tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74895155873105684762024-03-05T10:29:34.821-05:00Brandon's life... as a guide dog in trainingBrandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.comBlogger623125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-73681253946530446122014-03-10T22:04:00.001-05:002014-03-10T22:04:37.504-05:00First Birthday!! <p dir="ltr">Today was my very first birthday! I turned the big ole "1 year". That's right, I'm officially a year old, along with all my cuddly siblings.</p>
<p dir="ltr">To celebrate, my raiser will be taking me on my very own shopping spree!! I'm in need of some new tasty treats, and a few new toys too...</p>
<p dir="ltr"> Happy birthday to me! </p>
<p dir="ltr">-Pal</p>
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that's right, it's a super snowy day here at our house. <br>
I have discovered that snow is a glorious, wet, and exciting treat to eat! I found it to be very tasty.<br>
Snow is also amazing to play in, I never knew you could have so much fun! <br>
Do any of my furry followers have any snowy white goodness?</p>
<p dir=ltr>-Pal</p>
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I was born in March last year and met my sweet raiser in June. I'm currently 10 months old, and growing up quickly! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm a quick learner and extremly treat motivated... so if there is food or attention involved, I'm in! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stay tune and I promise to update more often! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-Love and kisses</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Enjoy the pictures of me, and I know I'm super cute :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aD3mEG-KA2JV-z6lAxiwYkDiMwdLlMteDFQKmHje4TXO7N1G_w8Mq8skNancbGH1ZdeMfwL83FkbJSrUNuuVotyJjXr9Sj9IXGbSBzhCUn_STH-1Zi5XASZu1ZsNMfNZRY17E8SG79lJ/s1600/IMG_20140114_205349_097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3aD3mEG-KA2JV-z6lAxiwYkDiMwdLlMteDFQKmHje4TXO7N1G_w8Mq8skNancbGH1ZdeMfwL83FkbJSrUNuuVotyJjXr9Sj9IXGbSBzhCUn_STH-1Zi5XASZu1ZsNMfNZRY17E8SG79lJ/s640/IMG_20140114_205349_097.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My raiser and I with a few others during a puppy meeting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JyFzSyihDeSbZbA3XKKy1rZpu6loEeIffvKNORd41tgaWxXYg3tnD7WkAW22hcE-LLTAJTcWrKjbsJCNkgW2QqtPjYtQHpna-rFlVeJZi19t4VYpp5OTTNnWU3FQ5_ucv3Z56j7FRoMO/s1600/IMG_145388741403150.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JyFzSyihDeSbZbA3XKKy1rZpu6loEeIffvKNORd41tgaWxXYg3tnD7WkAW22hcE-LLTAJTcWrKjbsJCNkgW2QqtPjYtQHpna-rFlVeJZi19t4VYpp5OTTNnWU3FQ5_ucv3Z56j7FRoMO/s640/IMG_145388741403150.jpeg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Raiser and I inside a mall for a puppy meeting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPltAIr1TTd4qntsts9G_i4ty-rvki38Qqh4jPKkeKspGkMkawSIbr2oam8P72aWPQHexx3r6TWU2NomFkDarQ8klOAU2NZK79AIMeiCN5JThpy7syOVnVvdGxFRuuI_4hOR_ujOY5jlc/s1600/IMG_145493962675838.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhPltAIr1TTd4qntsts9G_i4ty-rvki38Qqh4jPKkeKspGkMkawSIbr2oam8P72aWPQHexx3r6TWU2NomFkDarQ8klOAU2NZK79AIMeiCN5JThpy7syOVnVvdGxFRuuI_4hOR_ujOY5jlc/s640/IMG_145493962675838.jpeg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Me doing a down-stay during a meeting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJMOqpnhmmrEBmKAFGff84YIzIRrNqyNaQ14pSRCzW5xGsp6w-5iQwrz3zQZNP0WiPvAJFu55sbVYiwT3ZMUCjvoBL3irGF0rwwe6OSFBIn-rZFojILnRV7bwF_ZJAGYfWjblri0CtmDh/s1600/IMG_145479202443889.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHJMOqpnhmmrEBmKAFGff84YIzIRrNqyNaQ14pSRCzW5xGsp6w-5iQwrz3zQZNP0WiPvAJFu55sbVYiwT3ZMUCjvoBL3irGF0rwwe6OSFBIn-rZFojILnRV7bwF_ZJAGYfWjblri0CtmDh/s640/IMG_145479202443889.jpeg"></a></div>Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-50138546504575351632013-07-04T17:30:00.001-05:002013-07-04T17:31:08.355-05:00Pal Who? <p dir="ltr"><i>*(</i><i>written</i><i> </i><i>by</i><i> </i><i>Brandon's</i><i> </i><i>raiser</i><i>)*</i><br>
I'm happy to announce the newest guide dog puppy that I'm raising... <br>
Please welcome "Pal", he's a male yellow lab and super sweet!<br>
He's birth date is March 10th 2013, which makes him about 16 1/2 weeks old.<br>
Sorry to be so slow with updates, but I do hope to be posting a "little" more often!</p>
<p dir="ltr">-Pal's puppy raiser </p>
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I apologize for the lack of blog posts, but I do have a long overdue and very exciting update for everyone...<br />
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We were notified that Brandon was sadly career changed from becoming a working guide dog due to major medical issues. We were quite sadden by this news, but we were anxious to hear what his new career choice might be... <br />
Not many days passed and we were told that Brandon was chosen to become a bomb and arson dog! "Bomb Sniffing Dog". This is a very different career choice, but it sounds like it was a perfectly career for our sweet Brandon. <br />
Included below is the most recent information that we've received about Brandon, we are very excited at the possibility of receiving more updates about Brandon and hearing what interesting things he's been doing. We were also happy to learn that Brandon was picked for this career along with his brother, so he'll be working with a friendly face!<br />
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Another exciting update is the wonderful decision that I've decided to raise my 6th guide dog puppy! We just received a new puppy last night, and I look forward to updating you all soon about him...<br />
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- Brandon's Raiser<br />
