January: DeSoto turned 6 months old! He was enjoying the snow, the little that we had left. He was maturing into a nice dog which would hopefully be a guide. We celebrated my 13th Birthday.
February: It was Valentine`s Day and DeSoto turned 7 months. Though he did not have a Valentine he was satisfied with a new bone. He was going to school with me full time and doing great.
March: Easter was here! DeSoto loved finding the eggs, well helping. He turned 8 months. We also went on our club outing to downtown Reno.
April: DeSoto went bowling for the 1st time and was great. Summer was around the corner and we were very excited.
May: DeSoto turned 10 months, double digits! We took a trip to San Jose, CA to visit my Aunt and go shopping. DeSoto stayed the night with my Aunt while my family and I went to a function at Great America, and got a great report. 
Goodbye DeSoto.
September: I started getting phase reports and DeSoto was progressing well. This was Focus` and I first full month together. I was started to like Focus more and more .
Focus was now 4 months old and 'official.' Focus and I and our friends Taylor and Fantom went to the Candy Dance. Focus only being 4 months old, he was excellent.
October: It was Halloween! Focus was a skunk. He was growing up very fast and maturing well.
November: Focus was 6 months and weighed about 50 pounds! He was going to school with me full time and was great and was well loved.
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December: Focus is maturing more and more and is a great little guy. DeSoto is in phase 10 and will probably graduate January 31! Focus and I went to the Guide Dog Lunch-In in San Francisco. Focus only being 7 months did awesome in the city. The Sea Lions did not phase him as well as all the noises and smells.
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Wishing everyone a new year with many new exciting adventures!
February: It was Valentine`s Day and DeSoto turned 7 months. Though he did not have a Valentine he was satisfied with a new bone. He was going to school with me full time and doing great. 
March: Easter was here! DeSoto loved finding the eggs, well helping. He turned 8 months. We also went on our club outing to downtown Reno.
April: DeSoto went bowling for the 1st time and was great. Summer was around the corner and we were very excited. 
May: DeSoto turned 10 months, double digits! We took a trip to San Jose, CA to visit my Aunt and go shopping. DeSoto stayed the night with my Aunt while my family and I went to a function at Great America, and got a great report.
June: School ended! We celebrated summer by going to a friends Birthday Party which happened to be shopping. DeSoto was great and I was started to wonder when recall would happen.
July: DeSoto celebrated his 1st Birthday at Lake Tahoe. While camping, he got plenty of beach time and sand eating (he loved eating sand for some strange reason). He was not real fond of swimming but grew to love it by the end of the month. I also got the letter from GDB that DeSoto would be recalled on August 18.
August: August was filled with smiles and tears. I knew recall was approaching very fast and I only had about 2 weeks left with my boy. I treasured every minute I had left. On the bright side I got an e-mail saying I would be receiving a MYL with the letter "F" on Fun Day. Fun Day was very fun. Lots of activities to do and DeSoto got to meet some of his brothers and sisters. At the end of Fun Day I was handed Focus.
Goodbye DeSoto. 
September: I started getting phase reports and DeSoto was progressing well. This was Focus` and I first full month together. I was started to like Focus more and more . 
Focus was now 4 months old and 'official.' Focus and I and our friends Taylor and Fantom went to the Candy Dance. Focus only being 4 months old, he was excellent. 
October: It was Halloween! Focus was a skunk. He was growing up very fast and maturing well. 
November: Focus was 6 months and weighed about 50 pounds! He was going to school with me full time and was great and was well loved..JPG)
December: Focus is maturing more and more and is a great little guy. DeSoto is in phase 10 and will probably graduate January 31! Focus and I went to the Guide Dog Lunch-In in San Francisco. Focus only being 7 months did awesome in the city. The Sea Lions did not phase him as well as all the noises and smells. 
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Wishing everyone a new year with many new exciting adventures!Katlynn & Focus
3 comments:
What a neat look back!
It's so fun to see a year review!
What a very cool look back! Raising a guide dog must be a truly amazing adventure!
Anna Marie and Rusty
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