. . . . . . . .My Name is Earl
I am a Yellow Labrador Puppy born on 8 March 2009. On Saturday 25 April 2009, I decided to go live in the Carter's backyard. This is my story. My name is Earl, The Salty Dawg
Monday, September 15
Monday, July 14
Princess is now "Her Majesty"
Princess turned 16 years old this month. A neighbor suggested we now call her "Her Majesty" in honor of her years and wisdom.
Tuesday, March 11
Monday, March 10
Wednesday, October 2
Thursday, September 26
Autumn is here and Earl will soon be listening to children read to him at the elementery school. His time at the library will continue, and more children will gain confidence in reading aloud, while he lies next to them, enjoying the contact and acceptance, that only kids can give him. He loves us, but when he sees little kids he melts into a submissive puppy puddle.
Monday, July 29
Monday, October 22
Back to School
Earl spent the summer vacation going to the beach, fishing and swimming...And being at the library listening to kids read books to him!
Now that school is back in session, we have a regular morning scheduled with the kids. He seems to enjoy being there with them. Throughout the semester the guys will read, and we keep a tally of the pages. It will improve their reading and communication skills. This type of therapy provides a relaxed nonjudgemental environment, that hopefully gets the kids excited about reading! Earl makes reading "fun"!
http://www.caninesforservice.org/Canines_for_Literacy.html
Wednesday, March 28
Earl's Calling
Earl is now an official Therapy Dog! He and I have taken and passed the Good Citizen Test and the training for the therapy program. The Canines for Therapy program trains owners and their dogs to provide animal-assisted visitations in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, group homes and treatment facilities. He had his first visit to a retirement community and was so sweet and calm with the residents.
I have observed a team with the Canines for Literacy Program and hope to be added to the elementary school schedule in the fall.
http://www.caninesforservice.org
We are fortunate to have this program right here in our town. The folks that trained us are compassionate and extremely knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviors.
Thursday, November 17
waiting for permission
Wednesday, November 16
Friday, October 7
walk for CCFA
Tuesday, September 6
Mamaw boards a boat to Masonboro Island
Right as we got to the pier to board the boat, Ella ran down the gangplank and stopped on the edge of the dock! Everyone said "Whew, thought she was going in the water..!" And then she - Jumped off the dock into the water and sank like a rock! Keith yanked her into the boat and she obediently sat still for the rest of the ride over to the island!
Ella dragged Mamaw to the surf...
Earl "fished" most of the time, while Ella attempted to swim out to some surfers.
Monday, September 5
Sunday, September 4
Hurricane Irene
Thursday, August 11
Wednesday, July 27
Thursday, July 21
Hoops From Helen
This spring Hank helped
organize Hoops From Helen,
a basketball tourny
that raises funds for a local charity, "Hope From Helen".
http://www.hopefromhelen.com
Families facing expenses
incurred due to an illness, are the receipients.
If you would like more info,
please click on the title for this blog
entry and find out more!
Wednesday, July 20
the Mastiff puppy
Tuesday, July 19
new girl friend
Monday, January 24
Friday, October 8
Thursday, October 7
Wednesday, October 6
Sunday, September 5
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