Taft - The Early Months

I'm back! Lot's has happened since mom picked me up from Guide Dogs! I had to learn all about living in a house. I met my new big sister too! Her name is Georgie. She can be a grump sometimes, but usually we have lots of fun together. (Mom says *I* have fun and Georgie tolerates, whatever that means!) I am learning all about where to "do my business," what toys are mine (I had to learn REAL quick that clothes from the laundry basket were not for me to run around the house with), and how to be a good boy when we go out in public. Here are some of the exciting things we have done.

I have to learn that I shouldn't put my head in the trash can too! Even when there is exciting stuff in there! It's a hard lesson to learn, but I think I can handle it.

One day in August, Mom took me back to the place I was born. GDB has this thing called "Fun Day" and boy, what fun I had! Guess who I saw there... My sisters! I was very happy to see them again. The girls picked on me (I'm the one in the orange shirt -I was dressed for the Hawaiian theme).

I also had to learn about going out in public. Mom takes me lots of places. We go to the grocery store, out to eat, to malls and all sorts of places where I get to be the ONLY dog! What fun it is to be the only dog! People love to come up and tell me how cute I am. Mom says I already know and flaunt it every chance I get! But sometimes, little pups get tired and need a break. This is me, taking a break, while Mom and Aunt Susan finished their shopping. I must say, this face is pretty irresistable! Who wouldn't think I'm the cutest thing around?

There is lots to learn at home too! These are some pictures of me being good. (I vetoed any ideas of Mom's about putting pictures of me being bad up! They would tarnish my "Perfect Dog" image!)