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-11670185511091536232013-02-22T18:00:00.002-05:002013-02-22T18:00:09.607-05:00Brandon Updates! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<i><span style="color: #990000;">*(Written by Brandon's Raiser)*</span></i></div>
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I apologize for the lack of posts and updates. I hope all of you guys had a wonderful 2012, and a very Happy New Year!!</div>
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I've received Brandon's first 3 report cards (November, December, and January) and he's continuing to do well with his training down at the school. </div>
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Brandon was in "phase 1" of training for the first 2 months, but shown on his 3rd report card, he's now moved into "phase 2" of training (there is a total of 3 phases). I thoroughly enjoy reading the comments that are left by the trainer about Brandon, and greatly appreciate that they include them! </div>
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I do hope that Brandon continues to do well with his training, and I'm looking forward to receiving his next report card.</div>
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Below are his first 3 report cards, and again I'm so sorry for the lack of posts and updates!</div>
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Trainer comments from first report card: <span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"Brandon
is a bundle of joy, always happy and ready to make everyone smile with his
goofy personality. This past month, he has been learning how to stop for curbs
and make right and left hand turns. He loves to explore the world with his
nose, but he has been learning to focus on his work. He thoroughly enjoys
running and playing in the fields with his roommate!"</i></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon's Second Report Card</td></tr>
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Trainer comments from second report card:<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i> "<span style="font-size: small;">This
past month, Brandon has been introduced to suggestive turns, off-curb travel,
and obstacle clearances. He is happy and energetic as always and thoroughly
enjoys learning new commands. When Brandon </span>isn't<span style="font-size: small;"> out training, he loves to be a
part of our Canine Enrichment Program solving puzzles. He is enthusiastic when
it comes to work and play!" </span></i></span><br /><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon's Third Report Card</td></tr>
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Trainer comments from third report card<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>: " This past month, Brandon has been busy
all around town. He has worked in the malls, escalators, stairs, and country
travel. Brandon is always happy, ready to work and take life at full charge. We
are working at patience and responsibility, but he is showing improvements
daily."</i></span><b><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><br /></span></b><br />
<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-17904234821253032962012-12-25T22:01:00.000-05:002012-12-25T22:02:55.054-05:00Merry Christmas!<div>
<i><span style="color: #990000;">(written by Brandon's Raiser)</span></i></div>
Merry Christmas to all my wonderful friends out there! <br />
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Though this is the first time in 6yrs that I haven't had a guide dog puppy with me for Christmas, I still managed to enjoy quality time with my family and I'm so grateful to have them.</div>
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I have just received Brandon's 1st report card, and I will be posting it in a few days. I'm so glad to hear Brandon's continues to do well, and it's a relief to have a recent update during the holidays. </div>
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Merry Christmas! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of 2 of my dairy goats and I</td></tr>
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Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-15536832977417212532012-12-17T19:51:00.002-05:002012-12-17T19:53:22.239-05:00Angry Birds Winner!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
And the winner is....</div>
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Stella!! (over at <a href="http://theminnesotagirls.blogspot.com/">Jo's World</a>) Congratulations on winning our <a href="http://guidedogawareness.blogspot.com/2012/12/angry-birds-dog-toys-giveaway.html">Angry Birds dog toys giveaway</a>; I will be in contact with you shortly. </div>
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Thanks to all who participated in this giveaway!</div>
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-Brandon's Raiser</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image of the red bird with a blue hat</td></tr>
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Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-11698843970017616482012-12-14T12:52:00.001-05:002012-12-14T12:55:49.920-05:00Greetings from Florida Brandon's harness picture has arrived, and oh does my sweet chubby boy look all grown up and handsome!<br />
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I also received a letter, and a "post-card" from Brandon, it looks like he's enjoying the sunny state :)</div>
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I can't believe it's already been 2 months since Brandon headed IFT (In For Training), I still miss him dearly, but I'm so excited to finally have his harness picture. </div>
