Brandon's life... as a guide dog in training: Someone got mail...

*(Written by Toby's Raiser)*

Toby received a card in the mail today from SEGDI (his guide dog school), and much to our surprise it was a HAPPY BIRTHDAY card! (see pictures below)

Yes, Toby's 1 year birthday is THIS Saturday. On March 27th he will be a WHOLE year! Time sure has passed quickly,

Happy almost 1 year Toby!

I also want to thank you guys for helping Toby in hopefully reaching 2 of his goals.

He has already made it to 21 comments, and has 96 followers - THANK YOU!

2 of Toby's goals:

1. Get 100 followers on my blog (!!)

2. Get over 20 comments on 1+ posts (20 comments from 20 different blogs).

He still hopes to get more posts with 20+ comments, but he is very happy that he has already received 20 comments on 1 post.

Thank you so much for following, reading, and commenting on his blog! It means so much to a young puppy to know that people enjoy reading this blog :)

Toby went with me to Zumba (at the YMCA) tonight, and did a great 1 hour down-stay, and also made a new friend :) (See pictures below)

Toby's Raiser

The human that has a dog with a blog

Layout of 3 photos - first one says Puppy - Toby, second one shows the return address label (which is Southeastern Guide Dogs), the third picture is of the front of the birthday card - it has 6 milk bone dog treats stacked up & tied with green ribbon, and to the side is says Happy Birthday, both A's are paw prints

Toby's wonderful card

Picture of the inside of Toby's card - the top is a recipe for P.B dog cookies, and the bottom says We wish you a Happy 1st birthday full of yummy surprises - and it's signed by some people in the puppy department

Photo of Toby in a sit-stay with his birthday card at his front feet

Photo of Toby resting his head on a young girl who was at Zumba

Toby's new friend

Toby giving kisses to the young girl at Zumba - she was really enjoying it!

11 comments:

Lola and also Franklin, too said...: One hour down/stay? Wow, that training is super demanding. I'm 7 and I couldn't do that unless I was sound asleep.; March 22, 2010 at 8:08 PM
Unknown said...: Saturday is the big day, huh? Lovely card, Tobby :)
Twinkie; March 22, 2010 at 8:13 PM
Beth and Alfie said...: What a good boy you are, Toby! You deserve a big birthday party!; March 22, 2010 at 8:42 PM
houndstooth said...: Nice card! We hope you get some good loot for your birthday!

Bunny; March 22, 2010 at 9:40 PM
NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...: How khool!

Pawty time is khoming!

Toby's new pal is furry khute!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra; March 22, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Life With Dogs said...: So Toby is growing in every way! :); March 22, 2010 at 10:54 PM
the magic sleigh said...: Hi Toby! A one Hour down Stay! Wow! I am impressed!!!!! Are you part Border collie????
Happy Upcoming Barkday!!!!!
-Scampi the bright Border Collie; March 23, 2010 at 8:54 AM
the booker man said...: howdy there, toby!!
it's super awesome to meet a fellow yellow labradude!! we will be good friends for sure. :)
that is really cool that you are training to become a guide dog. i don't know how you did that down/stay for 1 whole hour?! you are a good boy! my mama wants me to be a therapy dog when i get a little older...she says i'm still a little too wound up. i start my next obedience class on thursday.
happy almost 1st birthday!!!
*woof*
the booker man; March 23, 2010 at 10:17 AM
Deborah said...: Happy Birthday Toby! I liked the card with the doggy bones wrapped like that!
Nice to meet you!
Deborah; March 23, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Abby said...: Hi, Toby...

Thanks for stopping by My Blog...I Love making new friends...

Happy Birthday on Saturday...I hope it's a great day...

Abby xxxooo; March 23, 2010 at 2:59 PM
Dexter said...: I excel at down stay, but not at the Y! Wow! You totally deserve a big hug for that. Happy Birthday!

Slobbers,
Mango; March 23, 2010 at 6:52 PM