One visit to the beach many, many years ago I saw a family playing with their dog on the beach. I said to Wayne, I wish you could rent a dog. I knew I wasn't ready for a life long commitment but that family sure looked like they were having fun.
About 6 years ago I became a CRO for Alaska Air. During that class we watched a video from Guide Dogs of America. That's when I decided that if I wanted to try to see if I was a dog person, this was an awesome way to do it.
As a parent, I made a deal with my kids, keep the house clean for 2 weeks without me ever asking and we will discuss getting a dog. It never happened until about 5 months ago. My daughter Dixie said that I was all talk and that what good would it do to "talk" about it? I told her, I would apply if they did it...and they did. I put in my families application to become puppy raisers.
After 5 months, today I am picking up our dog, Jess.
I'm waiting for my flight to Santa Rosa where I will go to Canine Companions for Independence's national headquarters. This past week I went to PetSmart and made a purchase other than a goldfish or goldfish food. I also went to Sam's Club and bought doggie treats. In Sam's club I kept thinking I had the wrong cart because there was dog food in it.
This is hilarious! Rent a dog yeah mom! And the kids called me and yold me about the cart at Sams club. That is hilarious.
ReplyDeleteThis is great. We can all share in your adventure and feel like we all have a dog. Do you potty train him?
ReplyDeleteLol!! Check you out blogging!!
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