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April Showers

The dogs have again kept me on my toes and away from the computer, save for emails.
This past week has seen me busy with training and the results have really started to pay off.
The top photo shows me yesterday with Bobby, another Cocker Spaniel. He's staying with me for just over a week to improve his training and manners, having shown disrespect to his owners. In truth he's been as good as gold with me, listening to my commands - and knowing that I mean it !
Yesterday we both became rather wet in the heavy showers that welcomed in a new month. But a few towels later and he was dry!
Bobby is shown further down the page as well - as I carry young Honey in my arms!
It's been a pleasure to see how this little dog has developed since she first arrived.  Her confidence with other dogs, the way she returns to the whistle, and the fact that I am now getting her to sit and stay prior to recall. Brilliant.


Janet




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