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Time for a rest...

The last 24 hours have been hectic.

Yesterday I had a telephone interview with the Cumberland & Westmorland Herald about the business, then this afternoon I had the photographer come to take some pics. We walked down the road and I think that he took some good ones of me, Maddy, Tilly .......and Tilly ! (more later). Anyway, I'll have to see either this weekend or next.   http://www.cwherald.com/
Yesterday evening I was on BBC Radio Cumbria's Dan Chisolm show. They wanted me to discuss aggressive dogs, which in the end, was fine. I was very nervous beforehand, but once in, the 10 minute slot went quickly and my nerves disappeared.

Dexter's owner came to collect him today. The place seems a little bit bigger in his abscence. I'm pleased to have had the experiance of training him. He is such a different dog to that which arrived a month ago. His lovely owner was delighted with the way he now is. The hard work is now down to her to ensure that she sticks to the commands and routines I set in place. She is a very loving owner and a person that I strongly believe will continue where I left off, as she understands it's for Dexter's benefit as well as her's.

The first warmth of winter allowed me a brief sit down outside this afternoon - in the company of another Tilly !! I have a lovely black Cocker staying with me for a fortnight. And yet again, the dog has taken after the owner - another lovely person. I'm sure there will be more pics to come, but for now....

Jaffa could sleep on a pin - though prefers guest dogs' beds!

Tilly

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