Monday 18 February 2019

2019 Update - Alfie

Steep learning curve with our newest family member. He's a full-time job. 

15 December
Alfie graduated with honours from Dogs Trust Dog School this morning.










Alfie at Dog School graduation. Instagram video clip.




















24th December

Merry Christmas from Alf via Playdays Country Boarding for Cats & Dogs


7th January
Took Alfie to The Field at Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training . After being put firmly in his place by one of the regulars (border collie), for an over - excited greeting, Alfie had a great time playing chase with new furry friends in a secure environment.

9th January









Took Alf to The Field Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training at lunchtime, today. He had a great time off - lead. I suspect he 's done some agility before, so will look at doing some work with him here.















14 January









Took Alf to The Field, again this morning Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training. He had a wonderful time. MWNN played 'auntie' to the dogs who wanted a cuddle instead of a walk in a muddy field. Alf showed his ability at agility.













16 January










Some pics of Alf, taken at yesterday's Playday Country Boarding for Cats & Dogs. I asked the Supervisor if Alf ever had a nap. She said 'no', but he has time out and rests. He chose to share his bed with a rather sweet whippet.













21 January




Alf met three Salukis, as well as his usual chums, this morning at Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training . He really enjoyed playing with them. He also tried out over the hay bales.







28 January





Finally - had a game of "fetch the ball " in The Field Woof 'n' Wag Dog TrainingAt least ten minutes continuous retrieve, drop, sit, while ignoring all distractions. It s a first !





29 January






A very big thank you to Rosebuds cafe, Hitchin. for the warm welcome you gave Alfie and me on this bitterly cold morning. Alfie says "thanks for the chicken ". We Love Hitchin.









31 January






A brisk walk with the big dogs, in The Field Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training this morning. One poor boy was in the " time - out " kennel.








6th February




Alf is really getting the hang of this fetch - the - ball lark. at Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training this afternoon.














12 February

Took Alf to Woof 'n' Wag Dog Training 's Field this morning. He had a great time and was very polite to all the new playmates he met, even the anxious French Bulldog . He seems very fond of greyhounds, probably because they are as fast as he is. He was keen to help with the construction work that was going on, and play with the remains of a tennis ball retrieved from the Pointer.


The weather was mild and bright. I glimpsed Kevin the Buzzard over the tall trees, but he didn't come close enough to get a photo.