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Book up for a Puppy Party; These are
held at our surgery on Tuesday evenings between 6.45pm - 7.15pm and 7.30pm -
8.00pm. Puppies must have had their second vaccination a week or more
prior to the party.
A minimum of three puppies and a maximum of six are required!
By brining a favourite toy with them, another person can hold it
encouraging the puppies to play with someone they haven’t met before.
Each week is slightly different: Well a party wouldn’t be a party
without balloons but we make sure they are hanging out of reach so they
can’t be burst which would frighten the puppies; we wear wigs; someone walks
in with a crash helmet on; the puppies get to run in and out of the
consulting room without being examined; we encourage the puppies to walk on
to the weighing scales and give them a treat so they enjoy the experience.
The
puppies meet other breeds of dog that are smaller or bigger and have different
temperaments than themselves which encourages gentle play from the bigger ones
and acceptance of larger dogs from the smaller ones.
The emphasis is on having a good time so that your
puppy will enjoy themselves and come happily to the practice to see us.
 
This young
puppy, Daisy, is playing with two children she hadn't met until the
party. Her owner kindly brought in his Postbag and
florescent jacket which enabled all the puppies present to
experience playing among them without being frightened by the
size and colours.
Bracken brought along her young owner dressed up as
George the Dragon
Meeting
face to face can be confrontational - dogs usually sniff each
others bottoms when they meet. These two were very gentle
and neither were intimidated by the other.
Max and Blondie spent an entire party playing with each other -
you may not recognise Blondie but she is the 'Andrex Puppy'
albeit a little older than when the adverts were actually made!
Playing is very thirsty work and whilst Blondie paddles in
the water bowl, Blue is keen to play. Below he takes the
opportunity to sniff Max whilst he is having a drink!
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