I am a first time volunteer Puppy Raiser for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI). This wonderful organization has been providing Service Dogs, Facility Dogs, Hearing Dogs and Skilled Companions to people in need since 1975. My job for the next 18 months is to socialize, train and prepare the puppy (Helper II) in my care to successfully enter advance training in Oceanside California. I have started this blog to document our journey together.
Monday, April 30, 2012
New Bed for Helper
She looks like a baby holding her bottle...so cute!
This is her new bed from the Frontgate catalog. They promise the bed will hold up to "aggressive chewers". I hope they are right!
Helper now weighs 27 pounds!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
So Sad......
Helper looks sad. I wonder why? She is laying on a towel today because she has just destroyed her second bed from Cost Co!!!!! She is so smart that she unzips the bed cover and shreds the inside foam cushion when I am not watching. I am thankful that she has not eaten the foam...she is very smart!
Monday, April 9, 2012
First Trip to a Resturant
The tan strap around Helper's face is called a gentle leader. CCI requires that we use this tool on all the puppies. It does not hurt her or restrict her from opening her mouth to eat or play. It helps to direct her and makes it easier to control her when walking. All that said...she does not like it!
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