Hi Everybody!
I haven't written in a long time cause Mom and I hadd a different week. Mom and I went to Mom's job training on Monday and then after we came home Mom, Auntie Julia and I went on our long walk again. At the end of the walk my hip hurt, and Auntie Julia said I was dragging my leg. Mom had been meaning to take me to see Doctor Heidi, my vet, for a while to get my hip looked at, and so she said she'd call the next day. I loved our walk still, and really Mom, my hip doesn't hurt that bad.
Mom and I went to computer training the next day and I was sad cause my buddy Kelton wasn't there.. Debby told Mom he was sick, and Mom hoped he felt better. The next day at computer training he was back, and we were just hanging out under the desks, when all of a sudden the fire alarm went off. Kelton and I were great, and we just guided our Moms outside without a problem. Mom was glad it was just a drill, even though it took away some training time from her and Debby.
The next day was my vet visit, and I got to see Heidi. She was very nice to me as she took me in for X-rays. After they were done, she had another vet, who specializes in dog's legs and hips, come and look at me. He felt my hips and knees, and told Heidi that I was okay. When I got back to Mom, Heidi showed Auntie Julia and Mom the X-rays. She said they looked great. Mom then told her that I had a rash on my belly, and that I'd been biting at it and licking it. Heidi said that she'd seen it, so now Mom puts pills in my food. I'm good, and I eat them, and Mom says I eat my food so fast, that I don't even notice. I think she's right, but come on... my food rocks!
Today we went to see Dena and my buddy Kaylor. Mom, Auntie Julia, Dena, Kaylor and I went out to dinner and I was good, except for when I ate some tomatoes Mom dropped on the floor. I thought they tasted good, but Mom says I'm a lab and that I'll eat anything. After we went to dinner, we came home, and Auntie Julia fed me dinner cause Mom needed to lie down. She had a headache and after I was done eating, I went upstairs and jumped on the bed to cuddle with her. We took a nap, and then, while I was still sleeping, Mom got up and went downstairs to finish her laundry. I woke up later and went to find her. She was sitting downstairs, waiting for her clothes to get finished, and listening to the baseball game on the radio. I said hi to her, explored near my food bin to see if any stray kibbles had been dropped, and then went upstairs to see what Auntie Julia was up to.
Now, I'm writing this entry, and I'm going to end it soon, but I had to tell you all about my week. Tomorrow, I'm going with Mom to her friend Jackie's new house. I love Jackie. She stayed with Mom at her parent's house last summer, and when she left, I looked for her everywhere. Now I get to see her tomorrow, and I'm really excited. I'll probably be tied the whole time, or at least most of it, but as long as I'm there, it's good.
Well, I'm off for now, night all!
Friday, August 31, 2007
Sunday, August 26, 2007
the weekend
I had a very interesting weekend. Mom, Auntie Julia and I got in the car on Friday to go up to Mom's grandmother's house like I'd talked about. Mom made sure I relieved before we left, and I was glad I went, cause we drove for three hours, and I was good, until it got dark and we were still driving. I started to get restless, and Mom knew I had to go to the bathroom soon. As soon as we got up to the house she let me go out and I relieved. We then got in, and we hung out and watched T.V for a while before going to bed.
The next morning Mom woke up, fed me breakfast, and then took me outside. I loved walking around in the grass with woods all around. There were lots of new smells to investigate, and Mom had to remind me that I was outside to get my morning business done. Mom needs to be reminded that I'm a dog, and that I needed to smell all the new animal and plant smells first. I hope she remembers sometime, but usually she doesn't want me to sniff.
Anyhoo, after that, Mom let me loose in the house so she could help Auntie Julia and Eric pack up things from the house. All three of them began moving in boxes and putting all sorts of things into them. Mom was sitting on the floor and handing things to Auntie Julia from the bottom of a shelf, and she reached over and touched something dark and furry. She started screaming when she realized she'd touched what was left of a dead mouse. I tried to run over to her to see what she was screaming for, but Auntie Julia kept me back so I wouldn't sniff the mouse remains. I'm sorry Mom was so scared, but dead fuzzy creatures smell very interesting.
After the three of them had loaded boxes of canned food and tin pans and things, they began packing boxes with dishes and other glass stuff. They pulled out this funny looking paper which was called Bubble-wrap. I went over to smell it, and Mom made it pop. I got excited at the loud noise and started bouncing and jumping back from the Bubble-wrap. Mom popped it again, and I jumped again. Auntie Julia said I was scared, but I was just excited and only a little nervous I think. I'm not sure how I feel about that Bubble-wrap.
After the three of them were done packing boxes for the day, we all took a nap. I slept on the floor next to the couch Mom was lying o, and after a while, Eric woke Mom up. She and Auntie Julia were going to Church. I don't usually get to go. Mom says I distract her and the other people, but I don't mind not going. Mom isn't gone that long, and I can sleep when I'm alone.
I stayed at the house with Eric while Mom and Auntie Julia were away, and when they came back, Mom fed me dinner and then she, Eric, Auntie Julia and a neighbor went out for supper.
I worked well when we went out, but Mom had to give me a few corrections when I tried to get some food on the floor. I know I'm not supposed to do that, but hey, it's worth a try, and sometimes, I get something.
On Sunday morning when we went to breakfast, Mom dropped an entire piece of toast on the floor. She hadn't noticed it at first, and then she reached down, almost certain the toast had fallen off the plate, and she felt me eating it. I got a correction, cause I know better than to grab people food, and she reached into my mouth. I'd been chewing the toast, but when she gave me the "Out" command, I let go of the toast right away. I was good and she said that I was a good boy. As much as I like toast, I like making my Mom happy more.
