PUPPY Purton

09/05/2026

🎓🐾 PRINCESS PUPPY PURTON — END OF WEEK THREE & ENTERING WEEK FOUR OF COLLEGE! 🐾🎓

Well, well, well… LOOK WHO HAS SURVIVED THREE WHOLE WEEKS OF COLLEGE! 👑🐾

That’s right, peasants. I am officially wrapping up Week Three and strutting my way into Week Four of my very important education.

And let me just say… College is exhausting when you are THIS fabulous.

When I first arrived, I thought college would be all about naps, snacks, making friends, and perhaps a little light studying.

HAHAHAHAHAHA. 🤣

Apparently, I have been MISLED.

There are RULES.
There are SCHEDULES.
There is HOMEWORK.
There are EXPECTATIONS.
And there are PEOPLE WHO THINK I SHOULD PAY ATTENTION ALL THE TIME.

ALL. THE. TIME. 😳

Excuse me, Professor, but have you considered that I am a Princess and sometimes I need to stare dramatically into the distance while contemplating my future? 👑

Nevertheless, I am doing VERY WELL, THANK YOU VERY MUCH. 😏

So, naturally, I have prepared my official WEEK THREE COLLEGE REPORT CARD. 🎓📋

📚 LEARNING NEW SKILLS — A+

I am learning SO much and working hard on my assignments. My brain is getting bigger and smarter every day. 🧠🐾

👂 LISTENING & PAYING ATTENTION — A-

I am doing a very good job! Occasionally, however, there is something far more important happening… like a smell. Or a leaf. Or someone walking 47 miles away.

🐕 LEASH SKILLS — A

Walking nicely? ✔️
Checking in with my person? ✔️
Looking fabulous while doing it? A++++

🎯 FOCUS — B+

I am improving! But let's be honest… There are approximately 47,000 interesting smells happening at any given moment. 👃🏻

🤝 SOCIAL SKILLS — A+

Making friends? Excellent.
Meeting new people? Excellent.
Charming everyone I meet? VALedictorian LEVEL. 👑

❤️ EFFORT — A+

I show up. I work hard. I try my best. And I look adorable while doing it.

😈 MISCHIEF — B-

Unfortunately, I have had a few… incidents.

Nothing major, of course. Just a little boundary testing. A little creative interpretation of the rules.

A little “I wonder what happens if I do THIS?” And perhaps an occasional moment where I have looked directly at my instructor with the expression:

“I heard you. I have simply chosen not to participate.” Apparently, this is NOT the correct attitude for college.

I call it INDEPENDENT THINKING. 🙄

I am also learning that being a future professional working girl means keeping my paws to myself, making good choices, practicing self-control, and remembering that just because I CAN do something doesn’t mean I SHOULD do it.

Frankly, I find this rule highly inconvenient.

But I am learning. ❤️

And that’s what college is all about.

I’m becoming more confident.
I’m learning new skills.
I’m practicing every day.
I’m meeting new people.
I’m making friends.

And I’m discovering that being a future working girl takes more than being cute.

Although fortunately, I have THAT part completely mastered. 👑😂

So here I go…

🎓 WEEK FOUR — LET’S DO THIS! 🎓

I’ve got my lessons.
I’ve got my skills.
I’ve got my confidence.
I’ve got my beautiful black Labrador face.
I’ve got my tail.

And most importantly…

I’VE GOT SNACKS. 🍪

Because every successful college student needs a solid snack strategy.

Three weeks down.
Week Four begins.

And if anyone needs me, I’ll be in class…

Probably thinking about lunch. 😏🐾

Love,

👑 Princess Puppy Purton
🎓 College Student
🐾 Professional Good Girl in Training
⭐ Future Overachiever
😈 Minor in Mischief
🍪 Chairwoman of the Snack Department

🐾🎓👑

08/29/2026

👑🐾 PRINCESS PUPPY PURTON — PAW & CIRCUMSTANCE 🐾👑

AN OFFICIAL COMPLAINT AGAINST MY MOTHER

Dear Whoever Is In Charge of Mothers,

I would like to formally report an extremely serious situation.

