GUINNESS HAS A NEW NAME AND A NEW BREED!

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

I'm sure you are all getting really sick of my blogs by now. Who could blame you...I'm a little sick of them too. Things just keep happening....LOL. Today was our second Therapy Dog "practice session" at the Alzheimers Facility, and today Guinness and I were on our own (no trainer). When we got there we saw many of the same patients we had originally met last week. Guinness seemed to be very calm and happy today...tail wagging from the time we went through the door. I was also feeling WAY more comfortable. Anyway, we went down to the community room where everybody was waiting for Guinness's arrival. We started to "make the rounds" and the first patient asked what his name was...I said "Guinness". Blank stare. Then the second patient...same thing. They just couldn't connect with his name at all (apparently they wern't big Irish Beer drinkers). So, the Director asked me if we could change his name for his visits there. I said sure...she suggested "Jinny". I agreed, and for the rest of the visit Jinny (formerly known as Guinness) was his name. A couple of the ladies asked what kind of dog he was. You can already see the problem with this...right? I said Labradoodle...again nothing but blank stares. So, once again the Director stepped in. "Would you mind if we just said he was a Poodle?" I said fine with me. So, now I have a Poodle named Jinny. The funniest part of the whole thing was when I said to the Director "aren't they going to be confused that he's a male named Jinny?" She had a real good laugh over that one. I can't promise not to blog again in the near future. Murph is scheduled to lose his "manliness" on Monday, and I'm already "freaking out" over it. Oh no, I'm afraid that could result in another blog.

[Christine & Shelby]

Funny.... BTW, I love reading your blogs!

[Linda, Webber and Seda]

Now that is a funny story. How does Guinness feel about the name and breed change!! If they could understand "Poodle" you would think they could understand "Doodle". You were very accommodating :-) Keep blogging, it's fun to read about your therapy dog adventures.

[Karen P]

Cute story. Guinness is such a good sport !!

[Donna K & Quincy]

I love the blogs and I am always a little dissapointed when I look and there isn't a new one, so keep on blogging there is always something happening to some one. Poor Guinness losing his name, his breed and his gender all at once. That might be above and beyond the call of duty. Hope he got a little extra treat for that.

[Debbie and Thomas]

How sweet...a male poddle named Jinny. Could never get sick of your stories Jane. Actually today Thomas visited my 92 yr old father in law and his NEW BRIDE Mary (she is 93) at their retirement home. They got married last Feb after meeting there and now have a luxurious 2 bdrm apartment there where they live independently and go down for meals. Thomas was a huge hit...all of their neighbours came over to see him and he sat there shaking his huge paw with everyone. Then he walked the old folks down to the dining room (they were on their walkers and scooters though) Tons of the people already seated came over to see him and again up came the huge paw. That trick is really coming in handy lately. I was telling my husband about your work in nursing homes and you know what...I think I should get Thomas more involved in something like this. When I saw how happy he made the people today...it made me feel great that my dog could bring a smile to a senior citizens face. Good work and hope Murph's neutering goes well....I mean goes...wel of copurse it is going to go! LOL

[Dan, Judi, & Timbow]

I love this blog (and all of your blogs)! How funny that Guiness is now Jinny the poodle. heehee. I will be thinking of you Monday!!! He will be fine and you will get to baby him even more when he comes home. :)

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Jane, you'll have to change your profile name again...now you can be "Jane, Guinness, Murphy, & Jinny"!
Poor Guinness...losing his name and his breed on the same day. Of course, he probably would rather that than what poor Murphy is going to lose on Monday!

[Ann]

I love this...VERY funny. Poor Guinness. He will be a little confused?

[F, Calla & Luca]

Whatever works!

[Trowby]

Jinny (formerly known as Guinness) - and calling him a poodle- adding insult to injury. They must love seeing your sweet furry guy. Keep blogging. It's fun to read your adventures!