Tara/Hope - now Little Princess

[Gina B]

Hello all, I thought it was about time I gave you an update on Little Princess and also to share a recent "breakthrough"
You may recall she is deaf so I went on internet & worked hard at learning hand signals etc for deaf dogs - unfortunately Princess wouldnt do internet so ignores every signal - just sits down, wags her tail or lies down for a snooze - but I have found she does respond to a hand with food, or a lead, or a hand giving cuddles & tickles - Strange eh?
Now to swimming & the "Breakthrough" - her back legs are not great and coupled with her age/past life I thought swimming would be good for her, so she has been going for about 12 weeks but is very lazy and can be a stubborn old lady - I would have given up, but with the help, reassurance (FOR ME ) the perseverance & patience from Anne & Graham at the pool at Teazledown (known as Canine Therapies) Princess has this week - swum WITHOUT a line & retrieved her orange boot & brought it back to me So hopefully we can continue swimming & help her mobility for the future.
So that is her, boss dog, stubborn little madame, but always "My Little Princess" a gentle sweetheart who I love to bits , but please dont tell her, she may stop swimming!!!
Gina

[Gemma T]

Great update - she sounds like a real character!!
Would love to see some pics of her swimming!
Gemma x

[Springfield]

Hi Gina,

so lovely to hear from you, Little Princess sounds like she has fallen on her feet finding you! Give her a big cuddle from me. Sue X

[rhoda4]

Well done Little Princess! And well done Gina. You must be very proud of your girl.

Ann, Paul & Zac x

[carolb]

Hi Gina
I`m so glad that your perseverence at the pool has finally paid off. I know you almost gave up on it a couple of times as Princess was none too keen but what a breakthrough!! She is such a sweetheart just like Tasha, but a little more feisty! Give her a kiss from me.

[jackie]

So pleased to hear that Princess is doing so well, lovely update

Jackie x

[tosca100]

Hi Gina, so glad for you and your Little Princess that your perseverance has paid off. Lovely update.

Sara

[Glenys]

Hi Gina I love the updates thank you and it was nice to see her and you recently xx

[Ann Mee]

Lovely update I am so pleased she is doing well and is happy. Well done both of you.

Ann x

[lucy73]

That's a lovely update - I'm sure your Princess will grow to love swimming now she's got the hang of it

[Melliott]

So lovely to hear of Little Princess's progress, she sounds adorable, well done with her.

Love Michelle X

[jackiem]

So lovely to hear that Little Princess is doing so well. What a lovely update.

[LabRes1]

Ann and Graham at Teazledown are fantastic - Ann has been working with big ben for almost a year now. She is always there for advice and guidance and she has also worked wonders with Ben....

[warrengl]

What a lovely update, really happy to hear that Little Princess is doing well and enjoying life!
Good luck and hope all goes well with the swimming!

[Mad Maisie]

Aaawwww!!! Bless Her!!! She sounds a little sweetie!!!

Gill, Meg and Maisie