Earlier this month (April), Leon and I met our local trainer downtown to do some training/work down in the Tunnels. We also went up on a viewing platform with huge windows where you can look out and see the skyscrapers. Leon wasn't sure of the glass at first (since it's 60 stories up), but quickly realized it was no big deal and even began looking out on his own out of curiosity.
I fixed the problem of the tug on the refrigerator (the sock didn't work out well) --I used a rope toy that Leon had gotten for Christmas and tied it to the handle with a piece of ribbon. Leon can grip that much better and he ENTHUSIASTICALLY opens the fridge when asked (he doesn't do things halfway! Got to give him that. haha). Teaching him to close the fridge by pushing it with his nose and not using his paw is still in process to get it reliable, but he's doing well with it so far. I'm also trying to teach him to use his mouth more when retrieving instead of pawing at the object/kicking it around before picking it up (papers don't stand a chance at coming out of a Leon encounter unscathed), but he is improving, I am happy to say.
He retrieved my book for me off of a low table in the exam room at my cardiologist's office and brought it straight to me --no damage to the book whatsoever --very soft-mouthed. I am proud of how quick he learns to do things differently. :)
I will hopefully get back into making YouTube videos soon. I took a hiatus because of health stuff and craziness going on. I plan on making a video of us going into and out of the elevator safely with my scooter. I also hope to get video of Leon working next time we meet with our local trainer down in Houston (it's hard for me to take the video myself while walking with Leon and I need someone to film for me).
I am doing okay. Had a muscle biopsy done on April 9. Waiting for the results to see if I have mitochondrial disease like my medical team suspects. I am able to drive again (yay!) so I have been enjoying the freedom once again.
Leon and I are going to a friend's wedding this weekend. Leon will get to wear his black leather collar and bow tie (for formal occasions). I will take photos and post when I can. :)
He retrieved my book for me off of a low table in the exam room at my cardiologist's office and brought it straight to me --no damage to the book whatsoever --very soft-mouthed. I am proud of how quick he learns to do things differently. :)
I will hopefully get back into making YouTube videos soon. I took a hiatus because of health stuff and craziness going on. I plan on making a video of us going into and out of the elevator safely with my scooter. I also hope to get video of Leon working next time we meet with our local trainer down in Houston (it's hard for me to take the video myself while walking with Leon and I need someone to film for me).
I am doing okay. Had a muscle biopsy done on April 9. Waiting for the results to see if I have mitochondrial disease like my medical team suspects. I am able to drive again (yay!) so I have been enjoying the freedom once again.
Leon and I are going to a friend's wedding this weekend. Leon will get to wear his black leather collar and bow tie (for formal occasions). I will take photos and post when I can. :)
