Episode 3:

New experiences for Winter 

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome back to Winter’s Puppy Pen! It’s time to catch up with your smiley sponsor puppy.

Winter

Over the past couple of months, Winter has been slowly introduced to experiences which will become part of her daily life. She recently ventured out on her first on-lead walk in the park, and with so many sights and smells to explore, she loved it!

Orange roan spaniel sitting on grass in the park on her lead, she is looking to the right

With lots of gentle encouragement and tasty treats along the way, Winter is learning to associate a walk on her lead as a fun and normal everyday activity. As Winter moves through her training, she will gradually be taught to maintain her focus on the person taking her for a walk – this will prepare her for when she is out with her future deaf partner!

In other news, Winter has been making some new friends…