Cruising With A Service Dog....everything You Ever Wanted To Know!

[rangeley]

41 minutes ago, DUTRAVEL said:

Is Oakland an English Lab? Trying to figure out if he has the jowls. Henri is half English Lab (her dad is a full English Lab), one quarter American Lab and one quarter Golden. She looks just like her dad. Our puppy raiser wasn't much on taking pictures, but we are in touch regularly and we get together whenever he is dropping off a puppy for training or attending graduation in Santa Rosa.

 

Dianne

 

Dianne

 

I'm not sure what kind of lab he is. He's got a huge head but kind leggy and skinny. He also has alot of loose skin on his head. He's only 60lbs.

Edited April 7, 2019 by rangeley

[rangeley]

24 minutes ago, wizard-of-roz said:

Give me that dog!!!!!!!!!!!!  I just want to grab him and love on him so much!!!!!!!  He's making me smile very big today!!!!!!!  Thank you for sharing him!!!!!

 

 

I knew you'd like that. 

 

I'm praying he's gonna be ok for Bermuda. He lifts his leg to pee sometimes and that has me worried. He was left intact as a possible breeder. In fact his sister got selected as one. 

[wizard-of-roz]

36 minutes ago, rangeley said:

I knew you'd like that. 

 

I'm praying he's gonna be ok for Bermuda. He lifts his leg to pee sometimes and that has me worried. He was left intact as a possible breeder. In fact his sister got selected as one. 

He does have that "English Lab" look.  When he fills out he's going to be even more handsome, if that's possible!

 

I've never heard of CCI graduating an intact male.  Are they planning on neutering him?  I think you should "push" them to do it, sooner rather than later, so that he has time to heal before your trip.

 

I think that CCI should have "suggestive rules" for PR's;  they should present them with a photo album & journal [nothing sophisticated, just a simple notebook would do.]   This journal and photo's would be passed off to the graduate and really loved.   I would have treasured pictures and short stories about my babies when they were little.  To know some cute little quips about them would make my heart sing, for sure!  I know that it's a very BIG job to be a PR but, hopefully, one day their puppy will be a Service Dog and there's so much that we've missed in their lives and would love to know about, both in pictures and writing.  Some of my fellow graduates were presented with elaborate and thorough photo albums and journals about every "magic" moment with their dogs.  I was so envious of them! 

 

How wonderful that some PR's realize how magical and heroic these dogs would be in someone's life and how important it would be for the handler to see their significant training and growth as the months rolled by!

[rangeley]

45 minutes ago, wizard-of-roz said:

He does have that "English Lab" look.  When he fills out he's going to be even more handsome, if that's possible!

 

I've never heard of CCI graduating an intact male.  Are they planning on neutering him?  I think you should "push" them to do it, sooner rather than later, so that he has time to heal before your trip.

 

I think that CCI should have "suggestive rules" for PR's;  they should present them with a photo album & journal [nothing sophisticated, just a simple notebook would do.]   This journal and photo's would be passed off to the graduate and really loved.   I would have treasured pictures and short stories about my babies when they were little.  To know some cute little quips about them would make my heart sing, for sure!  I know that it's a very BIG job to be a PR but, hopefully, one day their puppy will be a Service Dog and there's so much that we've missed in their lives and would love to know about, both in pictures and writing.  Some of my fellow graduates were presented with elaborate and thorough photo albums and journals about every "magic" moment with their dogs.  I was so envious of them! 

 

How wonderful that some PR's realize how magical and heroic these dogs would be in someone's life and how important it would be for the handler to see their significant training and growth as the months rolled by!

 

He is not intact now. But while he was being raised he was. When he was turned in they evaluated him and fixed him. 

 

I'm sorry Roz. I can't believe it was both dogs. PRs are so important. We've been so lucky. 

[wizard-of-roz]

1 hour ago, rangeley said:

 

He is not intact now. But while he was being raised he was. When he was turned in they evaluated him and fixed him. 

 

I'm sorry Roz. I can't believe it was both dogs. PRs are so important. We've been so lucky. 

Thanks Cindy, I've got you guys♥️  And, best of all......I've got THE DOG!!!! 

 

Isn't it funny that some of the boys raise a leg and some [like Horton] squat like a girl!  I totally misunderstood you on the "intact" thing!

Edited April 8, 2019 by wizard-of-roz

[S.S. Cruisers]

Reno was mostly a squatter!  Not as in abandoned homes, as in not lifting his leg! BOL, BOL. 

 

Oakland is a beauty!  Little ham in his younger pictures, I see. ❤️

 

[mmarq1992]

On 4/5/2019 at 3:36 PM, rangeley said:

We would like you to meet Oakland IV!! 

 

 

Welcome Oakland! What a cute boy!

[mmarq1992]

We're back from Bentley's first cruise! We had a great trip, he loved cruise life so much and everything went perfectly! Thank you all again for the information you gave. Now only 42 days until our next cruise!

 

[wizard-of-roz]

5 hours ago, mmarq1992 said:

 

 

Welcome Oakland! What a cute boy!

Oh!  The fact that Oakland looks like Bentley's brother doesn't hurt his cuteness does it?

Edited April 9, 2019 by wizard-of-roz

[wizard-of-roz]

4 hours ago, mmarq1992 said:

We're back from Bentley's first cruise! We had a great trip, he loved cruise life so much and everything went perfectly! Thank you all again for the information you gave. Now only 42 days until our next cruise!

 

I love the picture of him looking over the rail at the sea!  So Cute!!!

 

I'm so glad that you enjoyed your first cruise and are looking forward to your next.  And it's coming up so soon!  Lucky you!!!

[rangeley]

16 hours ago, S.S. Cruisers said:

Reno was mostly a squatter!  Not as in abandoned homes, as in not lifting his leg! BOL, BOL. 

