Episode 4:

It's Dilly time!

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome back to Dilly’s Puppy Pen! Let’s find out what our loveable Labrador has been up to.

You’ll notice that Dilly has grown quite a bit since your puppy pen update – Labradors don’t stay small for long!

Black Labrador sitting in dog bed

As part of her training to become a confident hearing dog, Dilly has been exploring the outside world and practising walking nicely on her lead. While out on a walk with Neil and Kate, Dilly encountered some traffic barriers which were blocking the path they were walking on. 

With lots of encouragement from Neil and Kate, Dilly calmly navigated around the barriers when it was safe to do so. For being such a superstar, Dilly was rewarded with lots of praise!

Black Labrador waiting by traffic sign that reads 'Footway closed'

Through this style of positive reinforcement, Dilly is learning that roadwork barriers are normal and nothing to be worried about. Experiences like this help to prepare Dilly for the obstacles that she may encounter while out on a walk with her future deaf partner.

Back home now and it’s time for a play in the garden – anyone up for a game of football?