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Showing posts with label cute stuff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cute stuff. Show all posts
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Chillaxin
I mean - does any one actually realize how mellow this dog can be? Does any one realize that this dog is pretty much in love with Darrell - I guess Bob can't read Darrell's mind because its not reciprocated lol.. Oh well - he's happier not knowing :)
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Puppy Smarts or Coincidences ??
So Bob is odd.. very odd and I can't figure out if his little odd actions are him being really really smart or him just appearing to be really smart... hmmmm.
Ok so by now you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about right? Well here is what I'm talking about...
For two days in a row now I have the feeling like Bob is just humoring me when I ask him to go busy right before he gets lunch. He knows when he gets out of the kennel that he's going to get lunch.. he knows his schedule haha. Anyways, when I take him out to go to the bathroom before lunch he doesn't want to go - he just tries so hard to get back inside and straight to the spot where he gets his food.. Well I make him stay outside and tell him to Go Busy so he'll give up walk like 1 step and do a tiny little squat and gets out what tinkle he can and then runs over to the door again... Is he humoring me just so he can get to lunch earlier?
Another thing is today while I had him on tie-down next to the couch while I did some homework and Bob picked up something off the ground - laundry linty stuff I think because he got it from right next to the laundry basket. Anyways, I saw him chewing out of the corner of my eye but when I actually looked at him he looked up and stopped immediately.... I thought he had swallowed whatever it was so I looked away.. but as soon as I did he started chewing again.. so I got him and got the little paper thing out and let him go... So, my question about his brains - did he stop chewing because I looked at him and he knew that I would take it away or did he just happen to stop chewing for the exact length of time that I was watching him? Hmmmm we'll have to see what he does next time this happens...
Any other funny stories like this?
Ok so by now you're wondering what the heck I'm talking about right? Well here is what I'm talking about...
For two days in a row now I have the feeling like Bob is just humoring me when I ask him to go busy right before he gets lunch. He knows when he gets out of the kennel that he's going to get lunch.. he knows his schedule haha. Anyways, when I take him out to go to the bathroom before lunch he doesn't want to go - he just tries so hard to get back inside and straight to the spot where he gets his food.. Well I make him stay outside and tell him to Go Busy so he'll give up walk like 1 step and do a tiny little squat and gets out what tinkle he can and then runs over to the door again... Is he humoring me just so he can get to lunch earlier?
Another thing is today while I had him on tie-down next to the couch while I did some homework and Bob picked up something off the ground - laundry linty stuff I think because he got it from right next to the laundry basket. Anyways, I saw him chewing out of the corner of my eye but when I actually looked at him he looked up and stopped immediately.... I thought he had swallowed whatever it was so I looked away.. but as soon as I did he started chewing again.. so I got him and got the little paper thing out and let him go... So, my question about his brains - did he stop chewing because I looked at him and he knew that I would take it away or did he just happen to stop chewing for the exact length of time that I was watching him? Hmmmm we'll have to see what he does next time this happens...
Any other funny stories like this?
Monday, February 8, 2010
Our ears hear such funny things...
Ok so about a week ago Michelle gave the web address for one of the client's blogs. Well on it he had a list of ten things he or his guide dog has heard since he received him. One of them was pretty ridiculous, it said "I know you're not supposed to feed those dogs but I just gave yours a piece of my sandwich." Um, ok, I would slap someone... Anyways, it made me wonder what all kind of crazy things I would hear when I got Bob.. So now that I have heard some crazy things I wanted to list some of the stuff so far.
Of course there has been the oh he's so cute and he's gonna be big and it's going to be so hard giving him back, you know.. all those comments. But here are a few more that kind of stick out, by the way, all of these are from adults...
1. Oh is the little one the big ones baby?
2. Is that one (Egypt) going to train the other one (Bob)?
3. Are they siblings?
4. Do they blind-fold the dog to train him?
Thats all the ones that I can remember right now.. more to come I'm sure lol.
There was also one lady who her son has just had sooooo many dogs and they're all sooooo big and good luck with training, he's going to be huge. I say back "Oh well they try to breed them not so big so we'll see, I'm not worried about him getting huge". So she says back "Oh honey no no, he's going to be big, trust me I know, my son has tons of those dogs.." Uh, ok bye then. Lol... She's really the only person that has gotten on my nerves with Bob so far... its funny because it wasn't even a big deal but just the way she talked, like she knew everything you know... eh oh well.
