Second Graders

To our little friends in Port Washington:

Dear Sr. Margie’s Second Grade Class,

We thought we would send you all an update on Bennett and Journey. Bennett and Journey are working well as a team. Bennett has his own leash now that he gets to hold when we take her for a walk. It’s bright green, his favorite color.

Journey will be starting a new dog class on Wednesday. It is for her Good Canine Citizen certification. That means that when she is done with it, she should be able to pass the test so she can be out in public and go wherever Bennett goes. All service dogs need to pass this test.

Here is a picture of Journey and Bennett working on training. Journey needs to lie still across Bennett’s legs. This is used if Bennett is at the doctor or if he is scared for some reason. Having Journey lay across his legs will help keep Bennett calm.

We have been spending a little time on training every day. Bennett is on a soccer team now, so we get a lot of training in on those days. Since Bennett cannot see so well, he has a bright yellow ball. Some children who have trouble seeing can use a soccer ball with a beeper in it. That way, they listen for the ball instead of using their eyes to find it. Bennett loves being part of a team. Soccer is fun for Journey too. Journey needs to sit still when Bennett is playing soccer. She cannot chase balls or kids when she is there. This can be hard for a dog sometimes. She is a very hard worker though and she is learning quickly. She loves going to soccer because anytime she is outside, she is happy.

 

We are looking forward to visiting with you after first Communion. Have a wonderful Easter.

Love,

Mrs. Lehman, Bennett, and Journey