Vet, Outings, and Police Cars

This is going to be a huge update, complete with plenty of pictures for anyone who can make it through.

I'll start with a few weeks ago. We had a rare Spring-like day so Mom made sure to take advantage of it. We went for a long walk in town where I was pretty good. I sniffed a lot, but that's nothing new. I also saw a working guide dog. She seemed pretty cool, but we didn't get to say hi. When we got home Mom gave me a yummy marrow bone on the back deck for a while, and then she put it away and into the car we went. We got out at Georgina's house and I knew we were going to play! I was definitely excited and soon us gals and Stanton were playing like crazy! I was so tired when we got home, but then I asked to go outside. Mom was not happy when she saw me "Get Busy" and immediately called Barbara. The next day we were off to the vet where it was confirmed that I had a UTI. I didn't feel any different, but now I had to take meds. I was a good girl at the vet and I love Dr. E because she always gives me big hugs and sometimes cookies :)



Aunt Wendy came to visit us here and Mom had to show her all of the sites of our city so there was little down time. On Friday, Mom called all the places we planned on going to to see if it would be OK for me to tag along even without a jacket. She got the go ahead so I got to go out to lunch and to a museum. I squeezed under the table and only one person noticed me when we walked in. The food smelled delicious, but I maintained my composure like the little working girl that I am. No pictures from there, Mom was too busy stuffing her face ;)

Next stop was the museum. There was nobody else there, so we had the place to ourselves. Mom took the opportunity to show me all kinds of things and to take pictures. I thought it was a lot of fun and maybe we will go back again and stay a little longer.






The next day Grandma and Grandpa came up for lunch. I stayed in my crate this time. I went home with them for the night and Irie stayed with Mom for her agility on Sunday. Grandma took me for a walk and guess who was there? Kathy, my sitter from Christmas break! I was so happy to see her and I was such a good girl for her on our walk.

Mom came home on Sunday and then we had a busy week at home! Monday was a playdate at my mom's house. Uncle Farrell was there and my new friend, Chico. All 4 of us got to go and play, so it was quite the party! Thursday was IWYPRSD. Friday I went to Grandma's work for a bit where I helped her out. On Saturday I was an ambassador for GEB at a mall. I was such a good girl and spent 3 hours greeting my adoring public. Sunday was back up to school for us. Man did that vacation fly by!

Monday night was my evaluation. We did stuff on and off leash. I am proud to say I was a very good girl and earned my jacket!

Tuesday was my first day as a jacketed GEB dog. Mom did not want to let it pass by without some fun, and fun we had! First we went shopping at two stores. I was good in both of them, but some lady kept talking to me in the second store so I got distracted. Mom was not happy about that, not me-the lady! Afterwards we went to a GEB fundraiser. We had dinner at this restaurant with some of my people pals from puppy class. I was the only dog there, though I heard Stanton came later. I was fantastic and for the most part just laid and people watched.


The best part came on the way home. Mom's car just stopped and I'm pretty sure she didn't want it to. Our roomie took me out of the car and we had to sit on the side of the road for a while. Boy was it cold out there! Finally the police came and let us sit in his car. He liked me a lot and even gave us a ride home when he found out I am a guide dog in training! Good thing Mom has me, huh? I wonder how many other puppies can say they rode in the back of a police car?

Today was pretty boring. Mom and I went to the mechanic, but all I did was lay down while we waited. Some guy tried to pet me but Mom said no since he didn't ask first. If only people knew they could pet me if they were just polite!

IWYPRSD

How could I not participate in the blogging event of the year?!?! However, I was not going to go around like this all day:


So I improvised and wore my GEB scarf all over. And the best part about today is that Mom and I are off from school, so we had time for some fun adventures. First we took a ride in the car:


Then we got out at some place where Mom gets money. I hope she got enough to buy me something cool!


I was such a good girl and I'm pretty sure no one even noticed I was there! Then we got back in the car and went to this place that smelled really good! We went inside and I met the biggest dogs I have ever seen in my life! I wish Mom got a picture of my new friends, but she was too busy laughing at me trying to play with them. This is a picture I found online that sort of looks like my friends:


After that we came home and played for a while, but mostly just hung out. Sorry it wasn't the coolest IWYPRSD, but maybe next year's will be better?

Happy Valentine's Day!

I just wanted to pop in and wish my handsome Valentine, Andros, a Happy Valentine's Day! I think he is super cute and I'm so happy he wanted to be mine :)


Don't we make a cute pair???

6 Months Old!

I can't believe it! Today I am 6 months old! I celebrated by going to puppy play class last night. Everyone loved me and I made lots of new friends. My new favorite game is drag the Newfie and my pal Elmo was more than happy to play the role of the Newfie! Here is a picture of me today:


Any of you Blogger Boys looking for a Valentine???

Busy Day!

I am thoroughly exhausted! Mom did not let me sit still at all today. First we went to puppy class except there was no class today. There were a lot of people there who were donating to Guiding Eyes, so some of us pups had to go and greet them. What a great job that was! Everyone pet me and, for the most part, I was very polite. Mom was super proud of me! And the best part for all of you is that she took pictures :)





After that I was pretty tired, but Mom wasn't finished with me yet! We came home and ate lunch, then went back in the car. When I got out Irie and Grandma were there! Irie went with Mom to agility and I went for a ride and a walk with Grandma. After that we came home and I have been passed out ever since. Such a busy day for such a little girl!

Big Update!

Wow, it's been a while! I have been a busy girl since we came back to school. Let me try to catch you up on life...

Last week, on Thursday, I went to a special puppy class. I had to help people learn to be puppy raisers. This is the second time that I have done this, so I guess I am really good at it! I showed off all my commands and played some games with Mom and Barbara. I also showed them how good I am at stairs and then they got to play with me. I was so tired afterwards, but I had such a great time!

Mom and I went home again for the weekend. I was happy to see my pals again and we played hard all weekend. But we went back to school again :( I have to say, I do enjoy my time at school because then I can catch up on my sleep. I also started practicing my yoga skills. It helps me relax!



On Monday I got invited to Georgina's birthday party! Mom and I drove over to her house and we played for a bit inside. Then we drove to a big fenced in place and met Stanton and his mom. We played for hours and I was definitely tired. Mom told me we had puppy playtime class and I just looked at her from my bed and went back to sleep. Mom decided we should play hooky and she went out and bought me big girl food. It is super yummy and I feel so grown up now!


Mom and I went home AGAIN this past weekend. Guess what?!?! There were TWO shepherds there this time! Josette's pal, Donna, came for the weekend. She didn't like to play like Josette, but I loved her all the same. It was just us girls on Saturday because Indiana went to do his therapy work. We sure kept Mom on her toes!


On Sunday I practiced my TV watching skills, again. Mom put on the Puppy Bowl-they sure looked like they were having fun. I wonder why Mom didn't enter me in it?


Monday night was puppy class night. Georgina and her Mom came with us this time. I had to stay in my car crate, so no fun for us on the ride :( Class was jam-packed! There were 7 of us pups-Me, Georgina, Greta, Stanton, MacKenzie, Tracer, and Theo. We worked on all of our commands and a few games. After class we all got to play for a bit. I was a very good girl and I heard talk of a "jacket" in my future. I'm glad to hear I will get one, it is mighty cold these days!

Today we went out socializing for a bit. I was so good for Mom and she seemed very happy with that!

This weekend we get to stay here (for once). Mom said I am doing a GEB event on Sunday, but otherwise I don't know what is happening . I'll keep you all posted!