tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28727778248828284412024-02-18T21:31:52.844-08:00Jennifer-paws4vetsKYRIAp4phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14740379560732753574noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-13658580143836929782011-01-12T08:45:00.000-08:002011-01-12T08:56:31.488-08:00April<span class="Apple-style-span" >Just got off the phone with April, she's very sweet. She3 offered to look into some counseling outside the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">VAMC</span> for me. I think that might be a good idea since we didn't get off to a good start at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RDVIC</span>. It was okay, but we didn't talk about anything related to what I need to talk about. I guess <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">that's</span> the best way to say it??? It was good to talk to someone over the phone other than my mom or grandma. I love 'em, but their the only people I talk too! April said she may call me this weekend too, I'm looking forward to that. I haven't been up to much, just trying to stay warm and out of the snow. I did join Weight Watchers Online last night though, I'm ready to make that change and start getting healthy. I miss the dogs and the ladies at the prison terribly! Hope to see them soon! </span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-12142138930385316672010-11-19T10:11:00.000-08:002010-11-19T10:15:02.374-08:002nd visit to men's facilityOn Tuesday evening I went to the men's facility in Morgantown. It was a good visit, Heidi had me tell the men about my visit to see the puppies. They had lots of questions for her after I told them how the puppies were sitting and down. It was a good visit, they had a test to take. Looking forward to seeing the ladies again!Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-38370274360138754342010-10-28T10:54:00.001-07:002010-10-28T11:23:51.062-07:00PUPPIES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEhyPfjhVcWhrH1bJr9SPAZaqllu31POTDwI9qaz-RtQEH5abj6ew16k4UlJwbsvT0WvDWQq7jTkG8q3KMZ9MnG8KbMs1E8mEMjrYcwNspAdOVeeW6zBeartlKqK8s7fpY2BOyPutXag/s1600/j2.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533164315572835794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 97px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLEhyPfjhVcWhrH1bJr9SPAZaqllu31POTDwI9qaz-RtQEH5abj6ew16k4UlJwbsvT0WvDWQq7jTkG8q3KMZ9MnG8KbMs1E8mEMjrYcwNspAdOVeeW6zBeartlKqK8s7fpY2BOyPutXag/s320/j2.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jWY2EbQNlpO7MNL1fZsPNHuEQMMjAYX4WVbE0oM_4Yyqbf-Cfjkzkbh02tFjWu4JrSTSZ3lsCoaRxOpIkfO-o4fy1PoM_8oM0ANKBauM1rH7SoNH2JPeFHYdhXs8T-FIbOJNojIjGUg/s1600/j1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533164098599801138" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 97px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 130px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7jWY2EbQNlpO7MNL1fZsPNHuEQMMjAYX4WVbE0oM_4Yyqbf-Cfjkzkbh02tFjWu4JrSTSZ3lsCoaRxOpIkfO-o4fy1PoM_8oM0ANKBauM1rH7SoNH2JPeFHYdhXs8T-FIbOJNojIjGUg/s320/j1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTulO8qn8V2A2JKz5F1-Ggynr_e6oV2kU6UWGFOkXghwfWFtNnC8bTh6qFRdySpc3CD4dMLhMHVZx5p62oy3HhzYXYH1DhugfKGBJvDIdgkwJWIUSOedatdY2jct-ZHncHQe77Iyip85c/s1600/j.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533162000691947810" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTulO8qn8V2A2JKz5F1-Ggynr_e6oV2kU6UWGFOkXghwfWFtNnC8bTh6qFRdySpc3CD4dMLhMHVZx5p62oy3HhzYXYH1DhugfKGBJvDIdgkwJWIUSOedatdY2jct-ZHncHQe77Iyip85c/s320/j.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#663366;">Yesterday my mom and I drove to VA to see the puppies. Thank you Kyria for allowing us to come and play with your babies! They were so cute and cuddly and just absolutey adorable!!!!!!!! Theres 8 and I probably held each one, it was hard to keep of which one was which. They smelled like puppies and they had puppy breath (I love it). When we first got there Kyria told us that it was about time for them to eat so we got to help feed them. Kyria would take one and work on sit and down, and some of them did it really well. Then I would take the puppy to the food bowl and sit them down and they had to wait and then you tell them to eat and they can eat. My mom, she refilled the food bowls and we just kept it going like that til the last one had ate. After eating the pups were ready to play so Kyria let them out of their box thing and they played with us. They gave lots of kisses and they founf the rope toy and they were dragging it back and forth and even a little tug of war. Then they were ready for a nap and they slept a while. We were there for 5 hours so we got to play with them quite a bit. I hope to go back in a few weeks.