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!

Back Home

Mom and I finally made it back home this week. I forgot how much I missed my toys and my bed! I do miss Indiana, Irie, and Josette though.


Last week I made a new friend named Ellen. She is the same age as me and she LOVES to play just like me! We tugged so hard I lost another tooth! I hope we get to play again soon!

This week started with a puppy class. It was a very busy one! First we came in and worked on close until everyone arrived. When everyone was there, we worked on obedience, mainly stay. After that us dogs switched raisers. I was not happy about that! I kept looking at Mom having a blast with Destiny and wishing I was with her. I had a pretty cool lady, though. She had really good treats and told me what a good girl I was when I listened to her. I guess switching wasn't that bad, but I was happy to get back to Mom after practicing walking on a loose leash a few times. After we went back to our raisers, we did an obstacle course, girls vs boys-Destiny and me vs Tracer and Chad. First our raisers had to sit in a chair and us pups would do a close. After that our raisers stood up and us pups did a heel and walked on a loose leash up to a tunnel made of chairs. We had to back up all the way through the tunnel and then do another heel so we could walk up to two people holding a pole in front of us. We had to sit-stay while our raisers walked to the other side and then called us. Destiny went first, doing a wonderful job, and then I went. Mom said I was pretty much perfect. She thinks it was because I was tired from Winter Break but I say it is just because I am so wonderful! Us girls won big time! Our moms got candy, but we got nothing. Jeeze, we did all the work and they get all the rewards. Oh wait, Mom did give me some tasty treats along the way, but still I could use some candy!

To end class we practiced getting dressed up. This may seem silly, but we need to get used to things being on our body for when we are real live guide dogs. I was not happy with my ensemble-it did not match at all and the color just washed me out. Mom said next time she will bring something more stylish for me.





Tuesday was a big day apparently. Mom was watching some guy on TV, so I decided to join in. I watched for a bit, but there weren't any dogs on there, so I didn't last long...


After that they left me in my crate FOREVER! OK, it was really only a couple of hours, but good thing I had my Kong. Mom would have been on my bad list if she didn't give me one...

We've been working on more commands this week since they are homework for the next puppy class. I have to learn how to give Mom my feet so she can put things on them like socks or to clip my nails. So far I can do my two front ones, but we have to get the back ones too. I guess Mom will have to add to my video when I finish all of my commands.

Winter Break is coming to an end...

Well, we are down to our final week of break before it's back to the daily grind that school brings. Last week was a pretty great week for me. On Monday, Mom and I went for a walk through town. I was such a good girl so Mom rewarded me with a trip to the pet store. Everyone commented on how cute I am, and Mom bought lots of treats. I made out like a bandit!

The rest of the week was spent mostly at home, or taking short walks. I got in some high-quality playtime with Indiana and Irie, which is always a blast. Mom has also been making me go in my crate more since I tend to have to spend time there while Mom is at school. I really do not enjoy it when she puts me in there without a frozen Kong or something. I mean, come on Mom, just because you toss an empty bone in there doesn't mean I will be occupied. I NEED that frozen kibbly goodness that is a Kong! So her plan is an hour every day, as well as back to sleeping in the crate. I know I'm just a baby still, but I was sleeping loose because I am such a good girl. No more of that for me, I guess :(

On Friday I had my first puppy class of winter break. Because of weather and my vacation I missed the other ones, but this one was well worth the wait. We went into this room and there were 4 other dogs there. I was so excited I just barked, and barked, oh and did I mention that I barked? Mom was not too pleased, but once we started working, I was quiet again. We practiced having to leave play with another dog for cookies (for cookies, I can handle that!) and settling. Then we went out into the hall and played Leap Dog. We all walked on a loose leash to our cone and then the first dog had to walk to the last cone (on a loose leash of course). Then, we all got put into a down-stay and our humans moved down a cone and called us. The teacher said I am very good at that, but I have to come closer to Mom. Guess what that means? Mom has to lure again with cookies. Yay! After this game we all went back into the room for playtime. I was the best keep-awayer there!

On Saturday Mom and I got up and going pretty early. First we stopped at the pet store again. She bought food, but it wasn't mine or Irie's or Indiana's. I was wondering what she was going to do with that bag, but I didn't think too much because I was happy to be there again. Do you know how good it smells in there???? Then we took a nice long ride and pulled into a driveway. Mom left me in the car, but I could hear dogs barking. Finally she came out and guess what she had?!?!


That's right! Mom got me my very own shepherd! I told her how much I loved them and she went and got me one. She is the best mom ever! Her name is Josette and she is super fun to play with. We have been having a blast together. Only problem is her and Irie get to sleep in bed with Mom every night and I get stuck in the crate. I just don't get it! I'm the good one and I get the short end of the stick. Hmph! Anyway, here are some pictures of us in the snow together.