Dutch's 5th week update arrived at last, if a bit over-due...
The dog you raised, D#14157 Dutch, has been in training for over 5 weeks and has completed the first phase of training. The instructor working with Dutch has made the following comments about the puppy you raised:
Some of the things that Dutch is doing well at are:
1. stairs
2. proper behavior on the training truck
3. name recognition
Some of the things that the trainer is working on with Dutch are:
1. obedience
2. elevator work
3. getting accustomed to the harness
This update lets you know how Dutch is doing at this point in training. Thank you for raising Dutch for our program! Should you have further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Puppy Development. You will also receive another update during the 13th week after Dutch has completed their 12th week of training.
Puppy Development
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Hooray!
No photos with this report. But here are two of Dutch taken one year apart...
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| FLD Dutch snuffs his nose into an early snowfall, November, 2012. |
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| FLD Dutch, one year later, still trying to snuff up a dusting of snow! |
Good job Dutch! I loved getting my "in training" updates. Each one felt like a small victory and I won't lie... there were fist pumps!
ReplyDeleteFist pumps! Alright! Thanks for checking in Girl Rural!
DeleteSo very cool!! Thanks for sharing!
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DeleteA win for everyone!