Cute Picture :::
Ok, so I know we're supposed to teach them not to bark and such but his face was just too cute so I had to at least get one picture ;)
By the way I did not make him bark - he did it all on his own.
Of course there has been the oh he's so cute and he's gonna be big and it's going to be so hard giving him back, you know.. all those comments. But here are a few more that kind of stick out, by the way, all of these are from adults...
1. Oh is the little one the big ones baby?
2. Is that one (Egypt) going to train the other one (Bob)?
3. Are they siblings?
4. Do they blind-fold the dog to train him?
Thats all the ones that I can remember right now.. more to come I'm sure lol.
There was also one lady who her son has just had sooooo many dogs and they're all sooooo big and good luck with training, he's going to be huge. I say back "Oh well they try to breed them not so big so we'll see, I'm not worried about him getting huge". So she says back "Oh honey no no, he's going to be big, trust me I know, my son has tons of those dogs.." Uh, ok bye then. Lol... She's really the only person that has gotten on my nerves with Bob so far... its funny because it wasn't even a big deal but just the way she talked, like she knew everything you know... eh oh well.
Ok, so I know we're supposed to teach them not to bark and such but his face was just too cute so I had to at least get one picture ;)
By the way I did not make him bark - he did it all on his own.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Such funny noises ;)
Here is just a video of Bob snoring from last night :) So cute.
Here is the direct link to the video on youtube > Bob Snoring
You can't really see anything in the video because the light is bad (it was night time lol) All you can really see is the door of his crate. Hope you like ;)
Here is the direct link to the video on youtube > Bob Snoring
You can't really see anything in the video because the light is bad (it was night time lol) All you can really see is the door of his crate. Hope you like ;)
Letter to the class
I sent out this letter this morning to all the students in my class... tell me what you think.. Warning, it's long.
Hello all, I wanted to write to let everyone know that I will be bringing a Guide Dog Puppy in Training to class with me most days of the semester (starting today). I am a volunteer with Guide Dogs of Texas and will be raising one of their future guide dogs for about 18 months, after he's learned everything I can teach him he will go back to the facility and learn how to be a formal guide dog for a blind or visually impaired person who lives in Texas. It is a free service for blind individuals in Texas and gives them an independence that you and I take for granted everyday. If you have ever seen a working team out in public you can see how much concentration it takes from the person and the dog. They must work as a team and distractions will only hurt this team. So - getting to my point. You can help me and be a vital part of the training process by simply ignoring the puppy. I am asking everyone to please not pet him, look him in the eyes, or distract him in any way; this includes making noises to get his attention, saying hi in passing, and offering any food/treats to him. Having him concentrate completely on being a good puppy is very important to the training process and any distractions can be very detrimental. I know when we are in class he will just look like he is rolling around not working but over time this teaches him to be quiet, patient and calm whilst his owner is busy. Now, this doesn't mean you can never pet him, there will come a time when he will need to be introduced to all kinds of people (short, tall, big, little, wearing different clothes - like hats and backpacks, different colored hair.. stuff like that) but now isn't the time. Once he is older and knows not to freak out when somebody pets him it will be ok to ASK to pet him. But please, never while I'm in class... once he and I are settled in class, please don't ask.
Now it might be in the back of your mind that I am just doing this so I can bring my pet to class, but I promise this is not the case. He is not my pet nor will he ever be, he is the property of GDTx and will go back to them after about a year. Yes this will be hard but I knew it before I started this whole thing so I'll get through it. Also, There are a few service dog teams here on campus and if you have seen them walking around you can see how much these dogs do for their individuals. My fiance being one of them I get to see it everyday and can't express how thankful we are that he has her (the big yellow lab walking around campus). So while it is rewarding for me, 100% of it is to give back what we have been given in hopes that he will grow up to be an amazing guide and help someone like we have been helped.
So again, please try your best not to distract him and please don't get offended if I need to remind you.
If you would like to learn more about the program or volunteering with GDTx you can go to their website at www.guidedogsoftexas.com, there is a long list of links to click on on the left hand side of the page. Thanks for understanding.