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Don't forget to enter our <a href="http://guidedogawareness.blogspot.com/2012/12/angry-birds-dog-toys-giveaway.html">Angry Birds dog toys giveaway</a>, it ends THIS Sunday, and the winner will be announced on Monday (11-17).</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon staring straight at the camera in a sit-stay, while wearing his harness</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon running, which was then photo shopped to have a beach background, with the text "Greetings from Florida" up in the right hand corner</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Copy of the letter that "Brandon" sent me, stating that he passed his medicals, will be moving up into a new kennel, and will meet his trainers.</td></tr>
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Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-85710321183429754282012-12-07T07:54:00.000-05:002012-12-07T07:57:39.416-05:00Angry Birds Dog Toys GIVEAWAY!! Giveaway, did someone say giveaway?? <br />
That's right! Hartz asked us to help pass along the word of their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HartzPets">Facebook</a> guessing game, for the holiday themed Angry Birds dog toys. In return, not only did my pups receive 4 Angry Bird dog toys, but they also are sponsoring a giveaway on our blog!! <br />
Entering is super easy, just leave a comment that you'd like to be entered, include your email address <em>(or be sure one can be reached on your profile/blog)</em> and your entered! Yes, it's THAT easy! <br />
Giveaway starts 12/7 and ends<strong><u> 12/16,</u></strong> hurry and enter... these 4 Angry Bird dog toys need a home for the holidays! *Winner will be picked at random and announced on 12/17*<br />
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Now, be <span style="font-family: inherit;">sure</span> to head over to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/HartzPets">Hartz Facebook page</a> and participate in their interactive guessing game! <br />
<em>The details for the game are as follows:</em><br />
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<li><em>There are four unique holiday Angry Birds toys that will be shown in four different holiday locations that will be slowly revealed throughout the course of 4 weeks.</em></li>
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<li><em>Each week (Monday-Sunday) a photo of one of the toys in a distinct setting, will be featured on the Facebook application with only a small amount of the photo visible.</em></li>
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<li><em>As the week progresses, more and more of the photo will become visible and ultimately be fully revealed each Sunday.</em></li>
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<li><em>Fans will be able to submit their guesses as to the location where the toy is hiding out as many times as they like throughout the week for a chance to win their own limited edition set of all four characters.</em></li>
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<li><em>The campaign will kick off on Monday, 11/26/2012</em> </li>
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I did receive the 4 Hartz Holiday Angry Bird dog toys, and thankful that I had Harris here to help "try them out"! (though Liberty loves these toys, she's not the eaiset dog to photograph!).<br />
Enjoy the pictures below, and don't forget to leave a comment to be entererd in our giveaway!<br />
-Brandon's Raiser<br />
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I was super excited when I got the box in the mail, cutest packaging! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of the box, cute logos on side and even a gift box wrapping and bow on the top!</td></tr>
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Harris was very interested to see what was inside...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Harris peeking his head inside the box</td></tr>
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Are you sure it's mine?? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Harris sniffing one of the Angry Bird toys</td></tr>
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Pictures of the 4 Hartz Holiday Angry Birds dog toys (photos below provided by Hartz)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black Bird with candy cane</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Bird in blue hat</td></tr>
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Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-33504460167403977652012-12-04T11:04:00.001-05:002012-12-04T11:04:55.241-05:00Brandon Update... Finally! I have finally gotten Brandon's first update from the guide dog school, he passed his medical/hip tests and has now moved into training!<br />
I'm glad Brandon has started training, and I know he must be enjoying himself and his classmates.<br />
I should be getting his harness photo in the next few weeks; I'm looking forward to seeing how grown up my boy looks!<br />
Starting in the next month or so, I should be receiving monthly updates/report cards about Brandon's training. <br />
Still, at any point, Brandon could be career changed due to a training/medical issue he may have developed, so please continue to pray and keep your fingers and paws crossed for him! I want what's best for my sweet boy and I'll be excited to see how Brandon progresses during his training.<br />
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Harris (the chocolate lab I was puppy sitting) returned to his raiser this past week, and he started his guide dog journey in FL this past Saturday, I wish him the best of luck with his training, he sure was a joy to have for the last month! <br />
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On a totally different note, I will be doing a review and <strong><u>giveaway</u></strong> on some doggy toys (thanks to <a href="http://www.hartz.com/">Hartz</a>!)<br />
