Happy Memorial Day!

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                                                                  Bliss and I!

                                     Bliss, Emmaline and I are all matching!

Dress up!

I got to play dress up today! Dress up is actually really good for my body handling! It also gets me used to wearing things. I don't care as long as I get lots of treats! yum. Today I became a princess!

Being beautiful is tiring! 

Parade!

Helloooo! I had the most fun day ever yesterday! My mom took me to my friends Paula, Ben, and Dahlia's house for a playdate! Even my friend Jolee came! After we played outside for some time, we drove and then walked to the Williamson Apple Blossom Festival Parade. It was really neat because we all got to wear apple bandannas in honor of the event. Us GEB pups live in style. The parade was pretty cool because I got to hang out with all of my GEB puppy pals: Susie, Jolee, Wilder, Neil, Paula, Leif and Joy! It was great for my training to be around lots of people, hear the sirens, have lots of different smells around me and other distractions. There was even someone who shot a gun! Don't worry! Not at anyone! whew. I was a perfect puppy and obeyed very well and stayed relaxed. After the parade I went back to Paula's house and slept for awhile until my mom came back and I got to play again! Yippee! It was a great day!

Neil and me! 

Paula and I playing!

 
 My friend Susie.

And this is Joy!  

                                                                                                            This is Jolee! :)

Good girl!

Hi! I was such a good girl today! Guess what!? I got to go on two short walks to practice my walking without pulling. I did very well. Although my mom really doesn't understand my love for pine cones. It was so beautiful and my mommy decided to take my picture with some flowers. I even resisted eating them! We also went out for ice cream! Well... humph.. I didn't get any ice cream. Sigh. However,  I was sooo good at paying attention and settling in the shop that I received lots of treats and praise. :)

Back to the beginning...

Hi everyone! I was born January 23rd, 2013. As soon as I said “hello” to the world, my training began. Back at the Canine Development Center, GEB Volunteers would give me puppy massages so that I was used to being felt, and at a very young age I was also introduced to a variety of new experiences and surroundings. I worked on adjusting to different under footings, sounds, and smells. I need to be confident in all situations since someday, it will hopefully be my duty to lead my visually impaired partner. When I was 8 weeks old I took a puppy test. That determined whether I would go into the GEB puppy program, and continue to learn to be a good guide dog, or pursue an alternate career. The people who conduct the puppy test look for pups who adapt well to change, learn quickly, have a good energy level, and react well to noises and objects. Finally, they evaluate the pup’s willingness to turn its attention to people, even when other distractions are before them. And...... I PASSED! J They told me that I would be heading to the Monroe Region, and that my raiser was a 14-year-old girl who was SUPER excited that I was coming! I arrived into the arms of my new mommy April 5th, 2013. I made sure to give her lots of kisses and cuddles. I have been home for over a month and I have the best new family ever! Even though I had to leave my brother and sisters, I have a new “sister," Bliss who has lots of energy and loves to play! My mom also has 4 other sisters! My mom and I have lots of fun and go many places. She loves me very much!!!!

*licks* 

~GEB Filene 

Here is me when my mommy and I first met! :) 

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