Labrador Rescue

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

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

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

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

Ann, Paul & Zac x

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.

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

Jackie x

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

Sara

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

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

Ann x

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

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

Love Michelle X

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

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....

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!

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

Gill, Meg and Maisie