My mother has apparently LOST THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY HER OWN CHILD. 😳

Today she pulled out my class photo and stared at it very seriously.

“I think she’s the one on the right with the TWO black Labs.”

🤨

A few seconds later…

“No, wait… maybe she’s the one on the right with the BLACK AND YELLOW Lab.”

😳

EXCUSE ME?!?

MOM.
I AM YOUR DAUGHTER.

You raised me for 18 months!
You fed me approximately 9,000 meals!
You bought me toys!
You trained me!
You took approximately 847,392 photographs of me!
You even knew me well enough to recognize when I was about to steal a lamb chop!

And NOW…

You need a SEARCH PARTY to find me in a class picture?!? 🤦‍♀️

Apparently my mother has decided that because I am a Black Lab mix, I am now simply “one of the black dogs.”

I would like to remind her that I have a DISTINCTIVE FACE.
A DISTINCTIVE PERSONALITY.
And, quite frankly, a DISTINCTIVE LEVEL OF FABULOUSNESS. 👑

There is only ONE Princess Puppy Purton.

ONE.

Clearly Mom needs remedial training.

I recommend she start with “Spot the Princess 101.”
Lesson one: Look for the most fabulous dog in the picture.

Spoiler alert, Mom:

THAT’S ME. 💅🐾👑

Honestly, I’m beginning to understand why I had to go off to college.

A princess cannot be expected to live under these conditions. 😂

Signed,
Princess Puppy Purton
Department of Maternal Identification & Family Relations
🎓🐾💗

08/29/2026

👑🐾 PAW & CIRCUMSTANCE — Princess Puppy Purton’s College Chronicles 🎓🐾

Well, Mom has officially taken this helicopter-mom thing to a whole new HIGH. 🚁

Can you believe she just SHOWED UP ON CAMPUS to check on me?! And did she tell me she was coming? NOPE! 😳

Did she come to see ME? Apparently not.
Did she bring me cookies? 🍪 NOPE!
An extra Lamb Chop? 🐑 NOT A CHANCE!

What is WRONG with this woman?! 🙄

Well, her story is that she was doing a favor for my friend Sully’s mom.

You all remember Sully — the REAL LIVE working service dog who helps Rebecca, the USA 🇺🇸 Paralympic sled hockey player. Sully gets to go EVERYWHERE with her! He has a PASSPORT and everything! ✈️🌎

Well, apparently Sully is thinking about retirement, and his mom is doing some very serious succession planning. 😂

So naturally, they started looking for his replacement.

First up: a SERVICE PIG. 🐖

But apparently the snorting was just a little too much.

Then they considered a SERVICE HIPPOPOTAMUS. 🦛

But his Mom said she just couldn’t share the bed with him.

Then came the SERVICE SLOTH. 🦥

Honestly, I thought this one had potential.

Calm? ✅
Chill? ✅
Excellent at conserving energy? ✅
Would probably never steal your pillow? Probably. 😂

But apparently there was one tiny problem…

It takes approximately three business days for a sloth to respond to a command.

“ Here!”………“Sloth, Here!!”………“HELLO?!”

By the time the sloth finally decided to move, Rebecca would have finished the hockey game, gotten home, eaten dinner, and gone to bed. 😂

And retrieving something?

Forget about it.

Apparently the sloth’s response was basically, “That sounds like an awful lot of effort.” 🦥💤

So sadly, the Service Sloth did not make the final cut.

Which brings us back to the obvious answer…

LABRADORS & GOLDENS! 🐕👑

Because WE JUST KNOW HOW TO DO IT. ❤️

Smart.
Loyal.
Hard-working.
Athletic.
Excellent cuddlers.
And, of course, exceptionally handsome and adorable. 😍

And now for the really exciting news…

Rebecca has been approved for an in-person interview with Canine Companions! 🇺🇸🐕‍🦺

Oh, I could only be so lucky 🍀 to someday help someone as amazing as Rebecca.

