Only 24 hours left before the workshop! How To Say Goodbye - Michael W. Smith. I've listened to this song like a million times preparing for turn-in. It's just amazing how close I am to be done with raising my first puppy! I will be turning in Dembre at 5 or 6 tomorrow. Please pray that all goes well.
~Elijah & Dembre
Good luck and great job! Have a blast in your upcoming training Dembre. Our prayers are with you both.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to you and Dembre!! You did a great job with him. Just remember that you will get to see him again! Please share his AT reports with us.
ReplyDeleteHugs to both of you! Thanks so much for the work you've done with him, it's amazing. We're sending thoughts and thanks your way.
ReplyDeleteGood luck tomorrow and good luck to Denver for the next phase of training. You both will be in our prayers.
ReplyDeletethanks, all! You're encouragement has helped me prepare for turn-in emotionally. I will most certainly share his AT reports!!!!
ReplyDeleteElijah & Dembre
If I can depart one piece of advice it is that turning in a pup is hard. But it's fun. It's like finishing a portrait. You painted something beautiful and now you just gotta be proud as you hang it in the museum. There's no reason to be sad. These dogs have such amazing things to do, I take the perspective of feeling joyful instead of sad. I understand being sad as you turn them in, but don't let it ruin that amazing day. It is a celebration. You are done with your project and now you gotta show it off. So tomorrow when you turn in, don't let sadness impact the celebration. So take off that cape, collar, leash, and gentle leader with pride, tell him to "kennel" and then stand amazed at the amazing feat you accomplished. So be thoughtful, but not sad. We puppy raisers are blessed to get someone else's amazing dog for a year and now we finally get to give them exactly what they have been waiting for....Independence. I can't think of a better way to spend a Saturday. :)
ReplyDeleteVery well said Madison!! I couldn't agree more!
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