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Hi all

I'm trying to raise money for Paws to Freedom and my continued training of my service dog in training Maverick. So far Maverick has learned to help me in numerous ways like retrieving items, closing doors and much more but still needs training. Paws to Freedom is selling Izzys coupon books for $5 each and comes with a variety of coupons for you and your family to enjoy. I will also be selling See's candy bars. If you or someone you know might be interested in donating please let me know. Cash donations are also accepted at the Paws to Freedom Website. Any donation is greatly appreciated!

Visit www.pawstofreedom.com for more information.

Thank you!
Christina Dombkowski

Movie anyone?

Mom and dad made these movies of me in action! They show off how smart I am and of course lots of cute moments. They are on my website mom made

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My website

I'm doing very well. I'm learning people and dogs are no big deal, they really are everywhere.

I also am learning that I need to pick up things for mom, she really shouldn't be so clumsy. The other day she dropped her phone and I got it, that was my first real life task aside from training. She seemed very happy! I'm a retriever thats what I'm meant to do!

We went to the petstore today for some doggy socializing today. MMom says I did super! I got a treat every time I looked at moms eyes and she was super generous when a dog walked by and I stayed looking at her! I got two treats and she kept saying good boy! You see, I got neutered and mom thinks since then I learned to bark and she says thats not good. I can't go into places barking so I need to learn to be a quiet boy dog. I'm getting better though! I was even quiet when a dog came super close and was trying to play. His mom culd not control him but I settled very fast! I sat politely for petting too. Whats our adventure tomorrow???!

Halloween? scary? spooooky? nahhhhhhhhh

Mom found out the group training for this week was at a halloween store not pizza place but it was fine by me! I got to see all the cool toys and costumes. It wasn't scary to me but it did look like toy land. My biggest challenge was a fake cat. I know it wasn't real it just looked so tempting! I did manage to get over it after a few though.

We went to this park today which was windy and had tons of things chiring and flying around, mom says they are birds. I was more distracted by the leaves but I did manage to do well with loose leash after a lot of tries but hey I'm still a pup right?

Everydays a new adventure!

Today mom and I went to dog training at G.I Joe's. I had to sit, lay down, watch and not sniff. Its a hard task not getting up when people walk by but I'm learning quite well. I learned so much since I came to live with my mom in July! I am going to be the best little helper there is! I train with other doggies in Paws to Freedom (www.pawstofreedom.com) they help people train their own service dogs. Its great because I am bonding with my mom more every day! This is important since she doesn't talk as clear as everyone else but I can understand perfectly! Tomorrow I'm going to a pizza place with my other class mates! I know I can't taste the pizza but i can still enjoy the aroma....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm *drool*