My Final Nose to Tail Vet Visit, before CCI turn in

Well it's getting close to my matriculation date, (only 3 more weeks !!).  Last week mom took me to the vet for my very last visit, (my nose to tail check up), and to have the ole' doc fill out my medical paperwork.  And of course, like all moms, she had to document everything with photos.

This is my buddy, Christina.  She's always the first one to greet me when I check in at the doc's office.  She always tells me that I'm such a good girl, and how beautiful I am.

 Christina said she's going to miss me so much.  She said she can still remember the first day when mom "carried me into the office" for my first check up.  Christina wants to adopt me, "if I don't make it in advance training".  Christina has a handicapped niece that she wants me to live with.  And I just love children!!

As you can tell my my tail, I love Christina also.  She give such good rub downs!!

Now it's time to just wait patiently for Dr. Todd to make his rounds.  This is the boring part.  But I remember when I went with mom to her different doctor appointments - we had to wait for her doctor to make his rounds.  What is it with these guys always making us wait?

I can't believe mom saved this photo.  This is one of my first visits to Dr. Todd's office.  And the first thing the ole' doc does is strip me down to my nothingness and put me on top of the table!!  I look so little on the table top.  In this photo, I weighed about 10 pounds.

Well guess what - he did it again today!!  Oh the shame a girl has to go through...  Look how much more of the table I fill up now!!  Today I weighed in at 61.4 pounds.  Mom was so surprised.  She said I need to cut back on the Frosty Paws and the midnight Milk Bones!!

Here's Doctor Todd.  Today he's not only looking in my ears, but he's also putting a scope down the ear.  He said that Canine Companions wants a through exam of everything.  Let's see; eyes - good, / teeth, mouth, and breath - good, / heart - good / lungs - good, / ears - good, (just a slight infection but he gave mom some drops and in a couple of days it will be all cleared up, they call it Lab ear syndrome), / bone structure - good, / weight - very good, (doc says he  wishes more of his patients kept their weight down), / rear side, (hey watch it back there) - good.   OK, everything checks out great.  Doc fills out all the paperwork and declares me A-1, perfectly fit for service duty!!  He gives me a treat, a pat on the head, and wishes me good luck.

On the way out to the lobby, the girls at the front desk have to give my my usual hugs, kisses, and pats on the head.  They all ooh and aah when they realize that this is my last visit.  They make mom promise to bring my back one more time for a visit before we leave for California.

While mom is checking out and paying the bill, I stroll over to say goodbye to my buddy - Milo.  Poor guy, he still hasn't been adopted.  He's a good guy and he's only $25, and the money will go to an animal fund.  Mom wishes she could take him home, cause he's a cuddle buddy, but Callie will NOT allow it.

I decide to sit down and tell Milo all about my up coming advance training.  I tell Milo to keep his spirits up and don't lose hope, someone nice will soon come along and adopt him.  I will miss and remember Milo.  Milo purrs and sings me a little song before I go.  Thanks buddy.  You take care now.

Well mom's all done, time to head home.  Roudy's waiting for us and I need to give her a hard time for sleeping on my bed while I was gone.

Until next post, find a cool shady spot to curl up and sleep during the hot summer day.  And remember to drink lots of water.

Turn in Packet for Advance Training (Puppy College here I come)

Yesterday, Mom and Dad got the final official envelope from Canine Companions!!  Yup, my turn in packet.  All the paperwork that needs to be filled out, all the forms for the vet to fill out, all the travel plans that need to be made.  The time has come and it's moving so quickly!!  Only 7 more weeks and then I'm off to puppy college, (aka - advanced training).  I sure hope I'm ready.  One thing I am excited for is to see some of my litter mates.  It's been a long time since we've been together.  I hope they remember me.  Well, gotta' go practice my commands.

Keep waggin' those tail high.

Snore - Me, no never!!

Yesterday, mom and I went to Macy's Dept. store to do some shopping.  When we got home, I was so exhausted.  So I grabbed my beloved Kong and thought, "I'll just take a short little nap".  Pretty soon a sound of a buzz saw woke me up.  Mom and dad were laughing, and mom asked "did you enjoy your little nap".  Now mom's telling everyone that I need to go in for a sleep study and get fitted for something called a C-Pap machine.  She thinks I snore!!  I do NOT!!  She says I snore loud enough to hear me across the room.  I say it was those buzz saws that the workmen on the house across the street were using that she was hearing, (yea, that's my story and I'm sticking to it).  Wonder if any of my litter mates snore??

Well - hope you can find a cool shade to curl up in and take lots of summer time naps.  Until next post, stay nice and cool.

Spa time - again

Sorry, I haven't written lately, but I am currently in isolation at "The Spa".  Yes, that's right - I am once again "in heat".  I know it's only been 5 months and 2 days since the last time.  Mom said that I must really want to be a little mama.  Anyways I have been here since March 26th and won't go home until April 17th.

Mom and Dad came to see me Tuesday.  They brushed my teeth and coat, practiced some commands, and played ball with me and gave me lots of hugs.  Mom said my fur is so thick and full.  She thinks I look like a bear.  I was so excited to see them.  I just could sit still, I keep wiggling and jumping around.  Mom said everyone at home missed me so much - even the cat!!  I miss everyone so much, I can wait to get back home.  Only 2 more weeks to go.

Until then, keep your tails waggin'

Puppy Class Photos

Last week, mom's knee was giving her problems - so dad did puppy class with me.  Here are a couple photos showing how things went with him taking over at the end of the leash:

 As you can see, I give him my full attention - at first.  He seems to be doing a pretty good job of listening to the instructor, (or is he  looking at the young girl with the cute little dog).

 Now my attention is starting to wonder.  It gets a little boring just waiting for dad to decide if we're going to do anything besides just sit here all evening, (yawn).  I think dad's still watching the other dog's owner and mom just think's he's listening to the instructor, (wink).

OK - now we're moving about a little.  Mmm, what's that going on over there behind dad's back.  Dad's still doing a good job of watching the other dog owner.  Wait until mom catches dad's eye and gives him her "evil eye". 

OK, now I'm ready to do instructions and all the other dogs are laying down.  We just can't see to get it all together at the same time, guys.  Dad's still watching the instructor, (I think).  One things for sure, when mom's at the end of the leash - I seem to do a lot more moving.

Mom and Dad got the official letter

Look what came in the mail - my turn in letter.  It's official, I go back to CCI for professional training in 5 1/2 months.  I am to report on CCI campus August 15th.  Mom said she was sad, happy, worried, and excited all at the same time.  I just can't wait to see all the other puppies and have a giant play date!!

Well gotta get back to work, mom says I've still got a lot more practice before turn in.  Wish me luck.

Guess who turned 1 year old in January??

Yea, that's right on January 9th, I turned 1 year old.  Mom said I am no longer a puppy - I am now a DOG !!  And I have to start acting like a big girl.  But she said I can still cuddle and snuggle with her when I feel like it, (smile - she's such a softy when she looks at me).  Only 8 more months till I go off to CCI college.  I can wait to meet up with some of my litter mates.  I have missed them.  

Till next post - keep those tails help high.