They did more packing when we got back to the house, and I was nervous. I thought Mom was going to leave without me so I kept following her around. She said I wasn't going to be left behind, but I only believed that when she put my leash on and grabbed my harness to take with us. She got me into the car, along with a bunch of other stuff, and we drove back home.
When we got home, we went to see some friends, and I got to sit outside for a long time. I liked laying in the grass, and I liked being petted by Mom's friend, Emily. She likes me, and likes giving me pets.
After we got home from that, Mom fed me dinner, and II laid down in the living room. Mom could tell I was tired from the day, and so, while she and Auntie Julia went to meet friends for dinner, I stayed home and watched T.V. Well, I didn't really watch T.V, Mom left it on for me so I wouldn't get lonely, and I slept.
Now, Mom and Auntie Julia are home, and we're all settling in for bed. I think all three of us are tired from the day, but I'll write again soon. Tomorrow Mom and Auntie Julia have more things to do, like going to the grocery store, and going to see Mom's Jobs placement specialist. The next day, Mom and I have training to go to. Mom says it's supposed to be hot tomorrow, and so I hope she remembers I need lots of water. I know she'll remember, she's a good Mom.
night all.
The next morning Mom woke up, fed me breakfast, and then took me outside. I loved walking around in the grass with woods all around. There were lots of new smells to investigate, and Mom had to remind me that I was outside to get my morning business done. Mom needs to be reminded that I'm a dog, and that I needed to smell all the new animal and plant smells first. I hope she remembers sometime, but usually she doesn't want me to sniff.
Anyhoo, after that, Mom let me loose in the house so she could help Auntie Julia and Eric pack up things from the house. All three of them began moving in boxes and putting all sorts of things into them. Mom was sitting on the floor and handing things to Auntie Julia from the bottom of a shelf, and she reached over and touched something dark and furry. She started screaming when she realized she'd touched what was left of a dead mouse. I tried to run over to her to see what she was screaming for, but Auntie Julia kept me back so I wouldn't sniff the mouse remains. I'm sorry Mom was so scared, but dead fuzzy creatures smell very interesting.
After the three of them had loaded boxes of canned food and tin pans and things, they began packing boxes with dishes and other glass stuff. They pulled out this funny looking paper which was called Bubble-wrap. I went over to smell it, and Mom made it pop. I got excited at the loud noise and started bouncing and jumping back from the Bubble-wrap. Mom popped it again, and I jumped again. Auntie Julia said I was scared, but I was just excited and only a little nervous I think. I'm not sure how I feel about that Bubble-wrap.
After the three of them were done packing boxes for the day, we all took a nap. I slept on the floor next to the couch Mom was lying o, and after a while, Eric woke Mom up. She and Auntie Julia were going to Church. I don't usually get to go. Mom says I distract her and the other people, but I don't mind not going. Mom isn't gone that long, and I can sleep when I'm alone.
I stayed at the house with Eric while Mom and Auntie Julia were away, and when they came back, Mom fed me dinner and then she, Eric, Auntie Julia and a neighbor went out for supper.
I worked well when we went out, but Mom had to give me a few corrections when I tried to get some food on the floor. I know I'm not supposed to do that, but hey, it's worth a try, and sometimes, I get something.
On Sunday morning when we went to breakfast, Mom dropped an entire piece of toast on the floor. She hadn't noticed it at first, and then she reached down, almost certain the toast had fallen off the plate, and she felt me eating it. I got a correction, cause I know better than to grab people food, and she reached into my mouth. I'd been chewing the toast, but when she gave me the "Out" command, I let go of the toast right away. I was good and she said that I was a good boy. As much as I like toast, I like making my Mom happy more.
They did more packing when we got back to the house, and I was nervous. I thought Mom was going to leave without me so I kept following her around. She said I wasn't going to be left behind, but I only believed that when she put my leash on and grabbed my harness to take with us. She got me into the car, along with a bunch of other stuff, and we drove back home.
When we got home, we went to see some friends, and I got to sit outside for a long time. I liked laying in the grass, and I liked being petted by Mom's friend, Emily. She likes me, and likes giving me pets.
After we got home from that, Mom fed me dinner, and II laid down in the living room. Mom could tell I was tired from the day, and so, while she and Auntie Julia went to meet friends for dinner, I stayed home and watched T.V. Well, I didn't really watch T.V, Mom left it on for me so I wouldn't get lonely, and I slept.
Now, Mom and Auntie Julia are home, and we're all settling in for bed. I think all three of us are tired from the day, but I'll write again soon. Tomorrow Mom and Auntie Julia have more things to do, like going to the grocery store, and going to see Mom's Jobs placement specialist. The next day, Mom and I have training to go to. Mom says it's supposed to be hot tomorrow, and so I hope she remembers I need lots of water. I know she'll remember, she's a good Mom.
night all.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Working and Walking
Hi everybody,
I've had a great day so far. Mom and II got up early today so she could go to training. I was still in my crate when I heard her get up, and I listened as she went into Auntie Julia's room to wake her up so we could get a ride to Mom's training. Auntie Julia said she felt very sick with a tummy-ache, and she didn't feel like she could drive. Mom said that was okay, and so we had to figure out what else to do.
Mom got me out of my crate after she'd gotten dressed, and then we went downstairs. I waited as Mom called her mom, Katie, to ask her if she'd give us a ride. We would've taken the bus, but by this time it was too late. Katie said she'd take us, and so we had to wait for her.
