Rinker

Canine Partners of the Rockies was not able to keep all nine of Bridget's pups in our program - a few of the puppies were sent to be trained by other service dog organizations. Rinker was chosen to be placed in the training program with Paws'itive Teams in San Diego, California (he preferred the warm weather out there.) Here are a few pictures of Rinker as he arrived with his new organization.

Racine

Because Canine Partners of the Rockies only places service dogs with mobility limited Colorado residents, we name our pups after people, places and things that are in Colorado.

Bridget's pups names all start with an "R". This helps us to keep our litters together, by first initials.














Meet Racine! She was named after the Denver Restaurant Racine's



















Here she is with the owner of Racine's

Ruby's Blog

Check out one of the pup's own blog! Learn all about Ruby and her Puppy Raiser's journey to becoming a service dog. Now 9 months old, she has been on many outings and adventures. Be sure to follow her progress and see how she can someday help someone with a disability.

Practicing Wearing Capes and Being in Public

The puppies are now practicing wearing service dog capes and have made their first trip into public. Last week, the pups were all taken to Barnes & Noble for some exposure outside of the home. Linda Port and Joyce Thielen continue to work with neuro stimulation and exercises with the pups everyday.

Puppies On CBS 4 News!

Linda Port, CaPR's Program & Training Director, and Joyce Thielen, volunteer Puppy Raiser & Board Member, were interviewed by CBS 4 News on June 16, 2009. The news spot showed all of the pups from the litter and explained the need for new Puppy Raisers to train the puppies.

Read more here http://cbs4denver.com/pets/service.puppy.dog.2.1047496.html
and see the video here http://www.cbs4denver.com/video/?id=58442@kcnc.dayport.com

Exploring the Outside World

The puppies are experiencing new toys, smelling flowers outside, romping in the yard, and exploring the cargo area of a car. They are getting used to different environments and objects.

Growing and Learning

We have put bandanas on the puppies so they get used to wearing capes as they grow older. The pups have been introduced to new toys and have had many new visitors. The purpose is to expose them at an early age to many different kinds of people and objects.