We take each service-dog-in-training to at least one movie, usually near the end of their training. It's a real challenge for the dog--lying on a cold sticky floor with lots of smells, with the sounds of the movie booming all around them. Today we took Homer to see "Bears." As expected, he was a little nervous at first, but then he relaxed for the rest of the show. Good dog, Homer!

We took Otto to a lecture at the Minnesota Zoo tonight. There were so many new sights and smells, and we sat in the auditorium for two hours. Otto did great the whole time!

Loving Grand Avenue!

Blast from the past: Training Yorrdan on "Brace" to help provide additional balance support while getting up off the ground.

Meeting a toddler!

om and Lexi are heading to downtown Minneapolis to take part in an Impact Day (about how to use technology effectively) for nonprofits!

Meeting a kitty peacefully. Good dog!

Maggie, McLean, and Tim, (from Code 42, The Makery Group, and Ameriprise) give tech advice to Lexi the Service Dog Trainee on Impact Day! #Code42 #TheMakeryGroup #Ameriprise #ImpactDay

Neighbor Annie is so good with the pups! Thank you for you assistance in training them, evaluating them, and getting them used to children!

Palmer joined us for a family celebration today! It was a great opportunity to work on generalizing cues with different people and lots of distractions in a new environment.