We are Puppy Raisers For CCI Canine Companions for Independence
Puppy #2
Jamba II
Born: May 26, 2012 (2nd in a litter of 7)
Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, CA
Breed: Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever Cross
Pappa: Knox II
Momma: Dede
Current Weight: 53 lbs.
Likes: His toy ‘Shark’, Sticks that fall from the Silver Maple tree in the backyard, Car rides, People! – very excited to see friends and meet new ones, Training – as long as treats are involved in the process, Snuggling, Scratches behind the ears, Belly rubs, Muzzle kisses, Socks – he loves to pick them up out of the laundry.
Dislikes: The word ‘NO’ – he’s a little headstrong, a little afraid of the ‘Vest’, Having his Ears Cleaned, Having to lie still for longer than a minute!
Siblings: Jenga, Jade V, Jammer (sadly passed away, heart valve displaysia, 11-20-12), Jai, Jilliane, and Joy VII
December 2012 Update: Jamba II, 7 months goes to the heart of Chicago for a photo shoot…
August 2012: A new CCI pup entered our lives on July 20th! We are currently raising Jamba II!
May 2012: Our first CCI dog, Einstein graduated as a Service Dog! He is working alongside his new partner in Minnesota. 
February 2012 Update:
Einstein’s February report showed much progress! His trainer did not make any notes on any of the behaviors in part 2 of his report (those are the undesirable behaviors like barking, whining, jumping, nipping…etc.)!!! This sounds like really great news! He said his lick sores have healed and his barking and whining have scaled back. He is comfortable around the wheel chair and has done all the basic commands with it (yeah!). He is currently learning how to turn off and on the lights! Keep going Einstein!!!!
Einstein II
Born: April 5, 2010 (2nd of 10, the largest in the litter)
Place of Birth: Santa Rosa, CA
Breed: Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever Cross
Pappa: Saris
Momma: Keala
Current Weight: 76 lbs.
Likes: Food, Walks, Training, picking things up off of the ground, the ‘Speak ‘command, travel in the car, visiting his dog friends, anything that goes into a Kong dog toy, Chloe the cat
Dislikes: Putting on the ‘Vest’
September 2010
August 2010 – A Day at Headquarters
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