Notes from a volunteer puppy raiser - Maya and the haircut

We're down to the wire here with Maya. We have 10 more days with her before we need to hand over the leash to the professional trainers. We went to Ft. Flagler again the past 4 days for her last vacation with us. Our RV was in prime waterfront position and we had many beautiful views, starting with a bald eagle circling overhead for some time. Sunsets were fantastic, as was the weather.




Maya is now wearing a bark collar, as she has been getting too talkative. She quickly figured out what was going on with the citronella spray. There is a tiny microphone in the tiny spray box which is positioned at the front of her throat. When she gives a good bark, it releases a fine mist of citronella which is harmless but unpleasant to dogs. She has learned to give one quiet, low bark instead of the usual energetic barking. It's quiet enough that it doesn't trigger the spray. She doesn't bother barking at the neighbor dogs any more - what's the fun if you can't do a good job of it?

I'll keep you all posted on her progress, even after she's gone, because Sue promises to do the same for me.




The picture of the two dogs and the haircut is a puzzle. There is really only one dog in the picture. What is the second "dog"?

That's all for now, folks, Donna et al.