August Report

I just switched trainers and we are getting to know each other.

I am still working on my tasks and will matched with my new person real soon.

July Update

Another Report card:

Felix has moved to phase 3 and just started some of his tasks. He has a nice retrieve and is good in public.

This means that if all goes well, I will be matched with a client and start to learn tasks to take care of them. I still am voicing my opinion of things and have a lot to learn.

This last phase takes several months to complete. Keep your paws crossed that I continue to do well in college.

Report card from my trainer

Good news. I'm settling in to college life. I'm learning and strengthening my obedience tasks in phase one. I'm a good learner but still crying and barking in my kennel. Not appropriate behavior for a college boy. I guess I still have some growing up to do. We will have updates once a month on my progress.

My brother Flint moved to Leader Dog school. He will help someone who is visually impaired. Wish us both luck!

Dog In Training

Got the news today: Felix did much better on his submission today and passed his retest.

That means I'm officially a Dog in Training! This is the time when PAWS staff decide what job I might be good for. The selection criteria is very high. Not all pups will make the program. In the next few months I am in Phase 1&2 training.
In Phase 1- I work on improving upon the obedience training I already started. The degree of difficulty and more distractions are added to make sure my behavior is solid.
In phase 2 -I will learn retrieving and door opening skills. Most of the advanced skills I learn will be based on these 2 tasks.

Wish me luck on this new adventure.

Update

Note from my teachers:

Felix did well on his temperament test. He did struggle with the submission portion but we will keep working with him on that and hopefully that will improve once he’s settled in. We will retest him in a week. I will keep you posted.

College Day

Today I go to school. I got to pose a few more times for Mom. Got to meet up with my siblings. Fisher, Flint & Faith.Flash and Fergus moved in the the dorms early.
More pictures as we greet everyone. Class picture.
Wish me good luck. I still have to pass the entrance exams.

Spring is here

Mom says It's almost time to go to college. I am much taller than Aussie now. We share the water dish. I can reach the top!I'm just checking out the yard now that the snow is gone.
Watching for birds.Mom likes me to pose by the flowers. I humor her.