It has now been five months since Ludo was placed with puppy socialiser Janet and her family!
During this time, Ludo's calm and confident temperament has really started to emerge.
He has behaved fantastically in all the different environments that Janet has taken him to - shops, cafes, parks, the beach - Ludo takes it all in his stride!
Janet and Ludo recently attended their first puppy class with Dogs for Good puppy co-ordinator, Helen. Puppy classes are an important part of socialisation, covering key training aspects such as settling, greeting and lead walking.
The classes also give puppy co-ordinators the opportunity to monitor how the puppies are developing and address any concerns that socialisers may have.
With the ongoing support of Helen, Janet and Ludo are also working towards their “Kennel Club Good Citizen Dog Scheme”, specifically the Puppy Foundation Assessment programme.
This focuses not only on monitoring of Ludo's obedience, but on other important aspects of dog ownership, such as responsibility, care, cleanliness and identification.
Ludo is developing into a wonderful dog and we look forward to updating you on his continued progress soon!
Little Ludo has now left his siblings and has been placed in the care of puppy socialiser Janet and her family.
Settling in well, clever Ludo already recognises his name and has mastered both 'sit' and 'wait' commands. He loves going outside and exploring the garden and has been relishing going further afield now he has had all his vaccinations. Enjoying short walks, Ludo is getting used to his lead, traffic and meeting other people and dogs.
Ludo has also experienced travelling in Janet's car, taking everything in his stride. Weather permitting, his adventures will continue next month with his first trip to the seaside!
Watch this space for more updates on our adorable sponsored pup!
We are excited to welcome our third Dogs for Good sponsored pup and - after much deliberation – we’ve named him Ludo!
This amazing charity helps people affected by autism, dementia and mental health challenges, live happier, healthier and more independent lives. These four-legged friends connect people, bring families together and make everyday life possible in so many different ways.
At just two months old, Ludo is at the very start of his journey and will soon be placed in the family home of an experienced puppy socialiser, where he will begin his first important weeks of training.
We were thrilled to welcome Dogs for Good and a very relaxed Ludo to our office last week!
Accompanied by his socialiser Janet and her husband Tony, Ludo had made the trip from Worcestershire and was keen to meet everyone, keeping an eye on the door to promptly greet anyone that entered!
Now 10-months old, Ludo is a very calm, friendly and loving dog that enjoys attention and takes everything in his stride. Janet and Tony, who are experienced socialisers having taken on three previous puppies (including Ludo's half brother Sunny), have been introducing Ludo to lots of different environments and situations. This is to help ready him for whatever his life may entail once he is placed in his fur-ever home.
Ludo will be with Janet and Tony until next summer, when his formal training with Dogs for Good will begin.
After greeting our team, Ludo settled down and watched a presentation fronted by Cathryn, Emily and Suzanne from Dogs for Good, in which we heard more about their wonderful work and the life-changing impact their assistance dogs have on those living with disabilities.
A huge thank you to Dogs for Good, Janet and Tony (and Ludo of course!) for coming along - we can't wait to hear more about this exciting journey!
“Getting the news that we had been assigned our next Dogs For Good puppy at the end of last year was the best Christmas present the team could have asked for. Having been involved with the charity for a number of years, we know these dogs really do bring joy into peoples’ lives and become life-changing companions.
“After the excitement of choosing a name, we’re now looking forward to following Ludo’s progress – and of course, all the photos!” says Jacinta George, managing director for RSSL.
We’ll be posting regular ‘pupdates’ about Ludo, so don’t forget to check back and follow our social media platforms to keep in the loop with his adventures!
We can't quite believe that little Ludo is now nine-months old!
He is growing into a very handsome boy with a calm disposition - however, he is still a young pup and does have his excitable moments!
Ludo is enjoying life with Janet (his appointed Dogs for Good socialiser) and has been on lots of adventures over the last few months, including many trips to the seaside. While he loves playing on the beach and paddling in shallow water, Ludo isn't too keen on swimming, preferring to keep his paws on the ground!
Ludo has come across many different creatures during his walks including cats, pigs, sheep, goats and foxes. Although he's always interested in them, he manages to stay calm, choosing to just sit and watch them from a distance.
We are looking forward to seeing Ludo and his team next month when Dogs for Good visit us in Reading! We'll share how it goes in our next update!
