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.