A Long Awaited Post

First let me apologize for not blogging for SO long! I have been so busy with school and traveling that I just haven't had chance to sit down and write down my thoughts for you all!

I spent the month of August on the road, visiting 13 states and seeing numerous amazing things! For that month of travel Hobart went off to spend some time with my friend, and veteran puppy raiser, Marty. Unfortunately, his not as pleasant side was revealed and well, things don't look positive for him passing. I can't say I'm surprised. Hobart loves to play and be a dog.

Hobart is still an amazing dog! We considered having him evaluated for early release, but it was decided that it would be better for us to just hold off a few more months (until November) for Hobart to turn-in normally. I'm disappointed for sure, but not all dogs have the same future. We'll see what happens then!

He continues to be my boy and I love him to death!

In regards to the next pup... I'm really busy over the winter since I've chosen to do an intense speech and debate program and we decided it would be better to hold off on getting another pup until I have a little more time on my hands! Around New Year I'm hopefully going to start on puppy #3 and co-raise with my friend, Marty! I'm looking forward to that very much!

Hobart is now 15 months old and is just so grown up! Though, he might not hold up as a Service pup he'll make someone very , very happy!

I'm so sorry for not posting in so long! I'll be back with more soon :)

Hobart and Hobart

one arena for a very cute puppy!

Nebraska

big horn sheep in Utah

Bryce Canyon- Utah

Flagstaff, Arizona!

me (arches- Utah)

utah

Grand Canyon -Arizona

Great Sand Dunes, Colorado

best wishes and blessings!
~Elijah & Hobart II

July 13th----- one month until turn-in (please read)

We've made so many precious memories together

we've shared picture perfect moments

We've gone many places together

We've gotten to have a great bond

I have one month left with Dembre. Today is July 13th he turns in on August 13th. I have 1 month to left !!!! I'm going to do a photo shoot tomorrow so that I'll have some new pictures. I have been raising for Dembre for 14 months and Dembre is going to turn 16 months old a few days before turn-in. ONE MONTH. I have a lot to do, but I'm excited! I'll be a second time puppy raiser and I'm going to be proud of him. My friend told me that her dogs always seem to be the worst the month before turn-in. I've had quite a few problems myself. I have to tell myself, "I have done my best and I need to stop panicking." I am much less stressed out than last week. I feel pretty good about turn-in. I can't wait to here about puppy #2.

The future is here and it's time to move forward

We hope to enjoy this next month and turn-in, too.

~Elijah & Dembre

15 for 15

Dembre turned 15 months old on the 1st! This is the first month for month post that is late!!!! Today I present 15 thoughts I have about Dembre and puppy raising.

1. I only have a little more than I month left with Dembre!!!!! I'm excited, surprised, and a little nervous. I am soon to be a second time puppy raiser! And I'll be seeing my favorite black lab in the world. 
2. I love Dembre so very much, but I'm about ready to turn him in.
3. I have officially been raising Dembre for 13 + months
4. I recently sent in my slideshow pictures to CCI and I was like, "Oh my goodness, the time is coming..... SOON" 
5. On the 2nd I turned in Dembre's final progress report :D I'm not sad about that one
6. Dembre is AWESOME and I really hope he does REALLY well in AT!
7. I have gone into crunch time training and feel like I haven't done a great job, but as an afterthought I've spent 13 months training him and so I shouldn't freak out
8. I'm not quite sure Dembre's perfec ;P
9. Actually I KNOW that Dembre's not perfect
10. I LOVE that dog. He can be annoying at times, but he's really quite a good pup
11. I love how Dembre is great in public and allows anyone to pet him :)
12. Though I look forward to getting a new puppy, I really will miss Dembre
13. Dembre means peace-loving and I think the name fits him perfectly
14. If I could choose to go back to May 28th 2010 and choose a different puppy I would not.
15. 15 Months!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~Elijah & Dembre