Mom took me outside, and it was nice to see that it was sunny again. It hasn't been sunny all week, and we both liked the sun. After I relieved we went back inside and Mom fed me breakfast. I get more food in the morning now because Mom thinks I could stand to gain afew pounds. I love getting more food so if that's what Mom thinks, I'm happy to eat it.
After breakfast, Mom watched Television for a bit while we waited for Katie to come over. When Katie knocked at the door, I barked, but Mom only had to tell me to be quiet once and I was good after that. Mom went upstairs and got her computer and then we were finally off to training.
I hung out under the desks with my buddy Kelton while our Moms worked. After a while, I really needed to pee, and so I did what I usually do. I started to lean on Mom. I started to put my head on her knee, and then I rested it on her chest and groaned a little, to let her know I was serious about needing to go outside. She laughed and took me out, and then when we got back, she offered to take Kelton for Debby since she was doing something with Mom's computer. Debby said she could and I sat with Debby while Mom took Kelton outside. I like Debby. She gives me lots of pets and I love to snuggle with her.
After we came home from training, Mom ate lunch with Auntie Julia and then we all went on a long walk. I'd been on this walk before with Auntie Julia, but never with Mom. We showed her where we were supposed to go, and she loved the walk. We go from our house all the way down to the River Road. Mom wants to take me for a walk on the River Road, and I think we should do that. Mom and Auntie Julia want to bring my brother Marlin on the walk cause they think it would be good for him. I think he'd love it too cause we all love walks.
Now, I'm finishing this entry and then Mom is going to get her stuff ready to go to her Grandmother's house. This is why I love being a guide dog. I almost never have to be left behind at home, and I love going everywhere with Mom.
see you all later.
I've had a great day so far. Mom and II got up early today so she could go to training. I was still in my crate when I heard her get up, and I listened as she went into Auntie Julia's room to wake her up so we could get a ride to Mom's training. Auntie Julia said she felt very sick with a tummy-ache, and she didn't feel like she could drive. Mom said that was okay, and so we had to figure out what else to do.
Mom got me out of my crate after she'd gotten dressed, and then we went downstairs. I waited as Mom called her mom, Katie, to ask her if she'd give us a ride. We would've taken the bus, but by this time it was too late. Katie said she'd take us, and so we had to wait for her.
Mom took me outside, and it was nice to see that it was sunny again. It hasn't been sunny all week, and we both liked the sun. After I relieved we went back inside and Mom fed me breakfast. I get more food in the morning now because Mom thinks I could stand to gain afew pounds. I love getting more food so if that's what Mom thinks, I'm happy to eat it.
After breakfast, Mom watched Television for a bit while we waited for Katie to come over. When Katie knocked at the door, I barked, but Mom only had to tell me to be quiet once and I was good after that. Mom went upstairs and got her computer and then we were finally off to training.
I hung out under the desks with my buddy Kelton while our Moms worked. After a while, I really needed to pee, and so I did what I usually do. I started to lean on Mom. I started to put my head on her knee, and then I rested it on her chest and groaned a little, to let her know I was serious about needing to go outside. She laughed and took me out, and then when we got back, she offered to take Kelton for Debby since she was doing something with Mom's computer. Debby said she could and I sat with Debby while Mom took Kelton outside. I like Debby. She gives me lots of pets and I love to snuggle with her.
After we came home from training, Mom ate lunch with Auntie Julia and then we all went on a long walk. I'd been on this walk before with Auntie Julia, but never with Mom. We showed her where we were supposed to go, and she loved the walk. We go from our house all the way down to the River Road. Mom wants to take me for a walk on the River Road, and I think we should do that. Mom and Auntie Julia want to bring my brother Marlin on the walk cause they think it would be good for him. I think he'd love it too cause we all love walks.
Now, I'm finishing this entry and then Mom is going to get her stuff ready to go to her Grandmother's house. This is why I love being a guide dog. I almost never have to be left behind at home, and I love going everywhere with Mom.
see you all later.
Lots of Work
Hi all,
this is going to be a shorter entry than they usually are because I'm tired and I wanna go to bed soon. Anyway, on Wensday night, Mom and I found out that I can't digest turkey necks very well. Mom was sleeping and I began to feel sick. I started making throw-up sounds, and Mom jumped out of bed and ran to where I was. She tried to get me to the bathroom floor, but it was too late, and I gagged. We looked down, expecting to see my supper all over the floor, but it wasn't there. Mom couldn't find any mess. I made the barfing sounds three more times that night, and felt sick on top of it,, so I don't think Mom got much sleep, but I didn't throw anything up. Mom has decided that I can't have turkey anymore, and that I can have chicken legs if I want to eat raw bird parts. On Thursday afternoon, Mom gave me some venison pieces, and I ate those up, and they didn't make me sick. She told me that I can eat those from now on... yay, I get to eat Bambi!
Mom and I had to get up early today so we could be ready for the phone guys I told you about. I know I wasn't supposed to, but I forgot and barked at the door when they knocked. Mom told me to be quiet, and after one big bark, and a little woof, I was good. The phone guys were very nice to Mom and Auntie Julia. They tried to do all they could to fix their phone problems, and when they couldn't help anymore, they fixed some outlet in Mom's room. I think the best part though about them was that they played with me! They played tug with me and they liked to pet me. I loved the play time, and Mom said I'd made instant friends. I tend to do that.
After they'd left, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went out to lunch, and then to Mom's parents' house. I hung out with Marlin for a while and then Mom and I took a much needed nap upstairs.
