<PAD Macchiato Maximus is a wonderful and eager Italian Spinone in our owner training program.  PAD Macchiato is being trained by his owner to become a mobility assistance dog.  He will eventually be taught to retrieve out of reach items, assist with forward momentum while walking, and brace for changing positions.  Macchiato was donated to his partner by his wonderful breeder, who was so moved by the process they have vowed to donate one puppy per litter to individuals hoping to train them to become assistance dogs!