Welcome Tia!!

Imagine a whirlwind in an enclosed space and you’ve got Tia’s arrival into the house! A Border Collie x Poodle and 9 months old, her long chocolate hair flying in all directions as she investigates our home accompanied by Peter! By the way, Peter does not recognise her as the dog at school who he snarls at, she’s now “part of the pack” in his view and to be played with!

We introduced Eddie next, and true to her status - “top ranked female”, she chased Tia about, placed her paws on her back to dominate and a few “powerful looks” later, Tia submits and all is well - the balance successfully restored by the Boss Lady!

Gradually, we introduce the rest of the pack, the meeting is a little mad and chaotic, as we’re giving out treats at the same time to reward the dogs who are greeting with good social manners. Of course, there’s always one who steps out of line, and it’s usually a Jack Russell, again true to form it was Mickey! He got all too excited and bossy, he’s not even a high ranking dog but has a unique view of himself! So I had to control Mickey for a few minutes until he submitted to me then all was well.

Must add that the Mitchell brothers, Max and Monty (the East coast equivalent to Eastenders’ Phil and Grant), paid no real attention to her arrival, you could almost see them thinking “Oh no another hyper puppy, we don’t do puppies”!!!

All is well with the “Eastcoasteres” and their guest! You're very welcome Tia - enjoy your stay...!