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Still here !

I've not posted anything for a surprisingly long time so thought I better sort myself out !
Needless to say I've been very busy with training and home visits.
A recent guest has been Isla, a 4mth old Lab. The photo is of her and Basil, who came for just an afternoon to socialise with other dogs. Looking at this, it was rather successful.
Young Isla was a real little charmer and the photo below sums her up very well !

"Are you sticking your tongue out at me ?"
At the moment I have a lovely Labradoodle staying with me called Roxy. She's having a great time socialising with the other dogs and it's a real pleasure to see that happening. At the moment she is still on the lead until I'm confident that we have really bonded. This Sunday I am going to introduce her to my flock of sheep, with the intention that any temptation to chase will be stopped. This will then allow her owners much greater freedom with her.
Having given Roxy a good walk earlier on, I chose to drive to the Eastern Fells with returning guests Stella and Molly. These two are real characters. Stella has developed so much since she first came here earlier in the year. Then, she was scared of all the dogs and tried to hide away in the corner ........ but with Honey about, do you really think she would be allowed to !
My walk was rather wet !! However, I thoroughly enjoyed it and judging by the pics below, I wasn't the only one !!

Janet

Stella and Roma
At the top - but no view to be seen
Molly - proving that you only needed one eye open in the rain

NOW there's a view
zzZZZZzzzzzz...rain.... mist ..... hills ..... Jaffa....Roma......fun....ZZZzzzzZZZZ





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