Mom worked at her computer for a while, and I think later she told Auntie Julia that she'd applied for a job. I hope she gets a job. I love to work and if we can go somewhere every day, it'll be awesome. Tomorrow we're doing something. I get to see Kelton and Debby again for Mom's training, and then after that I don't know what we're doing. Mom told me she doesn't know if we're going to her grandmother's house tomorrow, or on Saturday morning. Whenever we go, I know it'll be fun. There's lots of interesting smells up there.
Well, I'm really tired and so I think I'm going to snuggle up in my crate. Mom and I have to wake up kind of early tomorrow.
Night all!
this is going to be a shorter entry than they usually are because I'm tired and I wanna go to bed soon. Anyway, on Wensday night, Mom and I found out that I can't digest turkey necks very well. Mom was sleeping and I began to feel sick. I started making throw-up sounds, and Mom jumped out of bed and ran to where I was. She tried to get me to the bathroom floor, but it was too late, and I gagged. We looked down, expecting to see my supper all over the floor, but it wasn't there. Mom couldn't find any mess. I made the barfing sounds three more times that night, and felt sick on top of it,, so I don't think Mom got much sleep, but I didn't throw anything up. Mom has decided that I can't have turkey anymore, and that I can have chicken legs if I want to eat raw bird parts. On Thursday afternoon, Mom gave me some venison pieces, and I ate those up, and they didn't make me sick. She told me that I can eat those from now on... yay, I get to eat Bambi!
Mom and I had to get up early today so we could be ready for the phone guys I told you about. I know I wasn't supposed to, but I forgot and barked at the door when they knocked. Mom told me to be quiet, and after one big bark, and a little woof, I was good. The phone guys were very nice to Mom and Auntie Julia. They tried to do all they could to fix their phone problems, and when they couldn't help anymore, they fixed some outlet in Mom's room. I think the best part though about them was that they played with me! They played tug with me and they liked to pet me. I loved the play time, and Mom said I'd made instant friends. I tend to do that.
After they'd left, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went out to lunch, and then to Mom's parents' house. I hung out with Marlin for a while and then Mom and I took a much needed nap upstairs.
Mom worked at her computer for a while, and I think later she told Auntie Julia that she'd applied for a job. I hope she gets a job. I love to work and if we can go somewhere every day, it'll be awesome. Tomorrow we're doing something. I get to see Kelton and Debby again for Mom's training, and then after that I don't know what we're doing. Mom told me she doesn't know if we're going to her grandmother's house tomorrow, or on Saturday morning. Whenever we go, I know it'll be fun. There's lots of interesting smells up there.
Well, I'm really tired and so I think I'm going to snuggle up in my crate. Mom and I have to wake up kind of early tomorrow.
Night all!
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Friends
I have lots of friends, and I got to see two of them today. One of them I told you about last night, Mom's trainer's dog, Kelton. I got to see him today, but we didn't do much because Mom was training. We did get to sniff a little, and both of us wanted attention at one time or another, but the only time we got to really say hi was when our moms took us out to relieve after they were done working. I get to see Kelton and his mom Debby on Friday again before we leave for the weekend.
Mom and I are going up to Mom's grandmother's house this weekend with Eric and Auntie Julia. Mom's grandma died this past Spring, and she was sad for a while. She would cry a lot and I would have to snuggle with her to make her feel better. Sometimes when she cries I run and get my toys. I'll bring her my squeaky toys or Woobie, or a bone for her to hold. I figure, if this won't cheer her up, nothing will. I mean... seriously, toys always make me feel loads better.
After training today Mom and I waited for Auntie Julia to pick us up, and then Mom told me we were going to see Dena and my favorite golden retriever buddy, Kaylor. I love playing with Kaylor, and I love visiting with Dena. She's nice to me, and she gives me treats and lots of pets when I'm off harness. I stayed at her house once, and I was good for the most part, but I can't help myself and I love to wander around, just exploring. For some reason known only to them, none of my human companions like this exploring, and they always call me back. I don't get it, I'm just wandering, and honestly, can't they see I'm busy when they're calling my name? Wow, Humans are demanding!
Mom and Auntie stopped for lunch, and after that we went and picked up Dena and Kaylor. We drove a while in the car, and then we went to my favorite store. Chuck and Dons, yay! They have all sorts of awesome treats there and they even have raw stuff... yum! Mom got me some turkey necks and venison medallions to eat. I can hardly wait to bust those out and eat away. We also saw a puppy in there, and Mom and Dena said it was really cute. I like puppies all right. I grew up with lots around before I went back to school. Now that I live with Mom I've only seen a few. I think they're okay, but if they try to bite my ears, I growl and bark... back off pup.
Speaking of weird dogs, Mom took me outside this morning, and there was this little pug dog I'd never seen before out there. Mom let me go up to it, and the thing started screaching and barking. I backed away and just looked at her. I have know idea what her problem was, and neither did her owner or Mom.
Anyhoo, after we went to Chuck and Dons we went to a place called Caribou coffee. I was doing my work, as usual, leading Mom from the parking lot, and I looked up to make sure that Mom didn't get nailed by a bike which was mounted on the back of someone's car. All I did was look up and check to see if Mom was out of the way, and after Auntie Julia pointed this out, Mom bent down and gave me a huge hug, and told me what an awesome boy I was. Just a word to Mom, seriously, it's not that big a deal. I was trained to do that, and I'm supposed to look out for you, it's my job. I guess, cause Mom can't see at all from that side, it was pretty awesome to her.
