Paws with Promise

Now I know most of you K9’s don’t go everywhere but I do.  Lately this has meant in and out of coffee shops as my master has been doing book signings and I have to be on my best behavior, bummer but somebody has to do it.

Yesterday we came home from a double header book signing day eager to get in the house and have my dinner.  One of the best times of day for us Labradors’ you know.  I expected to kick back and enjoy the evening either lying on my new bed – provided by Designer Duds for Dogs (a huge Wags to You for the super comfy bed!) or in my dad’s lap.  Yes I am an 80lb lap dog.

Just about the time I was ready to kick back and enjoy the evening I was summoned to the front door and my harness was coming out.  Okay, what are we doing and where are we going? Before I knew it we were out the front door and back in the van.  Motoring down the road I hear talk about books and a library.  I didn’t pay much attention to this since talk of books in the house has been common place lately with all of the work I have been doing around my book “Wags to You – Short & Long Dog Tails”.  Before I knew it the van came to a halt and it was time to exit and to my surprise there were other K9’s present.  Entering the room I quickly remembered meeting such as this and did a flashback in my doggie brain.  Oh yes these guys don’t have a clue on where they are going and what is in store for them, I was here to educate them!

I had opportunity to socialize with the other dogs that were there even though I wasn’t supposed too. I snuck in a quick sniff and even managed to clean one of the dog’s ears. It was fun to hang out with a new group of up and coming guide dog potentials!

After a few minutes passed questions were asked and before I realized a full blown meeting was in progress and dad was at the center of this room speaking one more time. I was asked to lie quietly on the floor, I knew not to snore or get bored, but would not have as it is fun to watch the reactions of people and dogs when they listen to his story. This was a different type of presentation as he was talking about dogs like me, guide dogs and how they become one of us special animals.  He explained to the people in the club the role that they have in assisting us 4-pawed animals in becoming an elite dog.

Oh yes then he brought up the leader and presented her with a book, they started asking more questions and then it was time once again for the pawparazzi to appear and I had to smile, look handsome and not be distracted by the other 4-pawed youngsters.  This didn't happen…yeah not so much.

Once again I had to just smile a great big smile, cock my head and know that I have a great life. I also know that these Puppies, these little Paws with Promise can have it as well!

Wags to You!

Arby