So keep your eyes peeled for that post!<br />
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Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-83575855964499525762012-11-22T20:41:00.002-05:002012-11-22T20:43:08.399-05:00Happy Thanksgiving! <i><span style="color: #990000;"> (Written by Brandon's raiser)</span></i><br />
Happy Thanksgiving to all our blogging friends out there! I'm thankful to have so many friends, and also extremely thankful to be a part of the guide dog program!<br />
Still no news about Brandon, but should be hearing something any day now, it's so hard not knowing anything!<br />
Harris <i>(the chocolate guide dog puppy we're dog sitting)</i> is still here, as we ended up keeping him for another week.<br />
Harris & I have been keeping busy with my college classes, and I also managed to attend a weekend leadership conference this month, which was a great experience for Harris! (and of course, I enjoyed it!).<br />
Harris has settled in well to my lifestyle and I know I'm going to miss him dearly when he leaves next week!<br />
Have a great Thanksgiving and fingers crossed that I'll have an update about Brandon in a few days!<br />
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-Brandon's Raiser<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up-close picture of Harris in a sit-stay, waiting for us to get checked into our hotel (for the conference) </td></tr>
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Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-23284909908010690962012-11-01T10:31:00.001-05:002012-11-01T10:31:08.407-05:00Chocolate Anyone?? <em><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-small;">*(Written by Brandon's Raiser)*</span></em><br />
I may have decided to take a long break from puppy raising, but I've still planned on puppy sitting for other raisers, when they needed it.<br />
So when given the opportunity to dog sit "Harris" for 3 weeks, I was more than happy to say yes! <br />
Harris is a handsome 1yr old Chocolate Lab, who can make just about anyone fall in love with him in a matter of seconds. <br />
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Though I still really miss Brandon (and anxiously awaiting news on how he's doing) I'm extremely glad to have another dog in my life, even if it is for a short time.<br />
Harris is a bundle of fun to work with and has such a different personality than Brandon ever had! I haven't had the chance to work with a Chocolate guide dog puppy before, and I'm very glad to have Harris with me for the next few weeks!<br />
<br />It's hard to believe Brandon has only been gone for a little under 3 weeks, I won't be expecting to hear any news about Brandon for another week or 2, but will be sure to keep you guys updated!<br />Enjoy the chocolate pictures below :)<br /><br />-Brandon's Raiser<br /><br />
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-65578470228725652272012-10-15T16:00:00.003-05:002012-10-15T16:00:30.854-05:00A New Chapter in Life<em><span style="color: #990000;">*(Written by Brandon's Raiser)*</span></em><br />
We traveled down to FL this past weekend, and Brandon was turned In For Training "IFT" at the guide dog school on Saturday morning (October 13).<br />
Brandon was extremely happy and excited to see all the other dogs and I know he's enjoying himself down there.<br />
He started his new chapter in life on Saturday morning; this is a very exciting moment in time, not only for me as a puppy raiser - but also for Brandon, as he learns more and moves further along in his training.<br />
It will be about 4 weeks before I hear any news about Brandon, but I will be sure to post all information on the blog, and keep you guys in the loop!<br />
I will miss my furry yellow shadow, that went everywhere with me. Brandon was a joy to raise, and though he had some "hard times" it all ended well. I'm looking forward to seeing how Brandon progresses down at the guide dog school, and excited to see how it turns out. GOOD LUCK BRANDON!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon "hopping" away with the guide dog trainer</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of me doing a blind fold walk with one of the "class ready" dogs (a female black lab , named "Betty Jean")</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Betty Jean & I doing a forward walk (with the guide dog trainer on her left side, holding the leash)</td></tr>
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After all the dogs were turned in... we soon headed to the PUPPIES... to do some much needed "puppy hugging"!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of me holding a little yellow puppy</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of me holding a small black puppy, who is licking my face</td></tr>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-30163276179016069272012-09-28T12:25:00.004-05:002012-09-28T12:25:47.457-05:00Harness Every MomentTime sure is flying by quickly... I head back IFT (In For Training) in 2 weeks! <br />
My raiser introduced me to the guide dog harness a few weeks ago, and I feel like such a grown up while wearing it :) <br />
I can't believe that I'll be leaving soon, I'm really going to miss you guys! <br />
My raiser's Fall classes started in mid-August, and boy have I been enjoying attending those with her.<br />
She has quite a busy class schedule, and it helps to keep my life interesting. <br />
I feel like I've been such a slacker when it comes to posting... and I've realized how many exciting things have gone on in my life that I never had a chance to post about.<br />
