This is Nelson with an update! Those wonderful teenage years go by so fast. I feel it, I know they will be behind me soon. Although I'll miss those wild and crazy months of carefree fun and play, I also look forward to the next chapter, whatever it may be, and wherever it may lead me. I know now that change is just a part of life. There will be good and bad, but overall, we can all adapt and even embrace whatever comes out way. Love is all we need! My brother Zach is my best buddy and playmate and not that I am older, I do love me a good, long nap.

Listen, people, if you are someone I know and I am about to greet you, I get a bit excited. Sometimes my handler has to remind me not to jump. Obviously, if you would just come down to my level, it might not happen, but that's why I am a dog and you are a human. We have different greeting procedures. Everyone says I am doing better so I must be. I also get really excited when playtime is near. I mean, who doesn't, right? I am not pointing any fingers, or paws in my case, but it's usually my handler who gets a bit anxious and excited first. I think he's figured that out and he's doing things a little differently now, and we're both going out to playtime a bit more chill. I must say, my brother, Carson has moved on to another place. My handler explained everything to me. I know we fought a lot as brothers do, but it is a bit odd now without him and we all miss him. Brothers forever. That's all for now. See ya all next month.

I don't like it when my handlers leave me alone, to even for a minute. It makes me anxious, but I'm learning that they always come back. It's getting a little easier, but I still speak my mind. Who wants to be alone in this crazy world? Not me! Getting ready for the big game this weekend- one that puppy bowl! I love anything that squeaks. My two brothers, Carson and Zach, are my favorite playmates. I also like that little pup Finn, too.

Hello, paw are you guys? This is Nelson at P.V.S.P. Great news; I am going to be one year old, I'm a big dog now. I might have a party and gifts, yeah! Right after my birthday, they are going to neuter me, whatever that is, what I don't like about this whole neuter thing is, that I hear them say that they are gonna take my play time away for two weeks, what? Nooooo! Take anything, ANYTHING from me, but please don't take my play time.

Hello! In case you forgot, I am a smart and beautiful golden retriever named Nelson. I spend most of my time at PVSP. I have two brothers here, Zach and Carson. I've been busy lately-lots of things going on. I get excited and happy to see those who I love, so I jump on them when I greet. I am trying to remember to "keep 4 on the floor." They have this thing Calle a "we leash" that I am try to master, kind of makes me fee like I am walking myself. I know what a pill bottle is now and I am learning to get it when it's needed.

My favorite pastime is playing with all my PVSP puppy friends and brothers. We play tug, keep away and chase. I love a good nap and massages from my handlers. I have a zebra toy I really like, but there's nothing like a good raw-hide!

I get too excited around play time, I can't help it! Recently, my teammates Ernesto, Chad, and Frankie started to take my play time away. Around that time, my brother Carson started acting differently towards me. He squares off and gives me this look. His behavior drives me crazy. I just trie to check him several times. I tried to play with him and he just stands there looking at me like I am an idiot. Since my teammates don't speak dog, they think I am the problem. I know they get frustrated. I even heard some of the saying that I wasn't going to make it (I understand their language). I love all of my teammates- human and dogs- and I am going to prove to them all that I am a good dong and that using their help I can be a great service dog. Hugs and robbers to all of you!

This is Nelson barking your way with an exciting update. Lately I am working on not getting overly excited in anticipation of playtime with my brothers and other puppies. Also I am working on proper greeting methods with humans, which means no jumping. Apparently some humans don't like that. These are all good manners that will make me a great service dog. My favorite pastime is being outside and rolling in the grass and playing with my handlers and other dogs. I love rawhides and long naps. I mean, who doesn't?