The past 2 months I've been in training. For what you ask? Well, to be a therapy dog. You see I love people ALL people. I've never met a stranger. Mom knew that I would love to meet new people and I would love to cuddle and give all my love to people who needed. Mom also knew I had a few, let's say obstacles, to over come that she needed help with. She found this great class at Positively Canine. We went every week and it became the highlight of my week! I learned how to deal with being separated and how to great people w/o jumping up. I also learned the best way to great a dog (my hardest obstacle). We worked and worked and worked on everything! And finally the time came! Test time that is! I took the CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and the TDI (Therapy Dog International) this past Sunday. I was one of the first dogs that took the test. Mom was a little nervous she saw that I was super excited and didn't know if I could contain myself. I proved her wrong though! I was (mostly) a perfect gentle man! We got the results of the CGC right away and Mom said I passed that with flying colors! We had to wait a day before we knew the results of the therapy dog, but I wasn't nervous about that. Mom got the news that I had passed the TDI test! So now I am a certified Therapy Dog! I can go places and meet new people and give them love! Mom is looking into a place that needs a therapy dog for children!
So now that you know what I've been working on the last couple of months, I will tell you about today. Today was my first visit as an official therapy dog! I went to visit the nice people of Sterling House! There were a lot of people there to see me! Oh yeah, and Callisto; she is a friend of mine from puppy play days and our moms both lived in the same dorms when they started college. But anyways, back to today. The workers had gathered everyone who wanted to see us and brought them into a room close to the front door. We went in and greeted everyone in there! Mom was a little worried that I would jump up on everyone, but I did my best and only jump a couple of times (when I just couldn't contain myself)! There were two people there that I absolutely loved! They wouldn't stop petting me! I was in heaven! We were there for about 20 minutes but that wasn't enough time! I can't wait to go other places (or back to the same place)!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Friday, January 7, 2011
Christmas Time
I know that I am writing this a little late but better late than never. This Christmas was a very special one! For the first time in....well...ever, I got to travel with my Mom to her Christmas! Usually when she travels I am left with my aunt and uncle (Kiya and Rowdy) at the vet office (but I more lovingly call it prison). I'm not sure why Mom let me come along this time but I wasn't going to argue.
Now I know I said that the car ride on Thanksgiving was long, but this one was longer. We left home early in the morning (before I usually get up) and we didn't get to the place until late afternoon. I was okay with the long trip this time because Mom gave me a bully stick to chew on! (My FAV!) After chewing on the bully stick for awhile I got really tired (and so did Mom) so I fell asleep, car rides always do that to me. Mom had to wake me up after awhile for a bathroom break. I told her that I really didn't need to go but she kept insisting that if i don't go now there will be no more breaks until we get there, so I gave in a went potty.
Once we got there, I was super excited. There were so many people and smells and dogs! There was a puppy there named Shalee and me and her had a blast. We kept getting yelled at for playing in the house though. They said we were playing to rough but I disagree, they are just wimps, but I liked playing with her outside because even though she was bigger than me, she couldn't catch me when I started to run! So I would just run circles around her until she got dizzy and fell over. There was also and older dog there named Chrissy, she didn't lake to play too much but when we were outside she would play chase with me! I liked her a lot because she wasn't always jumping on me and wanting me to play like Shalee. I had to get onto Shalee a few times because she didn't understand to leave me alone at bed time.
Mom also gave me part of my Christmas present when we got there to! I got a rawhide Christmas card and a new stuffed monster (these are my favorite toys so Mom always gets one for me when she sees it).
The ride back seemed much longer. Mom said this was because we took a state highway halfway (whatever that means). I say it's because Mom had to make too many stops, but at least this time I was able to get the whole back seat to myself and another bully stick to chew on!
Now I know I said that the car ride on Thanksgiving was long, but this one was longer. We left home early in the morning (before I usually get up) and we didn't get to the place until late afternoon. I was okay with the long trip this time because Mom gave me a bully stick to chew on! (My FAV!) After chewing on the bully stick for awhile I got really tired (and so did Mom) so I fell asleep, car rides always do that to me. Mom had to wake me up after awhile for a bathroom break. I told her that I really didn't need to go but she kept insisting that if i don't go now there will be no more breaks until we get there, so I gave in a went potty.