Maybe one day, all this studying 📚, practicing, and growing up will prepare me for an important job like that.

But for now…

I have homework to do.

And apparently a helicopter mom to keep an eye on. 🚁👀

Back to studying!

Love,
👑 Princess Puppy Purton 🐾💗

08/26/2026

🎓🐾 PAWS & CIRCUMSTANCE

The College Chronicles of Princess Puppy Purton

📋 FIRST COLLEGE PROGRESS REPORT

Dear Parents,

We are pleased to report that Princess Puppy Purton has officially survived her first chapter of college life. Her transition to Dorm living has been described as “settling well,” which we believe is the academic equivalent of not getting kicked out during Week One. 😂

🏫 CAMPUS LIFE

Purton is mastering the highly complex procedures of entering and exiting the dorms. Early reports indicate she is becoming quite proficient at doors, hallways, and general campus navigation. She has only be lost around campus three times this week.

Naturally, she believes these skills should count toward a degree.

🎾 RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

In the play yard, Purton is demonstrating excellent recall, plays appropriately with her roommate, and enjoys chasing toys.

Translation:
She comes when called… eventually.
She has not started any roommate wars.
And she remains deeply committed to recreational athletics.

👀 ACADEMICS

Purton has begun working on loose-leash walking and offering eye contact to her handler in new and distracting environments.

Professors report that she is learning that “LOOK AT ME” means look at the human, not the exciting thing happening over there.

This remains a developing area of study. 😂

🩺 HEALTH & TEMPERAMENT

Medical: ✅
Temperament: ✅
Campus survival: ✅
Dignity: Questionable.

She has also begun engagement exercises through play and training, where she is developing a relationship with her trainer.

We suspect she believes this means more cookies, toys, and attention.

📊 FIRST SEMESTER GRADES

Recall: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Roommate Relations: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Toy Chasing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Loose-Leash Walking: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Eye Contact: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Following Directions: Needs further investigation
Overall Attitude: Princess-level

Dean’s Comment:
“Purton has made an excellent start to her college career and is settling nicely into her new routines. She is learning, engaging, making friends, and demonstrating great potential.”

Princess Purton’s Comment:
“I would like to appeal the requirement that I walk nicely when there are squirrels.” 👑🐿️

Overall Status: MAKING THE DEAN’S LIST. 🎓🐾

Stay tuned for Week 2 of Paws & Circumstance: The College Chronicles of Princess Puppy Purton.

08/25/2026

🐾🎓 PAWS & CIRCUMSTANCE — WEEK 1
The College Chronicles of Princess Purton 👑🐾

Well, darlings… I have officially completed my FIRST FULL WEEK OF COLLEGE! 🎓 And I have learned one very important thing:

College is a LOT of work when you are this adorable.

My academic schedule has been absolutely packed. I have attended classes, studied very hard, participated in group discussions, and, naturally, taken several well-deserved naps to process all that higher education. 📚😴

My favorite subject so far is probably Advanced Human Studies. I’m still trying to understand why humans say “HERE!” and then expect me to come when I have clearly decided that what I am doing is much more important.

I’m also taking Introduction to Personal Space, although I seem to have misunderstood the assignment. Apparently, it is NOT acceptable to sit directly on someone’s feet during class.

There’s also a course called Canine Etiquette. I’m doing very well, although I’ve been informed that silently barking at someone when I disagree with them is “not an appropriate academic response.” I respectfully disagree. 😂

Dorm life has been an adjustment. There are beds, blankets, Lambchops, and laundry. Yes… LAUNDRY. 🧺

I have learned that college students are apparently expected to do their own laundry. I am still waiting for someone to explain why this responsibility was not covered during orientation.

And yes, I may occasionally steal the good spot on the bed.

