Rejected From Service Dog School, This Labrador Now “Helps” By Bringing Random Items And Joy To His Owner

Meet Leo, the lab who didn’t become a service dog – but brings joy (and random items) to his owner every day

Leo had been trained to assist people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), learning how to recognize emotional changes and respond with calm reassurance

Despite his impressive skills, Leo had one little flaw – he was just “too” enthusiastic

His habit of jumping up to greet everyone with pure joy made his trainers realize he wasn’t the right fit for the job

While that trait may have cost him his service dog certification, it’s exactly what made his new owner, Samantha, fall in love with him

From the moment he came home, Leo made it his mission to “help” in his own unique way

He has a special talent for bringing Samantha random household items – sometimes incredibly useful, sometimes completely out of place

Once, he proudly trotted over with a bottle of foot powder and lay on his back, as if asking her to use it

Other times, he’s brought her ribbons, makeup bags, or even unpacked her suitcase before a trip

In addition to fetching random items, Leo has mastered the art of nudging – a skill he learned during his service dog training

Now, he uses it in his own adorable way to let Samantha know when he wants something, whether it’s a toy, a treat, or simply a little extra attention

“Leo still tries so hard to be helpful,” Samantha shared with a laugh. “He’s also just the most loyal, loving companion I’ve ever had”