</span></div></div></div>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-18221949132108963562010-10-28T10:43:00.001-07:002010-10-28T10:53:52.446-07:00trip to men's facility<span style="color:#006600;">Sorry its taken me so long to get the post up, having Lexi kept me really busy and I didn't get a chance to do it. Well, about 3 weeks ago I went to the men's facility in Mo-town and it was a good visit. I was expecting we'd go into a side room somewhere and that there would be some men and dogs and that I would do just fine. We ended up going into the facility and walking through this courtyard like opening in the middle of the facility and there were men EVERYWHERE. They were in front of me, behind me, to my left, and to my right and I wanted to curl up in a ball and make them all go away. Luckily I had taken half of a tab of my anti-anxiety medicine, because I didn't know what it was going to be like, and so I didn't totally freak out. It wasn't just the medicine that helped me though, I also used the grounding technique Doc taught me. Once we got back into the room with the trainers and dogs I was able to breathe again. They had to take a test, so the tables turned and I got to watch them sweat. :) Just kidding, but they did have to take a test. I'm looking forward to my next visit, I don't want to make the walk through, but I'll do it just to show everyone I really am getting better!</span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-19038948877831639762010-10-08T16:55:00.001-07:002010-10-09T03:19:24.077-07:00LEXILexi and I are getting along good. Let me tell you a little about Lexi. She is a dog that I am fostering til Dec-Jan. She is afraid of pretty much everything. And she is soooooooo sweet! We're still getting used to each other but she is eating even though she's in a new home. I was totally stressed about doing everything right, but after talking to Karen, I've relaxed.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-49454502054144388952010-09-30T11:31:00.000-07:002010-09-30T11:36:44.137-07:00Witschey's<span class="Apple-style-span" ><span class="Apple-style-span" >Yesterday I went to the grocery store, by myself and get this....it was in my hometown. Usually I'm terrified of running into to someone that would know me and so far I haven't. To be honest I hope I never do, its just too much for me to see someone that is connected to my past. Going to Witschey's was still very easy for me, my anxiety level was normal (4) and I just focused on what I was there to get and I didn't rush through it, I took my time. I'm very proud of myself and as soon as my grandma gets better I'll be going to see those puppies!</span></span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-55798170081861537682010-09-14T17:43:00.000-07:002010-09-14T18:05:12.611-07:00Mens Facility Morgantown<span class="Apple-style-span" >This evening I went to the mens facility in Morgantown for a meet and greet I guess you'd call it. I was nervous all day thinking about being in a room full of men so I got my nails fixed in the morning and then slept most of the day. It was just too much anxiety and when I hit overload I shut down so the usual end result is me falling asleep. So when it was time to get ready I got up and messed around with getting ready, its weird because my old therapist always new when I was having a bad day because I would get all dressed up and do my hair and makeup, and thats what I did today. I'm a little disappointed with myself because I had to take a anti-anxiety medication and I smoked like a freight train. The most disappointing though was that I wasn't able to make it all the way through my introduction with out crying and not just tears, I could hardly speak. I think it just all came to a head in that moment and unfortunately it was while I was introducing myself. Terry had to finish for me and I must say he does a far better job than me :) My head is throbbing and all I want to do is go to bed. After all the talking we mingled with the gentlemen and dogs and go to know some of them, thing is I'll forget everything they told me by tomorrow morning. Its not because I want too, I am bad with names and information. I am extremely proud of myself for making it through the evening, being in a room full of men was hard and I did it. It really wasn't that bad. I figured Heidi had been working with these men for almost a year and she would know if there were any that weren't safe to be around. She wouldn't be around them if they weren't safe. duh! So I just kept telling myself they were good guys and they didn't want to hurt me. In fact they want to help me, thats why their training dogs- to help other people. But anyway I feel like I'm rambling and I am so ready to go back to sleep. I am looking forward to working with the guys and the dogs. Night.</span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-54096381517701377852010-08-27T17:59:00.001-07:002010-08-27T18:16:39.021-07:00VAMCToday I had an appointment, I had one yesterday too. Yesterdays was good, we talked about anger and how I'm afraid of it. I don't like being out of control, I really can't even let myself cry, like really cry because I feel like I'm not in control. So, I'm afraid to get angry, what if getting angry just isn't in my healing process??? Last night was rough, I got some bad news and I lost it. I was going to kill myself last night and then a voice inside me said "call Grammi". I called and told her what was going on and we were able to talk it out and change my mind. The thought is still on my mind though. Don't worry- I promised my mom that if the urge became to strong for me I would voluntarily check myself into the hospital. They asked me if I wanted to stay during my appointment and I said "no". I don't ever want to go back to the hospital, but I will if I have too. My mom is checking in on me and making sure I'm doing okay and we sleep with our phones so I can get her in the night if I need help. My mom is always there for me no matter what and I wish I knew how to show her how much I appreciate her, sometimes I feel like saying it isn't enough. <div><br /></div><div>I made my second trip to the store for this week today, I didn't feel like going home after my appointment and so I drove to Wal Mart. I did need cereal, my chest got really tight when I first started in, but I used the grounding technique and was able to relax (as much as possible) and I walked around the store and checked things out. I was really in my own little world with everything thats on my mind right now. It really wasn't that bad. Well its time for me to get some sleep, or try to anyway. Night.