We took Penny and Chip to Animal Medical Hospital for their annual check-up with Dr. Gerard on December 27 expecting all to be normal. We started going there when we moved to Charlotte in 2014; and all of the veterinarians have been thorough in examining both dogs. They have saved Penny’s life twice from foreign… Continue reading UBC 201801 Day 6: Dogs Need Dentists Too
Waiting Patiently
Penny’s taste for fabric does not include clothes. She has been known to bring one of Daddy’s socks down stairs on occasion http://canadianviagras.com/pill/cialis-canada/. Her preference is couch fabric. I am glad to share that her fabric appetite is curbing with maturity. Thank God for her cast iron stomach and digestive track. I love my… Continue reading Waiting Patiently
Penny’s Favorite Bone
Penny is a power chewer. This Nylabone with two bones at each end is her favorite. She moves on her back and growls/talks to it. She is a very content goof ball!
As The Feathers Fly
Penny’s true Golden Retriever nature shows when it comes to getting along with our cockatiels, Jack Bauer and Coco. Titan and Max were gentle and good with the birds, even letting them have back rides. Chip is also laid back and pretty much ignores them when we have them out of their cages. Penny, on… Continue reading As The Feathers Fly
Beat the Heat (June 16, 2015)
Penny and Chip know where to snuggle on a hot afternoon penny and chip nowhere to snuggle on a hot afternoon. On a 90° plus day, they lay at Mama’s feet.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (May 1, 2015)
It never ceases to amaze me how these dogs can sleep in such strange positions. Note that Penny’s tail is tucked under one of her legs wow that leg is still touching the couch. Also, her ear is flapped backwards over her head. She is such a goofy golden! I wouldn’t have her any other… Continue reading Let Sleeping Dogs Lie (May 1, 2015)
Long Lost Post from April 30, 2005
This old post about Titan and Max popped up on a blog site that I had totally forgotten about, Blogger. I am reposting it here for your enjoyment. Wil and Max left for Tampa, Florida on 4/4/05 for two JAWS courses at Freedom Scientific (which is really in St. Petersburg). Titan moped around the house… Continue reading Long Lost Post from April 30, 2005
Final Training Week: January 26 – 30
Before I write about our final week of training, I want to briefly tell you a little about the home adjustment process. It takes a lot of energy when coming home with a new Leader Dog. I will go into further details in a separate post. It can be stressful for the dog and… Continue reading Final Training Week: January 26 – 30
Puppy Raiser Night: Meeting Penny’s First Family
After Saturday’s dinner pizza party, the time had come for some of us to meet our puppy raisers. The excitement in the air was palpable and contagious between dogs and humans. The dogs were taken out to park then brought to the banquet room for their visit. Penny was extra excited as she was free… Continue reading Puppy Raiser Night: Meeting Penny’s First Family
Let It Snow: January 23, 24, and 25
The weather has continued to challenge our training objectives; but flexibility and adventure have prevailed. Thursday morning (23rd) took us to the downtown training center for obstacles and traffic checks. Penny and I made a right on the sidewalk in front of the training center to meet a Leader Dog van traffic check coming out… Continue reading Let It Snow: January 23, 24, and 25