I am a volunteer with the Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. I am not a full time socialiser but offer to board puppies whilst their full time socialiser is on holiday. I have had a few puppies come to stay with me over the last few years and you can read my previous blogs about each one, but this time in August it was little Enzo's turn to come and stay for a week. … [Read more...] about Hearing Dog Puppy Cocker Spaniel Enzo Comes to Stay
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Hearing Dog Puppy Mabel The Golden Labrador Comes To Stay
Well after the previous hearing dog we had to stay who was very calm and quiet, Mabel the whirlwind arrived on 3rd September. She was a large 5 month old golden Labrador who certainly made her presence known as soon as she bounded in the front door. Like all the puppies she came complete with crate, toys, food etc etc and took over our house immediately. She was very very … [Read more...] about Hearing Dog Puppy Mabel The Golden Labrador Comes To Stay
Hearing Dog Puppy George Comes to Stay
I am a volunteer boarder for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People Charity, which means when their puppy socialiser goes away, the puppies are boarded out with people like me rather than board them out in kennels. So on the 27th May 2014, little George a 5 month old golden Labrador came to stay with me for 2 weeks. … [Read more...] about Hearing Dog Puppy George Comes to Stay
My Double D Weekend – Donkeys and Dogs
My Double D Weekend - Donkeys and Dogs It was a busy weekend for donkeys and dogs, firstly the donkeys. Our local garden centre, Endsleigh at Ivybridge had a pet weekend on the 18th and 19th May 2013. All things pet related were on offer, inlcuding free photo sessions with your pet. The DAT Donkey Centre at Ivybridge where I am a volunteer, were invited to have a donkey … [Read more...] about My Double D Weekend – Donkeys and Dogs
Chester A Show Cocker Spaniel Hearing Dog Puppy Comes to Stay
Chester A Show Cocker Spaniel Hearing Dog Puppy Comes to Stay I am a volunteer for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and look after these puppies when their full time socialisers go on holiday instead of putting the puppies into kennels. I had the pleasure of looking after Chester a 9 month old black and white Show Cocker Spaniel for two weeks. He arrived on 9th July 2012, … [Read more...] about Chester A Show Cocker Spaniel Hearing Dog Puppy Comes to Stay