So when you first get your puppies, how active are you in their socialization? I know some raisers get started right away (on non-dog areas since they haven’t had their shots yet) and other raisers go no-trips until after a few months.
Also, what do you do if you have to go somewhere, have a baby [...]
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In the last 24 hours I have seen 2 service dogs. One was a very cute yellow lab working CCI dog named Beth. She is working for a young boy who goes to my church. I thought of Madison when I saw her
And then today I look out the window as I’m opening [...]
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They’re out of May puppies.
You have no idea how sad I am. I will not be raising any puppies for the next 3 (at least) years due to college.
EDIT: I did tell my leader that if a May puppy becomes available, I’m still all for it. So there’s always that slight possibility. And also, if [...]
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For those of you who are curious about my last post and the cryptic comment about decisions and dogs I thought I’d give you a little update:
I have no news. lol.
HOWEVER, Vortex’ raisers and our family have figured out an arrangement that would make it possible for me to starter raise their next puppy. This [...]
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I love shopping. Especially when you get almost the whole day off from school and then go shopping. And ESPECIALLY when you get to take certian little four-legged, green-vested, black-furred creatures with you. (i.e. Vortex)
Tex was SO excited to see me! It’s been a couple of months since I’ve gotten to take him somewhere (I’m [...]
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Pomona is a finalist in Dogster’s World’s Coolest Dog and Cat Show. She’s one of the 5 picked in the “Purse Dog” category.
Vote Pomona (GDB pup-in-training) for Best in Show!
more: dog pictures & breed info
That’s my girl.
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Today I stole Mr. Fellow from his raisers. It’s such a great name! The entire time we’d say “let’s go little Fellow”. I love it. He’s such a doll.
Of course, being a black, it made it three times harder to get decent pictures of him…
We went to our outdoor mall while school was [...]
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