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The Final Chapter 18 Mar 2012 | 02:28 pm
Ok, those of you out there that follow my blog probably follow other Southeastern Guide Dogs puppy raiser blogs and have read about Puppy Raiser Day a number of times. This posting won't be much diff...
The Best News Ever 4 Mar 2012 | 01:30 pm
Back in December, just one day after that month's Southeastern Guidedogs class started, I happened to see a Facebook entry that mentioned the name of one of the dogs that was matched in that class. (...
Not Knowing is the Worst 8 Dec 2011 | 03:26 pm
Since Joey was my first guide dog puppy and he is still in training, I haven’t had the chance to experience everything a raiser can face. Until now, I thought the hardest part of puppy raising was IF...
Great Report Card 15 Oct 2011 | 11:06 am
I just got Joey's progress report for September. He is doing very well! He is now in phase three- polishing and blindfold walks. The comments by the trainer said--- "Joey was able to ride the bus ...
Guess What Came Today 21 Aug 2011 | 07:31 am
We hadn't received Joey's harness picture from SEGD yet and I had been anxiously awaiting the mail all week. When I saw the mailman come by today, I immediately sent my son Brandon out to get the mai...
Getting Closer 14 Jul 2011 | 03:06 pm
Tonight we got an email that brought varied reactions and emotions from the family. I found that I was not as happy as I thought I would be when I got this news. Joey is NOT going to be a breeder. ...
Another Hurdle Cleared 29 Jun 2011 | 09:10 am
During the first month that SEGD puppies are back in for training, the dogs do not get any training. They are in an adjustment period where they get aclimated to kennel life without the added stress ...
A Very Quiet House 5 Jun 2011 | 07:26 am
Today was the most feared day for puppy raisers. IFT Day. (in for training) We took Joey back to Southeastern Guide Dogs for him to begin his guide dog training. I have to admit, SEGD did a wonderf...
Last Call for Photos! 31 May 2011 | 06:30 am
Since Joey is going back to Southeastern Guide Dogs this Saturday to start his official guide dog training and we have less than a week left with him, today we had to take lots of pictures. We took t...
College Bound 7 May 2011 | 02:35 am
Yesterday, we got the official word. Joey goes back to Southeastern Guide Dogs on June 4th to start learning how to be a guide dog. Up until now, our family has had the task of teaching Joey how to ...