Once we got there, I was super excited. There were so many people and smells and dogs! There was a puppy there named Shalee and me and her had a blast. We kept getting yelled at for playing in the house though. They said we were playing to rough but I disagree, they are just wimps, but I liked playing with her outside because even though she was bigger than me, she couldn't catch me when I started to run! So I would just run circles around her until she got dizzy and fell over. There was also and older dog there named Chrissy, she didn't lake to play too much but when we were outside she would play chase with me! I liked her a lot because she wasn't always jumping on me and wanting me to play like Shalee. I had to get onto Shalee a few times because she didn't understand to leave me alone at bed time.
Mom also gave me part of my Christmas present when we got there to! I got a rawhide Christmas card and a new stuffed monster (these are my favorite toys so Mom always gets one for me when she sees it).
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Staple Removal
I am so excited! I had my staples removed on Monday and I have been too busy running like mad to update my blog! After over 2 weeks of not running/climbing/jumping (per doctors orders) I have spent the last few days catching up on my exercise.
For those who don't know the story I will tell you. Almost three weeks ago I was playing an innocent game of keep away with my friend Chunk. I had the frisbee and I as was running away, I looked back to see where he was and then BAM all of the sudden he was on top of me. He had pounced on top of me and his toe nail caught my side. He tore through my muscles and it bloody hurt! Mom took me to the doctor the next day and I had staples put in.
But anyways, I am finally free of that stupid shirt mom put on me to keep me from chewing the staples out and I am free from being held back on the leash! In fact mom let me off leash this morning and I did nothing but run and run and run. I've been looking for some squirrels to chase but they have all seemed to have disappeared lately. I can't wait until I can go to the play dates again. I am just itching to play with my friends again!
For those who don't know the story I will tell you. Almost three weeks ago I was playing an innocent game of keep away with my friend Chunk. I had the frisbee and I as was running away, I looked back to see where he was and then BAM all of the sudden he was on top of me. He had pounced on top of me and his toe nail caught my side. He tore through my muscles and it bloody hurt! Mom took me to the doctor the next day and I had staples put in.
But anyways, I am finally free of that stupid shirt mom put on me to keep me from chewing the staples out and I am free from being held back on the leash! In fact mom let me off leash this morning and I did nothing but run and run and run. I've been looking for some squirrels to chase but they have all seemed to have disappeared lately. I can't wait until I can go to the play dates again. I am just itching to play with my friends again!
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Something called Thanksgiving
Today I went on the adventure of a life time! Mom was so worried about me chewing my staples out that she let me go with her to some strangers house. I was just excited that I got to go somewhere that the others didn't. It turned out to be a crazy and exciting time.
We left early in the morning! I mean I just woke up and ate breakfast when I was thrown in the car, but it wasn't long before we had to turn the car around and head back to the house. At that point I was so confused! Seriously we just left! It turns out that g-ma left something important at the house. I don't know what that important because obviously I was already in the car! What's more important than me? Anyways, we headed out on the open road. I was thinking that this would be a nice short ride, like when I go to g-ma's house, but no I was completely wrong! We drove and we drove and we drove. At one point I thought we were there but I was wrong, we were just behind some slow moving car. I did, however, get the best nap EVER! I had the whole back seat to myself and I was able to stretch out and get comfy!