I think I'm going to "assign" my raiser to dig up all the random pictures taken of me over the last year... and post them once I'm gone; keeping you guys occupied with lots of "never before seen" pictures of me :) <br />
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My raiser has started to fill out the "Final Evaluation" (which will be turned in when I head back IFT), and she's starting to realize all the "little things" she still needs to work on with me... I guess I'm going to have a very busy 2 weeks!<br />
Enjoy the pictures below of the puppy meeting last week,<br />
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-Brandon<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in harness at puppy class doing a "forward walk"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay beside me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a sit-stay in front of me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a stand-stay </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in another stand-stay going up against the other dogs for the "Puppy Olympic" gold medal...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of myself blindfolded and trying to take Brandon's harness off (then count to 10 - and put it back on)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of me still blindfolded, and now succeeding at putting the harness back on</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Success! Picture of Brandon in a stand-stay beside me and his harness is on correctly! </td></tr>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-76218198594109534142012-09-07T21:12:00.002-05:002013-02-22T18:03:57.590-05:00Happy (late) Birthday Brandon! And a soon goodbye to my Sweet Boy...<i><span style="color: #990000;">*(written by Brandon's Raiser)*</span></i><br />
I've been so overwhelmed with things lately, that I completely overlooked the fact that some cute puppy had his <b>first </b>birthday coming up!!<br />
<b><span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace; font-size: large;">HAPPY FIRST BIRTHDAY BRANDON! </span></b><br />
The poor puppy didn't even get a birthday celebration, or a blog post the day of his birthday... I feel like such a horrible mom for overlooking this!<br />
Brandon turned 1yr old on September 4th (3 days ago)... I just can't believe my little puppy is already 1 whole year!<br />
I do hope all of Brandon's wonderful blogging pals are able to wish Brandon a happy <i>(late...) </i>first birthday!!<br />
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On a sad note... I just received notification that Brandon will be heading IFT (In For Training) on October 13th to the guide dog school; where he'll be finishing his training, have various evaluations, temperament tests and once finished be placed in his new home (whether as a working guide dog, or another career path he may choose).<br />
It seems like I just got my sweet, chubby puppy and to receive this news breaks my heart, though at the same time I'm extremely happy for Brandon.<br />
Brandon will be missed, not only by me, but also by all of the awesome friends and fans he has out there...<br />
And to answer the question that is always asked at this time (will I be getting a new puppy??)<br />
At this point, I'm not planning on raising another puppy for a little while and will be taking a break. Though I really enjoy raising the guide dog puppies, I'm extremely busy at the moment and since Brandon was such a "challenging" dog to raise (with all his medical issues...) my family would rather have a break for a little while, before making the decision as whether to raise again or not.<br />
This choice isn't definite, and things can always change, but for now it looks like it might be a while before we raise another pup. I do plan on staying involved in the guide dog group and hope to remain a "puppy sitter" so I can have a "guide dog puppy fix" when needed!<br />
This doesn't mean I'll stop blogging... after Brandon heads back IFT in Mid October I will continue to update about him, and maybe Liberty (our English Mastiff) will start blogging again!<br />
But enough of the emotional news... and one last "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" to my sweet boy!!<br />
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-Brandon's Raiser<br />
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One of my favorite pictures of Brandon as a sweet, innocent little puppy...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture taken at Brandon's level of him walking through the grass , with our porch on the left side</td></tr>
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Pictures below are of one of the most recent guide dog outings... a ice skating rink!!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon (middle) and a few dogs playing on the rink </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of a little black female puppy wrestling with Brandon </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A group of dogs running on the rink (Brandon's the yellow dog in the rear... I think!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon and his new girl friend</td></tr>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-82628211607298444232012-08-23T08:50:00.003-05:002012-08-23T08:50:39.325-05:004-H Congress... Doggy style! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I was able to attend 4-H congress with my raiser this past month and boy was it an exciting adventure!</div>
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It's a week packed full of workshops, activities, interesting speakers, dances, presentations, honor club inductions, large crowds, and fun times with lots of 4-H friends!</div>
