Sneak Attack

 Today Mom told me I had to get my photo taken with Gerry again because everyone has said that I've grown!

 Rembrandt laughed at me!

 But I knew how to handle this one. I posed nicely with Gerry for one photo.....

 And then I attacked!

 That creature never saw it coming!!!

 

Ocho Report! Nothing new to report....Ocho is still hanging out in phase 8 waiting to be matched! Go Cho Cho!

The Princess

Hi everyone! My name is Azara! I'm the new crazy puppy around here!

 Today played with my Kong!

Its a wily creature!

 I missed it once....

 But then I finally caught it!

  So I ran away in victory!

 I took a drink from the hummingbird feeder!

 After that I found a tasty leaf to play with !

 Aren't I cute!

 I captured that guy too!

 This is my pal Remmy. (Well he doesn't want to be my pal, but I keep trying) He is posing with Gerry so you can get an idea of Gerry's size.

 Here is me with Gerry! I'm 9 weeks old now! Getting bigger everyday!

 

Here is cute photo of me in my puppy coat. It almost fits!!!!!

 I tried the big dog coat on too. Maybe someday it will fit!!!

That's all for now!

The OCHO Report! Ocho is in Phase 8! Congrats OCHO!!!!
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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.

I would like to file a complaint...

 

I would like to file a complaint. I mean I know I ate the wedding cake but this is more punishment than I really deserve don't you think? There has to be a society out there to protect the interest of all us nice old dogs!

 

I put up with "Pumpkin"

(Levi)

 

And I begrudgingly put up with  this crazy kid...

(Ocho)

 

But when we drove to Guide Dogs on Friday and Mom came back to the car with THIS..... I really think I need to put my paw down....

 

 

COME ON MOM!!!!!

 

 

I mean I guess its kinda cute....

 And they are giving me lots of surprises to make up for it!!!!

Alright "Princess" as you've been dubbed due to your Emergency Vet visit on your first day. I guess I'm stuck with you so I pass the Kong on to you. This whole blogging thing is way to much for my one braincell anyways!

Love, 

Remmy

Ocho is still hanging out in Phase 7......Go Ocho GO!

SNOW

 

Today is New Years Eve (whatever that means) so Mom took me to play in the snow!

 

 

I got to play with my friends Banner, 

 

 

Sundae,

  

And Whitney!

 

 

 Of course the first thing they tried to make us do was go sledding! Banner wasn't too thrilled with the idea.....

 

Then Mom made me do it too. Again...not real thrilled with the idea.

 

So I took off running afterwards!!! Yipppeeee!!!

 

Sundae was lucky. They just let her run behind the sled.

John tried to get into the action too but ended up tumbling....HAHAHAHAHAHA

 It was all quite exhausting....

 And of course being a holiday they had to make us dress up. Only the older dogs would wear the hats

 Silly humans

Ocho is in Phase 7!!!!!

Phase 7—Advanced training

Guide work training continues and dogs learn city traffic patterns, difficult crossings, difficult clearance situations, areas with a challenging line, animal distractions, surface issues, curb approach challenges, pedestrian islands, crowded sidewalks, different pedestrian climates, additional city bus exposure, additional rapid transit ride exposure, escalators, and rounded corners.

And a little birdie told me that a small golden with a name starting with "A" may be arriving soon. I refuse to believe it.

Merry Christmas!

 Merry Christmas Everyone! This year I got lots of hedgehogs and some bully sticks! (Even though I wasn't a very good dog this year) AND no puppies! Lets hope my luck keeps holding out!

Ocho is in Phase 5!!!! Go little Cho Cho!

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.

Dear Santa...

Dear Santa,
This year I have tried so hard to be a good dog. It's just so hard when my Mom leave tasty things like cake mix (and wedding cake) out where I can reach them. I really think you should give me a break. I put up with Ocho alllllll of last year. (and believe me that was tough).

 

Sure he looked all sweet and innocent....

 But he was really just waiting until Mom's back was turned and then he attacked.....Sheesh good thing I made it though that!

 

Also....I put up with this guy! Always hanging around and butting in on my time with Mom. But I guess he's kinda cool.....So ultimately...

 I was an awesome dog who escorted Mom and John back down the aisle after they got married!  Should have seen the Deacons face when I jumped out to escort! So John gets to stay(as long as he keeps buying treats)

So Santa....While I've done some naughty things this year....I've also done some amazing things too! Please take that, and my silly golden grin into consideration when you are handing out the hedgehogs this year!

Love, 

Remmy

Ocho Report

Ocho is in Phase 4 now!!! 

(I may have missed blogging the week he was in phase 3....whoops smarty pants is moving to fast!)

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Phase 3—Preliminary testing

Dogs are obedience tested for sit, down, heel, come, and stay with distractions. Dogs are tested for food refusal and general ease of body handling. The dogs go through their preliminary blindfold testing over approximately ten blocks.

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.