Aliyah Puppy Program

I just wrapped up the most epic week-long road trip ever! My awesome puppy raiser and I cruised over 2,500 miles from New York City all the way to Los Angeles! First up, we hit St. Charles, Missouri, where I got to hang out on a farm. There were so many cool things to see and sniff—total doggy heaven! Next stop: Lawrence, Kansas, where I made a bunch of new pals and got ALL the belly rubs. [...]

I’m thrilled to share that I’ve mastered 14 commands so far! I’ve been putting in the effort every day to learn my Hebrew commands in preparation for my move to Israel next year. I’ve got the basics down, including come, sit, stay, lay down, and no. The leave it command was a bit challenging, but my puppy raiser emphasizes its importance for focusing when I’m paired with my partner. My favorite phrase is “kelev tov” - good [...]

This week, I went to the beach for the very first time! The ocean looked like the biggest, bluest bowl of magic I could imagine! As soon as I stepped onto the squishy sand, my tail couldn’t stop wagging. The air was filled with so many new smells—salty and fresh, like the best snacks ever. I spotted some white birds squawking at me, kind of like the pigeons I see in NYC, but way louder! I even [...]

My puppy raiser and I led a tour of Central Park for 60 friends at Everwalk Central Park. It was a fantastic day of walking and taking in the sights. Even though the constant chatting got a little dull, I was thrilled to meet new people and enjoy a long walk. It’s important for me to learn how to handle all the distractions outside and how to relax when my partner is busy. ????Peggy [...]

I spent the other morning practicing my modeling skills with a photoshoot in front of the Guggenheim Museum. How do you think the photos turned out?While we were there, we ran into some friends of the Center! Barbara and her husband Kevin fostered two previous Labrador Aliyah Puppies – River who made Aliyah in 2022 and Lazer who made Aliyah in 2023. Barbara was so sweet, and I got to meet their little one, Ari. I practiced being [...]