</div>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-21627863890248369222010-08-25T18:07:00.000-07:002010-08-25T18:14:48.297-07:00Giant Eagle<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande';color:#006600;">Today I went to Giant Eagle after I saw mom at her work. I helped her out a little bit and then made my trip. I looked for something specific and they didn't have it and I remembered my mom saying that it was my turn to cook. So I walked around and looked for something different to make. I was surprised when I was walking out of the store because I was so calm. I don't know what happened but I never even realized I was alone and that my mom was one her way to the other side of Morgantown. I wasn't anxious at all, I don't know how I did it- I just hope can do it again. :)</span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-70166327963163628952010-08-09T18:30:00.000-07:002010-08-09T18:43:59.252-07:00Wal-Mart visit<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#6600CC;">I went to Wal Mart today, I'm supposed to make a trip to the grocery store 2x wk. This was my first for this week and driving towards the store my chest began to hurt and I started to get very anxious. This chest hurting is new for me and the last few times its hurt has really started to worry me, I don't think thats normal. I've had anxiety attacks and my chest hurt but this is like someone sucker punched me in the sternum and it hurts! I did good in the store I returned something for mom and then went to the notebook section to buy a small notebook so that I could keep track of all things dog related. Then I walked through the store, looked at some different things, and then made my way to check out. There was a man in front of me, but he didn't make me nervous, in fact we spoke. It was on my way to the car that I saw a man coming at me and began to get very nervous. I got in the car locked the doors and immediately put it in reverse- I wanted out of there! On my way home I started to relax, sang along with the radio and just let it all leave my mind. It wasn't so bad.</span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-53083586766637013542010-07-29T18:05:00.000-07:002010-07-29T18:35:16.680-07:00Last visit<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;color:#990000;">This past Tuesday was maybe my last visit to the prison. I hope not the last, but I'm going to be going to the mens facility in Morgantown now. I am excited for the change, nervous about being around men and sad to be leaving the ladies. I thanked them for letting me into their group and sharing their experiences with me. They made me feel welcome, safe, and most of all accepted. I didn't feel that they were judging me by my past, thats a fear I have of what people will think of me when they find out. They thanked me for sharing and made me cry. They said I have to make the men cry too. I'm very nervous to be around men, they make me very anxious and I lose all sense of direction. Allison wants me getting out of the house and doing things on my own and I am happy to report that I have been to Wal Mart twice by myself and Aldi's once. Also, I did it with out the meds. GO ME!!!!!!!! When I'm there I just have to keep moving and if theres any men around somewhere I want to stop and look at something I just wait til they leave and then go look. It works...for now. I got a new med a few weeks ago and now I am able to relax so that I fall asleep, and bonus- no more nightmares! Things have really been going good for me. Mom says she can tell a difference, that I'm improving. August will make 3 yrs since all this, meaning the flashbacks, memories, nightmares all started and I must say I'm a little upset that its taking so long. This may be a silly question but how long does PTSD last and my depression on top of it, sometimes I feel like I'm not moving forward fast enough. I'm getting off subject, I miss the ladies already. It was so funny though the trainer for Sur was sitting beside me and he kept getting up and nudging me on the side of my thigh and when we were all done she said "now you've been waiting, go ahead" and he put his paws up on my shoulders and licked my face, he was so excited and of course I loved every minute of it. Today I got my epidural for my back and saw my Dr. who does my meds and she said she wants to keep things where their at since they seem to be working so well. So thats everything I think, maybe even more than necessary :)</span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-19054185942865850392010-07-08T07:28:00.000-07:002010-07-08T07:37:42.318-07:00The 