I must've been a really good boy because of that though, cause I got to run around with Kaylor outside in Dena's yard when we were done working. We were having fun, but Kaylor kept trying to climb on me to show me he was boss. I didn't like that at all, and I whirled around and barked at him. Woof! I'll tolerate that from little tiny puppies, but not big dogs like Kaylor. He understood though, and we kept playing until we'd gotten all the energies out.
After that, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went back to Mom's parents' house. I got to see my brother Marlin, and Mom gave us both yummy treats from the store. Oh yeah, I couldn't leave without telling you all this. Mom gave me a turkey neck for supper tonight. Ah... turkey necks are sooo goooood! I mean, it's like, doggy gourmet! I ate it all up and Mom said I'd get another one for breakfast tomorrow.
I'm sorry I haven't been able to write until now, but Mom's been hogging the computer for the entire evening. She said something about writing a cover letter... what ever that is, and so I couldn't get at the keyboard until now. Anyway, I'm glad I got to write, and I should go anyway, cause we have to get up early tomorrow to make sure we can meet the phone guys on time. They're supposed to come and get the phones set up correctly this time. Mom told me, if they don't do it right, I should bite them, but I don't want to, I think it's my breeding or something.
Well, night all. I'm going to see what Mom's up too, or play with Marlin, I haven't decided yet.
Mom and I are going up to Mom's grandmother's house this weekend with Eric and Auntie Julia. Mom's grandma died this past Spring, and she was sad for a while. She would cry a lot and I would have to snuggle with her to make her feel better. Sometimes when she cries I run and get my toys. I'll bring her my squeaky toys or Woobie, or a bone for her to hold. I figure, if this won't cheer her up, nothing will. I mean... seriously, toys always make me feel loads better.
After training today Mom and I waited for Auntie Julia to pick us up, and then Mom told me we were going to see Dena and my favorite golden retriever buddy, Kaylor. I love playing with Kaylor, and I love visiting with Dena. She's nice to me, and she gives me treats and lots of pets when I'm off harness. I stayed at her house once, and I was good for the most part, but I can't help myself and I love to wander around, just exploring. For some reason known only to them, none of my human companions like this exploring, and they always call me back. I don't get it, I'm just wandering, and honestly, can't they see I'm busy when they're calling my name? Wow, Humans are demanding!
Mom and Auntie stopped for lunch, and after that we went and picked up Dena and Kaylor. We drove a while in the car, and then we went to my favorite store. Chuck and Dons, yay! They have all sorts of awesome treats there and they even have raw stuff... yum! Mom got me some turkey necks and venison medallions to eat. I can hardly wait to bust those out and eat away. We also saw a puppy in there, and Mom and Dena said it was really cute. I like puppies all right. I grew up with lots around before I went back to school. Now that I live with Mom I've only seen a few. I think they're okay, but if they try to bite my ears, I growl and bark... back off pup.
Speaking of weird dogs, Mom took me outside this morning, and there was this little pug dog I'd never seen before out there. Mom let me go up to it, and the thing started screaching and barking. I backed away and just looked at her. I have know idea what her problem was, and neither did her owner or Mom.
Anyhoo, after we went to Chuck and Dons we went to a place called Caribou coffee. I was doing my work, as usual, leading Mom from the parking lot, and I looked up to make sure that Mom didn't get nailed by a bike which was mounted on the back of someone's car. All I did was look up and check to see if Mom was out of the way, and after Auntie Julia pointed this out, Mom bent down and gave me a huge hug, and told me what an awesome boy I was. Just a word to Mom, seriously, it's not that big a deal. I was trained to do that, and I'm supposed to look out for you, it's my job. I guess, cause Mom can't see at all from that side, it was pretty awesome to her.
I must've been a really good boy because of that though, cause I got to run around with Kaylor outside in Dena's yard when we were done working. We were having fun, but Kaylor kept trying to climb on me to show me he was boss. I didn't like that at all, and I whirled around and barked at him. Woof! I'll tolerate that from little tiny puppies, but not big dogs like Kaylor. He understood though, and we kept playing until we'd gotten all the energies out.
After that, Mom, Auntie Julia and I went back to Mom's parents' house. I got to see my brother Marlin, and Mom gave us both yummy treats from the store. Oh yeah, I couldn't leave without telling you all this. Mom gave me a turkey neck for supper tonight. Ah... turkey necks are sooo goooood! I mean, it's like, doggy gourmet! I ate it all up and Mom said I'd get another one for breakfast tomorrow.
I'm sorry I haven't been able to write until now, but Mom's been hogging the computer for the entire evening. She said something about writing a cover letter... what ever that is, and so I couldn't get at the keyboard until now. Anyway, I'm glad I got to write, and I should go anyway, cause we have to get up early tomorrow to make sure we can meet the phone guys on time. They're supposed to come and get the phones set up correctly this time. Mom told me, if they don't do it right, I should bite them, but I don't want to, I think it's my breeding or something.
Well, night all. I'm going to see what Mom's up too, or play with Marlin, I haven't decided yet.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
phones and naps
hi all,
Mom and I had quite the day. We got up, and waited for the phone guy to come and hook up the Land-Line to the house. When the guy knocked on the door, I barked, but I was a good boy and remembered that Mom doesn't like me to bark anymore at the door, so I only barked once.
