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A Clearing of the Mind
What is is about a change of scenery? An opportunity to be away from that which is familiar? It clears the senses, makes me take in new sites as though I have never seen them before and then I...
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Art is Life
Kennedy (age 10) and Parker (age 8.5)I attended my nieces' Art Festival tonight where the art work of grades 1 - 12th is exhibited... I was pleased to see such a strong art program in place at a school...
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FRANCIE - THE MODEL
Well Francie did it again. For the second time she has been in a magazine BUT this time she is in a national publication! If you get the JULY 2010 issue of Ladies Home Journal (Chrisite Brinkley on the...
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Ladies Home Journal - July 2010
Here it is:The article (3 pages)and drum roll please. . . .my smiling girl(and what was going on behind the scenes- me with her tennis ball! This was the key to keeping her attention and keeping her...
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Purely Puppy Pleasure
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Napa for some wine tasting was getting to visit a brand new litter of CCI puppies. (Santa Rosa is the breeding HQ for Canine Companions for Independence; so...
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Patriotic Pups
Lovely Coronado, CA - it started as a cool breezy day and parade watchers were bundled in their blankets and sweatshirts.But by the time we were back at the house for the BBQ and pool party the SUN was...
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Almost Turn-In Time
Francie at 1 month old and at 16 monthsFour weeks from tomorrow Linda and I walk across the stage to present Francie II for her advance training at Canine Companions for Independence's Southwest campus...
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Francie's Friends
Francie has had a busy weekend. Friday night she enjoyed some play time with the neighbor's dogs here on the cul-de-sac (Lila - the standard poodle, Cork and Jax the two Corgi's and Jamay the...
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A Black Among Blondes
So I am puppy sitting a friend's CCI PIP (pup-in-program) while he is in the hospital...sadly enough he may not even be well enough in time, to get to take his pup Tatiana across the stage for...
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They hurt - We Hurt!
I took Francie to the Vet yesterday for her routine exam before CCI's turn in.She was due her basic shots - Rabies booster, DHLPP and Bordetella.The only problem was, she had a high temperature (above...
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And the Vet appointments continue
(Francie II at age 9 weeks - April 2009)After a rough weekend with some very red eyes causing Francie to actually squint; and with her having very little energy to engage or play, we got her into the...
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Time Winds Down
It's my week once more to have Francie, our sweetie. It's good to have her back as Lyn had for two weeks in a row due to her scheduling needs. Francie is on the mend from her health issues of recent...
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Two Days From Now
Two days from now she will leave my arms, with a swish of her tail she will trot away.For sixteen months I've loved her and help shape her, into the dog I hoped she'd become.Now, it's she her turn to...
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Pup #1
A smiling Kerry on one of our last hikes, before Francie turned-in. Kerry - a little spoiled and getting to sleep in the "big bed" the day after Francie leaves for K-9 college at CCI.Kerry III really...
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Just Turn Your Back for a Second
So while at a cook-out tonight, we were all enjoying our grilled steaks, shrimp and chicken, an enjoyable early Labor Day gathering to watch the season opener of Ohio State Football.Half time was...
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Kowabunga Dude!
I took my #4 pup (now Dad's boy) Ever and my #1 Kerry to Del Mar to check out the surfing dogs. Dog Beach has the notoriety to host an annual dog surfing contest to benefit the Helen Woodward Animal...
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The Great (dog) Pumpkin
I love October. I don't always have plans to attend a costume party or go to a pumpkin patch. Indeed this year will be a rather quiet "spooky season". Ah but the fun memories of Octobers past.I enjoy...
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The Future for Francie
Well the days somehow got away from me but 3 weeks ago (Nov. 19), I received "the call" from CCI that Francie was being released from the CCI service dog program, but with the good news she was...
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So to my delight, I received the most wonderful return email from the officer that is training with Francie for her sniff training/narcotics role. I had invited them to this Friday's CCI Graduation (as...
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One week ago today....
Welcome Yarrow!Yarrow with big brother Young who will be raised in Orange County so, easy access for puppy play dates for Yarrow & Young. :D)On the rainy drive home from CCII picked up Yarrow II,...
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The bonding has begun. . .
It was interesting having Linda take Yarrow for the first week. While I found Yarrow adorable I didn't really feel connected with her until this week where it's my turn with her full-time. And now? Oh...
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Yarrow Settles in and Explores
Yarrow is settling in and this past week was my first full week to have her, since Linda and I are co-raising and sharing this wonderful experience, as we did with Francie.We fell into a nice little...
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She's Ba-a-a-a-ck!
Yikes, so my short break turned into a quite long break and I am back blogging after (gulp) a l-o-o-o-o-n-g 16 months absence! Yarrow is now 17 months old and in a little less than 2 months I (and my...
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July 4th is also Canine Companions for Independence's Birthday
Yarrow in her Drill Team parade uniformYarrow was in her second July 4th parade last week. Her first was last year, at age 6 month.When Independence Day rolls around it always seems like the summer is...
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