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My raiser was happy for me to get the experience of staying in a dorm for a week, and for being calm around huge loud crowds of people, ignoring food in the campus cafeteria, not being bothered by the extremely loud music at the dances, putting up with wearing a honor club sash all week, being quiet during long workshops, presentations & for speakers that we had - but most of all... having FUN!<br />My raiser was inducted into 4-H Honor Club the first night, and since she always has a dog on her side, they decided to let me wear a sash too!! </div>
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On the second day my raiser had her presentation competition, she was very happy to win gold with her Farm Camp presentation! </div>
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They even had a professional photographer take the honor club inductee photos and the presentation winners... and I was able to star in both pictures with my raiser :)</div>
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I had a wonderful time at 4-H congress and learned many new & exciting things... it was a great experience and I'm so glad I was able to attend with my raiser!<br /></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of my friend, Brandon, & I all wearing our purple "Honor Club" sashes (Brandon was given one also!)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon, I and the gold medal I just won for my 4-H presentation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay inside the dorm room</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay (sleeping) under a table</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Random picture of my friend, Brandon & I (all wearing the honor club sashes) </td></tr>
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Nap time on the way home! </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brandon resting his head on my lap on the way home (all four paws are still on the ground!)</td></tr>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-20621030434601474622012-08-08T13:08:00.000-05:002012-08-08T13:08:20.830-05:00(almost) Wordless WednesdayI do apologize for the long absence of "no posts" during this Summer, my raiser has been keeping busy with many things and I've had no time to blog! <br />
The picture below will tell the story of how I spent last weekend...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a "down-under" (under a table) during a 4-H event I was attending this past weekend with him</td></tr>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-87670680108630102582012-06-29T21:45:00.000-05:002012-06-29T21:57:58.763-05:00My Raiser's Graduation!I'm so furry sorry it's been so long since my last post, I feel like I've lost all my friends! I sure hope you're still out there... somewhere!<br />
Our summer has been crazy hectic, and we've had very little down time for "extra" things - my raiser still can't understand that if she'd just give me the password... I could totally get on and blog anytime... guess she's worried I'd overload you with cuteness!<br />
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My raiser had her high school graduation a few weeks back (home schooled her entire life!) and one of her main goals, was to take a guide dog puppy across stage with her (since that's pretty much been her life for the last 6 years!). Thankfully I was able to fill that role and was there right beside her the entire time, providing all the morale support needed.<br />
My raiser was so very proud of me for actually sticking it out and not getting anxious or bored with the long ceremony and best of all... not bothering the other graduates!<br />
Pictures below were taken during graduation, hopefully I'll post her senior pictures (that have me in them!) soon.<br />
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One more major update before I go... my raiser received word from the guide dog school that I was to be neutered, so I was taken to the vet last week... my raiser is quite happy about this, as she seems to think it will "somewhat" help some issues I've been having.<br />
Missing all of you guys very much, so sorry it's been so long! Please know that I'm really still here :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cute picture of Brandon in coat in a down stay, staring up at the camera</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Up close picture of Brandon sleeping at my feet during graduation</td></tr>
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</div>Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-3386716762298501922012-05-31T09:24:00.001-05:002012-05-31T09:29:54.398-05:00VacationMy raiser and her family went on "vacation" for a week in Maryland and just got back yesterday evening (my raiser's brother was graduating from the United States Naval Academy this past Tuesday).<br />
My raiser found me a puppy sitter for the whole week, and boy did I have a blast! I even had a buddy to play with at the sitter's house and we sure had some fun together :) <br />
My raiser truly enjoyed her break from the farm, work, dog raising, etc; but was extremely glad to be back home when the time came. I really missed her and was so super glad to see her when she picked me up!<br />
Since she's been so very busy getting ready for her vacation and has just now gotten back from it... she's yet to get any recent pictures of me :( But I will be sure to fix that shortly, so beware of a "major picture post" in a few days!<br />
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My raiser has been keeping extremely busy recently, giving me almost no time for posting, or visiting any of my followers :( Worry not though, as my raiser is trying to make enough time for me and our blogging friends... please don't think we've forgotten about you!</div>
