Hi,
Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful! Hopefully you received the pictures of Louie with his diploma and ribbon for obedience. He and I have just begun the 8 week class for Therapy training. If all goes well (and no one can see a reason why it shouldn't) Louie and I will then visit VERY sick children and also work with a new program with the library which focuses on the reading of handicapped children. Louie is the HIT of Brick, NJ. Thanks for bringing him into my life.

Bill K.

Hi,
Thought I'd let you know that "LOUIE" has successfully become a Registered Therapy Dog after his training with Kindred Souls in Howell, N.J. and tested and evaluated by The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc. In addition "Louie" successfully passed the Advanced Therapy Dog exam given by Kindred Souls. On the same evening Louie passed the Canine Good Citizen test given by the American Kennel club.

Three tests!!!!!One Evening!!!!!!!!!!Three successes!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not bad for a 9.5lb lovable little guy!!!!!!!!!!!! Huh?

I have decided to continue with advanced obedience classes which are designed for dogs that are being prepared to compete in obedience rings. (which has been suggested to me as a result of Louie apparent intelligence and abilities) If nothing else it is allot of fun for Louie. (and me too!)

Louie is going to volunteer to work as a therapy dog with a Reading Program designed for children with some learning/reading problems. This highly successful program is a Public Library project.

In addition Louie is going to become associated with the Hospice Program of Ocean County NJ and will be visiting very sick children.

And we have been asked to visit a number of nursing homes and will -as time allows -do so.

AS a breeder of beautiful and lovable dogs I thought you would appreciate hearing how wonderful Louie is maturing in these other areas.

Thank you again for bringing Louie into my life.

Sincerely,
Bill K.

Good Morning Eileen:

Hopefully you have received this in a timely fashion.

First let me tell you about "Louie". I picked the breed as a result of two tests that I took which assist one in picking the right dog for themselves or family. I do not believe I had ever really seen an English Toy Spaniel up close. Anyway after taking these two tests this was the breed "MOST SUITED FOR ME, MY HOME and MY GOALS RELATED TO HAVING A DOG" Thus the introduction of Louie into my life. Louie was approx. 5 months old when I got him. From the moment I saw him in Newark Airport (Yes, both Aileen and I agreed and preferred to have a flight attendant friend of hers fly Louie personally to me for what I considered to be a fair price-note this worked our extremely well for Louie and all concerned) it was love.
Louie was, and has remained, bright, warm, friendly, confident and just plain great! (and I might add "MUCH MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN HIS PICTURES") YOU see, like you I had never purchased a dog using this method-the computer-the plane. The entire experience was and always has been wonderful.

Louie who has been a member of my household for approx 16 months. Today,a certified therapy dog ( one that came in FIRST in EVERY obedience class he's every taken) Which now numbers four. The trainer as most recently just stopped asking me if I would be interested in "SHOWING " Louie in obedience competition. ( I really have no time and/or interest in this ) Louie does visit hospitals, nursing homes, and through the health department in my county- Hospice situations for dying children. (Louie's size and temperament are VERY suited to this type of volunteer work) In addition Louie does work with children with learning disabilities in a reading program created my the Public Library in my area. To me however Louie is just a wonderful, loving, warm, fun little dog that goes just about everywhere with me. His has brought SO MUCH into my life that it would be impossible to tell you in an e-mail.

Now relative to Aileen and her business. Interesting I would now use the word business because as I went through the process of getting Louie it was more (Much more) of a personal thing. I really became to feel that I was getting a "part" of Aileen. She was VERY protective of her dog, where he was going, wanting and needing to be assured of his vet care, his home setting , etc. I have always told Aileen to feel free to use me, my name etc to assure people that "THIS IS A GOOD THING". I NEVER had any problems at all with Aileen or Louie.

Please allow me to wish you all the luck in the world with your dog. Also if you wish -feel free to write and update me on what's going with you and your new house mate.

Bill