Episode 3

Elmo loves the beach!

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome back to Elmo’s Puppy Pen!

Your fluffy sponsor pup has been learning basic ‘recall’, which involves running back to Aileen, his Volunteer Dog Trainer, when she calls his name or blows a whistle. This is an important skill for Elmo to master, as we want his future deaf partner to feel confident and reassured that Elmo will return to them whilst they are out exploring together on a walk.

Let’s see Elmo and big ‘brother’ Perry in action!

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What clever (and muddy) pups!

You’ll notice that Elmo has also been practising his basic cues, like ‘sit’. Every time Elmo does something right, he is rewarded with lots of praise, fuss or a treat. This positive reinforcement helps Elmo to associate learning as a fun and positive experience.

In other news, Aileen and her family live near the coast, which means that Elmo has been lucky to visit the beach on a few occasions – and he absolutely loves it!

Red Miniature poodle walking on beach

Elmo particularly enjoys running around in the sand and exploring all the new and exciting smells and textures.

With gentle Perry by his side to keep a watchful eye, Elmo also loves dipping his paws in the sea and making a splash!