6 video to make you smile this May

In the third stage of hearing dog training, miniature poodle Taylor, cocker spaniel Maggie, and Labrador Clover visited Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens with their volunteers to take in some new and unusual surroundings.

With lots of new smells, sights, and sounds to take in the girls did a brilliant job exploring the park and working on their 'Sit' and 'Wait'.

It's all part of their training as they could visit new places with their future deaf partners, so it's important they build their confidence in new environments 🐕‍🦺

Taylor, Maggie and Clover did a super job and weren't fazed by anything at the park! 

Featuring sponsor puppy Ginny and her ball, Cooper diving into a new hobby, and Jasmine enjoying some well-earned tummy tickles.

Plus, hearing dog Gerry who is always thrilled to go into the office at work.

A garden centre is the perfect introduction to public spaces for Astrid as she works on her 'Sit' & 'Wait' as part of the third stage of her hearing dog training – the Puppy 3 Star.

Astrid showed super focus on her trainer & did a great job in the café.

Well done Team Astrid!

Star, Oakley, and Venus are working on their basic cues outdoors in a new environment with a few new distractions!

This is great practise for when they start visiting public places with their volunteers where there are lots of new and exciting sights and smells.

Classes like these help our pups to build their focus little by little, so they're comfortable and confident taking on new adventures, like the shops, in the next stages of their training.

Well done pups!

In the final stage of his hearing dog training, Marco is learning how to alert his future deaf partner to important sounds, like the cooker timer, in different situations.

What a marvellous job Team Marco!

Kayla, Cooper and Buddy are enjoying the fresh air, Ozzy and Brie are looking for treats, and Lara and Valour just want more cuddles.

Plus, Amber has discovered the joy of a cardboard box!