The last time I wrote about Saint Francis Service Dogs, the local nonprofit was seeking volunteers. In September 2019 at the Grandin Theatre, it staged a free showing of âPick of the Litter,â a heralded documentary that follows training for five seeing-eye service dogs.
As a result, âwe had more than 30 people fill in our volunteer forms,â Youell told me Tuesday. That âwas hugeâ and far beyond the groupâs expectations.
Nine stepped forward as future âpuppy raisers,â the most time-consuming kind of volunteering one can perform for Saint Francis. Another 19 signed up to be âpuppy sitters,â folks who agree to give âpuppy raisersâ a break for vacations or trips out of town.
FREE puppy training is being offered to families who have bought a four-legged friend during lockdown. Di Martin, Bracknell dog trainer and owner of Click-2-Heel, is wanting to help new owners struggling to train their pups. The classes will be held for free on Facebook Live called Puppy Training with Di , where she hopes to help thousands of people who have purchased a puppy during the pandemic. Lockdown has seen a surge in puppies being bought as more people work from home. Di said: “Having a puppy in the house during lockdown whilst trying to home school or work can be overwhelming and challenging for families.
By Jesse And Tati
Jan 6, 2021
During the Christmas break Jesse received a text message from Tati asking so many questions about his Frenchie, Tyga. She was able to spend time with a 1 year old puppy that could be aggressive at times with dogs and people. It turns out Jesse gives really good advice.
Tati: I love that Jesse gives me his Two Cents, since I am always giving mine. TUNE IN Tuesdays and Thursdays at 8:40 am to hear the latest TWO CENTS.
Do you have any advice for training a puppy that is a year old?
Do you have advice on Frenchie breed or a dog who shows food aggression?