“Confessions of a Guidedog”
The Blonde Leading the Blind
Hello to all my new friends and fans.
Wecome to Musket Mania
This is where you can find out all about me.And remember it….IS ALL ABOUT ME!
Just for starters, my name is Musket. I’m a Yellow Labrador Retriever. At least that’s my breed. I’m a working Guide Dog. I guide my daddy wherever he wants to go and get him there safely. I was born and raised at Guide Dogs for the Blind in San Rafael, California, where I was trained. I graduated with Daddy on May 18, 2002.
Okay, that’s enough of the trivial stuff. Now let’s get on with it. What do I love? Food. Treats. Belly rubs. My Mommy. Lying in the sun. Getting in the way on the floor. Shedding. Food. Begging. Food. Oh, I said that. Oh darn, my Daddy wants to say something.”
Yes, thanks, Musket. After all, I am the boss, right?
Right?
“Oh, sure, whatever you say. But don’t forget, you’re the one who picks up my poop.”
For those of you who haven’t caught on, Musket is a bit full of himself. But then, he’s earned it. It’s not possible to write all about him in one webpage. For that matter, even the Internet is too small. But suffice to say Musket is the most remarkable and wonderful Guide Dog I have ever known. He has changed my life and the lives of hundreds of people all over the country. Men, women, children, young and old, rich and poor, famous and humble he has made a difference.
“Aw shucks, Daddy, you’re making me blush.”
The people he loves and are loved by will always remember his kisses, his beautiful face and playful spirit.
What is Musket? A Yellow Lab, yes. A Guide Dog, sure. He’s a Blind/Low Vision Mobility Specialist and Stress Relief Counselor. He’s an ambassador for Assistance Animals.
More than a working dog or even a pet, he’s a friend, a comic, a beggar, a tease, a protector, a favored grandchild, a healer, a spoiled kid, a TV star, an ambassador, a friend to astronauts and veterans, a chick magnet, a heart-breaker and a scene stealer.
He’s also my little buddy.
I had to go blind in order to get Musket.
It was well worth it.
We had a story to tell and that’s what led to this website. We wrote a book together, entitled Confessions of a Guide Dog – The Blonde Leading the Blind.
It’s a memoir about the lives of Musket, myself and all the people we know.
We wrote the book together, but I did most of the typing. Musket doesn’t have opposable thumbs.
Available on Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com in hardcover, soft cover and e-book.
