Goose had his second vet checkup today, and everything went great. The vet said he was absolutely perfect and healthy in every way. He also got his second round of vaccinations and didn’t even flinch. The staff loved on him, and Goose soaked it up, wagging his tail and leaning in for attention. They’re big Golden Retriever fans there, and he was happy to be the center of it for a few minutes. Goose is growing into such a gentle, easygoing pup, and it’s fun to see how much he

"It’s Willie (Pumpkin)’s 2nd birthday today! We decided to celebrate with a trip to the pet store for a pumpkin toy and a pumpkin cookie! 🎃Followed by a nap of course!"

Today was a special day for Goose’s training! We had some family over, which gave us the perfect opportunity to introduce him to working with different people. This type of session is incredibly valuable because it helps Goose learn that commands don’t just come from one familiar voice — they can come from anyone he’s interacting with. By allowing others to participate in his training, Goose is learning generalization, an essential part of a well-rounded obedience foundation.