Happy birthday, Drexel!

It's hard to believe that Drexel is only two years old. Drexel came to us from Guide Dogs for the Blind as a young puppy. We were raising him to be a guide dog, but he had other plans. He "career-changed" due to scent distraction. He just couldn't seem to keep his mind on working when there was a smell to distract him. We were asked if we wanted to keep him as a pet, and we readily agreed. He is a wonderful family dog.

Here's a look back over the past couple of years:

meeting Drexel for the first time

There's a reason we call him "Drexel the Adorable."

at one year old

Though Drexel learned basic obedience (and more advanced commands in his formal training), he did have his puppy moments:

styling in his working gear


Returning (on Valentine's Day!) for formal guide dog training

Flying off the puppy truck to return home to stay

Now Drexel helps other Guide Dog puppies learn good house manners.

Happy birthday, Drexel! May you have many more to come!

Thankful thought: I'm thankful for Drexel, and for the Guide Dog for the Blind organization.

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