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Service Pup in Training: From Spruce to Schooner

Nemo and Schooner

We went from Spruce to Schooner late yesterday. The dog didn't change, just his name. Turns out we were the only ones who really liked Spruce Goose. 

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Service Dog Training: Introducing Great Dane Pup

Raising service puppies means there will be emotional highs and there will be emotional lows. The excitement of getting a new puppy is tempered by saying goodbye to a good friend as she moves onto the next stage of her training. 

 

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Traveling: With or Without the Dog?

We're a travel-with-the-dogs family. We went to Europe a couple years ago and I missed my dogs so much it hurt. I remember being in the middle of the Black Forest and wishing my dogs could be there to enjoy the beautiful hike with us. Or...the Mediterranean was breathtaking, but all I could think of is "Wow, the Labradors would love this beach!" We made our lodging choices based on which ones had dogs! 

 

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Dogs: Pets or Family?

Trooper (my brother) and I

I am an only-child. Growing up, I thought our dogs were my siblings. I'm not kidding. They were fantastic brothers and sisters though. We were as thick as thieves -- we'd set out on a new adventure everyday. Sometimes I would lead the way, other times they were the trail boss. We always found good stuff to get into, no matter what. We'd all come back filthy, hair rife with hitch hikers and briers, much to my mother's dismay. But, ooooh, was it fun!

 

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You Gonna Watch the Puppy Bowl? Don't Miss This App!

Today is Puppy Bowl Sunday! A dog lover's favorite day of the year because there are puppies on tv for our oooh's and aaaaah's!  

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Budweiser KNOWS Commercials!

If you want to get a feel for the twist of emotions we go through raising -- and turning in -- a service dog, check out the latest Budweiser commercial. It will air during the football game on Sunday, but here's a sneak peak. It's about the Clydesdales, of course, not dogs, but the emotions are the same. 

 

 

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