Episode 3:

Hooray for Holly!

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome back to Holly’s Puppy Pen!

Holly is having a brilliant time. She is loving investigating the world around her, especially on walks, where there are so many exciting sights, smells and sounds to explore. 

Brown Cockapoo outside on path

Holly recently enjoyed her first short off-lead walk in the park, and you only need to look at Holly’s waggy tail to see how excited she was…

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Although Holly was off lead for a short amount of time, she did very well to stay close to Lorna, her volunteer puppy trainer. Holly was not even distracted by the noisy sounds of a helicopter and hedge trimmer in the distance. We are very impressed!

Back home now and it looks like Holly may have got caught in the rain on her walk… 

Brown Cockapoo puppy with wet fur
"Oops!"

So, it’s time for a bath! 

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Whilst Holly enjoys a relaxing massage and wash, she is also licking a delicious treat. This tasty distraction helps Holly to feel relaxed while she is being cleaned and groomed. Through reward-based training, Holly is learning to associate bathtime as a fun and positive experience, where she will receive yummy treats and lots of attention and fuss! It is important that Holly feels comfortable with regular grooming, so that she stays a happy and healthy pup.