Off to Doggie College

Today Paris headed off to Guide Dog's Oregon campus for her formal harness training (aka doggie college).  She has been with Megan since last September and has gotten the best possible instruction for success in whatever she decides to do.  She was my surprise puppy at last years puppy truck and taught me so much with her joy and enthusiasm.  Even after two eye surgeries Paris was always ready to go on that grand adventure we call life.

I was lucky enough to see Paris before she left and snapped a picture that shows just how much she has grown and matured.  I know my baby girl will be the best at whatever she sets her mind to, though I would love to see her in harness in a couple months!

Good Luck Paris!!!

Phase 2

Millie is phase 2 this week!

From the Guide Dogs Website:

• Preliminary obedience training
• Exposure to distractions (toys, food, other dogs, cats, etc.)
• First on-campus workouts with a harness
• Introduction to the BEST program training techniques (including treadmill sessions)
• Sessions to teach guidework-specific commands (such as "Forward," "Halt," "Hopp Up" and "Steady") and the desired responses to the commands
• On leash introduction to the campus obstacle course