I was really good when the guy was setting up the phone because when I went over to see what he was doing, Mom called me back to her and I went back right away. While he was setting up the phone, I started to whine, and Mom didn't know what I wanted. She's a silly person because she thought I wanted to go outside, even though I'd already been out there earlier. She took me out and I didn't need to go potty, but I really liked sniffing the Comcast guy's truck. I went all around it and just sniffed and sniffed. Mom was wondering what I smelled, and I'm not even sure what it was I smelled, but it sure smelled interesting.
After the phone guy left Mom talked to her Dad, Eric, and they determined that the Comcast guy didn't put the phone in the way he was supposed to, so Mom had to schedule another appointment for the guys to come out again on Thursday and redo the entire thing. She was upset about this, but not much cause she and Auntie Julia still have a phone.
After she was done talking to her dad, and after Auntie Julia went to the store to get fresh milk and some other stuff, she finally figured out what I wanted. I began whimpering again, and staring at Mom and wagging my tail. She looked at me and asked what I wanted.
Wag Wag Wag, Whine Whine Whine!
I finally went and grabbed my three-sided tug ring, which Mom and everyone else calls Woobie, and I pranced out in front of her and was getting really excited. I finally got so excited that I began to bark. Mom laughed a little, and so I barked again. I think she figured, if she ignored me, I'd stop barking with the toy in my mouth, and she's usually right about that. Whenever I stop barking with a toy in my mouth Mom rewards me by playing with me once I'm quiet. Well, this time I dropped Woobie and Mom was just about to pick it up, when I barked again. Mom got mad at me, and she put Woobie away so I couldn't play, but seriously, what does she expect? I'm a dog, and I'm excited, and it's my favorite toy ever!
After that, Mom forgave me and let me have a beefy chewy stick, which I just loved. I ate the whole thing while Mom fixed lunch for herself and Auntie Julia. Once lunch was over, Mom and I went upstairs, and while I curled up on the bed, Mom played around on the computer. She is listening to XM radio right now as I type to all of you. We were listening to the baseball game, but the Twins are losing again and so she switched to Jazz. Plus, she was having trouble paying attention to the computer and to the game all at once. Also, she finds Jazz very relaxing.
Anyhoo, after she'd played around on the computer, she and I took a nap. There's nothing like naps with Mom. I get to be on the bed, for one, and two, I get to snuggle with Mom. I love to snuggle, and Mom says that I'm like a big stuffed animal. Apparently I smell good too. I don't know how I smell. To me, I smell normal, like a dog should, and the stinkyer I am, the more I like it. Mom and I napped and were woken up by a very loud plane which flew right over the house, but that was okay. Mom and I needed to get up anyway after a while.
When Mom had gotten up, I really... really needed to pee so Mom took me out. There was a squirrel sitting on the garbage bins in the alley where I relieve, and I stared at it, hoping I could chase it, but it saw me and scrambled off the trash can and up into the yard next door. I was on a leash too so I couldn't get it. I'm not really interested in chasing squirrels or bunnies, and Mom says that it's because I have a low prey-drive, what ever that is. My brother Marlin loves to chase little animals and he stares at them all of the time.
When we came in, I began to bug Mom for dinner. I do this by sitting in front of her and beginning to stare at her face. After a while of this, I put my paw on her lap, then the next paw, then I drop them back onto the floor and start again. Eventually she gets the idea and feeds me.
Yum, I love my food! Mom feeds me a food called, Natural Balance, and the formula is called Potato and Duck. I love it, and Mom tells me that it's good for me. I guess it is, cause I love it, and people always tell me how beautiful I am, and that I have a shiney coat. I think I look nice, but who cares anyway, I love my food.
After I got dinner, Mom and Auntie Julia left. Mom wanted to take me with, and I knew she did, and because I hadn't worked in my harness all day, I made sad eyes at her so she'd take me. I could tell she really wanted to bring me along, but she and Auntie Julia decided it would be too crowded where they were going. She said she was sorry, and I saw her take out her long white stick, or what she calls a cane. I don't like canes.
One time, Mom and I were at this big hotel with tons of people, and there were lots of other guide dogs like me there, but there were lots of canes there too, and they were swinging back and forth. I got scared and kept glancing at them because I thought they would hit me. Mom was nervous too because she didn't want me hit. I wasn't ever hit hard, but once, a guy poked me with his cane and I moved closer to Mom. I really don't like canes.
I stayed home with the television on while Mom and Auntie Julia went out. When they got back, they smelled like they'd been to a restaurant, and they smelled like they'd been with other people. I sniffed them, and then Auntie Julia took me outside to relieve. After I came in, I went upstairs with Mom and now I'm almost done with this entry.
Tomorrow, Mom and I have to get up early so we can go to training, at least that's what Mom calls training. Trust me Mom, I've been to training, and it's nothing like what you do. At my training, my trainers showed me all of the things I'd need to know so I could guide you places, and it was hard. All I do at this kind of training is sleep under a desk. Mom sits at a computer with another person who teaches her things on the computer. I guess it's training for Mom, and not me, but there is a fun part. My Mom's computer trainer is also blind and she has a guide dog too. He doesn't look like me though, he's big and black, and I'm smallish and yellow. He's very nice though and we have fun sniffing each other and following each other around to sniff butts. We settle down under the desks when our moms are working though, and only nudge them when we have to relieve. My friend's name is Kelton, and I'm excited to see him tomorrow.
I'm going to be done for now though. I'll tell you all about training tomorrow though, and I'll tell you about the other stuff we have to do this week too. For now, here's a tail wag and a little labby kiss from me to you.
