Episode 7:

Storm's first bus trip!

Posted by Elizabeth Murphy

Welcome back to Storm’s Puppy Pen!

In exciting news, Storm recently travelled on a bus for the first time, as part of his training to feel confident in public spaces. 

Public transport can be potentially daunting for a puppy, so it is important that it is introduced slowly and gently. Before doing any travelling, Storm first spent many training sessions sitting at the bus stop, watching the buses go by, to help him get used to their large size and sound.

Closeup of Black Labrador showing their lovely teeth
What lovely teeth you have, Storm!

When his trainers felt that he was confident and ready to move to the next stage, it was time for Storm’s first bus adventure…

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Storm took his first bus trip in his stride – we are so proud of him! 

With lots of praise and encouragement from his trainers, he was very happy to sit and take in all the sights and sounds around him. The vibrations and movement on a bus can be an unfamiliar experience, but Storm was not fazed at all. In fact, Storm was so relaxed, he even settled into a lovely ‘down’, which is fantastic.