Well, quite a day.
Tod's had two training lessons today, the first at 8.00. I'm unsure who looked or felt most tired! Nevertheless things went well. Different commands are sinking in and I felt confident enough to give Tod his freedom from the lead.
It's a lovely feeling seeing a dog change its' ways. Initially things felt like they were happening because Tod wanted them to, rather than the other way around - but that's slowly changed and will get better still.
Despite an earlier walk, Tod came with me when I went out with Honey and Alice (more later).
The only thing small about Honey is her size - nothing else ! She is full of character and energy and has socialised very well and quickly. It's wonderful to see how a dog - previously not mixed with other dogs - can accept others so readily, especially when two of them are much larger.
Honey really enjoyed her walk with Tod & Alice - both of whom are careful with her.
(It should be noted that Fran, my gamekeeper daughter who is used to dealing with gun dogs, has taken to my little guest. I have started to enter the room to find Fran's lap occupied !!
Alice is on a two day try out stay, prior to hopefully spending longer with us. A 5.5 year old Labradoodle, I think she may have stayed here in a previous life ! What a chilled out dog - if she's not lying in front of the fire!
At the moment I'm lucky enough to have three great dogs staying with me.
Tod's had two training lessons today, the first at 8.00. I'm unsure who looked or felt most tired! Nevertheless things went well. Different commands are sinking in and I felt confident enough to give Tod his freedom from the lead.
It's a lovely feeling seeing a dog change its' ways. Initially things felt like they were happening because Tod wanted them to, rather than the other way around - but that's slowly changed and will get better still.
Despite an earlier walk, Tod came with me when I went out with Honey and Alice (more later).
The only thing small about Honey is her size - nothing else ! She is full of character and energy and has socialised very well and quickly. It's wonderful to see how a dog - previously not mixed with other dogs - can accept others so readily, especially when two of them are much larger.
Honey really enjoyed her walk with Tod & Alice - both of whom are careful with her.
(It should be noted that Fran, my gamekeeper daughter who is used to dealing with gun dogs, has taken to my little guest. I have started to enter the room to find Fran's lap occupied !!
Alice is on a two day try out stay, prior to hopefully spending longer with us. A 5.5 year old Labradoodle, I think she may have stayed here in a previous life ! What a chilled out dog - if she's not lying in front of the fire!
At the moment I'm lucky enough to have three great dogs staying with me.
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