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 slowly been getting back to our old routine and have realised that the break in exercise has taken its' toll. I say we but really mean me! I ache more than I should but am enjoying building up our walk length but finding the boggy conditions a little challenging. Our first opportunity to have a decent walk resulted in Roo demanding we return home as she'd found a football and I think she wanted to get it home in case the pups were still to be found.
Getting more exercise will help both of us. A favourite spot is a wood named after my late father. We love being out in the countryside and as Roo is clearly showing that she has more energy than she deserves - what else should I expect from a bonkers Working Cocker Spaniel? she'll return to her pre pup condition in no time. That said it is still important that she receives a post puppy vet check up on her general health. I took her for her check and whilst she walked in with no issues, she was a little nervous of the vet. We ended up all sitting on the floor and within a short period, and with the bribery and corruption of a couple of doggie treats she allowed the vet to examine her and advise that all was well. I just need to reduce her weight slightly via food portion size and resumption of effective exercise.
The pups have gone onto some wonderful volunteers and are now benefitting from expanding their experiences, social skills and new stimuli. A couple have been placed in homes with resident dogs which will be great for them refining their dog manners. Clearly being placed with loving families will be great for refining their manners towards uprights. It was lovely to receive updates regarding how the pups had settled in and even nicer to receive a few photos and a crazy video showing what the guys had been getting up to.
The journey for Roo and me has ended in a super win for the pups. We are delighted that they have won the chance to be developed by exceptional volunteers for a super charity. It has been a privilege to have been involved in the start of their journey to transform the life of a deaf person. Essentially the charity trains clever dogs to help deaf people. This sounds rather simplistic but their impact on recipients is immense - Please visit the charity website to find out more and if you would be kind enough to make a donation OR sponsor a puppy through their training that would be very much appreciated!
If you would like to find out more about volunteering for the charity then there is an opportunity to find out more via a fair at their head office in Buckinghamshire in April 2022 or if you are unable to attend you can find out more on the charity website.
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