In other news...

George has had a very busy week. He started puppy parties. His chums there include Maisy (Beagle/ Springer cross), Charlie (Black Lab), Harry (Westie rescue pup with lots to say) and Bailey (Sausage/ Miniature Jack Russell). This week he learned how to lie down and was microchipped in exchange for sausages.

He has also started going for walks. We live quite near a park where lots of other dog walkers can be found. So far he's met Golden Retrievers, various Terriers (who can tell them apart?), Westies, King Charles Cavalliers, and Tyler the Harrier Beagle (big, big version of George). He's a little scared of the traffic but knows that 'wait...ok, cross' means to wait at the sidewalk and then, well guessed, cross! On the first few walks he trembled and wanted up, but now he's as confident as Larry (who I'm sure as confident as well as happy). He also knows 'come' and is currently learning 'paw'. Clever boy.

George is now a runningupanddownthestairs expert. The other day he kindly brought us down the loo roll. Not entirely in tact.

Without an ounce of remorse