A PUPPY which was illegally smuggled into the country has graduated from Dogs Trust Dog School with lots of licks and waggy tails.
Eight-month-old Maltese Terrier, Rosie was one of six puppies that arrived at Dogs Trust in Evesham at just 15 weeks old after being bred in Hungary and illegally imported into the UK, enduring a traumatic journey of almost 1,500 miles before being intercepted at the border and taken into quarantine kennels.
She was adopted by Richard and Helen Pye and their children Jacob and Beth in January 2017 who fell in love with Rosie after meeting her at the rehoming centre. They understood that Rosie did not have the best start in life but were determined to help her succeed and become a well-socialised and confident dog.
Thankfully, Dogs Trust had recently launched Dog School, a national network of dog training classes providing fun, educational courses and advice for all dog owners to understand the behaviour of their dog and avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to problems, and the family were quick to book on.
Rosie has now completed her initial six-week Puppy course and passed with flying colours.
If you are interested in attending Dog School with your four-legged friend, contact the team on [email protected] or call 0300 303 0292.