But I prefer to think of it as strategic space allocation.

Overall, Week 1 has been a huge success. I am learning, growing, making friends, and looking very distinguished while doing it.

I came to college to get an education. And possibly a degree in Being Adorable. 🎓🐾

Stay tuned… Week 2 could get interesting.

08/23/2026

🐾 Paws & Circumstance: Tales from Princess PUPPY Purton

🐾 Purton’s College Confidential: The King-Sized Incident

Okay, Mom… before you read this, I would like to remind you that I AM AT COLLEGE TO LEARN. 🎓🐾

Last night, however, I may have participated in a little… extracurricular activity. 😇

There was a party over in the boys’ dorm, and naturally, I had to make an appearance. A princess has a social calendar, you know. 👑

While I was there, I was hanging out with my friend Army. His brother JJ is a REAL Canine Companion service dog, and because JJ’s family basically knows EVERYONE, Army always has the best gossip.

So we’re chatting, and JJ calls.

And somehow the conversation turns to Kincaid—aka King 👑.

Apparently, My Mom and Dad had King over for a little vacation while his mom was traveling.

I was enjoying my drink that came in a very sophisticated RED SOLO CUP 🥤🍹 when Army dropped the bomb:

“King thinks your Mom is a mean old bird.”

Well… I SPIT MY DRINK ALL OVER ARMY.

Not because I was trying to be rude.

I was just SHOCKED. 😂

Sorry, Army. Seriously. But you cannot casually drop information like THAT while I’m taking a sip!

Naturally, I needed the full story.

I asked, “WHY does King think Mom is mean?! Was she late with his dinner too?!”

Army said: “Nope. Worse.” 😳

Apparently, King discovered that Mom and Dad have DOG BEDS ALL OVER THE HOUSE.

Everywhere!

So naturally, King thought, “Wow. These people really understand dogs.”

Then he went upstairs and discovered…

A KING-SIZE BED. 👑🛏️

Now, naturally, King assumed what any reasonable dog would assume:

KING bed = KING’S BED.

I mean… COME ON. The logic is flawless. 😂 King apparently decided this was his rightful sleeping quarters.

But Mom said: “Don’t, King. That is NOT your bed!”

King was confused. “It has KING in the name.”

Mom explained that it was a KING-SIZE bed.

King apparently said: “Yeah… like I said. MY BED.” 👑

But Mom would NOT budge.

Instead, she made poor King sleep in the CONDO.

THE CONDO CRATE?! 😱

And apparently, King is HILARIOUS because when Mom says something he disagrees with, he gives her the most dramatic silent bark. 😂

You know the one. No actual sound.

Just that little “silent RUFF!” with his mouth while he stares at her like: “I strongly disagree with your decision, ma’am.”

Apparently, Mom got quite a few of those during his “vacation.”

I said, “Army, that wasn’t a vacation. That was a ROYAL EVICTION.”

Apparently, Dad was fantastic, though. ❤️ King said Dad is the BEST CUDDLE BUDDY EVER.

But even Dad wouldn’t go against Mom.

Smart man.

I know better than anyone that Mom runs a very strict kingdom. 😂

So, Army, I am once again VERY SORRY for spitting my mixed drink all over you.

But in my defense… I HAD FEELINGS.

And honestly, I feel SO much better now. Because apparently Mom isn't just mean to me.

She is an EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY MEAN OLD BIRD. 🐦😂

Suddenly, I’m feeling VERY happy about being away at college. 🎓🐾

Love,

Princess PUPPY Purton 👑🐾
Future Service Dog • College Socialite • Defender of the Rightful Heir to the King-Size Bed

08/22/2026

🐾 Paws & Circumstance: Tales from the Service Dog College

🎉 The College Party She Absolutely Shouldn’t Attend

Word around the dorms is that there was a COLLEGE PARTY last night. 🎉🐾

Now, as a future service dog, Princess Puppy Purton knows she has responsibilities. She knows she is supposed to be focused, disciplined, and professional.

