The Northeast Fair

Last week for puppy class we took a special trip to the Northeast Fair. Mom was really excited because we were going to see her first service dog puppy Cinderella. I was excited because I was going to meet some ducks and donkeys, although I didn't know what they were at the time. Mom took lots of pictures. I didn't realize that the ducks were right behind me for quite a while, which was cool with Mom. The donkeys didn't phase me either, I even got to stand on one! We went to the fair to educate people on what is a service dog and what they can do for people. Most of them just wanted to know about me since I am the cutest puppy ever! It was a long night!



What ducks?

Those ducks!

I showed really good attention next to the donkeys and with that man trying to call me away from Mom.

OH BOY am I allowed up here?

Cinder, Mom, and I

Cinderella and I

This weekend I went to visit Mom's friends down in the Philadelphia area. I was a really good boy in the long car ride and was an even better boy walking in the park. I had a little bit of trouble at the restraraunt. We went to some burger joint and Mom would not give me any of her burger of fries so I had to announce my frustration! It didn't work I still got only cheerios. Yesterday I went with 7 other dogs to get my eyes checked. Luckily I don't need glasses and my eyes looked good. I went with SSD's newest litter of puppies. They are the American Heros litter and there is 5 of them. All but one are black, only one is yellow, and there are 3 girls: SSD Hale, Keller, and Parks and 2 boys: SSD Judge and Ripley. Their mother SSD Dee went and so did the black poodle SSD Fred Astaire! Everyone has good eyes and no glasses are needed.

Well I think I get a much needed break after this long month, but I'm sure Mom won't make it a long break. I can't wait to see what adventure I go on next and can't wait to tell you all about it!

Busy Weekend!

Well yet again another busy weekend! It was a ton of fun. On Saturday I went to a graduation party where I got to play with a 9 week old White German Shepherd puppy. Her name is Kiera and we became great friends. We went early to the party to help set up and so I could meet Kiera, Kiera and I had a party of our own before everyone got there. So I kinda slept through the graduation party, so did Kiera. I can't wait to go play with her again.

On Sunday I went back to Knoebel's! This time with 14 other service dog puppies in training. I did just as good as the last time. There were a lot more people and dogs this time but that didn't bother me! I walked very nicely on a loose leash. I didn't even get worried about the noise from the BB gun game. I even got to go on the train ride but I quickly fell asleep. Here are some pictures Dad took of Mom and I through out the day.

What little girl?

Chillin next to the North Pole

Hello can't you see me paying extra good attention!

Mom and I

Sleeping on the train ride

I had a ton of fun. Today Mom took me back to work, this time I went for the whole day instead of just the afternoon. I was real good and slept most of the time. Tomorrow I am going to the Northeast Fair where I get to meet my big sister SSD Cinderella. She is Moms first service puppy and she works with a very nice man that has donkeys and ducks that I will also get to meet. I will let you know how that goes next time. I'm off to rest up after that long busy weekend.

Parks, Parks, and more Parks

I have had the busiest week of my life ever! First Mom took me back to work! Here is a picture!
Then I had to go to the vet and get some shots! That was horrible and I screamed and cried and was even sore for the next day! I really hope that doesn't happen again. On the good side I gained 2 pounds! I now weight 11.5 pounds. I think that means I'm a BIG boy but I keep hearing people say I'm so little! Can't they see I'm a BIG boy!

I went to Knoebel's Amusement Park on Monday! It was a short outing but I was a really good boy. Every time someone asked to pet me I would sit and watch Mom for more cheerios! I wasn't afraid of any of the noises or new strange surfaces I had to walk on. I even took a break to watch the one airplane ride.

Last night was our monthly outing with our group of SSD dogs and we went to Kirby Park. It was a long walk and I did really good walking past kids playing with balls and other dogs, there were even people on bikes but none of that phased me. There was even this very little girl who came to see me. I'm not sure I liked her. She started to pet me nicely but then she started to pull on my leash and even tried to hit me, but you know what I never even took my eyes off of Mom. Mom was so happy that I was such a good boy! I even did a sit and down on cue next to some traffic! About half way thru the walk I did get too tired to go on! So Mom carried me! Here is a picture after the walk.

This weekend I'm going to a graduation party where I'm told there is going to be an 8 week old white German Shepherd puppy that I get to play with! Finally someone my size to play with! Also on Sunday we are going back to Knoebel's where there is to be an SSD puppy picnic/outing. Mom says there is going to be a lot of dogs in training there. I will let you know how it goes! Have a good weekend!

Learning new things at puppy class

Yesterday was a pretty busy day for me. Mom took me to work with her for the afternoon! I did okay! Every once in a while I would bark but for the most part I laid down next to Mom and watched her. The best part is every few seconds or so, it felt like a lot longer, I got a treat! Mom gives me cheerios since I have been having some stomach problems. Just before we left for the day I did fall asleep. I hear that I maybe coming back this afternoon.

I also had puppy class last night. It was really too hot to do any extreme training but I worked on leave it and shaping get dressed. I made some good progress with leave it last night. Mom says this is probably going to be very hard for me since I absolutely love food! I try to climb into the refrig every once in a while. But after a few minutes Mom was able to leave a cheerio on the floor without me going after it. Also she would roll some past me and I would actually not follow it. I bet Mom is really proud of me! I made some good progress on "get dressed" as well. For those of you who may ask what is "get dressed," its where I put on my harness. Twice last night I put my head throw it. Mom was very happy, she even clapped for me.

After puppy class we went to a local pet store. While there we practiced walking on a loose leash and paying attention. It was really hard to pay attention with all the smells of dog food and bones. Mom says we will be going back quite a bit to practice, especially since I am SO food motivated.

Its been an okay week. I missed last weeks puppy class due to being sick. This week I am better and can't wait to go to class again so I can learn more things. Mom mentioned something about going to see some strange animals this month. I think she said there would be ducks, donkeys, and my big sister SSD Cinderella. She was mom's first service dog, she is now out working. Mom is very proud of her and misses her alot too. I can't wait to meet her.

This weekend mom and dad put up a fence! Now we can all play outside, before only one of us could go out on a tie-out. My big brother and sister, Graham and Burnaby, love it. They play outside all the time. I am a little too small still to play with them, they play just too hard for me yet.

Mom picked up all of the dog beds to be washed this week. Which was so unfair, where was I going to chew on my bones and toys now? Well I became creative and this became my new dog bed.

This is week training wise, I have been working on shaping. I'm told these are very important skills for a service dog. I'm trying really hard to learn what I am suppose to do with this box, but I just haven't figured it out yet. Mom says I'm really close, once I know I will let you know.