 

Oakland is a beauty!  Little ham in his younger pictures, I see. ❤️

 

Omg  lol

[rangeley]

9 hours ago, mmarq1992 said:

We're back from Bentley's first cruise! We had a great trip, he loved cruise life so much and everything went perfectly! Thank you all again for the information you gave. Now only 42 days until our next cruise!

 

Glad you had a great cruise! Adorable pics of Bentley! 

[Caribbean Chris]

Cindy, that puppy pic of Oakland is adorable! What a little cuddle-pup he was, and is!

 

I’m with Roz - we’re very short on Puppy Raiser photos of Raylene. I tracked down the people who were her Guide Dogs for the Blind PRs. Two sets - a young woman, and then a teen & her mother in a group up in Oregon where Guide Dogs has a campus. I got a few photos back, but none of her as a little one.

 

I’ll be very interested in the streaming on the website of May CCI graduation. I watched my friend Pat’s small class graduation last October and loved it. Talk about tissue-worthy! Pat was the representative speaker for her group of recipients, and did a first class job.

[Caribbean Chris]

Bentley is so photogenic! He always looks so happy. He’s definitely rockin’ that collection of bandanas.

 

Raylene almost always looks worried. I think it was Fairbourne who used the term “that worried Lab look.”

 

Here’s a pic back in January from the Edge. I’m happy, Raylene’s worried.

Edited April 9, 2019 by Caribbean Chris

[rangeley]

7 hours ago, wizard-of-roz said:

Oh!  The fact that Oakland looks like Bentley's brother doesn't hurt his cuteness does it?

I know! 

[wizard-of-roz]

8 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said:

Bentley is so photogenic! He always looks so happy. He’s definitely rockin’ that collection of bandanas.

 

Raylene almost always looks worried. I think it was Fairbourne who used the term “that worried Lab look.”

 

Here’s a pic back in January from the Edge. I’m happy, Raylene’s worried.

Oh!  Raylene,  you look so much like my Horty.  I used to tell him not to worry so much, they won't give him the bill! 

 

One thing for sure, you can't see the faces of our dogs as easy as the Yellow Labs.    

[wizard-of-roz]

8 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said:

Cindy, that puppy pic of Oakland is adorable! What a little cuddle-pup he was, and is!

 

I’m with Roz - we’re very short on Puppy Raiser photos of Raylene. I tracked down the people who were her Guide Dogs for the Blind PRs. Two sets - a young woman, and then a teen & her mother in a group up in Oregon where Guide Dogs has a campus. I got a few photos back, but none of her as a little one.

 

I’ll be very interested in the streaming on the website of May CCI graduation. I watched my friend Pat’s small class graduation last October and loved it. Talk about tissue-worthy! Pat was the representative speaker for her group of recipients, and did a first class job.

Maybe it's why I'm so obsessed with taking pictures of Horton, because of the lack of baby pictures.........I don't want to miss a moment with him!

[DUTRAVEL]

21 hours ago, mmarq1992 said:

We're back from Bentley's first cruise! We had a great trip, he loved cruise life so much and everything went perfectly! Thank you all again for the information you gave. Now only 42 days until our next cruise!

 

Great pictures!

 

Dianne

[DUTRAVEL]

9 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said:

Bentley is so photogenic! He always looks so happy. He’s definitely rockin’ that collection of bandanas.

 

Raylene almost always looks worried. I think it was Fairbourne who used the term “that worried Lab look.”

 

Here’s a pic back in January from the Edge. I’m happy, Raylene’s worried.

Raylene's got the worried black lab look down to perfection!

 

Dianne

[alexspepa]

14 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said:

Bentley is so photogenic! He always looks so happy. He’s definitely rockin’ that collection of bandanas.

 

Raylene almost always looks worried. I think it was Fairbourne who used the term “that worried Lab look.”

 

Here’s a pic back in January from the Edge. I’m happy, Raylene’s worried.

She's not worried...just on watch!...making sure you don't tip over!

Edited April 10, 2019 by alexspepa

[Caribbean Chris]

7 hours ago, alexspepa said:

She's not worried...just on watch!...making sure you don't tip over!

 

That must have been it! Gotta stick close to Mom. 

 

I like Roz’s line (and plan to steal it!) - “Don’t worry so much Raylene, they won’t give you the bill!”

[rangeley]

23 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said:

Bentley is so photogenic! He always looks so happy. He’s definitely rockin’ that collection of bandanas.

 

Raylene almost always looks worried. I think it was Fairbourne who used the term “that worried Lab look.”

 

Here’s a pic back in January from the Edge. I’m happy, Raylene’s worried.

Do I see a hint of gray on Raylenes face? 

[HenryKisor]

Labs always look worried. Terriers always look suspicious. Trooper's resting gaze always gives me the impression that he thinks he is going to catch me doing something illegal.

 

[Caribbean Chris]

7 hours ago, rangeley said:

Do I see a hint of gray on Raylenes face? 

 

Yes, she’s a sugar-face, for sure!

[wizard-of-roz]

7 hours ago, HenryKisor said:

Labs always look worried. Terriers always look suspicious. Trooper's resting gaze always gives me the impression that he thinks he is going to catch me doing something illegal.

 

You know, I was actually embarrassed to get undressed in front of Horton.  I used to close the door, with him staring at me from the other side.  Of course, I had to explain to him why I was doing it.  "I'm sorry Horton but you're a boy and Mom's a girl, it's not appropriate for you to see Mom naked!"  Oh!  Brother!  

 

Be patient with me guys, Horton is my very first boy dog!

 

Now that he's been with me since 2011, I undress in front of him.......but, I do turn around!  Go figure!  

 

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