But apparently, she also knows exactly where the fun is happening. 😂

Purton received an invitation to the party and immediately thought:

“Well, obviously I should go. I am practically a senior.” 👑

There was music. There were puppies. There were questionable decisions being made. And there may or may not have been some very enthusiastic tail-wagging on the dance floor. 💃🐕

Thankfully, Princess Purton has learned that being a college puppy means knowing when to make a graceful exit.

So, after a little socializing, a lot of sniffing, and absolutely ZERO regrets, she returned to her dorm room like the responsible young lady she is.

At least that’s her story. 😉

Mom and Dad would like to remind everyone that Princess Puppy Purton is at COLLEGE TO STUDY, not to become the campus social chair.

Purton would like everyone to know that she is excelling academically… especially in Advanced Treat Acquisition, Canine Social Studies, and Applied Cuteness. 📚🐾

More adventures from the halls of service dog college coming soon…

Paws & Circumstance: Tales from Princess Puppy Purton 🎓🐾👑

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

👑🐾 𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗦 & 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻

🎓 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝟭: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Well… I have officially survived my first week of college. 👑

I would like everyone to know that I am handling this transition with grace, dignity, maturity and absolutely no dramatic behavior whatsoever.

Except for the roommate situation.

Her name is Napa. She is a yellow Lab. She is very nice.

She is also apparently under the impression that we are supposed to SHARE things.

The beds.
The toys.
The room.
The attention.
Possibly even the treats.

I have spoken with my legal team. We are reviewing the situation. 🍖⚖️

On the positive side, we are beginning to get along. I have learned that Napa is an excellent nap companion, although she has yet to understand that MY side of the room is the royal side.

And apparently… she snores.

I have chosen to be gracious about this.

Mostly because I have recently been informed that I also snore.

This is slander.

🎓 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗚𝗘:

📚 Classes attended: Several
🐾 New friends made: A few
🛏️ Unauthorized naps: Numerous
🍖 Treats consumed: Classified information
🚨 Minor roommate disputes: 2
👑 Princess status: STILL TOP SECRET

𝗥𝗢𝗬𝗔𝗟 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞:
Apparently I am expected to “learn to share.”

I went to college to become a working professional.

Nobody mentioned this.

Anyway… Napa and I are going to be just fine.

Probably.

Maybe.

We shall see.

Until next week,
👑 Princess Puppy Purton
Future Working Dog. Current Roommate Negotiator. 🐾

08/21/2026

𝗣𝗔𝗪𝗦 & 𝗖𝗜𝗥𝗖𝗨𝗠𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 🐾🎓💗

Well, well, well… look who has officially settled into college life! 🎓🐾

Hi Mom and Dad! Princess Puppy Purton checking in from the halls of Canine Companions College! Everything is going GREAT. We’re learning lots, having fun, and of course, I’m making sure my professors know exactly who is in charge. 👑

BUT… we need to have a little talk about something that happened today.

Mom and Dad got a picture of me.

And apparently… 𝗠𝗢𝗠 COULDN’T EVEN PICK ME OUT OF A LINEUP. 😳

Seriously, Mom?!?

What did you think? That all black Labrador puppies look alike?!? I mean, come on. I have a VERY distinctive face. A very regal nose. Exceptional ears. And, obviously, an unmistakable Princess Puppy sparkle. ✨👑

So I guess I’ll give you a little test:

𝗪𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻?
A️⃣ Puppy #1
B️⃣ Puppy #2

Choose wisely, Mom. Your daughter’s future service-dog career may depend on this. 😂

Anyway, no hard feelings. I’ll continue studying hard, being a very good girl, and representing the family with dignity and grace.

Well… mostly dignity and grace. 😉

𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘀, 𝘄𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀 & 𝗮 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘀,
👑 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝘂𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗼𝗻 🐾💗

P.S. Mom… I’m the one with the cute face. You know. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 face. 😏🐾 She is the second one! Looking cute Purton