Chester is primarily a balance dog. He's trained to get the phone, pick things up when I drop them. He's also trained to help me with curbs, and he's a visual aide for me too.

Oh, you had a shepherd? Great dog, great dogs.

I've seen forms of miracles absolutely. I've seen people who have given up, try again, have a sense of humor, care again. Sometimes I say nothing and Chester will do it all or the person will confide in Chester as if I'm not even there.

What Chester and I wanted to do was just go visit people and cheer them up on the inside.