Lilly

I forgot I had this journal...I don't remember why I started it but I might as well write in it now I guess :)

I adopted a new puppy a few weeks ago. Her name is Lilly. She is a lab/pitt mix. She is a little over three months old. I am going to train her to be a therapy dog. Not a seeing eye dog but a dog that kids can read to or take her to nursing homes to visit with the residents or to a hospital to lift patients spirits. When I was in the hospital for jaw surgery a few years ago a dog came to visit me and I thought it was the best thing ever. I hate hospitals, especially staying the night there and the visit from the dog was a welcome surprise.

I haven't started any formal training with Lilly yet but she knows her name and how to sit already. She will sit for a treat and for me to throw her ball. She is about 90% house broken, too. I'm really excited to start training with her.