One thing about being a service puppy in training, you end up going to all sorts of places. Mom calls them "training experiences" I call them... "let's go and have some fun". Today were we at a road race, because Mom's daughter's family was running. We had to be there very early (why do trips always seem to be "early)... the day was getting hot, and I guess it's not a good idea to run in the heat.
I got so many pats and smiles.. and we had fun watching all the people run by... Actually... it made me tired just to watch them!!!!
The next day we went to a car show. Mom has a little car called a "beetle" and this show was just for them......
There were all kinds of "beetles" there (Mom's is that second one.. the red one)... We walked about, Mom had to stop several times with me and explain what I was doing there... but we could only stay just for the morning, because in the afternoon....
We had a lobster bake to go to. Each summer some of the New York puppy raisers come to visit. So, all of us meet up with them and have this nice feast. Now, I have to be honest, Mom did not get any pictures of me at the lobster bake.... because she was just too busy eating lobster!!!! (of which I had none!!!) So, I had to do a nice 'down stay" and watch how these crazy things are eaten!!!!
Little Reagan (who's family ran the race yesterday) stopped in at the lobster bake. Moxie got to give him some kisses....
It was a fun, busy summer weekend.. Mom really should have taken more pictures of me... but since she didn't, I will just have to say, that I really was there....
a year with Danny Boy!!!!
Today, we were up bright and early. Mom had all the farm chores done, and we doggies were fed, walked and ready to head out the door. Mom said we were heading out to do a very special visit and have a really fun time. We met up with Linda and Otis, and Rick with Moxie... and we were on the road. We were heading to Linda (K) house and a visit that she had planned with the children at her library.
As you can see, there were a lot of people there. Linda K talked about all the jobs that dogs can do.. and then went on and talked about service dogs in particular. The children and the adults had a great time, and afterwards.. got to visit with us and ask many questions.
We love to visit with the kids. That's Otis in the front, I'm in the center... getting a nice tummy rub.. and that's Moxie down on the end of the line. Mom also brought Camille and Olivia... they were the "therapy dogs".....
If this is what service dog work is all about... then I am quite sure it's a job that I can do!!!!!
After that wonderful visit, the humans took a little drive around the area that Linda K. lives in. It's by the sea.... My Mom says we are so fortunate to live this close to the sea. I'll tell you, I would have loved to have a swim, but she said we couldn't today....
This is a tribute to the lobstermen, many of whom have lost their lives out on the sea.......
It was a great spot for a group photo.... and we have... (l to r).. Camille, therapy dog... then there's me, service puppy in training... Moxie is beside me.. she's a therapy dog.. Livy (Olivia) is in the front.. she's still training for everything!!! and on the end is Otis.. who is our demo service dog....
Livy and I were telling secrets......
We went to Linda K for lunch and a rest. Funny how such a fun day can really make you tired. And then afterwards, Linda wanted to be certain our humans saw this special landmark. It is all made by the sea, and it was a grand walk out to it....
And such a pretty place to visit. The air was so good, the breeze was just perfect... a great day to be by the sea....
We are very lucky dogs!!!!
a year with Danny Boy!!!!
