Just got word that Gabriel has passed his CGC test. So at 9 months of age he is CGC certified. Congratulations.
Our little Autumn( Bit-Bit) has had quite the story. She is a puppy left from our Thanksgiving litter. I have been on the fence about placing her or keeping her. We started her training for Therapy work as we do all puppies here after 10 weeks of age. With Autumn that was delayed by an injury to her knee. As soon as that injury was healed, public training started. She had her first visit to Central State mental hospital on Friday. This puppy worked both the forensic and civil sides for close to 2 hours. She absolutely rocked it and loved every minute of it. She was happy and engaging with the patients. The patients realized she was a puppy were gentle and encouraging. It was amazing to watch her effect on them. Thank you to all the groups that allowed me to bring her along for training , prayer tent, LOJ worship and Bible study, Mitchell's Restaurant and Walmart in Blackstone. Autumn will be staying with us and I will continue her training to take Grandma Grace's place so she can retire to a life of luxury.
Buttercup and Daisy have come for a visit. It's like they never left.
Nothing like a visit from your sister and aunt.
We have a house full of poodles. Moose is home for his OFA testing tomorrow ( can't believe this litter is already 2)
Zen is staying while mom is away at work.
With the heat coming in like gangbusters and Autumn being trained we had to protect her feet. Her first experience with boots. Please remember to check the temperature on concrete, astro turff and asphalt before making your pup walk on them.
With American Kennel Club – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
A little out and about for Autumn today. I am having lunch at Mitchell's and Autumn is taking in the atmosphere.
When you don't believe the crab is really dead.
What you see here is a 4 and half month old puppy choose to come from a great distance and leave Kit, his play buddy, to come when called. I am so impressed with Gabriel and how far along he is.
Gabriel's turn at the beach with Kit. Workin on checking in and recall.
Gabriel wants his bone from Auntie Zekiha.
Father and daughter. Autumn's first beach trip and first time learning to walk on a leash(a little like herding cats right now). This little girl has such a great personality, she is sweet, curious, fearless, smart and the happiest puppy I have ever had. She is one of two that I have left from Storm's litter. So training has begun. I hope to start scent training with her soon. Someone who will remain anonymous calls her my little Anna.
Gabriel just loves his Grandma Grace. He is going to be a large poodle. If no one takes him for their own we will continue to work on socialization and impulse control. At 17 weeks he is well on his way.
Gabriel 's first all day herding clinic, and his first outing. This was a working farm with all sorts of animals. 10 or so working dogs and maybe 20 or so people. He was amazing. Whoever gets him will be able to do sports, go hiking, camping or just relax with him.
Gabriel is looking for his next adventure.
