Happy Thanksgiving

 Today they told me it was Thanksgiving. And then we got in the car and drove FOREVER. When we got to a place called Coarsegold (pretty neat place....they have real dear in the backyard) they made me pose with the scarecrow (this scarecrow didn't have teeth...for those of you that know the significance of that)... Silly humans!

 

Mom tried to dress me up.....but I would have none of it.....I gave her my demon dog face!

 

Did someone say TURKEY?!?!?!

 Guess not because all they gave me was a bone to chew on. Bummer. It was fun going to a new place and meeting all those new people. Time for bed!

 And for the Levi Report!!! Dun Dun DUN!!

Levi is in Phase 5!!!!!!

(the little phase skipper)

She blew through phase 4......
Phase 4—Intelligent disobedience

The dogs are expected to make decisions when necessary and to work past distractions. Dogs are
exposed to traffic work and learn stop, hold line, and back up on their line. New handlers come
and make sure the dogs accept their body being handled by strangers. Extra socialization is given
to the dogs that need it.


And now she's in 5.....
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.

Yay Levi.....Keep up the good work!!!!

-Ocho