[Nfbf-l] Sesame Street Episode Launches New Service Dog Muppet

[Alan Dicey]

Sesame Street Episode Launches New Service Dog Muppet
Don't miss Sesame Street Episode 43, featuring Canine Companions dog
Hercules. Hercules helps new Muppet character Brandeis find his calling as
an assistance dog. The episode airs October 12, November 12 and November 30.
Here's the episode summary:
Brandeis, a yellow Labrador retriever, is looking for a job on Sesame
Street. First, Leela hires him to fold laundry in the Laundromat, but
Brandeis has a lot of trouble folding the clothing with his paws. Next,
Chris hires him to sweep the floor, but he has trouble holding the
broom.Brandeis is sad, but just then, Elmo notices that Gina is working with
a dog. She explains that she is training Hercules to be a service dog. A
service dog works with people who need special kinds of help. Gina says that
it takes a lot of intelligence and training for this career, and Brandeis is
up for the challenge! He begins training right away, learning how to do
things like opening drawers, turning on lights and picking up and bringing
things.After many weeks of training, Brandeis officially becomes a service
dog! He is very excited and nervous about meeting the person he will be
helping. Liliana, who is in a wheelchair, is nervous about meeting Brandeis,
too. Liliana's book bag slides off her lap, and Brandeis quickly fetches it
for her. She laughs happily and thanks Brandeis. She then asks for a glass
of milk, and Brandeis motions her to follow him into Hooper's store and
opens the door for her. Liliana praises him for his hard work. Gina and Elmo
agree that that Brandeis found the perfect job! Canine Companions enjoyed
working with the Sesame Street team on creating an episode to increase
awareness of assistance dogs helping people with disabilities. Looking
forward to the broadcast!