Miss Paris

I got a little visitor after Felix left for school.

Her name is Paris and she is going to go to school to be a hearing dog. Right now she is still learning the basics. She loves all the big dog toys. She runs VERY fast. We chase each other all day long.

SLC- Day 3

Today was a free day. We explored the city. The Olympics were here in 2002. They are still very proud. The Temple grounds were beautiful. It was cold and snowy on my feet. I thought we were leaving winter at home. The spring time flowers are in bloom. We went back to the Zen room to warm up and visit my new friends. I got good massage. One more day to go. I think I miss my brother a little.

SLC Day 2 -Showtime

Today is the day we do our presentation. Well, I help. Mom does the hard part. We attended classes in the morning. The expo center was open and I met more friends that are from schools that teach nurses. The Sanctuary room was open and it was great. Smelled like lavender and eucalyptus. They had comfy couches and rugs to lie on.Mom wouldn't let me on the couch. :( We got our pictures taken too.

Time to get to work. I greeted everyone as they came into the session and provided some comic relief. Everyone enjoyed the presentation and had lots of questions.Then we got to relax a little. We went to a rehearsal for people called the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Music was wonderful but made me a little sleepy. I wanted to take a nap on Mom's lap on the pew. Mom reminded me that polite dogs sleep on the floor. It's been a long day. Good night.

Salt Lake City

I have a very important job to do. Mom is teaching nursing students about pets, therapy dogs and service dogs. They need to learn how animals can benefit your health. I am part of the presentation. I'm the therapy part. Cheering people up is what I do best. I take my job VERY seriously. The first day was a big one. We had to go to the airport and fly in a big plane. I'm a pro at this part. No problem. I had a good nap.We checked into the hotel and went to some meetings.I met many new friends there. I can see the conference center from my window.Then we went to a party. Dress as your favorite super hero. Everyone thought my costume was great.Whoo! what a day. Time for bed.

Winter time

Christmas is over and things are getting back to normal. The house seems empty without Grandma, Grandpa, Owen & Peter. I still have my pesky brother Felix. I love him but don't tell Mom. I've been playing in the snow and watching the birds outside my window.

Grandma is here

Felix went to the airport and brought Grandma and Owen here to stay for the month. Grandpa was here too but he went back up north for a while. We are playing and cuddling. Grandma says I'm a good bed warmer, except for those sharp elbows!

Dogs on the Diag 2010

It's that time again. Disability awareness at University of Michigan. This lets the students and the hospital staff know a little more about dogs with jobs. We had therapy dogs, working dogs and many pups in training. check out all our cool pictures! I even was asked to be a team member on the sorority's yogurt eating contest. Mom said it would upset my tummy. I was willing to take the chance! Felix was too. His bones are still growing. More calcium please.