My First Therapy Dog Assignment

So yesterday Mom wakes up bright and early and puts me in the car. I knew where I was going, a school. Mom's been telling me for weeks.

After we drive and drive and drive we arrive at this school and Curtis was there to meet us.

There's me

But I wasn't the only therapy dog there.

From left to right: Slyer a Havanese, Bucky a Shih-Tsu, and Percie a Labradoodle

A Boxer named Jill

There was also a Schnauzer named Bella. (Not my sister)

So we all meet Curtis and Curtis arranges the order we will go in. Curtis said I would go in last because the kids would love me the most. As soon as Curtis called my name Mom and I walked in and you should have heard the jaws drop of the students. The students and teachers were so amazed that Curtis had Mom parade me in front of the first row of students.

So after the school assembly we all individually get to go to the classrooms. Guess who was in such high demand? So instead I go to the gym so the students get a chance to pet me.

Curtis is asking me to sit

Getting petted.

Curtis said the school might ask us to come back in a few months. I can't wait. Maybe next time Bella, my sister not the Schnauzer, will be done with her training and can join us.

Doggie Pool-ooza

Over a week ago Mom and Dad said we were going to Doggie Pool-ooza. As the name says there was a large pool and they let the dogs swim.

I had a lot of fun

Daddy kept getting me into the pool

We even got Bella to swim

Though after a few tries Bella had enough. Bella you are not a parrot.

Several of my friends were there too. Duke and his sister Jasmine along with Arrow. Arrow also won the Doggie Swimsuit competition. Along with some more danes.

I get my first therapy dog assignment later this week. I can't wait.

Bella Completed CGC

Bella graduated from her Canine Good Citizen, CGC, class today. Bella you can now start your therapy dog training and become a therapy dog like me. It's a lot of work but it's well worth it in the end. Plus you get petted a lot.

Advice For Potential Future Great Dane Owners

Daddy got a call from Grandma today saying that one of Grandma's friend's has a great dane puppy that has just gotten too big for her. Mommy and Daddy said they are going to go see the puppy next week and maybe bring it home. Yay! I get another little brother or sister. Bring on the serious side I thought I'd use this opportunity to educate some future potential great dane owners.

You will not believe how many great danes end up in the pound by the time they are 6 or 7 months old. That is because by then they are so big but we're still puppies and we behave like immature puppies. By then we're about the size of an adult lab or German Shepard.

I know when a lot of people see my mommy walking me around Victoria Gardens a lot of people want a Great Dane because I'm so huge. My advice to people before you get a Great Dane is to please do your homework. Realize that when we're puppies we're the size of other adult dogs. Or as my Mommy puts it. Get ready to have a 6 foot tall 5 year old around the house.

I'm Tired

Two words. I'M TIRED!!!!!! No. Not just tired, pooped, exhausted. I'm going to take the world's longest nap. OPH!!!!!

On Friday Mom takes Bella and I to Victoria Gardens again and we walked and walked and walked. We then ended up at Grandma and Grandpa's house and Binx just wanted to play.

Saturday morning Mom and Dad wake up bright and early and say we're going hiking.

We drove and drove this long and winding road. I had to balance myself so many times. But we finally ended up at the:

Lake Gregory Dog Park

We were joined by my old friend Duke and his sister Jasmine. We were also joined by a Harlequin named Arrow and black named Spice.

After some fun at the park we went for a hike. It wasn't as long as the hike to Heart Rock but it was still a lot of fun. Plus there was a large pool.

After the hike we Duke's daddy joined us to go get some food. We went back to Lake Arrowhead. Arrow and Spice went home but guess who joined us:

Sabre

I got to enjoy my french fries again. Now I don't mean to sound arrogant but I'm usually the center of attention and it wasn't just Duke but also Sabre that got all the attention.

Everyone's petting Sabre

Well I need to catch up on a lot of sleep. For all of you who took pictures of me. Please post them on my Facebook Page.

Facebook Page

I just started a Facebook page. It's http://www.facebook.com/MegaMaimai.

I'm still working on it and this blog is going to get a few small changes soon but please check it out and Like me and post any photos you have taken of me.

Dog Friendly Meatloaf

This is a REALLY good meatloaf Mommy made for me.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground beef or turkey
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 medium sized apple
2 stalks celery
1 large carrot
2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
   
2. Core apple. Grate or chop apple and vegetables. If you choose to chop Mommy puts them in a food processor until they are a fine grind.
   
3. In a large bowl combine meat, eggs, rice, and the vegetable medley. Mommy usually uses her hands for the mixing. Her hands taste so good after that until she washes them
   
4. Pack the mixture in a loaf pan. Mommy likes to use something called the Perfect Meatloaf.
   
5. Bake for 2 hours or until center is 150 degrees
   
6. Let it cool for 15 to 30 minutes before serving
   
7. Slice it and serve it to your dog. Mommy and Daddy mix it into my kibble in replace of wet. YUM!!!!
   

Yum, Yum, Yum!!! I love meatloaf