6th<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'courier new';color:#003300;">Two days ago I went to the prison for my visit. I had a great time. There were three new ladies, so I got to meet them. We talked about our ah-ha moments and mine just happened about a month ago. I was at my therapists and we were talking about how I thought the abuse was my fault. She explained to me that I was just a child and there was nothing I could of said or done to deserve that and it finally clicked that it wasn't my fault, I didn't cause it. That has really taken a load off my shoulders b/c all this time I thought it was me. Its so freeing to know that it wasn't. After we finished up team talk Heidi had to meet with a couple of the ladies so I got to pet some of the dogs. Hayden is getting huge, I think they said she weighs 76 lbs now, shes beautiful. I love how she just plops her head down on my lap. Looking forward to my next visit.</span>Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-7587405848935316672010-06-06T20:20:00.000-07:002010-06-07T05:09:03.126-07:00I never know what to title these things!Last week, on Tuesday I had my regular trip to the prison. As Heidi and I waited for my escort we sat and talked and we didn't have to wait very long. After we got to the unit I sat down and waited for the ladies to come in, their always so happy to see me and that puts me at ease. We just talked about if we could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? I said Germany cause I've always wanted to go there but the more I thought about it afterward, I'd really like to take a cruise to the Caribbean. Yeah, I think I'm going to change my answer :) Of course I got to see the dogs, there were only a few in the room with us. That is about it.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-90643425607538904332010-05-19T15:04:00.000-07:002010-05-19T15:13:02.074-07:00Another trip to the prisonTuesday I went back to the prison. It was a good visit, we talked about good memories. I really enjoyed being with the ladies and listening to them talk about the dogs and what had been going on with them. After we talked for a while we split up in groups and I worked with a few of the ladies and dogs Hayden and Rowan. Hayden really liked doing tug to open the dryer and refrigerator, shes soooooo cute.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-34934139196109344582010-05-08T19:42:00.001-07:002010-06-07T05:09:18.619-07:00This Past TuesdayThis past Tuesday I went to the prison again. It was great getting to talk with the ladies and seeing the dogs. Our team talk wasn't anything specific this time, it was good to get to listen to the stories they shared about the dogs and whats been going on. I got to pet Skylar, Hayden, Rowan, Biff, Claire, and I think I'm forgetting someone. It was a great visit and I'm looking forward to my next!!Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-19444058089341726002010-04-24T13:53:00.000-07:002010-06-07T05:09:35.133-07:00It wasn't as hard as I thought!Well last Tuesday, 4 days ago, I had my visit at the prison and it went very well. I finally told the ladies my story, why I have PTSD. I didn't think it would be as easy or feel as good. When I told Heidi I was ready to tell them- you should of seen her face. When we got in there I thought maybe I should wait what if something happens and I have to go back to the hospital, I really don't like having to go. I also thought what if I just can't do it, but then I remembered what I was told about the words <em>I can't, </em>so I thought I would try anyway. When I first started to speak I could barely talk and tears welled up in my eyes. So, I smiled took a deep breath and tried to collect my thoughts, after that it just came right out. What I said was very short and to the point and by the time I was finished me legs we going up and down 90 mph. It looked like I was running in place, if my mom had been there she would have put her hand on my leg and said "jenny your shaking the whole table". :) The ladies were awesome they asked me if there was anything that we could talk about that would help and they've already shared their stories with me. My fear is what people will think after they know and somehow they eased my mind. So THANK YOU to Heidi and all the wonderful ladies!Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-64957181123378173612010-03-24T16:10:00.000-07:002010-06-07T05:09:49.449-07:00the 23rdYesterday I got to go to the prison, I really had a great time. Heidi went easy on me and we only talked about what our dream jobs were, mine was to be an in-flight paramedic. We talked about the dogs and laughed and I really needed that-my day didn't start out so great, so being there with the ladies and dogs really cheered me up. After we finished talking Heidi had them bring the puppies in to meet me and OH MY GOODNESS! Those puppies are absolutely adorable, I completely fell in love with one of them. I am so looking forward to my next visit!!Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-72756912511679156652010-01-02T16:31:00.001-08:002010-01-02T16:34:14.348-08:00Another visitLast Tuesday I went to the prison to work with the dogs. I worked with Sparkle and Biff. One of the things we worked on was practicing heel. It was good to see the ladies and the dogs.