Happy Halloween & Therapy Training Week 5

Happy Halloween to all my blog friends!

So we are on week five of therapy dog training. Class was held at Polaris Mall this time. Normally dogs are not allowed in the mall but the manager gives approval for the therapy dogs in training to come in.

Waiting to go in the mall



Inside the mall waiting on the rest of the class to arrive



Some of the class, waiting on others to arrive



and off we go



Looks like we are going shopping!



Hey dad, do you need a new shirt?



Working on our down stays in the mall



First time on an elevator



Not scared at all



Waiting as we got off the elevator was a lady in a wheelchair. How perfect for therapy training, you would think they planned that or something. But she was happy to help us out and say hi to the dogs



Dad, I think mom would like some new carrots!



Practicing our heeling and sits in the mall



Then it was time to take a break



and try to be calm as children play near by and people walk past



Then another lady in a wheelchair stopped. She was watching all of us and then asked if she could pet Bokeh. Happy to let someone say hi.



Practicing our sit/stays



Even got to go shop in the Buckeye store



It was a lot of fun. You should have seen all the people staring as all the dogs walked past them. It was pretty funny. Class there again this week.

Barkin for Batten Part 2

Me and my friend Razzle waiting for our turn to run agility



Whoo hoo...finally my turn to demo my agility moves for the people



I just love the tunnels



Mini A Frame



Jump!



After we got done we went over and watched the cookie walk



Bokeh was in rare form and actually was snuggling with momster



Then it was time for best trick contest. Our friend Pebbles went first. She did touch your nose.



Then our friend Scarlet went



Then my brother Bokeh showed off some of his moves



King of the hill...I mean dadster



Our friend Razzle joined in the contest



and even I joined in. Our friend Michele tried to make me smile...which I did because she was giving me some yummy hot dogs (did ya hear that Junie?)



This pup was funny. Was a magician and made the hot dog disappear. BOL



One happy dad. Bokeh won 1st place in the trick contest





They had a fun costume contest. Dad didn't want to mess with the pirate costume so he dressed me as a fairy princess. Some of my other friends joined in the fun. This is (L to R) Sassy, Scarlet, Me and Bokeh. Yep...Bokeh has his own costume now, he is a surfer dude, what do you think?



I ended up placing 2nd in the costume contest. Here is a photo of me and my prize.



We had a great time and want to thank them for being so nice to us. I hope they were able to raise some money for the kids and hope they have a better turn out next year.

Barkin for Batten Part 1

We went to an event called Barkin for Batten. This is a great event and I really wish they would get a better turn out. This is their 2nd year and it is for such a great cause.



This is the wonderful lady who puts the walk together



Two of the children who have Batten's disease



Some of the vendors



Great raffles and silent auctions. We were the high bidder on the Petsmart basket this year, had a $75 Gift card and a really cool lamb stuffie that Bokeh and I have already started to destroy. BHAA HAA lamb!

Registration table



Our friend Maggie and her mom were there as well



Maggie is a great therapy dog so she went to visit the kids and they really liked that



Our training club was there doing obedience and agility demos. Mom did Bokeh in obedience and he made her look silly. BOL.



Check back tomorrow for more fun pics from the event

Friday Flashback

Look at her fat little belly haha...

Obetz Animal Hospital Open House

One of the local animal hospitals had an open house. They had a costume contest so of course we had to go and check it out. :)



They were giving tours of the hospital



and had some rescue groups there



Sure hope these puppies can find some great homes



They had yummy bake goods



and even had a Chili cook off. Dad had to sample them all.



Dad forgot to get a photo of us in our costumes. Oh well...always next time.

Weimaraner Wednesday

As you know mom volunteers for Louisville Weimaraner Rescue. Well, mom finally had the time to get an Ebay page set up for them. She has a friend who made some beautiful jewelry and donated the profits to the rescue. So if you have time and like shopping on Ebay, check out the rescue's Ebay page HERE.

Therapy Training

So Bokeh went to week 4 of his therapy dog training. What a night that was. Traffic was awful because it was raining. Dad got stuck on the freeway so mom had to run over and get Bokeh from daycare before they closed. Mom and dad got home with just enough time to let us all pee and poo and then they ran off again. I was not a happy camper and I actually barked as they were leaving to let them know that. Mom and dad felt so guilty and wish they could take me with them.

Bokeh started out class by learning a key word to tell him what to do. He learned "go say hi" to teach him to walk up to the walker or wheelchair.



They he sat down to be petted



and the he showed his rotten self and jumped up on the walker to get a closer visit, he is a silly boy



Then he got to practice some of his recalls



He did a good job



Then it was time to practice heeling



and then going into a sit



and then heeling



going into a down. We were not sure if he would do this as he hasn't went from a heel to a straight down before but he did great



Look at the great attention he is showing to dad



Good job lil bro



Next week he is training at Polaris Mall. He will get to learn to ride the elevators, use the steps, meet lots of people. Should be fun.