Four Paws puppy Raffles on our walk yesterday at the Redcotts Recreation Ground, Wimborne.
We were having a lovely dog walk when Raffles suddenly decided to sit down. I just had to take a photo.
Raffles you look so cute!
Sponsor hearing dog puppy Victor from just £3 a month. In return you’ll receive a fantastic welcome pack. Then, over the next 18 months you’ll receive four printed updates showing Victor’s journey, and bonus, exclusive updates in our Puppy Pen blog.
Date of Birth: 5 october 2015
Sex: Male
Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Colour: Black with white marks
Meet Victor, our ‘hungry little bundle of cuddles’
How much does Victor live up to his name?
He was the biggest in his litter, which makes him a strong, confident pup. He’s also very alert and never misses the opportunity to play a game. His current favourites are jumping in and out of cardboard boxes, attacking shoelaces and chasing the garden rake. When he plays, he plays to win. He’s a Victor.
How much does he not live up to his name? Well, he just likes cuddles basically, so he’s quite a softie really. He has four white paws, which make him more cute than anything, like he’s been dipped in paint. He has a fondness for teddy-shaped toys and the occasional slice of cheese as a reward. And the dead giveaway is that he was a popular puppy for his brothers and sisters to sleep on! Finally, his volunteer puppy socialisers call him a ‘hungry little bundle of cuddles’. So, Victor by name but not entirely by nature perhaps.
Training progress: playing to win
Victor’s love of food and play is really helping him with his training. He’ll do anything for a treat, and that means he’s already learning his ‘sits’ and ‘waits’. And the more praise he gets, the more confident he feels.
He’s a bit of a show-off in puppy training class. His size and character really make him stand out. He likes swishing his tail proudly, especially when he gets things right. And he’s doing this more and more often.
Will Victor continue to love food and play? Will he ever tire of shoelaces? Will his size and confidence help him along the journey to becoming an amazing hearing dog? Sponsor Victor today and find out!
Sponsor Victor for…
£3
£5
£10
or £ per month
Prefer a one-off donation?
What we’ll send you
£3Sponsorship welcome pack
Donate £3 a month and receive a welcome pack including a sponsorship certificate, fun collection kennel and other goodies plus regular photo-updates on your puppy’s progress through their training.
£5Sponsorship welcome pack medium
Donate £5 a month and you’ll also receive a cute cuddly toy dog and Royal Canin pet food voucher.
£10Sponsorship welcome pack premium
Donate £10 a month and you’ll also receive a beautiful framed photo of your puppy.
Visit the Website to watch a video of Victor and find out more. http://www.hearingdogs.org.uk/
Waggy Tails Rescue Dorset. A great way to support this local dog rescue charity.
Does your dog need a new collar & lead, or maybe a smart coat for Spring? There is a fabulous selection of collars, leads, harnesses, beds, coats etc. at bargain prices in the Waggy Tails shop at 9 Turbary Road, Ferndown BH22 8AW Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 9:30 – 16:00 Call 07592 671703 for further info.
Four Paws Dog Archie giving me a wonderful welcome!
‘Can we go for our dog walk now!’
Here is Four Paws Dog Max after a great dog walk at Eye Bridge, along the River Stour, Wimborne.
This is one of Max’s favourite positions once he has had his walk and lots of TLC, he likes nothing better than to stretch out on the sofa in the conservatory at his home (he is allowed!).
Finally managed to get a photo of you. Thank you Max!
You look adorable!
Dog Picture to make you smile. You win Monday!
Have a great day!
Four Paws Dogs Ella and ToTo! Just about to get their leads on for their morning walk.
Going down to the River Stour this morning.
Happy Sunday! Enjoy your day with your pets!
Hengistbury Head.
Four Paws Dogs love it here! The beaches are dog friendly and so is the Cafe!
An easy coastal loop with much to see.
Distance 3.3 miles (5.3km)
Minimum time 2hrs
Dog friendliness. Keep to paths to avoid destroying habitat and disturbing ground-nesting birds
Parking Car park (fee) at end of road, signed ‘Hengistbury Head’.
Public toilets Beside car park.
1 From the corner of the car park take the grassy path towards the sea, with the fenced-off lines of the Double Dikes to your left. At the sea-edge you can see for miles each way: to the towers of Bournemouth, the chalky Foreland and Durlston Head to the west, Christchurch Bay and the Isle of Wight to the east.
2 Turn left and follow the road along the cliffs. The Priory Church in Christchurch dominates the view inland across the harbour, with St Catherine’s Hill behind. Follow the road up the hill. Pause to admire the boggy pond on your right, home to the rare natterjack toad. The road narrows; climb up some steps, passing a numbered post marking the Stour Valley Way. As you climb the steep path, the views back along the coast are fabulous, and there are views across the shallows of Christchurch Harbour, usually buzzing with windsurfers and sailing dinghies.
3 On the heathy top of Warren Hill a viewing platform tells you that you’re 75 miles (120km) from Cherbourg and 105 miles (168km) from Jersey. Keep right along the path, passing a deserted coastguard station and following the top of the cliffs. Descend into a deep hollow, where the sea appears to be breaking through. Keep straight on, following the curve of the head, with views across to the Needles. At the end the path turns down through some trees; descend the steps. Walk along the sparkling, white sand on the sea side of the beach huts to the point. Stone groynes form little bays.
4 At the end of the spit you’re only a stone’s throw from the opposite shore (a ferry runs across to the pub from the end of a pier, passed further on). Turn round the end of the point, passing the old Black House, and walk up the inner side of the spit, overlooking the harbour.
5 If you’ve had enough beach and breeze, you can catch the land train back to the car park from here (times vary seasonally). Otherwise, join the metalled road which curves round to the right past the freshwater marsh and lagoon.
6 At a post marked ’19’ turn right on to the sandy path and follow it briefly through the woods, crossing a small ditch, to emerge back on the road. Turn right, passing extensive reedbeds on the right and a bird sanctuary on the left. Continue past the thatched barn and follow the road to the café, ranger station building and car park.
Come and support our shop. This one is in Turbary Road, Ferndown.
We also have one in Ashley Road, Parkstone, Dorset.
You can purchase a wide variety of goods inc furniture doggy items and lots more.
