Don't forget me!

This week, Sarane had the opportunity to sit Trooper, a dog from Georgia who will begin his professional training next week.  After a grocery shopping trip, Sarane opened the hatchback to load her bags into the car.  Trooper apparently didn't want to be left behind, so he invited himself in and found a great place to sit down!  Sarane reports that he was a very good boy during his time with her.

The adventure begins

Samuel supervises a paving project while off at puppy camp.  It's going to be a fun two weeks!

Sporting a new look

On his 10-month birthday, Samuel graduates into the next-sized puppy vest.  It suits you, handsome.

Making friends in the neighborhood

Gentle Skylar uses her most delicate greeting for her new friend.

Who is this?

Samuel, you're a birding dog, not a herding dog.

Hiding from the heat

While we always have a "game plan" for practice and learning, the honest-to-goodness point of summer meetings often being held in libraries is to get some relief from the Florida heat!

We talked through many aspects of negotiating doors with regard to our pups.  Automatic doors, left-hinged doors, crate doors, and car doors all came up in our wide-ranging discussion.

Then a round of musical chairs was in order.  

Our "chairs" are variations on this theme.  ;-)

After the dogs had their competition, the humans were given their challenge -- pop culture quotes that needed to be identified by speaker or movie or book, etc.  We do get competitive, and we do have fun!  The police officer on security duty in the hall assured us that our laughter didn't get out of hand.  :-)

The concentration!!  You'd think there were prizes.  (Okay, there were prizes.)

Even if it seems like humans playing trivia doesn't have a point for the dogs, it absolutely does.  Their assignment was just to wait calmly.

Thanks, everybody, for a fun and productive morning.

I shall wait

I shall wear them down with my persistence. 

Riley moves forward

Puppy Riley, whom Karen raised for five months while Riley's original home endured hurricane repairs, began her college career this morning.  We have big hopes for her success at finding the perfect career. 

Is this precious, or what?  Our hearts are with you, Karen. 

What???

I got mail?  And I have a Puppy Club that loves me already?  Can't wait to meet them.

Best bed ever

Settling in for a good chew.

But then sometimes it's a little hot and "the flop" is necessary.

Stuck the landing!

Welcome to TAPR, little fella

Smiles all around for Ann & David and their new little charge.  Unveiling on July 19!

Mom and dad and siblings   :-)