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.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Woodland Park Pet Resort
All female puppies in the SW Region of Canine Companions for Independence are considered "potential breeders" until they are turned in for advance training at approximately 18 months of age. At that point they are evaluated and a decision is made. If they are not going into the breeding program CCI has them spayed. Consequently, while the female dogs are growing up with their Puppy Raisers they will go into heat at least one time. When it happens CCI requires that the Puppy Raiser board the dog for three weeks.
The facility we use for boarding in North Dallas is Woodland Park Pet Resort. This picture shows one of the play fields in front of the compound. All dogs have several playtimes each day. They have a pond too for dogs that like to swim...Helper is a swimmer! It is a very nice facility!
Helper went into heat the Tuesday after Memorial Day. She had a three week vacation from training while enjoying Woodland Park's amenities!
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