Natalie Fowler
P.S. If you ever happen to meet a working team here are a few etiquette tips that might help when saying hi or trying to help the team.
As tempting as it may be to pet a Guide Dog, remember that this dog is responsible for leading someone who cannot see. The dog should never be distracted from that duty. A person's safety may depend on their dog's alertness and concentration.
It is okay to ask someone if you may pet their guide. Many people enjoy introducing their dogs when they have the time. The dog's primary responsibility is to its blind partner and it is important that the dog not become solicitous.
A Guide Dog should never be offered food or other distracting treats. The dogs are fed on a schedule and follow a specific diet in order to keep them in optimum condition. Even slight deviations from their routine can disrupt their regular eating and relieving schedules and seriously inconvenience their handlers. Guide Dogs are trained to resist offers of food so they will be able to visit restaurants without begging. Feeding treats to a Guide Dog weakens this training.
Although Guide Dogs cannot read traffic signals, they are responsible for helping their handlers safely cross a street. Calling out to a Guide Dog or intentionally obstructing its path can be dangerous for the team as it could break the dog's concentration on its work.
Listening for traffic flow has become harder for Guide Dog handlers due to quieter car engines and the increasing number of cars on the road. Please don't honk your horn or call out from your car to signal when it is safe to cross. This can be distracting and confusing. Be especially careful of pedestrians in crosswalks when making right-hand turns at red lights.
It's not all work and no play for a Guide Dog. When they are not in harness, they are treated in much the same way as pets. However, for their safety they are only allowed to play with specific toys. Please don't offer them toys without first asking their handler's permission.
In some situations, working with a Guide Dog may not be appropriate. Instead, the handler may prefer to take your arm just above the elbow and allow their dog to heel. Others will prefer to have their dog follow you. In this case, be sure to talk to the handler and not the dog when giving directions for turns.
A Guide Dog can make mistakes and must be corrected in order to maintain its training. This correction usually involves a verbal admonishment coupled with a leash correction, followed by praise when the dog regains focus and correctly follows a command. Guide Dog handlers have been taught the appropriate correction methods to use with their dogs.
Access laws, including the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act and Canada's Blind Persons' Rights Act, permit people who are blind to be accompanied by their guide dogs anywhere the general public is allowed, including taxis and buses, restaurants, theaters, stores, schools, hotels, apartment and office buildings.
Before asking a question of a person handling a dog, allow them to complete the task at hand.
Remain calm in your approach and mannerisms.
Never tease a dog.
Hello all, I wanted to write to let everyone know that I will be bringing a Guide Dog Puppy in Training to class with me most days of the semester (starting today). I am a volunteer with Guide Dogs of Texas and will be raising one of their future guide dogs for about 18 months, after he's learned everything I can teach him he will go back to the facility and learn how to be a formal guide dog for a blind or visually impaired person who lives in Texas. It is a free service for blind individuals in Texas and gives them an independence that you and I take for granted everyday. If you have ever seen a working team out in public you can see how much concentration it takes from the person and the dog. They must work as a team and distractions will only hurt this team. So - getting to my point. You can help me and be a vital part of the training process by simply ignoring the puppy. I am asking everyone to please not pet him, look him in the eyes, or distract him in any way; this includes making noises to get his attention, saying hi in passing, and offering any food/treats to him. Having him concentrate completely on being a good puppy is very important to the training process and any distractions can be very detrimental. I know when we are in class he will just look like he is rolling around not working but over time this teaches him to be quiet, patient and calm whilst his owner is busy. Now, this doesn't mean you can never pet him, there will come a time when he will need to be introduced to all kinds of people (short, tall, big, little, wearing different clothes - like hats and backpacks, different colored hair.. stuff like that) but now isn't the time. Once he is older and knows not to freak out when somebody pets him it will be ok to ASK to pet him. But please, never while I'm in class... once he and I are settled in class, please don't ask.
Now it might be in the back of your mind that I am just doing this so I can bring my pet to class, but I promise this is not the case. He is not my pet nor will he ever be, he is the property of GDTx and will go back to them after about a year. Yes this will be hard but I knew it before I started this whole thing so I'll get through it. Also, There are a few service dog teams here on campus and if you have seen them walking around you can see how much these dogs do for their individuals. My fiance being one of them I get to see it everyday and can't express how thankful we are that he has her (the big yellow lab walking around campus). So while it is rewarding for me, 100% of it is to give back what we have been given in hopes that he will grow up to be an amazing guide and help someone like we have been helped.
