CCI Puppy Raising

Scenes From the Dashboard Series – “Help Is A Four Legged Word”

Raise a Puppy Change A Life... This was the scene outside the event facility on Team Graduation day for the North Central Region of Canine Companions for Independence.  The billboard van was parked out front and puppy raisers that did not want to drive to the kennels could drop off their pups after the event.… Continue reading Scenes From the Dashboard Series – “Help Is A Four Legged Word”

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II

Jamba’s Turn-In – How do we do it?

Hey Everyone, We are back home now from our trip to Ohio for the turn-in of our 2nd CCI dog Jamba.  I thought I'd share some of the photos I took.  Sometimes pictures can tell more of the story. Jamba is the 2nd dog we've raised for Canine Companions for Independence, a not-for-profit charity that… Continue reading Jamba’s Turn-In – How do we do it?

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II

The Trouble With A 10 Month Old Dog Is…

I'm not even going to say anything... Okay...maybe just a few words. This is from last Friday,  we left Jamba and Holly alone while we went out to eat, something we've done several times before without nearly an issue.  I didn't put them behind gates or in kennels because I figured they'd just go sleep… Continue reading The Trouble With A 10 Month Old Dog Is…

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II, Off the beaten trail

Early Sunday Morning – Photography Practice

I have to admit that I have been a slacker with my photography, which sometimes isn't the best thing when it comes to maintaining a blog!  I like to keep things simple you know? So this morning I decided to get up early with Jamba and drive into the city to see what would inspire me. … Continue reading Early Sunday Morning – Photography Practice

CCI Puppy Raising, Jamba II, Off the beaten trail

I los sum teef! — Jamba at 5 Months

Hi Everyone! I guess I have been slacking in my posts about our Canine Companions Dog Jamba! Yikes!  How quickly these dogs grow up! Jamba is 5 months old today and has been losing his baby teeth rapidly.  He has two more big ones to go (the upper canines) and then this phase of his development… Continue reading I los sum teef! — Jamba at 5 Months