First postcard to my puppy raisers

Dear Mom and Dad,
How are you all doing? I'm great! I'm learning how to walk with a special black and white harness on. Boy, do I look handsome! Next we will be learning right and left turns. Hope you guys are well. Take care.
Wags & Kisses,
Dutch

All is going well

I am doing fine, just got off the road working in harness.

Turn In Day

Leaving for the campus of Guide Dogs of America this morning. I will be learning what it takes to become a guide and if it is something that I want to do. Yes, it is sad to say goodbye but I have lots and lots of memories to take with me. You know I will be doing my best.

Friends

Another last walk, this one to Dana Point Harbor with my girl friends, Kelly and Nexxus.

Balboa Island Ferry

Another ferry ride and this time my friend Kip came along. It was his first time but I am sure he will be doing this walk and ride again, as for me it was my last before turn-in. My puppy raiser and I are talking about the day I leave them and go IFT. I let her know that I will remember them and all the adventures forever. We will just have to wait and see if I have what it takes to be a guide, one thing for sure is I will give it all I have.....

Night time walk in Laguna

In less than a week I will be going IFT so I am taking all sorts of walks. This one is at night down the hill to the catholic church and beyond.

Last Visit with Nathan

Nathan is here for a few days and this is the last time we get to play with each other before I go "in for training". We have had a wonderful time growing up together and both of us are a little sad to be saying goodbye....