So again, please try your best not to distract him and please don't get offended if I need to remind you.
If you would like to learn more about the program or volunteering with GDTx you can go to their website at www.guidedogsoftexas.com, there is a long list of links to click on on the left hand side of the page. Thanks for understanding.
Natalie Fowler
P.S. If you ever happen to meet a working team here are a few etiquette tips that might help when saying hi or trying to help the team.
As tempting as it may be to pet a Guide Dog, remember that this dog is responsible for leading someone who cannot see. The dog should never be distracted from that duty. A person's safety may depend on their dog's alertness and concentration.
It is okay to ask someone if you may pet their guide. Many people enjoy introducing their dogs when they have the time. The dog's primary responsibility is to its blind partner and it is important that the dog not become solicitous.
A Guide Dog should never be offered food or other distracting treats. The dogs are fed on a schedule and follow a specific diet in order to keep them in optimum condition. Even slight deviations from their routine can disrupt their regular eating and relieving schedules and seriously inconvenience their handlers. Guide Dogs are trained to resist offers of food so they will be able to visit restaurants without begging. Feeding treats to a Guide Dog weakens this training.
Although Guide Dogs cannot read traffic signals, they are responsible for helping their handlers safely cross a street. Calling out to a Guide Dog or intentionally obstructing its path can be dangerous for the team as it could break the dog's concentration on its work.
Listening for traffic flow has become harder for Guide Dog handlers due to quieter car engines and the increasing number of cars on the road. Please don't honk your horn or call out from your car to signal when it is safe to cross. This can be distracting and confusing. Be especially careful of pedestrians in crosswalks when making right-hand turns at red lights.
It's not all work and no play for a Guide Dog. When they are not in harness, they are treated in much the same way as pets. However, for their safety they are only allowed to play with specific toys. Please don't offer them toys without first asking their handler's permission.
In some situations, working with a Guide Dog may not be appropriate. Instead, the handler may prefer to take your arm just above the elbow and allow their dog to heel. Others will prefer to have their dog follow you. In this case, be sure to talk to the handler and not the dog when giving directions for turns.
A Guide Dog can make mistakes and must be corrected in order to maintain its training. This correction usually involves a verbal admonishment coupled with a leash correction, followed by praise when the dog regains focus and correctly follows a command. Guide Dog handlers have been taught the appropriate correction methods to use with their dogs.
Access laws, including the United States' Americans with Disabilities Act and Canada's Blind Persons' Rights Act, permit people who are blind to be accompanied by their guide dogs anywhere the general public is allowed, including taxis and buses, restaurants, theaters, stores, schools, hotels, apartment and office buildings.
Before asking a question of a person handling a dog, allow them to complete the task at hand.
Remain calm in your approach and mannerisms.
Never tease a dog.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Oh Why?
Why does no one work on Sunday? Lol.. no email, no mail... And, why is it when I do something that I always happen to do it around Sunday.. Like 2 weeks ago when I ordered my stuff from Lilla Rose? It came in on Monday of course, but if mail ran on Sunday I would have had it then haha. So, I guess it would be good to tell you why I want Sunday to be a running day huh? Well, as you know I put my application in the mail on Friday night. I also sent an email on Friday night. Now I know I'm no where close to getting the puppy but I just want a response!!! lol I guess I just need to calm down, chill for a while and just wait for them to call or email telling me what my next step is. Oh well.. its going to be along Sunday.
By the way, for any other fellow ladies out there - if you want really pretty unique jewelry and hair stuff check out www.lillarose.biz - definitely look. I hate wearing a pony tail rubber band now because of them.. I feel so ordinary with it lol. Never shopping anywhere else again.. Seriously, check it out!
By the way, for any other fellow ladies out there - if you want really pretty unique jewelry and hair stuff check out www.lillarose.biz - definitely look. I hate wearing a pony tail rubber band now because of them.. I feel so ordinary with it lol. Never shopping anywhere else again.. Seriously, check it out!
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