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Phoenix Arrives

A hectic week. Saturday afternoon return to the UK following flights in excess of 24 hours. Half nine Sunday morning off to the New Forest to pick up Phoenix my new puppy (I didn’t drive). Would he still be cute? Of course, even more so.

I brought him home to meet the family including two and a half year old grandson. He settled in right away. Tom and Katie the cats were not too sure but decided on a state of armed truce. Katie has accepted the situation now but Tom’s holding out for a better offer.

It’s been a major upheaval for Phoenix, leaving his mum and littermates, moving to a new pack, a new place to sleep, working out where he fits into this situation. this is where dog listening comes into its own because we can communicate in a way that he will understand. Already he is happy and settled, no problems with eating, sleeping or toileting. If he has any questions he looks to me or my wife to know the answer and of course we must, he is not able to be a decision maker.

He’s been to the vets and had a check-up and his first jabs and so will soon be able to go out. I will be working with him at home before the big day so that he is not overwhelmed when it happens. He will be taught not to pull on the lead and he will be happy with that. Firstly because he’ll be taught in a non-confrontational way with no cruel gadgets and because he’ll want to stay with me as a credible leader. A lot of work ahead but also a lot of fun.

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