I'm back and I have a few things to share with everyone. I've been working hard on my behavior this month with all of my friends. I'm learning how to play better and have fun. I use to have a short temper, but I'm happier now. I enjoy being in our teaching sessions and learning different skills. This month I've been learning how to retrieve, pick out colors, walk behind, and respond to an emergency recall. It's been a lot of work, but I'm up for the challenge. I look forward to sharing my progress next month. Until later. Bye!

This month has been fun and challenging. I have lots of fun when I am learning how to do an emergency recall. My teachers yell out my favorite word and I get to run back to them as fast as I can. It's always fun and exciting. We also play a game called freeze. We all run around and act crazy, then all of the sudden everyone stops. They look frozen like statues. I try to copy them, but sometimes it's difficult because I'm so excited. I'll learn how to freeze like them very soon. I'm still learning how to play nice with all my friends. At times, I still play a little too rough. I am getting better when walking on leash with one of my teachers. Birds and cats are exciting and I'm learning not to chase, bark, and lunge at them. Bye for now!

It's Leon again everyone and I've some great news to share. My request for advance placement in the New Life K9's program has been approved. I was assigned a new handler that began teaching me about magnificent manners and about having good social behavior. I didn't realize it's so much work, but I have to keep working hard to improve myself. I have a short temper when it comes to cats, squirrels, and some younger puppies. I'll be studying and working hard to be nicer to my little puppy friends. Enjoy the holidays!

This month I’ve been learning to give the items I retrieve. Also, I’ve been learning to climb on top of benches and racks, so that I can build my confidence. I don’t normally jump on things, but I know eventually I’ll have to be confident enough to do it when I need to. I still need to grow a bit taller for a better leap. I have kennel cough right now, so I can’t play with my friends until I’m better. For now, I’m enjoying time alone, long walks, and doing some exploring. It’s wonderful! Talk to you next time!

Hello everybody! This is your young, male chocolate Lab at CMC-West. This month I’m working on opening and closing doors, retrieving items, and identifying items, such as a leash, a book, a remote control, and a monkey. It’s not easy work, but I’m making’ it happen. My walking could use a little work because there are so many things to distract me while I walk. I’ll keep trying my best until I get it right. I want to be the best service dog ever, so I need to refine my skills. I know I can do it! My favorite playmate is Hana. She’s always got me on my back, but its only because I let her think she’s winning. Thanks for reading this message and I’ll see you next month.

Leon here! This month I've been working on my walking. I have a tendency to walk behind my handlers, but I realize what I'm doing as soon as they call my name or slow down. I'm getting better. I've also gone swimming this month! I'm still young, and I'm getting used to being in a swimming pool. I'm sure I'll enjoy it more as I mature. And, I'm even learning to count numbers. It helps me get smarter. In the end, I want to be the perfect friends, companion, and assistant for my future human so we can enjoy life together. Lately, I've been enjoying time with my friend Maria. She comes into my crate once a day and we wrestle, of course, I take it easy on her because she's little and because I'm the perfect gentle puppy. Yeah, that's how I roll.

Hey everyone! This month I'm working on my walking, learning to open and close doors, and I'm learning counting and identifying shapes. When I master my walking technique I will not be a burden on anyone who may be trying to walk me. Opening and closing doors is a good skill because my future veteran or first responder may need my assistance in retrieving medication or water. If I open a cabinet door to get an item, I can close the door after myself so that my person won't have to. And if my person needs me to tug open, or close a bigger door I'll be able to do that too. During playtime I love to wrestle with Hana. We take turn pinning each other down. And for treats, I love banana, apples, and carrots. That's it for now. Talk to you next time.