There is a new member in our home- a big, black Lab named Keiko. He is a 16-month-old guide dog puppy who needed just a little more time before his October recall. Since our home is lonely quiet without a guide dog puppy, of course we could not deny him those extra 6-weeks. Keiko has been fantastic. He is so sweet, and absolutely incredible on leash, and outings. He is overweight and grossly out of shape, so we will make sure those things improve before the rigors of being a guide dog. Keiko has fit in so well and seamlessly into our household that I am more seriously contemplating another transfer before we raise a 10-week-old puppy with needle teeth on the same level as Baby M, who is just getting mobile.
Janetta has moved on to phase 2 of training where she has many difficult challenges including leading a blindfolded instructor through an obstacle course, learning up-curbs, and passing heavy distractions. It has been such a relief to see her move along now that she has recovered from her entropian surgery. We miss you, Janetta, but can't wait for you to do what you were born to do!
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