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Having a Guide Dog in Training as a house guest In May 2023, Roo and I welcomed a handsome Golden Retriever cross into our house. Upon...
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A mish mash of observations, rants and dog related content
I love having the opportunity to share my observations, love of volunteering and my adventures with 4 ledded buddies . Read on, and enjoy.
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johnpedley
Dec 4, 20224 min read
Mojo
In July 2022 a big cuddly gentle giant moved into my house for board and lodgings. He had already been puppy socialised and was ready to...
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johnpedley
Aug 20, 20223 min read
Autopilot - when it kicks in
For some time I've realised that a lot of the things I do each day appear to happen automatically as opposed to me having a great deal of...
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johnpedley
Jul 13, 20224 min read
An untimely but nice exit
I have had the privilege of being entrusted to take a big Black Flat Coated Retriever (Eddie) for regular exercise, known as Free Running...
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johnpedley
Jun 2, 20222 min read
The season game
Oh what a phaff being a Hearing dog brood! I got shot of my puppies earlier this year and now my body has told me to create excitement...
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johnpedley
May 18, 20222 min read
Snuffle Mat
Recently a message was sent out to volunteers for the Hearing Dogs for the Deaf charity to ask for help putting together snuffle mats for...
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johnpedley
Apr 11, 20222 min read
Thank you for making me Proud beyond words
There is a very special person out there that I want to thank for their fabulously generous donation back in 2020. This person has...
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johnpedley
Apr 10, 20225 min read
The Volunteer fair 09-Apr-22
The Hearing Dogs for the Deaf charity held a volunteers Fair at their beautiful head office in Buckinghamshire on Saturday 09 April. As...
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johnpedley
Mar 12, 20222 min read
What's a Hearing dog?
This week I have met so many new people out and about, with and without dogs who have stopped me to admire my gorgeous four legged buddy,...
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johnpedley
Mar 9, 20222 min read
The new litter game - The pups won
Life has changed in our house. Both Roo and I are able to walk freely without being attacked by excited Cocker Spaniel pups. We've...
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johnpedley
Mar 2, 20223 min read
The new litter game - Eviction
The W litter have been a WONDERFUL part of my life and have entertained me, friends and family since the dawning of 2022. There is...
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johnpedley
Feb 23, 20223 min read
The new litter game - The eighth week
Having essentially failed my poor brood with my attempts at a milk bar protector, I took to the interweb thingy and ordered a fetching...
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johnpedley
Feb 16, 20223 min read
The new litter game - The seventh week
The guys received a lovely Valentine's day card from Hearing Dog Albert. He along with his recipient are undertaking a fund raising...
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johnpedley
Feb 10, 20222 min read
The new litter game - The sixth week
Each day that passes brings with it pups with more energy and more entertainment. The pups have become confident and are always keen on...
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johnpedley
Feb 3, 20222 min read
The new litter game - The fifth week
Time is rolling on and it's getting to be more of a battle to get the pups to stand still whilst they get weighed. The readings may not...
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johnpedley
Jan 27, 20223 min read
The new litter game - The fourth week
Time is flying. Pups are normally with their mum for eight weeks so we're half way through this fabulous game. The pups now have their...
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johnpedley
Jan 21, 20223 min read
The new litter game - The third week
The milk bar has clearly been raided as my house guests have been gaining weight nicely. They're all over 300% of their birth weight. ...
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johnpedley
Jan 13, 20222 min read
The new litter game - The second week
My house guests have continued to enjoy the facilities. Their whelping box has been kept cozy with a heat block underneath soft vet...
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johnpedley
Jan 2, 20221 min read
A New Year Resolution - 2022
Well we make them - We break them - But what makes this year so special? Love them or hate them the clanking of Champagne glasses and...
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