26-05-2011, 04:44 PM
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Puppy Guide dog
We board puppy guide dogs for the blind , here's the one we just got today her name is Doris 6 wks old a cross la/ retriever we will now keep her till she is 12 months old , then hand her back for her more advanced training ,this is our 4th puppy but we have looked after the older dogs that were 18 months old , waiting to be placed we have had 18 of those , been doing this for the last 7 yrs all voluntary
26-05-2011, 05:51 PM
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What a wonderful and worthwhile thing to do, Jon.
Do you name the pup yourselves or do they already have names when they come to you?
I agree with Hammer when he said it could be rather sad when it's time to let them go to the next stage in their training.
That little pup looks such a cutie!
26-05-2011, 06:25 PM
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Thats great Jon - what a lovely job - are you what is known as a puppy walker? I went down to Warwickshire to the guide dog centre a while ago. It was so interesting and I seriously thought about being a puppy walker once I retired, but having two flatcoats, I didn't feel I could commit at that time. I understand they breed their own strains of labrador x golden retrievers which make successful guide dogs. Will you keep us all posted (with pics. if possible) - I am sure I am not the only one who would love to hear how Doris progresses.
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