Mackenzie & Helios

I Love Slumber Parties!

During the month of September I got to go to not one, but THREE, slumber parties! I love slumber parties! Weekend One The first weekend was spent at another puppy raiser’s home. She is currently raising CCI puppy Peggy, and she also has a CCI Change of Career dog, Keely. Guess what? Keely is my […]

let's go

Learning the “Let’s Go” Command

“Let’s Go”: This command is used by Canine Companions for Independence to tell a dog to walk on a loose leash at their handler’s side, without pulling ahead or lagging behind. I just started to learn the “Let’s Go” command this week. Sarah says I’m doing very well, so far. To perform the command perfectly, […]

watching

My Very First Puppy Class – 8/18/18

This morning I went to Canine Companion’s Southeast Region’s campus for my very first puppy class. First, our teacher, Ms. Robin, helped make sure my Gentle Leader was adjusted correctly. We have to wear these whenever we train. Then, we all sat in the “cradle” position and we talked about any problems or issues we […]

Makenzie & Toy

The Last 10 Days – It’s Been Crazy!

Friday-Wednesday It has been quite a crazy ride the last 10 days! It all started a week ago, Friday, when our Breeder Caretaker took all of my brothers, sisters and me to the Early Development Center at Canine Companions for Independence Headquarters in Santa Rosa, CA. It was time to leave our Mama Margie. It […]

Mackenzie with a lamb

Introducing Mackenzie, a CCI Puppy

Today we’re introducing a new category to Simply Heartfelt, CC Diary. CC Diary will contain posts following Mackenzie, a new Canine Companions (CC) puppy. These posts will be written by our new blogger, Sarah. Sarah is Mackenzie’s puppy raiser. Hope you enjoy it! ~Alyson Introducing Mackenzie Hello! I’m Mackenzie, a Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) […]