Palmer practices down-stay with distance, and the distraction of being in public!

We took Lexi for a ride on the Light Rail today. We rode for a few stops, got off and walked across to the other side, then rode back. She did amazingly well with the travel, even with the movement, noises, people walking by, a loud child, another dog on the platform, doors opening and closing, etc. Great job, Lexi!  

Tom and Lexi are on their way to Austin, TX! They were invited to be part of a healthcare symposium, where Tom will be talking about service dogs.

Working on “leave it” with Palmer.

Palmer got to meet her girl today! Yay!!!

Doing a presentation and fundraiser (with Lexi!) at the Healthcare Symposium in Austin, TX!

Practicing tethering at the airport. In this case: Palmer’s girl’s mom is in control of this autism service dog because she has Palmer’s leash, while Palmer’s girl holds onto a leash (which is also attach to her belt), but it’s merely attached to the back of Palmer’s vest. This procedure reduces the tendency for Palmer’s girl to “bolt” or “elope.”

Lexi joined us for a visit with Tom’s mom, who was delighted to help with her training.

Place: Unity Church-Unitarian (44.9426454, -93.1309141) Address: 733 Portland Ave, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55104 Palmer joined us at church this morning, and we were planning to go back this afternoon for the Blessing of the Animals. Alas, that got cancelled because of the snow (it’s an outdoor service), so one of the pastors did a special blessing for Palmer in her office.

Homer getting his final shots and checkup at Grand Ave Vet!