Kruizer Wakes Up!

For the first week we had Kruizer, we didn't know if he could bark. He was so very quiet. We also thought he was the most calm, reserved dog we had ever met. Until yesterday that is.

I had to go somewhere without him so he went in his crate. I was only gone an hour, but when I came back a totally different dog popped out of the crate. This one was excited, running laps through the house, jumping, licking and bringing me his toys every chance he got.

This new burst of energy is continuing today. When he's on the job, he's still incredibly calm, but at home he is much more playful. Its great to see -- I think he's finally feeling more comfortable in our crazy and noisy house. With his new-found goofiness, he fits right in with the rest of us and is now officially part of the family!

Introducing our New Arrival...

Meet Kruizer -- the new addition to our family. He's on his way to becoming a certified Service Dog and was specially trained to help those with autism.

Autism dogs are amazing creatures. Their mere presence can help an affected child be more calm and less anxious. Specially bred, they have incredibly calm temperaments. And they can do specific tasks that are hard for the child, like help with task initiation or calming them during a meltdown. Most importantly, they offer lots of practice with positive social interactions.

Kruizer came to us to help our son who has Asperger's Syndrome. But in the short time he's been here, turns out he's helping us all. He's sweet, well-trained and full of unconditional love. We still have a lot of work ahead of us, training and getting him used to our busy household, but we are really enjoying him and look forward to recording our journey.