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I use to be the best blogger, posting (nearly) everyday, always had a new update fur you guys, fun pictures, received lots of comments from my followers, and always had time to "visit" my blogging friends. But when Spring gets here, my raiser becomes extremely busy and forgets all about the computer! Her time is mostly consumed in her farm animals, as Spring brings many new arrivals (mostly baby goats) she's always outside milking or bottle feeding one of her goats. One of the highlights of my raiser owning baby goats, means I get to have some interesting and very cute playmates, but the downfall means less blogging time. </div>
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So again, please don't think I've forgotten about you guys, or dropped off the face of the earth... I'm still here, busy as ever... but going to try and find some time to blog more often AND visit you guys!</div>
One of my favorite things about blogging, is reading all the furry awesome comments from YOU guys, seems as when I blog and visit my "blogging" friends less, I don't get near as many comments or visitors - and believe me, I MISS that! You don't know how much I enjoy reading all the wonderful comments you guys leave fur me, but now I think I'm starting to realize how much time is acutely spent in commenting/visiting other blogs :)<br />
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Enjoy the furry cute pictures below of some of our newest 2012 baby goats (photo credit: my awesome raiser! Who is totally loving her new camera!)</div>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-20148918456587163312012-04-25T21:12:00.003-05:002012-04-25T21:12:43.044-05:00Photogenic Puppy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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So sorry it's been so long, we've been extremely busy recently!</div>
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I'm healing up just fine from the surgery I had a few weeks ago, and still don't get why I'm not allowed to swallow things :( </div>
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On a happy & exciting note - my raiser just got her graduation gift from her parents, and it's a furry awesome camera! (Cannon t3i). </div>
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<br />Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-63804325217494164512012-04-14T19:48:00.002-05:002012-04-14T20:20:06.931-05:00Surgery<em><span style="color: #990000; font-size: x-small;">*(Written by Brandon's Raiser)*</span></em><br />
Brandon seems to be quite popular with vet visits recently, every time we get something "dealt with" another issue comes up.<br />
Brandon had just finished his antibiotics (for the UTI issue) last Friday, and started vomiting quite often throughout the following days, on Tuesday it was decided to take him to the vet - which is when it was determined that Brandon must of swallowed a "foreign object", so it had nothing to do with his UTI issue.<br />
He stayed the night at the vet's office on Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoon it was decided to go ahead and do surgery, since Brandon hadn't stopped vomiting.<br />
The vet discovered a small "stuffed polar bear" in Brandon, which of course wasn't his (since he's been eating "everything" insight recently - all "stuffed toys" have been off limits for him), but he still managed to get ahold of a stuffed toy...<br />
Brandon is doing much better now, but is now NEVER let out of sight. Ever since he got back from his 9 day stay at the specialist (for his UTI issues) he has decided he needs to get into EVERYTHING, his house manners went back to zero - though his "public manners" stayed "mostly" the same (thank goodness!). Brandon is now on leash most of the time while inside the house, which he's not enjoying much at the moment!<br />
Hopefully he's done with vet emergencies for the time being, but I can tell you right now that his UTI issues are not gone...<br />
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I was <u>suppose</u> to attend two 4-H retreats with her in March, but due to the serious medical issues I was having earlier in the month... I ended up spending my weekend at the specialist, instead of with her at the 1st retreat.<br />
So my raiser was very happy when her 2nd retreat came up, and I wasn't having any medical issues.<br />
She knew this retreat would be such a good experience for me, and didn't want me to miss it the second time around... thankfully, I was able to attend!<br />
We both had a blast, and this is one of the first times I've been in this kind of setting (cabins - tie downs - camping stuff - etc).<br />
My raiser and her 4-H friends took LOTS of pictures during the retreat... and I happened to star in most all of them, guess I'm very popular with the camera :)<br />
I met lots of new people at the retreat and my raiser was impressed with how well I worked; and I even got to attend some different workshops & a dance with her (including "team building" & hip-hop classes!).<br />
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Taking a break during the dance...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon laying down, resting his head on my legs (I'm sitting beside him)</td></tr>
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My raiser & I rocked out the dance floor!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon and I dancing</td></tr>
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Had to take a quick break from the dance, to give my raiser a kiss!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon giving me a kiss (I'm kneeling down)</td></tr>
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And my raiser had to pass along a furry awesome hug to me...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of me holding Brandon in my arms, during the dance</td></tr>
