Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight Puppy Training Satellite

Puppy classes at Godshill are run by Satellite Trainer Carol Court. Her childhood ambition was to train assistance dogs (in those days that meant Guide Dogs). She has a Degree in Mathematics and started her first career in the Computer Industry as a Programmer rising to a Senior Manager.

Carol decided to change direction when she married her second husband, left work and then started puppy walking for Guide Dogs. Having qualified as a Canine Behaviourist & Dog Trainer, she started working as a Pet Dog Consultant, helping people with their problem pets. She also worked as a Dog Rehoming Officer for Friends of the Animals and rescued over a hundred dogs from Ireland’s ‘death row’.

The move to the Isle of Wight meant Carol was no longer able to Puppy Walk for Guide Dogs but a lasting memory and favourite event was witnessing her first Guide Dog puppy guiding his owner. Carol commented about the IOW Satellite: “We are a friendly bunch, with some extremely dedicated volunteers. Come along and meet us...”

Contact Carol Court, Puppy Satellite Trainer on 07812 672 702.

Up and Coming Events

11-Sep-2010 Clay Shoot, Holywell House, Swanmore
11-Sep-2010 Romsey Show at Broadlands, Romsey
18-Sep-2010 Music Quiz at the Gleneagles Pub, Butts Ash Lane, Hythe

If you are keen to become a Volunteer Puppy Parent and you would like to visit our puppy classes to learn more: please fill in this Puppy Training Department Form. We appreciate all your support and if you would like information on other local Canine Partners' volunteer opportunities, please contact us.

Caught the fundraising bug!

In May we hosted our first village coffee morning which attracted more than 70 people into Niton Village hall. There were dozens of delicious home-made cakes, and a stunning array of plants and a lot more. Puppies Katy, Nugget and Nuala all accepted cuddles as people handed over their money; we raised almost £500!

Going the Wight way

We are delighted that two Canine Partners puppies trained on the Isle of Wight have been matched and successfully completed their course with their new partners. Herbie, a gentle blue Labradoodle and Innie, an Irish Labrador cross Golden Retriever. Well done to all who helped with their training and we are proud to wish them well for the future.

We also have Hedley and Harriet back on the Isle of Wight as demo dogs. This is a great bonus because we no longer have to rely on our training puppies for our many talks and demos. Hedley has made his début in many arenas at fetes with our version of ‘the day in the life’ demostration.

IOW Puppy Parent

“Our second Canine Partner puppy has just arrived - a 7 week old golden retriever called Patu; he is gorgeous, a wriggling bundle of muscle and fur. So delightful. Innie, our first puppy, has just passed the advanced training programme and is now a fully trained Assistance Dog. It was heartbreaking parting with Innie as he had been with us for 14 months so it left a huge gap in our lives when he went for his assessment and advanced training.” said the Puppy Parent. “We almost gave up being Puppy Parents after he left but then realized how much we would miss puppy training, other puppy parents, the laughter, fun, and the love you receive from the puppy, not to mention the independence, confidence, companionship, help and love Innie will give to his new partner. So here we go again. Because we had never had a dog before we were quite apprehensive about buying one - we had just retired so thought about our age plus the expense of food, vet bills and of course kennel fees when we went on holiday. I saw that Canine Partners were advertising for Puppy Parents and applied for details. Four months later Innie arrived complete with cage, food, toys and handbook which explained everything we needed to know and more importantly, we had the full support of the Satellite Trainer. Becoming a Puppy Parent, although a tremendous commitment, is the most satisfying and rewarding experience.”

(Update September 2009)

For information on each Puppy Training Satellite utilise these links:
West Sussex; East Sussex; Essex; Hull; Bedford; Southampton; East Scotland; West Scotland.

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