Sunday, July 31, 2011

Saturday, July 30, 2011

Sunday, April 24, 2011

Archie is ready to go back to school May 1, 2011

Archie was just a baby when he met the SMMOC group. It wasn't long before he became a regular on Saturday mornings. It is so important that our puppies be able to attend meetings so they learn good manners and are able to relax around groups of people. Thank you to all of the attendees for being a part of Archie's early training.

Saturday, April 09, 2011

Archie and Mona playing tug

Guide Dog Puppies in Training playing together. Archie and Mona are almost ready to go back to Guide Dogs for the Blind for formal training.

Saturday, April 02, 2011

Mona and Archie can be together if they have their haltis on

It is so nice they they don't have to be separated by the tie-down or playpen. Without the halti they play too rough.

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Archie and Mona


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I see that the last time I posted here was when Mona visited in December. I will try to continue to post here but also want to invite you to my new, well, not so new anymore blog.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Archie and Mona

Don't tell Glenda but Archie is spending some time with Mona. She is a very cute one year old. Archie will be one at the beginning of January.

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Archie and Glenda - Guide Dog Puppies in Training



Glenda came to spend the weekend with Archie. My favorite way to let puppies play in the yard is to use the tug rope. They stay close together and don't play as rough. Glenda (the good witch) is about 8 months old. She is such a cutie - soft fur and wavy down her back. Archie did very well playing with her, they are buddies. Very cute.

Archie and Glenda


Thursday, November 25, 2010

Gwen Reimann, leader of “Diamonds in the Ruff” puppy raisers



Gwen Reimann, leader of “Diamonds in the Ruff” puppy raisers of Los Angeles County for Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., was the guest of honor at a Surprise Celebration on Saturday, November 6, 2010, in Sycamore Canyon Park in Diamond Bar, CA.
Gwen Reimann

Gwen’s guide dog friends and raisers, past and current, contributed pages and photos to make a huge scrapbook of guide dog puppy memories. Known for her sunny disposition and out-going friendly personality, Gwen was thanked for her dedication, patience, guidance, encouragement and helpfulness by raisers and guide dog friends.

Monday, November 08, 2010

Archie is much happier today

You can see it by the way he is walking with his head held high!

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Saturday, September 18, 2010

Happy Birthday Whistler - 7 years old

I can't believe Whistler is 7 years old now. Wow, where has the time gone? I love looking back at the puppy pictures. To see Whistler as a Guide Dog Puppy in training and then as a Working Guide Dog - Awww I was so proud to be "Whistler's Mother"!





Sunday, July 11, 2010

Pilot Graduates as a working Guide Dog!!

June 19, 2010 Pilot Graduated as a working Guide Dog from Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, CA. Pilot was partnered with a wonderful man named Gary, living and working in Baltimore, MD as an accomplished laywer. Gary decided to keep his retired guide so Pilot has a new buddy as well. I am so excited for the adventures he will get to accompany Gary on. Love you Pilot. Good luck, I know you will do a good job and take care of Gary.

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Elbert attends the LA Opera Ring Cycle

June 26, 2010

Elbert (working Guide Dog) has season tickets to the LA Opera Ring Cycle. LA Opera Tweeted this picture of Elbert sporting a white bow tie, a black fur coat and specially designed "ring" jewelry attached to his collar.

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Happy Birthday Hooper - 3 years old