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I am a male yellow Lab. My birth date is September 4th 2011. I am in training to be a guide dog for the blind. (guide dog school -Southeastern Guide Dogs) I'm my raiser's fifth guide dog puppy. She will keep me for (about) 1 year, then I will head off to harness training! Please feel free to follow my blog and keep up with: Brandon's Life... As a guide dog in training

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Saturday, March 27, 2010

Birthday! Awards! Gifts! Pictures! ... FUN!

Well, most (if not all) of you guys know that today, yes TODAY, is my FIRST BIRTHDAY!!
"Happy Birthday to me..."

I had a busy birthday, starting off with a (long) Easter petting zoo/pony rides! (I even got to meet the Easter bunny!). My Raiser did pony rides - I was watching her the whole time, it sure looked like fun!

After the petting zoo, we drove over to puppy class (yes, with horse trailer & all!). And I got to do puppy class on my birthday, I had lots of fun. My Raiser did have to hand back the harness... but we enjoyed it while we had it!

All through out puppy class, I was handled by another lady (and My Raiser handled Duchess), I did MUCH better than last puppy meeting and my Raiser was proud.

After doing many distractions with treats/balls/flags/children/brooms/extra, my Raiser's dad got a horse & llama out for all the puppies to see! That was a big hit...

We then headed home after puppy class, I was quite tired, didn't even know I still had gifts waiting at home!

Later on, my Raiser let me open my gifts, then she took me into the kitchen to make DOG TREATS, homemade dog treats! (recipe came on my birthday card from SEGDI - my school). While they cooked, My Raiser took me outside in the 2+ acre fence (complete with the mud puddle...), I played with my new toy, old toy, and the people!

Coming back inside I got FRESH dog treats, then got a extra (not much) helping of supper. Now I plan on going to sleep...



Busy day, right?

The gifts I received are: A pawesome throw toy from my Raiser, a cool "spa" gift set from my Raiser, 2 really tasty gift bags from people in puppy class and a cupcake from another Raiser!

P.S. Lola & Booker Man (maybe others - I don't remember!) passed along these pawesome awards to me (thank you!) - I will hand them out to other people in another post - as my Raiser wants to go to bed soon! Thanks guys for the awards, I love receiving things!

(Note from Raiser - "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOBY - I LOVE YOU!")

Thanks "mom"!


All photos have been put in a smile box slide show (I will post a "making cookies" one later on) I would have posted all the photos, but that takes quite a while!


Hope everyone had a great Saturday,


I AM A WHOLE YEAR OLD!



Toby
The dog with a blog


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Toby's sunshine award - picture of flower
Picture of Toby's Happy 101 award - it has cupcakes in the background, and says sweet friends on it

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi there Toby! This is my first time to visit your bloggie and I like it very much. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! It sounds like you had an oh-so-busy and happy day today. Guess what? We have something in common. Tomorrow is my Gotcha Day and also my birthday (cuz we don't know when my "real" birthday is so we just made my Gotcha Day my birthday too). If mine is half as good as yours, I can't wait!

Wiggles & Wags,
Mayzie

houndstooth said...

Happiest of Birthdays, Toby! It sounds like you had a very busy day. We will eat yogurt treats in your honor tonight!

Bunny

Rebecca, Ely and Joe said...

Happy birthday Toby! From your favorite yellow brother. Hope you enjoy the treats!

Lisa and pups said...

Happy Birthday!!! Looks like you had a great time.

1000 Goldens said...

Happy Birthday Toby! It is so nice that you got to spend the day doing what you enjoy + meeting the Easter Bunny - very cool :) Congratulations on your awards!

Infrequent Flyers said...

Sounds like a great birthday. Happy birthday to you, Toby!

Kari in Alaska said...

happy happy birthday!!!!!!!!!

Unknown said...

Congratulations on your awards and....homemade treats!!! That's very important. It shows your mommy's love ... I wish mine would start cooking soon.
Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to yooououuou,
la lala la, laa laaaaa
Happy birthday to YOU
Twinkie

The Adventures of the LLB Gang said...

Happy Birthday Toby!!! Congrats on all your great pressies and awards!

Smileys!
Dory

the booker man said...

happy birthday, toby!!!
what a totally awesome day you're having!
*woof*
the booker man

Mhathy y Peggy said...

Hi Toby, happy belated birthday to you, hope see you for many many years. Thanks for visit my blog, until now mom learned how to see your pic in my guestbook... Wags Peggy

Mhathy y Peggy said...

Hi Toby is me again, Thanks for visit my mom's blog, I forgot gave you my blog address.


http://peggychi-pictures.blogspot.com


I'm now a follower of you. Bechitos Peggy

PS: Sorry for my bad english...

nam said...

What a coincidence Toby! Dogster Dog here! Just wanted to stop by your blog to award you with our top dog blogger award! I couldn't find your email, so hopefully you get this message. If you're interested, just shoot me an email at nam(at)dogster.com! WOOFS!

Anonymous said...

Awww happy late birthday! It sounds like it was a fabulous day!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

Happy Barkday PLUS a few!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra
PeeEssWoo: We are still playing khatch up here!