(The weather today is disappointingly cold, so rather than tell you about that, I have decided to introduce you to Beau.)This is Beau. He is about the same age as Sofie but much better behaved. Beau is in training. If all goes well, he will one day be a Guide Dog for the Blind. Right now Beau lives with some of my good friends and he will stay with them until he is about 18 months old. The R's are helping with the initial stage of Beau's training process. When that is complete he will move on to a higher stage of training. Beau goes every where with the R's, except church 'cause the pastor said no. He goes to the horse barn several times a week and I saw him up at the Apple Blossom parade too. When went on our Maple Syrup field trip, Beau was there. It is important for him to be exposed to as many different social experiences as possible and also to learn specific commands. When he needs to go potty he rings a bell by the door. I have noticed he gets lots of treats for good behavior. (I bet he doesn't poop on the floor like Sofie.)
He is sooo cute! :)
ReplyDeleteYes, "i", he is cute. If anyone has a question about him though, I'll let you answer it, ok?
ReplyDeleteHe IS cute! A girl in my CBS group last year trains guide dogs too. The whole year, "Noelle" joined us for our Wednesday Bible studies. She was such a well behaved dog, even when we had our brunch days. My friend and her family cried when they had to give her up. but she said they do every time. I'm not so sure I could do that.
ReplyDeleteHow cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a awesome thing to be doing.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a wonderful thing to do. (I am thinking I can guess who this family is.) My dogs are not well-behaved, either, Martha and I had to clean up some dog poop this morning.
ReplyDeleteWhat a good boy he is!!
ReplyDeleteRachel,
ReplyDeleteI know Noel. Beau got switched with the current puppy that Noel's raiser's are raising. You might have met him! :)
I am always so impressed with Seeing Eye Dogs.... What a wonderful gift, and to be able to be a part of that process...how wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI met Beau this weekend! :) Much better behaved than my two monsters. hahaha!!
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