After an eternity we finally arrived to the strange house. I'm still not sure whose house it was exactly because mom never told me, but this house was nice and full of people to pet me! There was also a room full of delicious smells, but mom never let me spend time in there. She kept yelling at me and telling me to get out. I mean how rude is that!? There was also two other pups there but no matter how much I tried to get them to play with me all they did was growl and bite at me! They were not very friendly and very rude! But there were plenty of people there that would pet me and lavish me with attention and soon the number of people doubled! I got really excited when my uncle and aunt came into the house! I was not expecting them at all! I kept trying to ask them where my cousin was but they got distracted so I went searching for her, but they didn't bring her! I was so sad. I've missed her so much. It's been months since I saw her last and she's like my best friend! She's the only one that I will allow to think they beat me up (really I can take her out I just let her win so she doesn't feel bad). After everyone came into the house and said hello to me, they did the strangest thing! They all stood in a giant circle and held hands. I tried to ask everyone what was going on, but everyone had there eyes shut and was ignoring me. After they came to there senses they all loaded up plates with delicious smelling food. I was hoping mom would fix me a plate but instead she forced me to lay next to her and watch her eat. However, she did give me some turkey once everyone left the room. Oh crap I wasn't suppose to tell! Well to late! Please don't let her know that I told! Anyways after all the food was put up, all the people lay down and fell asleep! Mom saw that I wasn't tired yet, so she did something really special for me. She took me on a nice walk! There was a park down the street that we walked to and I saw millions of geese and ducks. There were also a bunch of little kids there too! When we got back everyone was still asleep, so I gave in and took a nap. After awhile everyone started to pack their things up and leave. I was worried that mom would leave me there because she kept walking out of the house with boxes of things and she wasn't taking me with her, so I sneaked out but she caught me and made me come in. However, she did not! Soon we were back on the road! I was able to get another nap in and before I knew it we were back home! Mom told me that we were at what's called thanksgiving. I'm still not sure what that is but I LOVE it! I want to do it again tomorrow! (well maybe the next day)
We left early in the morning! I mean I just woke up and ate breakfast when I was thrown in the car, but it wasn't long before we had to turn the car around and head back to the house. At that point I was so confused! Seriously we just left! It turns out that g-ma left something important at the house. I don't know what that important because obviously I was already in the car! What's more important than me? Anyways, we headed out on the open road. I was thinking that this would be a nice short ride, like when I go to g-ma's house, but no I was completely wrong! We drove and we drove and we drove. At one point I thought we were there but I was wrong, we were just behind some slow moving car. I did, however, get the best nap EVER! I had the whole back seat to myself and I was able to stretch out and get comfy!
After an eternity we finally arrived to the strange house. I'm still not sure whose house it was exactly because mom never told me, but this house was nice and full of people to pet me! There was also a room full of delicious smells, but mom never let me spend time in there. She kept yelling at me and telling me to get out. I mean how rude is that!? There was also two other pups there but no matter how much I tried to get them to play with me all they did was growl and bite at me! They were not very friendly and very rude! But there were plenty of people there that would pet me and lavish me with attention and soon the number of people doubled! I got really excited when my uncle and aunt came into the house! I was not expecting them at all! I kept trying to ask them where my cousin was but they got distracted so I went searching for her, but they didn't bring her! I was so sad. I've missed her so much. It's been months since I saw her last and she's like my best friend! She's the only one that I will allow to think they beat me up (really I can take her out I just let her win so she doesn't feel bad). After everyone came into the house and said hello to me, they did the strangest thing! They all stood in a giant circle and held hands. I tried to ask everyone what was going on, but everyone had there eyes shut and was ignoring me. After they came to there senses they all loaded up plates with delicious smelling food. I was hoping mom would fix me a plate but instead she forced me to lay next to her and watch her eat. However, she did give me some turkey once everyone left the room. Oh crap I wasn't suppose to tell! Well to late! Please don't let her know that I told! Anyways after all the food was put up, all the people lay down and fell asleep! Mom saw that I wasn't tired yet, so she did something really special for me. She took me on a nice walk! There was a park down the street that we walked to and I saw millions of geese and ducks. There were also a bunch of little kids there too! When we got back everyone was still asleep, so I gave in and took a nap. After awhile everyone started to pack their things up and leave. I was worried that mom would leave me there because she kept walking out of the house with boxes of things and she wasn't taking me with her, so I sneaked out but she caught me and made me come in. However, she did not! Soon we were back on the road! I was able to get another nap in and before I knew it we were back home! Mom told me that we were at what's called thanksgiving. I'm still not sure what that is but I LOVE it! I want to do it again tomorrow! (well maybe the next day)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)