A couple of local high school students have a project to do a documentary and they chose to do it on the BVIC. This, of course, means that Melanie and I will be a part of it. If they win the cash prize, a portion of it goes to the BVIC, so Melanie needs to start shining up her sparkly smile. Also, she is doing much better with dog distractions in the last week, noticing and anticipating meeting another dog but still responding to my "corrections/commands" to stay focused on her job. Part of the focus is the "super treats" she gets when she does so. But right now it's working pretty well.
Also, in April, we'll be in Pebble Beach with a couple of board members displaying a table scape of the BVIC. There'll be many other tables and all profits go to a local boys and girls club. However, the advertising of our special table, which will celebrate 40 years for the BVIC, will help bring our message into the community even more. Last year and again this year there will be a table featuring service (search) dogs. So, Melanie has her work cut out representing the BVIC as a product of the training I received and the training we both received through Guide Dogs for the Blind. Looks like a lot of fun.
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