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-63143551507385560372009-11-25T19:57:00.000-08:002010-06-07T05:10:05.162-07:00Another visitSo yesterday I went to the prison and I was having a bad day. I was fighting back tears all morning. When I got to the prison I got checked in and had a seat to wait fort Heidi. When Heidi came in she had her hands full so she sent Lia over to me and as I stood there petting her I immediately started to feel better. After I got to working with the dogs I completely forgot about everything that was bothering me. I worked with Saleigh, Mazie, Lia, and Jake. Mazie was difficult for me, she didn't want to take commands from me. Next I worked with Lia and she listened great, we went through ALL the commands a few times. I even put her in a down stay and the ladies walked around her, stomped their feet, and even jumped over her, but she did really well at staying. To finish up I worked with Jake and when it was my turn to give commands I called his name and then said here, he came right to me and sat patiently waiting for me to say something else. That made me feel really good, like I'll be able to handle my own dog. Jake even took my shoes off for me :)Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-65998893477524093612009-11-11T19:54:00.000-08:002009-11-11T20:10:48.446-08:00TuesdaySo, last Tuesday I went to the prison and I got to work with the wonderful ladies there and their dogs. First I met Ebony shes an Afghandog, she was great. She has some trouble with her hips so they only did a few commands. Then I met Golden shes also an Afghandog only shes not to sure of the other dogs, so when I worked with her we were in the corner behind the desk :) I taught her to roll too. After Golden I worked with Bourke and he was excited to do his commands. He even reads cards and then does the command on the card, how cool! I held up a few of the cards and he did great, then I just gave him basic commands to practice. I enjoyed the dogs and the ladies. Im looking forward to my next visit.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-52384107236215907052009-11-04T17:57:00.000-08:002009-11-04T18:18:45.987-08:00Visit at the prison.Tuesday was a busy day, I had to go see my doctor before going to the prison. My doctors appointment was a bit strange, we really didn't talk about anything important. I was a bit let down because there are lots of things I need to talk about, and when we did talk she just gave me tips on healthy eating. Anywho, I had a great time at the prison. Since I don't have a badge yet I have to wait for an escort, and Heidi waits with me. Heidi had a dog with her ,Caylie, while we waited I got to meet and pet Caylie. After we went in I workd with Ms Day and Ms Brown and their dog was Corinna (I forgot to ask how to spell). They demonstrated the commands and she did great. Ms Day had Corinna go under the desk and would place her leash somewhere in the room and Corinna would go find it. I just think thats neat. They taught me how to teach a dog to rollover. When I got home I taught my dog Lucas to rollover, and the technique they taught me worked perfect! Like I said I had a great time.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-5772144059857995162009-10-12T13:38:00.000-07:002009-10-12T13:43:49.887-07:00Tazie and JakeMy last visit I got to work with Tazie and Jake, I had so much fun. Brandon was there with Wyatt and Tazie whined for Wyatt, she wanted to see her buddy. Jake did a lot of commands for me, he is so easy to work with. We did sit and down, roll, lap, and many more. The ladies were great, they had lots of helpful information on training the dogs. I really enjoyed the time I spent with the dogs and their trainers. Looking forward to next visit!Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-30279030722094374342009-09-16T11:28:00.000-07:002009-09-16T11:37:17.399-07:00My 2nd visitTuesday was a busy day, I saw my therapist and then went to the prison. I got a good report from the Dr. and things are going well. After my Dr's appointment it was off too the prison to work with the dogs. I got to work with the puppies, Mayzie and Oliver. They are soooo cute. They were lots of fun and did their commands very well. They did sit, down, stand, come, shake, and speak. I'm sure they did more, but those are the only ones I can remember :) Once they got tired though they were done, and ready for their naps. I even held Oliver for a litlle bit. I really enjoyed my time with the dogs and their trainers- wonderful ladies! I am excited and ready for my next visit.Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872777824882828441.post-45353471050376389082009-09-02T06:37:00.000-07:002009-09-02T06:48:43.775-07:00Caroline and SaleighYesterday I visited the prison and I got to work with two dogs, Caroline and Saleigh. I learned how to use the commands for sit, down, roll, turn, visit, paws, shake, and wave. Caroline was very eager to do tricks to get a treat, Saleigh was more shy, but she did shake for me and take a treat. I had a wonderful time working with the dogs and their trainers, I am looking forward to my next visit!Jennifer G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05904817471990309580noreply@blogger.com