Episode 3:

Iggy is making new friends!

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome back to Iggy’s Puppy Pen!

To help develop his social skills, Iggy has recently been meeting new dogs and people.

Here’s Iggy saying hello to Ada, a Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier who belongs to a friend of his volunteer Jane.

Small tricoloured spaniel puppy looking up to a larger wheaten terrier dog

Older dogs like Ada are wonderful role models for little Iggy, helping him build confidence and learn how to be a calm, well-behaved pup.

Iggy has also been spending time with fellow hearing dog trainee Gem, a Miniature Poodle puppy who is also beginning her journey to become a future life-changing hearing dog.

Left to right: hearing dog trainee Gem with her volunteer Sue, and your sponsor pup Iggy with his volunteer Jane

Iggy and Gem will go through training together, enjoying lots of learning, play and adventures along the way!

Spaniel puppy and Miniature Poodle puppy playing at puppy class — Iggy and Gem at puppy class

Regular playtime with other dogs is a brilliant way for Iggy to learn good manners, including how to play nicely and share his toys. Iggy is likely to meet lots of dogs throughout his training, so it’s wonderful that he is building these skills from a young age.

Adorable Tricoloured spaniel puppy settling on mat with cuddly toy

Friendships are important for dogs too, and spending time with fellow fluffy friends helps to build Iggy’s confidence and makes him feel very happy. Iggy will make lots more friends throughout his training, and we can’t wait to share them with you as his journey continues.

Until next time, thank you so much for sponsoring Iggy.

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About the author

Hello, I’m Elizabeth and I work in the Sponsor a Puppy team. I am very lucky to get to know lots of the adorable pups who are training to be life-changing hearing dogs – they really are amazing!

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Episode 3:

Iggy is making new friends!

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