Preparation for Surgery

Challenge of the Day: DOWN STAY during vacuuming

Since Buddy will be relaxing/recovering for the next few days. Exercise was our goal for the day. Long morning walk to meet up with his friends, play time at lunch, and more exercise before dinner.

We also stopped at the library to get Buddy some entertainment for his recovery. We picked up a dvd (season 1 of the Dog Whisperer) for him. He likes to listen to the other dogs and it helps desensitize him to barking and growling dogs. We think he finds it as entertaining as we do and hopfully we all learn something too.

Walked over to the village hall to pay taxes. We also checked on getting Buddy a license. We assumed it would be free since he is a guide dog in training. The clerk was not sure so she did some checking. We did bring a copy of the law that stated this and the definition of a guide dog which includes dogs in training.

The clerk seemed to accept the fact of their being no fee for the license. However, after reviewing the rabies certificate, she questioned whether Buddy should be licensed in Oregon or Madison, since the actual owner, OccuPaws, is located in Madison. More checking needed to be done, so she will send the license later or redirect us to Madison. It shouldn't make a difference because the license is issued by Dane County.


"Money will buy you a pretty good dog, but it won't buy the wag of his tail.." - Henry Wheeler Shaw