New Blog Ideas

So today, I got to thinking about something Mom said. I know what you're probably thinking. Me thinking is definitely something to worry about. Anyway, Mom mentioned that it might be interesting to create another blog and write every day about how it is to be a blind person in college. So, because of that and because of all the questions I get from people, I decided to give it a try. However, I decided that creating a whole new blog was necesary. I have a perfectly good one right. I know I originally created it to educate people on life with a dog guide. However, there's nothing wrong with killing 2 birds with 1 stone. Besides, most of the people I created this blog to reach were people close to my age who could probably relate to me, and this would also be a big part of their lives. So, get ready for some more interesting posts that will hopefully capture your interest because here they come.

Expect the Unexpected

Tonight, Mason and I went to see a presentation for one of my classes. For a while, everything was fine. I was enjoying the presentation, and Mason was asleep by my feet. Then, I heard that all too familiar noise. That gagging noise dogs make just as they are about to, you guessed it, throw up. Up came Mason's dinner along witnh some grass he must have eaten earlier. Needless to say, it was a little embarrasing. Luckily, I had a plastic bag on me, and the mess was pretty easy to get up without many people noticing. If anything can be learned from this experiense, it's to expect the unexpected. Even though you might think your dog would do something like that in a public place, he probably will. Trust me, I've learned this from experiense. It's just another one of those things in life that you deal with and latter forget about. Though it can be embarrasing, there are much worse things that could happen. So, you just let life go on and don't allow incidents like that get to you. It definitely won't be the last time something like that happens.

Vet Visit

Today, I took Mason for his first vet visit since I brought him home from TSE. Over all, he did good. Of course, he was interested in all the interesting smells, and the other patients he saw. But, at least hhe seemed to be fine with being poked by needles and examined. However, we have some work to do. I was shocked to discover that he has gained 18 pounds since coming home. So, I guess that means more walks, less treats, and a more closely watched diet. Also, I think things will improve next year when I have an apartment instead of just a single dorm room. Then, we'll have a lot more room for him to play games and burn off some of that energy and weight. However, his health is good, and the vet said that other than needing to lose some weight, he is perfect.
One thing people dont think about when taking a service dog to the vet is discounts. Some hospitals have discounts for service or rescue animals. It definitely never hurts to ask. You'd be surprised about how much you can save.

Mason the Snowdog

This weekend, we've been getting some snow. It's rare for Georgia, so we've all been enjoying it. However, I found out that noone loves it as much as Mason. On Friday, I let him out in the snow for the first time. I wasn't sure how he would react, and for a second, he didn't seem to know what to do. However, once he knew what it was, he was off. For about 5 or 10 minutes, Mason ran and slid through the yard, snacked on some snow, and had a great time. It was allmost like he was at some sort of doggie amusement park. I hadn't seen him so excited about our yard since the first week I brought him home from TSE. Ever since that Friday afternoon, this has been his ritual whenever I let him outside. In fact, he has been going out even if he doesn't have to park just so he can play in the snow. I have a feeling that when it all melts, I will have a sad puppy on my hands.