She's so adorable! I also very much love that she has a mind of her own ( Read more... )

Okay, so Jetta has been guiding for some time and doing a great job of it. I think long time guide dog users will know what I mean when I say that there comes a time when your brand new dog just really shines. It's that moment when you feel like everything is clicking together. that moment when you can take a deep breath, relax and know deep in ( Read more... )

Thought I'd update with an assortment of Jetta tidbits of adorableness from the past couple of weeks. It's hard to believe she's been here for a month already ( Read more... )

I get a lot of comments about how lovely Jetta is, how dainty and ladylike. I also get that she's a Greyhound or a Greyhound mix or one of those racing dogs. Ummm, nope. I met her parents and have the papers and everything. I am not making this up. She's really and truly a pure bred Doberman. Apparently that is a stretch for some people to ( Read more... )

Today Sidney and I took the dogs on a long walk. He had Monty on leash and I had Jetta in harness. Monty displayed some of his best leash manners. that's not his strongest area, so it was nice that he decided to behave. He also leash guided Sidney around a metal pole, when Sidney was turned talking to me instead of looking where he was going. ( Read more... )

You know, I like early mornings. I like the cool air and the quiet and being able to spend a few minutes with my farmer husband before he heads out...but 4:45 is a bit on the OMG you've got to be kidding side of things ( Read more... )

Mealtimes with Jetta have been somewhat of an adventure. I had been having her do a down stay while I get the bowls ready and feed the older two dogs. Then I would release Jetta, walk her to her feeding area, put her bowl down and release her to eat. It wasn't working so well. She was getting up a lot. I tried bringing her in closer so I ( Read more... )

First thing I took Monty for his walk. then when I got back I decided to take both Jetta and Monty into the side yard. I had Jetta on leash and Monty was off leash. I was hoping that Jetta would take care of business and Monty could stretch a bit. Jetta never did go and Monty got in way more than a stretch. they decided a good wrestle was in ( Read more... )

So today, I worked Monty on our typical leisure path at some crazy early hour, while it was still raining a bit. The cool temps and the light rain were so refreshing. August is so miserable here. Monty is a love though. He's needing extra reassurance, but he's doing pretty well ( Read more... )

So here it is, all the details on the Jetta adventures! Be warned it's looong, so go get your coffee now ( Read more... )