The Noodle Head!

 Meet Pasta!

(goofy ears huh?)

 Last month Hensley went to "summer camp" and I got the opportunity to enjoy interacting with Pasta.

Cool thing about her is that she is one of the Karen Pryor Academy "experiment dogs"

 So we got to do some different new stuff that was part of her training.......

 She looks fierce but she's a sweet heart for sure!

 Possessed? Nahhhhh.....

 I really enjoyed my time with this little black lab.....

(did I really just say that????)

 (especially when she was sleeping!)

 Just kidding... She is a super girl....

 I wish her the best of luck in her new KPA home in Washington!

See you at graduation Noodle Head!

-Sheila

OH Happy Day!

On October 12, 2013 my whole life changed!

 And I am the happiest dog in the world now!!!!

 Wooooooohoooooo

 Yippppeeeee!!!

 Oh Yeah! I should probably tell you why!

 That day I got adopted from Homeward Bound by my new family.......

The left is me on adoption day (I was a little fat, no judging!) The right is me on the fourth of July!

 These photos were taken on my adoptiversary!

 SOOOOOO HAPPY!!!!!

 I love my life!

 Bunny Ears!

 And I promise to never steal the turkey again!!! (OK I'll TRY HARD to keep this promise)

 

I'll be a good boy!

Happy Adoptiversary, Gotcha Day, whatever you wannna call it, To ME! I scored big time in my new life and I"m HAPPY!

-Zeke

Graduation Day Zuzu Style

 She's all grown up now! Azara graduated on September 6, 2014!

She's living in Orlando, Florida!

The day we pick my puppies up I always dream of what graduation day could be like. (although sometimes its hard to imagine that tiny puppy could ever grow to do something that BIG)

 

Rembrandt imagines it too because he definitely doesn't want this puppy coming BACK home!

And graduation day never ceases to disappoint.

Azara had the greatest reaction to me. 

When we initially walked in she wagged her tail calmly as if to say "Hi people coming to see me". Then she looked at me and you could see the wheels spinning and the tail begin to wag faster. As soon as I said "Hi Azara" she launched herself across the room and gave me the biggest hug!

 I of course hugged back!

 

And in typical Azara fashion she held the leash in her mouth the whole time!

 

There were many kisses given that day....

 

And secrets told...... 

She told me I could share this one with you...She loves her job

(I don't think it's much of a secret though)

 

And of course I reminded her she needed to be the best Guide Dog she could be!

 I know she will be....

Graduation Day is always a day filled with happy tears. The puppy I love is setting out on her new career and doesn't need me anymore. But someone needs her...

So you ask,  How can I give my puppy up? 

Go to a graduation and you will have the answer to the most asked question in puppy raising land.

-Sheila

Congrats Little Zuzu!

Congratulations Azara! 

You Made It!

In class to graduate September 6th and continue her adventures in Orlando, Flordia.

(Trip to Disney World anyone?)

YAY ZUZU!!!!

Food Trucks and Fun

 

Last night we went to the food truck event as Wooden Valley Winery. 

(Look at me listening so well!)

 It wasn't very exciting for me.....But I did spend a lot of time being a good puppy and ignoring all the crazy kids that were running around me!

 My people said I had to take my photo with one of the trucks.....I was not a fan of the generator.....It was noisy!

 I liked the wine barrels better because Mom gave me a big hug!

 I was really thirsty after all that good food....

 J/K I'm underage....but the people said the wine was tasty! (obviously)

Soo Tired!

-Hensley

 

The Zuzu Report!

Azara is in Phase 8!!!!

Congratulations Azara! We knew you could do it!

(Guess that golden brain works pretty well ;-)

Phase 8—Final testing, finishing, and pre-matching

Dogs are tested for obedience, blindfold, traffic, and buildings. Dogs practice with less experiences handlers. Some dogs are given special training like how to push a crosswalk button. Dogs are prepared to enter class. 

 

This is photo of Azara in harness. No I haven't been stalking her on her workouts. She was selected by GDB to be their "demo dog" at an event in San Francisco and a friend sent me this photo. She is obviously very happy with her new job. I'm so proud of her and can't wait to see her again!

Road Trip!

 You know guys.....I loved my last clicker workshop...... It was a Remmy Roadtrip!

(That's my "I love it face," I swear.....I just wanted out of the tiny box I was riding in)

First of all we got to get rid of this thing

(He's annoying!)

And go for a long car ride with my goat (Remmy)

 

It also made me super tired by the end of the day

 

I took a really long nap....

Not sure why these two were tired.....since they stayed home all day but they were nice nap buddies!

I even slept nicely in my travel crate (mostly because Remmy was there with me. I love him!)

 

Mostly because I didn't want them to make me go outside.....It was soooooooooo HOT! Take me home to California please!

 The trip home wasn't quite as fun..... I think I stared out the window a loooooooot!

 I don't know what that says but it made the people very upset.....Also....it rained A LOT! And there was SCARY lights and noises. THANK GOODNESS for  the goldfish crackers the people kept feeding me!

I squished Rem on the way home too! 

(this was in between flirting with the neighbor car people, yes we were going that slow, and eating goldfish crackers)

 

And finally I stared at the door until the people took pity on me and drove faster!

 Remmy and I were tired when we got home.....

 2 down 2 to go! Time for a nap!

-Isaac

Zuzu Report!

Azara is in Phase 6 this week! Gooooooooo ZUZU!!!!

Phase 6—Urban ChallengesDogs learn new sidewalk techniques, are introduced to platform edges, light rail, and subway systems.

Phase 5—Traffic training and city work

The dog starts advanced guide work and is exposed to different buildings. The dogs are introduced to escalators and have formal traffic training. They are taught responsibility in making emergency decisions with traffic problems. Dogs are taught how to handle total barricades in paths. The vets have a meeting about the dog and review his or her health.