'Shumba' report-
Our Immediate Past Presidents' nominated charity for 2009 was 'Guide Dogs for the Blind' and our sponsored puppy was named Shumba, from the African for 'Lion,' and in memory of Brian Wilson, our Secretary for several years.
Visit the Craft and Gift Fair - March 27th
Lockswood Community Centre,
Locks Heath
10:00 - 14:00
Shumba is now almost 6 months old, and is progressing into a fine young puppy. She is looked after by her Puppy Walker Debra, who reports that Shumba is comfortable with trains and cars, and always sits quietly and behaves herself. Debra hopes to take her on a bus soon, as public transport could be an important part of her life as a guide dog. Short flights of stairs and lifts have not fazed Shumba: this is fantastic for a puppy of her age. When free-running in fields, Shumba always returns to her name call, but when in woods she is often distracted whilst playing with leaves!!!
She has been to a course of puppy classes, and these will help teach her some basic obedience and other skills that she may use in her working life. In the future, she will receive her blue puppy jacket. This jacket is designed to assist Puppy Walkers when gaining access to public places, so is important when socialising and habituating a young dog.
Early in the New Year, Shumba took her first camping trip, and enjoyed lots of free runs and playing with other dogs. She has a lot to discover and learn in the coming months, and we look forward to reporting on her progress.
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