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Group shot with some 4-Hers!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon and I with some other 4-H ers, we're all pointing & staring up at the sky </td></tr>
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Another group shot with more 4-Hers!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon and I with some more 4-Hers</td></tr>
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Workshop time!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a sit-stay during a workshop, you can see some 4-Hers behind him</td></tr>
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I was even able to watch some 4-Hers play a interesting game...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay watching other 4-Hers play a game that includes hitting foam balls everywhere...</td></tr>
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Lunch time = nap time!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon asleep beside our table during lunch</td></tr>
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Man do 4-Hers pack a lot...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay, you can see a huge pile of luggage behind him</td></tr>
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Never knew you could fit into the cubbies...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon, another 4-Her and I all sitting in the cubbies in our cabin</td></tr>
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So I have to sleep here??? <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon sniffing the spot between 2 different bunk beds</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Brandon - The dog with a bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09444967076469293745noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7489515587310568476.post-63532326859144319062012-03-26T18:24:00.001-05:002012-03-26T18:46:14.028-05:00Work Time!Hey guys, I'm finally back to blogging! (fur now anyways...)<br />
My raiser just wanted to make sure I was feeling my best, before I got back into the "blogging world" and she has finally given me the go ahead! <br />
A quick update on my medical situation:<br />
<em>Most of my readers have seen the previous posts, keeping you updated on what's been going on with me (I spent 9 days at at Specialist - due to urinary issues I've been having - and all the tests/etc they did on me, including the results of all). </em><br />
I've now been on these super duper antibiotics for 1 week & 3 days now for my UTI, each day is quite different. Some days I'll be doing great and can "hold it" for <em>around</em> 2 hours, but other days I have to go out <u>every</u> 15 minutes (my raiser is just very thankful that it's not the<u> "every 5 min"</u> as it was before I went to the Specialist). <br />
My raiser did talk with the school, and they agree (along with my raiser) that I should continue my daily dose of antibiotics, in hopes that I'll show drastic improvement over the course of the next week or so. But fur now, we are just hoping & praying that I'll stop having the issues all together :)<br />
Back to the post now...<br />
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Our guide dog group's Area Coordinator (AC) told my raiser too try & keep my outings to a minimum for a little while, due to the fact that I'd been in a kennel for the past 9 days, I may have brought some bad habits home with me (nah...), and we wouldn't want to stress the cute puppy too much, while I'm trying to recover.<br />
So my raiser has been very careful on how many outings she takes me on and tries not to over do it. <br />
She's still been having me attend college classes/church with her, but is slowly building me up to more "regular" outings/etc (like shopping).<br />
My raiser has been taking me out with her to quite a few places recently and has been very impressed with how well I'm doing (under the circumstances...). My raiser's sister tagged along to one of our last shopping trips, to not only grab some pictures of me working... but also to give me the chance to work with another person. <br />
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I'm so sorry it's been so long since I've posted, and I know my raiser did a horrible job at keeping you guys updated... and visiting all of you :)<br />
Please continue to hope, cross paws/fingers & pray that I keep on the recovery path and enjoy the shopping pictures below!<br />
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-Brandon<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon & I doing a slow forward in "Mary Joe's" (fabric store), Brandon is doing a great job at keeping a loose leash!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay inside Mary Joe's, with me standing beside him</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon & I, again doing a forward walk inside Mary Joe's - Brandon is still maintaining a loose leash!</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM32zdqW0w-Omxej_Xv1Jlk7eq6Nhg1sbbL6Zw74UGcEQV7R9hGm2j7EHpCuvp-MG3tRf13H7EXi6H9_3D2A2YcULuctVXSwSpQEbJ-HX5bBy6Rl15NE4mNvPXuKH5tqKsSKKof82gIO1h/s1600/DSC02394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img aea="true" border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgM32zdqW0w-Omxej_Xv1Jlk7eq6Nhg1sbbL6Zw74UGcEQV7R9hGm2j7EHpCuvp-MG3tRf13H7EXi6H9_3D2A2YcULuctVXSwSpQEbJ-HX5bBy6Rl15NE4mNvPXuKH5tqKsSKKof82gIO1h/s320/DSC02394.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Picture of Brandon in a down-stay beside my sister at Best Buy; they did a great job working together... with me there to distract him!</td></tr>
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