January’s Adventures for Hero Dogs Ruby
January has come and gone, so let me tell you about some things I did! One exciting thing was going to the pool! Becca and I like to go “hiking” (more like casual walking) at Loch Raven Reservoir and I get to splash around in the water. However, it’s has not been possible with all this snow and cold weather so we went to this cool place called “Pet Depot” near our house and I got to swim in an indoor hydrotherapy pool. I am hoping we get to go back soon! January also brought another trip … [Read more...]
Ruby’s First Christmas (2014)
Hi all, it's Ruby! Or Ruby Tuesday as Becca likes to call me. Every month when both of us sit down to write the monthly blog, we both just cannot believe how fast time really does fly by! Socializing and working on my commands is a huge part of my work towards being a service dog for my very own Veteran. To be completely honest, I am a girl who likes to be on the go and I really love meeting new people. They see me all focused when I’m with Becca, but as soon as someone gets the OK to pet me, I … [Read more...]
Hero Dogs Ruby – November 2014
The month of November started off with my big airplane trip to Ohio, but I wrote all about that last month. :) I went to quite a few places this month, especially because Becca has been taking me to do lots of her Christmas shopping. The funny thing is, we didn’t stop in any pet stores so I’m wondering where are all the gifts for my stocking – yes, my family got me my own stocking! I think she might be hiding them in her closet because I can smell treats and see a few goodies on the top shelf, … [Read more...]
Ruby’s Journal – October 2014
Phew, another month has flown by and the life of being a service dog is keeping me very busy! October included a few major events that happened – I finished puppy kindergarten and will be starting Puppy II class, I had my first Halloween, I attended my first quarterly meeting at Hero Dogs (HD), I went to stay with another puppy raiser, and last but finally not least, I went on an airplane!! I guess I should slow down and tell you all a little bit more about each of these things and what I have … [Read more...]