Join Team Dante
*as of 12/7/2020
About Dante
It's Dante ya'll and I am an INFERNO! When I walk into a room, everyone knows what time it is. I'm here to take New Life K9's to A... Whole... Nother... Level!!
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From Dante's Handlers
"Teach a puppy, save two lives. Raising Dante and teaching him the skills to one day save a life of a veteran or first responder is our mission. I didn't expect for Dante to be saving my life, too." -Bernard
See Dante's Progress Below
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July 2020 Update
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June 2020 Update
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May 2020 Update
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Dante here! I'm having an exciting time in school and I'm learning so much. I've been learning how to turn on a light when it's dark and I'm getting better at it. I'm working on taking off socks and gloves. My handler laughs and says it tickles when I take off his socks. I think it's funny and I keep smiling. Earlier this month I started learning how to walk behind my handler. We have fun when he teaches behind, and sometimes, I walk with my head between his legs. It's our fun little game. With all of the rain lately, I haven't been able to get out and play as much. Even though, I do like the rain falling all over me. I like to shake it off when my fur gets wet. I'm having a blast as I learn new skills and hang out with my puppy pals. Bye for now.
March 2020 Update
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Hello upright walkers... I'm really jazzed to share how this month schooling has went. I've been having tons of fun learning how to get my leash when my teacher pops it. He could be a bit clumsy because he drops my leash a lot. I am also learning how to help someone by bracing. Since I'm still growing and getting stronger, I'll be able to brace really good in several months. I'm learning to walk behind my teachers, too. I'm getting better at following behind them in narrow spaces. They always clap for me and celebrate when we're done. Well that's it for this month. I have a few new surprises over the upcoming months. Until next time... Dante out.
February 2020 Update
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Hello all, it's Dante and I'm excited to share many of the skills I'm learning this month. The big guy whom is my friend and teacher has taught me to immediately run back to him when yes the word "whoa!" I hear him talking about an "emergency recall" but he sounds panic, so I hurriedly rush back and he seems happy when I return. Also, I now know how to walk, "backwards." I first learned by watching and copying my teacher. He still does it much better than me, but it's easier for me now. :) I've been working on "brace" this month, too. I've a long way to go before I'm really good at "bracing," but I'm going to show some stick-to-it-ness. The last thing I'm learning is how to deal with "loud sounds." I was startled for the longest time from sound noises. Now, I'm learning how to be calm and focus on my friends. I'm startled less and less from loud sound these days. I'm leaving with my outside family in a few weeks for the holidays. Talk to ya'll when I get back. Bye-bye!
December 2019 Update
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I've been adjusting to being away from my family. Being in doggy school and learning all these new skills has been fun and challenging. I'm learning all about having magnificent manners. I work on a word called "ick." I know shouldn't put it in m mouth when I hear "ick." I'm also learning how to walk next to my human companion without pulling. that's kinda hard, because there's so much stuff to chase. :)
October 2019 Update