Torpedo
Mom and I had quite the day. We got up, and waited for the phone guy to come and hook up the Land-Line to the house. When the guy knocked on the door, I barked, but I was a good boy and remembered that Mom doesn't like me to bark anymore at the door, so I only barked once.
I was really good when the guy was setting up the phone because when I went over to see what he was doing, Mom called me back to her and I went back right away. While he was setting up the phone, I started to whine, and Mom didn't know what I wanted. She's a silly person because she thought I wanted to go outside, even though I'd already been out there earlier. She took me out and I didn't need to go potty, but I really liked sniffing the Comcast guy's truck. I went all around it and just sniffed and sniffed. Mom was wondering what I smelled, and I'm not even sure what it was I smelled, but it sure smelled interesting.
After the phone guy left Mom talked to her Dad, Eric, and they determined that the Comcast guy didn't put the phone in the way he was supposed to, so Mom had to schedule another appointment for the guys to come out again on Thursday and redo the entire thing. She was upset about this, but not much cause she and Auntie Julia still have a phone.
After she was done talking to her dad, and after Auntie Julia went to the store to get fresh milk and some other stuff, she finally figured out what I wanted. I began whimpering again, and staring at Mom and wagging my tail. She looked at me and asked what I wanted.
Wag Wag Wag, Whine Whine Whine!
I finally went and grabbed my three-sided tug ring, which Mom and everyone else calls Woobie, and I pranced out in front of her and was getting really excited. I finally got so excited that I began to bark. Mom laughed a little, and so I barked again. I think she figured, if she ignored me, I'd stop barking with the toy in my mouth, and she's usually right about that. Whenever I stop barking with a toy in my mouth Mom rewards me by playing with me once I'm quiet. Well, this time I dropped Woobie and Mom was just about to pick it up, when I barked again. Mom got mad at me, and she put Woobie away so I couldn't play, but seriously, what does she expect? I'm a dog, and I'm excited, and it's my favorite toy ever!
After that, Mom forgave me and let me have a beefy chewy stick, which I just loved. I ate the whole thing while Mom fixed lunch for herself and Auntie Julia. Once lunch was over, Mom and I went upstairs, and while I curled up on the bed, Mom played around on the computer. She is listening to XM radio right now as I type to all of you. We were listening to the baseball game, but the Twins are losing again and so she switched to Jazz. Plus, she was having trouble paying attention to the computer and to the game all at once. Also, she finds Jazz very relaxing.
Anyhoo, after she'd played around on the computer, she and I took a nap. There's nothing like naps with Mom. I get to be on the bed, for one, and two, I get to snuggle with Mom. I love to snuggle, and Mom says that I'm like a big stuffed animal. Apparently I smell good too. I don't know how I smell. To me, I smell normal, like a dog should, and the stinkyer I am, the more I like it. Mom and I napped and were woken up by a very loud plane which flew right over the house, but that was okay. Mom and I needed to get up anyway after a while.
When Mom had gotten up, I really... really needed to pee so Mom took me out. There was a squirrel sitting on the garbage bins in the alley where I relieve, and I stared at it, hoping I could chase it, but it saw me and scrambled off the trash can and up into the yard next door. I was on a leash too so I couldn't get it. I'm not really interested in chasing squirrels or bunnies, and Mom says that it's because I have a low prey-drive, what ever that is. My brother Marlin loves to chase little animals and he stares at them all of the time.
When we came in, I began to bug Mom for dinner. I do this by sitting in front of her and beginning to stare at her face. After a while of this, I put my paw on her lap, then the next paw, then I drop them back onto the floor and start again. Eventually she gets the idea and feeds me.
Yum, I love my food! Mom feeds me a food called, Natural Balance, and the formula is called Potato and Duck. I love it, and Mom tells me that it's good for me. I guess it is, cause I love it, and people always tell me how beautiful I am, and that I have a shiney coat. I think I look nice, but who cares anyway, I love my food.
After I got dinner, Mom and Auntie Julia left. Mom wanted to take me with, and I knew she did, and because I hadn't worked in my harness all day, I made sad eyes at her so she'd take me. I could tell she really wanted to bring me along, but she and Auntie Julia decided it would be too crowded where they were going. She said she was sorry, and I saw her take out her long white stick, or what she calls a cane. I don't like canes.
One time, Mom and I were at this big hotel with tons of people, and there were lots of other guide dogs like me there, but there were lots of canes there too, and they were swinging back and forth. I got scared and kept glancing at them because I thought they would hit me. Mom was nervous too because she didn't want me hit. I wasn't ever hit hard, but once, a guy poked me with his cane and I moved closer to Mom. I really don't like canes.
I stayed home with the television on while Mom and Auntie Julia went out. When they got back, they smelled like they'd been to a restaurant, and they smelled like they'd been with other people. I sniffed them, and then Auntie Julia took me outside to relieve. After I came in, I went upstairs with Mom and now I'm almost done with this entry.
Tomorrow, Mom and I have to get up early so we can go to training, at least that's what Mom calls training. Trust me Mom, I've been to training, and it's nothing like what you do. At my training, my trainers showed me all of the things I'd need to know so I could guide you places, and it was hard. All I do at this kind of training is sleep under a desk. Mom sits at a computer with another person who teaches her things on the computer. I guess it's training for Mom, and not me, but there is a fun part. My Mom's computer trainer is also blind and she has a guide dog too. He doesn't look like me though, he's big and black, and I'm smallish and yellow. He's very nice though and we have fun sniffing each other and following each other around to sniff butts. We settle down under the desks when our moms are working though, and only nudge them when we have to relieve. My friend's name is Kelton, and I'm excited to see him tomorrow.
