What a World Wind it has Been !

First, I must tell you about what Mom has been telling me - I have reached my Terrible Two's ?  It seems a little early for that but I must admit I have been a little ornery lately.  I have kind of found my legs and am learning what is what out there in this big world.  Mom said I am also not concentrating on "Hurry Up" like I should and have had a few Hurry Ups in the house which I have come to learn Mom does NOT like!

My two legged friend - Miss M - has been coming over a lot and I have been teaching her my commands.  I am doing such a good job that every time we practice one she gives me a treat.   I have to keep this up.  Miss M went with Mom and me to the Vet again.  She held me while the Vet gave me some more shots then she showed the Vet some of the commands.  More treats !  I am glad to report there was no icky poo this time.  Miss M had to get several teeth pulled - just to let you know a few of my teeth have fallen out - and I missed her for a few days.  She was a trooper though and stopped at the house to see me.

I have another great two legged friend.  Miss C.  She likes to learn commands too and I have trained her just like Miss M to give me a treat every time we practice one.  Miss C and I worked on a new command - Go Under.  That was a FUN one and even Miss C's daddy liked practicing with us.  Miss C must be training to be a beautician.  She practiced on me.  Combed my hair, prettied up my nails, freshened up my ears and I sure like to get my ears freshened and then brushed my teeth.  I really like having these big two legged friends.

Avalon as a puppy and Ruthie

Last week on our weekend walk we planted some flowers under a bird house out on the dike by the river in memory of Ruthie - Mom's trained therapy puppy and their family puppy who passed away in November.  I never got to meet her but have seem pictures and Mom tells me I have some BIG paws to fill.  Avalon tells me she was a great sister and taught her a lot when she was a puppy in training.   Mom said she use to take Ruthie along with my sister Avalon out and do presentations of puppy Raising and Guide/Service Dogs and when I get old enough and get my training vest we will get to go out and do the same thing.   I heard Mom say my sister Wheels and another KSDS Inc. puppy named Milo might come along.

I have heard Mom and Dad talk about a thing called a boat.  It is kind of like a car but it runs on the water.  They finally brought it home and put it in the lake.  They promised me a ride but so far they have not kept that promise.   However, when they were giving the boat a bath they let me play in the hose spray.  It was really hot that day and to stay cool we all played in the spray.  I still have not gotten to play in the big bath tub they call a lake - I have to get all of my shots first.  I was told I have web feet so learning to swim will be easy.  Avalon already knows how to swim.

My really big adventure was yesterday.  Mom and me along with another much bigger KSDS Inc. puppy - Milo and her mom went to KSDS Inc. for graduation.  It was a long drive and I had to stay in my kennel.  Milo got to just stay in the back and I thought that was not fair but I didn't say anything. I don't think Debbie understands puppy talk either.  Milo does and while we were driving to KSDS he told me stories about his training.  When we got there I went for a quick Hurry Up then we went inside and meet sooooo many two legged people and a lot of four legged ones.   I even got to see my four legged Mom - Bailey.  I tried to see if she would still give me a drink of milk but that was not the case.   After graduation and pictures there was lunch for all of the two legged people. I think I was the only four legged puppy that got to go outside and have lunch.  I still eat breakfast, lunch and dinner but I think soon I will just get to have breakfast and dinner.  Not looking forward to that.  Hope the treats still keep coming.  After everyone got to visit - Mom and Debbie loaded us all back up and drove back home.  I tried to nap in the car some but Milo was sooo exited he keep talking and kept me awake.  I took a long nap when we got home.

Last, I thought I would share Miss C's video.   We were working on the new command - Down Under. However, I tried to load it but can't get it to play so I am sharing these two other pictures.

Happy Father's Day to our two legged Daddy !!

It is a WONDERFUL life here in NEBRASKA in the USA !

Opening Game of the College World Series

Happy Father's Day with my two legged sister - Aunna