Willow's Diary

Now that Willow is ten months old and nearing the end of her puppy training, we have contacted her Puppy Walker, Hilary, to find out how she has been progressing over the past few months. Hilary tells us that Willow is a very intelligent but wilful young lady; her basic command work is good and she walks well on the...

Mid-Optic had a visit yesterday from a VIP (a Very Important Puppy!). Willow came into see us with her trainer and is pictured here with Helen. As some of you will be aware, Helen has run the London Marathon for the past 2 years in aid of The Guide Dogs for the Blind, so it was nice for her to meet...

Willow is a friendly, sensitive pup but who can sometimes have a mind of her own. She walks very well on the lead, especially in town or busy areas that keep her interest, but will  occasionally stop on walks in her local area which is not as interesting or because she does not want  to go home from the park...

Willow is now 6 months old and doing well with her puppy walker, Hilary. We spoke to her to find out how she and Willow have been getting on over the last few months. Hilary told us that Willow is about to be spayed as part of an early spay pilot scheme.  We wish her well and hope she recovers...

  Willow is a friendly, calm, relaxed, willing and responsive pup. She walks well on the lead for her age and is sound and confident in most areas, although she is a little aware of traffic passing from behind especially at night. Her puppy walker is working on this and I am sure this will improve as she matures. She...

Please allow us to introduce Willow - our 4th Guide Dog Puppy! Willow is said to be a smashing little 12 week old puppy. She is lively, eager to learn and full of fun. She has settled in very well with her puppy walker and is already house trained, which is very fast work indeed. In fact, she even responds...