love you guys!
45 hour walk or as it's more colloquially known - the Canadian Walkabout.
I’m adding 45 hour walks to my exercise routine 😂 commitment
Maples most likely thinking "yeah, we heard how dads met, and now we get to me."
These two are so genuine and love each other so much!
I remember sitting in those chairs and having my first guide dog coming bounding in the room! Will never forget that moment. ❤
Matthew’s Alias is ‘Daddy Long Legs’ and Paul’s Alias is ‘Supersonic Satellite Dish Ears’.
Just stumbled on your channel. And I’m so so happy for you guys. Okay not the fact that you are blind but the happiness you share between you both. Mr Maple is such a lucky dog. And I wish you all the best 😍
Thank you so much!!
Yay I actually get to watch the premiere this time un like last 1 I'm excited love u guys maples and this channel ❤😊
Lovely Cute Maple!!!! Always!!!! With Lovely Ones!!!! Always!!!!
I remember my Nan had a guide dog, Carney :). He was the best. We went to visit her for their graduation! She passed away but that’s a fun memory I have. I never thought to take the time to learn more about the guide-dog process, so thank you guys for sharing! I’m finding these videos really interesting and I’m learning some new things
Ich wünsche euch wie immer alles liebe und gute 🍀🥰
Beautiful story, thanks for sharing!
Such a beautiful story ❤
Awe, Mr. Maple 🙏🏽 Love your stories 👍🏽
I´d love to hear how the training and getting to know each other process at the facility went! Is there going to be a Part III?
I'm so excited!
Mr. Maple is the real star of the show, his name should be apart of the channel! 😅🤷🏽♂️
You two make me smile! Thanks 😊
Our pleasure!
Paul went on a walkabout and disappeared for 45 hours 😂😂
so excited❤
Greetings from Ireland, Matthew and Paul! 🤗 👋
Awhhhh Mr Maple is such an adorable name ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Mr. Maple is really cute! And I call my dog and other dogs w/ Mr. as well ❤
Recently discovered you and i love you two and maple is amazing and soooo cute!!!
My boyfriend watched you guys on insta and I just found your youtube channel!!
You guys are adorable!
Love you guys. You always make me laugh.
Super sonic satellite dish ears!! I love it haha I also have those! You guys make me laugh and cry all at the same time ❤
We have those dang scooters over here in east Washington too and they drive me insane. People don’t understand the concept of not blocking the entire freaking sidewalk, even right where you get on the sidewalk from a crosswalk. So many times I have had to stop, get off my bike, move one, and get back on. Once with the bike dangerously off the sidewalk in the crosswalk like someone asking for the bike to get hit by a driver not paying attention
Love you guys!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
Omg,I love yu guys,Watch yu guys all the time,Lots of love from canada🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
45 hours walks o my god he must be lost😂😂😂😂and so tired 😅😅sweet couple and so smart dog❤❤
Paul and Mr. Maple ❤
Thank you both for sharing your lives with us, I have a quick question though. When you went out and showed us your 'route' and you stopped for coffee, is then Mr maple not working or is he always working when you're out. Also when you had your coffees could he not get a drink too. Just curious. As a dog lover I can't pass a dog without saying hello but I know I can't with a guide dog when they're working, but is he still classed as working when you stop for a break. It would be helpful for a lot of us who aren't sure of the rules. Love from the uk x
Your videos makes this summer so much better 💖🌈🙏
Glad you like them!
Cant wait!
Love this so much now take it easy on those 45 hour walks😂❤my best to you guys a.ways❤❤❤❤
i discovered you two on tiktok and you make me laugh. you are both so amazing and i am glad that i have found you both on tiktok😇😇
Thank you so much 😀
@@MatthewandPaulOfficial no problem! 😁
I really enjoy your story. You should make a documentary.
Paul, have Matthew grow out his toenails so you can locate him when he's trying to pull a prank on you
Wish I had the money to join the Patreon community to see all the extended. I have seen almost all the videos and I'm so sad when I reach the end of the video or/and you start talking about the extended :(
I know it's irrelevant to this wonderful story... but... what is that white toy beside the little rubber ducky on the window sill? So cute!
"Seattles huge for those who don't know..." Me in Texas 👁👄👁. Lol love you guys!
This is the cutest couples..love them
Love you two!!
I have a random that I honestly dont have a clue about. Does Paul see well enough to pick up Mr. Maple's poops?? Does he go before the routes and just don't go again when out and about?
Tears ❤
Paul you need to do something with Molly Burke you and her would click so well you and her have the same eye disease she was diagnosed with retinitis Pigmentosa as well.
Mr. Maple is adorable and I love the song you sing to him but I need the lyrics ❤🐶🦮
Beautiful couple❤
I was born and raised in Eastern Washington. Anything west of the mountains is "Seattle". Everett? Seattle. Olympia? Seattle. Tacoma? Seattle.
The blinde guy, whose name I don't know, is hella adorable. Wish them the best ❤
Ok time to enjoy this video while getting my pedicure!! 😊
Hi, I'm new to your channel and I wanted to ask something that is odd for me to ask. Has Mr. Maple ever given you a random thing he found on the street? I'm not fully knowledgeable in the studies of Guide Dogs but was just curious if he's ever randomly given you something from the streets you guys walk on.
I would imagine he’s too busy for such games when he’s on duty, but that doesn’t automatically mean he’s never done it on a leisurely walk.
They are trained not to pick up random items, whether in the house or when guiding. It would not only be distracting, but could be deadly.
@@RogueAPBT Thank you very much for answering my question
Some people love winter, some people have Seasonal Affective Depression. There’s no in between.
You couldn't give us just a snippet?? 😭
Matthew your super gorgeous. ,I love looking at your face ,your personality is super. Your a beautiful couple ❤
Thank you so much!
Hey...just have a quick request...why don't you once make a vlog of your daily routine..like a full day vlog...we would extremely loveee it
Great idea
Interesting how important stuff doesnt happen only ti be all the best later. Cheers to the 3 if you. Love seattle core, i am not impaired visually..but oh yeah if i moved there would have to have a service dog ir maybe wolverine...am autistic i would be overwhelmed at times.
Does anyone know the brand of Paul's shirt? I like it.
Oh man! I missed the live chat :((
Better luck next time
Next time!
THE SCOOTERS SUCK! I have some scooter stories living 15 minutes from Downtown
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Definitely the stone ❤