The 4 well-behaved pups have been taken to the Santa Paws grotto, which has been launched by John Lewis and is particularly designed round a canine’s dream Christmas area
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It’s not simply little ones and households which can be excited to fulfill Santa this Christmas – as these lovely images present information canine puppies in coaching additionally having fun with a particular second with the large man.
The well-behaved pups have been handled to a uncommon time off, and brought to a novel, festive grotto, specifically tailor-made in the direction of a canine’s dream Christmas.
The 4 hard-working canines had the possibility to expertise some new sights, smells, and sounds of Christmas that they’d not but come throughout of their coaching – in addition to getting an official photograph with Santa, and taking home a dog-friendly present.
The Santa Paws expertise has been launched by John Lewis in 9 of its shops throughout the nation, giving dogs who’ve made the great record the chance to have a bit of festive enjoyable of their very own.
One of the long run life-changing puppies, who made the journey to the Cambridge store, is golden retriever Timber, aged seven months, who will hopefully qualify as a information canine round this time subsequent yr.
He was joined by Bailey, one other golden retriever, who at simply six months old is already making leaps and bounds together with his puppy coaching.
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Louise Black, from John Lewis, stated: “We all know Santa has his naughty and nice list every year – but it goes without saying which one these pups will fall into.
“When we decided to launch the Santa Paws grotto, we knew we wanted to give some of the nation’s hardest-working pups a chance to experience some festive magic, and be part of a beloved Christmas tradition – meeting Santa. We were thrilled to welcome so many into the store today.”
Puppies begin their coaching from as early as eight weeks old, once they transition to the care of a volunteer puppy raiser. Here, they’re launched to the world round them, experiencing all of the totally different sights, sounds, smells, and totally different conditions that can assist them change into assured young adults.
Their formal coaching begins at round 14 months of age, at one in all Guide Dogs’ centres. Accompanied by expert trainers, and cared for by devoted canine wellbeing workers, they undergo a complete curriculum, studying 37 key behaviours.
This consists of studying abilities and responses to verbal, visible, and environmental cues, all taught via marker coaching.
Haley Andrews, head of puppy elevating at Guide Dogs, added: “As these dedicated guide dogs in training approach the culmination of a year filled with hard work, their unwavering commitment deserves a pause for celebration.
“While the journey has been filled with purpose, training, and transformation, these extraordinary canines also deserve to share in the festive joy.
“Just like us, they too bask in the magic of the season, taking a well-deserved break to embrace the holiday spirit and, perhaps, share a moment with Santa – a delightful reward for their dedication to a life-changing mission.”
Four-legged companions can discover the grotto, get an expert image with Santa, and take home a present from pet model Rosewood.
The expertise is available at John Lewis outlets in Cambridge, Cheadle, Cribbs Causeway, High Wycombe, Liverpool, Oxford Street, Peter Jones, Southampton, and Welwyn Garden City – and tickets might be booked here.
