School

Tomorrow will be Westin's first day at school.  Any advice, wishes, or stories are greatly appreciated!  There is also a puppy meeting tomorrow night.  It will be a speaker's workshop, which I am really looking forward to!

This picture is for Mitch and Meade, who are currently fighting for their right to ride the school bus together!

Cone of shame

Nootered is not fun.

-Westin

{A note from Westin}

Hi everyone, it's me, Westin! I am writing in this blog for my mom because she has been VERY busy!  Her school started on Tuesday, and classes are very intense!  I should be going to school with my mom very soon, maybe even next week!  

Eenywho, the real reason why I came on here was to tell you that I got a very special call today! I'm getting nootered, doesn't that sound like fun? I don't know what nootered is, but It's happening this coming week! 

Down by the bay (and he's baaaaaack!)

Back at the end of July, my family and I headed over to the Monterey Bay, San Francisco Bay, and Santa Barbara areas, and we were lucky enough to bring Westin with us.  There's a blab about his eval at the end of the post, but I know you all just want pictures :)

Westin enjoyed walking along the water and rocks

Posing by the research center

Westin did an AWESOME job during his first hotel stay. Sadly, it was not at the Westin!  That is a must-do before he goes IFT :)

Westin sometimes gets nervous around floors with unusual textures.  At first, he was afraid of the wooden pier flooring.  We did lots of practicing on it, and he eventually forgot it was there!

Here's Westin at Stanford University!

I can't wait to travel with my boy again! He and I get to board a plane (but not actually fly) with our group this Fall.  That should be exciting!

Westin is back from his evaluation, and I am SO happy that my guy is home. To top it all off, he got a good report!  The report basically indicated that he is doing really well for his age!  The evaluator also seemed to get the impression that he is a very "excited" dog :)  While Westin LOVES to play, especially with other dogs, I often get comments about how calm he is in public and even from other puppy raisers.  I think that he is just right.  Westin's brother Winter also got an awesome report!

Happy happy!

Happy 6 month day to Westin and his litter! 

puppy pick up

I remember when the little guy first came, he was so small! Since then, he and I have shared many amazing months. I look forward to our next year together, buddy!

awweeeeeee

As puppy raisers, we are so fortunate.  People often thank us for the role we play in enriching the lives of others, but I recognize how lucky I am to be able to immerse myself in such an amazing group of people and dogs.  Not to mention the fact that we can see teeny puppies whenever the heck we want to! :)

The "W" boys went in for their first evaluation today, so I'm going to be puppiless for the next few days! I miss my boy so much already!

Getting Ready

Westin's first evaluation will begin on August 25, which is his 6 month day!  That seems really early to me, but I have the utmost confidence in him :)  Not to worry, he should be back for more love, training, and socialization after just a few short days.  

There are just a few weeks left of summer, so be sure to hit the beach, soak up the sun, or just enjoy your time with friends! 

What is your favorite summer memory of your pup?

Mine has to be "the boat"...I have a photo that should explain everything, but it's not on this computer. Take a guess at what "the boat" is. I'll give you a hint, it has nothing to do with a natural body of water or a rudder.

P.S. 

The big man is officially in his big boy jacket :) It's kind of big, but oh well! I think he looks great!  It doesn't look like this any more...

School Days

Okay, school-age puppy raisers - that time of year is coming! There is only one month left of summer and then we are going to be back at school.  What are the plans for you and your pup at school?