I'm going to be done for now though. I'll tell you all about training tomorrow though, and I'll tell you about the other stuff we have to do this week too. For now, here's a tail wag and a little labby kiss from me to you.
Torpedo
Monday, August 20, 2007
my first post
Well, I'm not exactly sure how to work this thing, but if I really screw it up, I'll have my mom, Laura, go back and delete this post later. As you've guessed, I'm a guide dog, and I help my mom out when she's gotta go somewhere like the store or the doctor's office or someplace like that.
She's bitching right now about how this blog isn't as accessible as she would like it to be, though she doesn't think it's the blog web site owner's fault cause she knows plenty of other blind people who use this site and they don't seem to have any problems. She'll call her friend, also known as, Auntie Dena tomorrow and ask her how to make the blog accessible.
Anyway, today was not boring in the slightest. First, Mom woke up late, and I didn't like that cause I had to sit in my crate for a while as she got her lazy ass in gear. I was a good boy though and didn't bark. I've only barked twice while in my crate and it's been a while since that. I didn't even bark the time I had an accident in my crate and so Mom was impressed. Anyhoo, Mom finally got up and took me out and fed me breakfast. Then we hung around the house for a while as Mom's twin sister, Auntie Julia, as she forever will be known on this blog, got ready to go. Mom had made a vet appointment for my big brother Marlin, the guide who worked for Mom before me, cause he has an ear infection.
We went to Mom's Parent's house and grabbed Marlin and went to the vet. We were late, but the staff didn't care.
There was this big white fluffy dog there, and she was apparently dog aggressive. I found that out when she growled at me from the corner very loudly. I wasn't afraid though cause Mom is very calm in situations like that and she just kept me close to her and told me to lie down. Wow, look Mom! I actually wrote the correct grammar for that last sentence, your English degree is rubbing off on me.
Anyhoo, after we'd gotten into the exam room I was calm, but Marlin was bouncing everywhere and panting. Auntie Julia said he was stressed... go figure. Just a word to Marlin, Dude, relax, there's nothing to be afraid of at the vet's. Well, except for maybe when they stick a gloved finger up your ass and try to squeeze your butt to death. Sorry to get grafic folks, but that's what happens in a dog's life.
We went back home then and Mom got dinner started for her and Auntie Julia. I came down from snoozing upstairs on Mom's bed and began staring at her for dinner. She got the hint and fed me, and then she and Auntie Julia ate their dinner. After that, Mom and I went back upstairs to her room, and I curled up on her bed while she scanned documents into her computer. I slept a while longer, and then came back downstairs to be with Mom and Auntie Julia. I grabbed Mom's empty water bottle and thought it was a toy. I began chewing on it and growling like mad. Mom played with me a little bit, and then, she got tired, and so after relieving me one more time, we came back up here again.
Now, Mom and I are both tired and so I think we'll shove off to bed now. The phone guys are supposed to come and hook up the land line tomorrow afternoon, and so Mom wants to be up early for that. I'll write more soon, night all,
Torpedo
She's bitching right now about how this blog isn't as accessible as she would like it to be, though she doesn't think it's the blog web site owner's fault cause she knows plenty of other blind people who use this site and they don't seem to have any problems. She'll call her friend, also known as, Auntie Dena tomorrow and ask her how to make the blog accessible.
Anyway, today was not boring in the slightest. First, Mom woke up late, and I didn't like that cause I had to sit in my crate for a while as she got her lazy ass in gear. I was a good boy though and didn't bark. I've only barked twice while in my crate and it's been a while since that. I didn't even bark the time I had an accident in my crate and so Mom was impressed. Anyhoo, Mom finally got up and took me out and fed me breakfast. Then we hung around the house for a while as Mom's twin sister, Auntie Julia, as she forever will be known on this blog, got ready to go. Mom had made a vet appointment for my big brother Marlin, the guide who worked for Mom before me, cause he has an ear infection.
We went to Mom's Parent's house and grabbed Marlin and went to the vet. We were late, but the staff didn't care.
There was this big white fluffy dog there, and she was apparently dog aggressive. I found that out when she growled at me from the corner very loudly. I wasn't afraid though cause Mom is very calm in situations like that and she just kept me close to her and told me to lie down. Wow, look Mom! I actually wrote the correct grammar for that last sentence, your English degree is rubbing off on me.
Anyhoo, after we'd gotten into the exam room I was calm, but Marlin was bouncing everywhere and panting. Auntie Julia said he was stressed... go figure. Just a word to Marlin, Dude, relax, there's nothing to be afraid of at the vet's. Well, except for maybe when they stick a gloved finger up your ass and try to squeeze your butt to death. Sorry to get grafic folks, but that's what happens in a dog's life.
We went back home then and Mom got dinner started for her and Auntie Julia. I came down from snoozing upstairs on Mom's bed and began staring at her for dinner. She got the hint and fed me, and then she and Auntie Julia ate their dinner. After that, Mom and I went back upstairs to her room, and I curled up on her bed while she scanned documents into her computer. I slept a while longer, and then came back downstairs to be with Mom and Auntie Julia. I grabbed Mom's empty water bottle and thought it was a toy. I began chewing on it and growling like mad. Mom played with me a little bit, and then, she got tired, and so after relieving me one more time, we came back up here again.
Now, Mom and I are both tired and so I think we'll shove off to bed now. The phone guys are supposed to come and hook up the land line tomorrow afternoon, and so Mom wants to be up early for that. I'll write more soon, night all,
Torpedo
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