The little girl in the blue is our 4yr daughter Emily. That's her dad (Frank) holding Norm.
Lots of little happy hands.
Norman was show-and-tell in my 4yr old Emily's class on Friday. He also went to older Sister Sarah's 1st grade class for a few minutes. He is super with kids and allowed many hands to pet him at one time. I guess I should get used to getting the query "what kind of dog is that, anyway???"
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ReplyDeleteAwww! So adorable! Thanks so much for sharing these wonderful photos of your handsome baby!
ReplyDeleteTalk about good socialising! What a lucky pup!
ReplyDeleteIt brings tears to my eyes to see how happy Norman is!
ReplyDeleteWelcome and congratulations. Norman looks very happy to be visiting the kids. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteAww! How sweet! Welcome to the family. We also have one of Laura's dogs from a previous litter and we got to visit Norman and his siblings a bit he is a super sweet pup.
ReplyDeleteNorman looks like a future reading dog to me! After he's a year old, you might consider getting him certified as a therapy dog. My Spencer loves to go to schools and libraries for reading time.
ReplyDeleteI was thinking therapy dog in his future - what a PATIENT PUPPY Norman is!!! GOOOOOD BOY! :)
ReplyDeleteI would love for him to be a therapy dog....I am clueless. Where would I start?
ReplyDeleteStart now by giving him lots of opportunities for new, positive experiences. Take him along when you go places that allow dogs. The more exposure he has to things outside your house and yard will develop his confidence. This includes meeting lots of people and other dogs - therapy dogs often work in teams, so he needs to be comfortable around other friendly dogs. Start basic obedience training. Look at the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certificate program on AKC's website. The CGC is a minimum requirement for most therapy dog programs. After he is a year old, you can test with him for therapy dog certification. There are several organizations who do this - google therapy dogs for more info.
ReplyDeleteIf being a reading dog interests you, you already have two great trainers living with you! Encourage your kids to read to him. I know - it sounds crazy to adults - but kids get it!
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