Episode 1:

Cockapoo Dobby is confident, sociable and quick to learn

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome to Dobby’s Puppy Pen!

It’s Dobby! And he’s as loyal and lovable as everyone’s favourite house elf.

Close up of cockapoo puppy Dobby resting over a woman's shoulder

With his curly coat, freckly face and fabulous ears, this gorgeous rusty-red boy is confident and curious, seeking out new experiences and learning quickly.

Puppy Dobby runs toward the camera across a grassy lawn.

His volunteer, Julie, says he settled in straight away: "He didn’t show any signs of nervousness. His playful personality shone through from the start."

Cockapoo Dobby walking towards camera, tail up and wagging. Cuddly toys are seen in the background.

One of Dobby’s favourite games is finding treats hidden in upside-down yoghurt pots. Another is collecting socks – just like his namesake – and taking them to his bed. If socks are in short supply, he’ll cuddle up with his favourite Peppa Pig plushie, snoring and snuffling in his sleep.

Close up of floppy eared pup Dobby looking down to the side

Dobby loves nothing better than energetic play. But he can do calm and gentle too: he meets new dogs politely and is always kind and courteous with his cat friends.

Close up of brown and white cockapoo pup Dobby, blurred greenery in the background

Loyal, kind, confident and keen. Dobby definitely has the potential to be a great hearing dog.

Cockapoo pup Dobby sitting on grass wearing a too large hearing dogs vest,

Could you help Dobby take his next steps to becoming a life-changing partner for a deaf person? You can help him keep living life to the full, having great fun while he learns and grows.

Dobby walking toward the camera across a living room floor. toys in the background

Whom will Dobby befriend next? Which new environments will he discover? And how many more socks will he collect? You’ll soon find out!

Dobby's next Puppy Pen Episode will be out in November.

In the meantime, thank you so much for sponsoring Dobby. Your kindness is helping him take the next steps on a life-changing journey. With your support, he’s preparing to lead a fun, fulfilling life as a hearing dog. And thanks to you, he’ll love learning to provide life-saving support for someone living with hearing loss.

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About the author

Hello, I’m Elizabeth and I work in the Sponsor a Puppy team. I am very lucky to get to know lots of the adorable pups who are training to be life-changing hearing dogs – they really are amazing!

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